Ukraine says Starshield access greatly restricted as Musk points to US role

Summary

Ukraine says its access to Starshield has been greatly restricted, according to NPR. Musk has said the US government is responsible for any restrictions or slowdown affecting Ukraine's Starshield system, according to France 24; CNBC reports he said President Trump is ultimately responsible for any curbs. France 24 and the South China Morning Post also report that Musk said it was time for Zelensky to go.

Timeline

1. france24.com

   14 Oct 2026, 20:19 UTCSource ↗

   France 24 reports that Musk said Zelensky should go as doubts grew over US support for Ukraine.

2. scmp.com

   14 Oct 2026, 21:29 UTCSource ↗

   The South China Morning Post reports that Musk escalated a row over a satellite slowdown and said it was time for Zelensky to go.

3. cnbc.com

   15 Oct 2026, 03:24 UTCSource ↗

   CNBC reports that Musk said Trump is ultimately responsible for any curbs on Ukraine's Starshield systems.

4. npr.org

   15 Oct 2026, 08:46 UTCSource ↗

   NPR reports that Ukraine says its access to Starshield has been greatly restricted.

5. france24.com

   15 Oct 2026, 10:08 UTCSource ↗

   France 24 reports that Musk suggested the US government was behind any slowdown in Ukraine's Starshield system.