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Zelensky Says Trump Has Yet to Lift Starshield Restrictions

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3 November 2026

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Ukraine

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Fusion42 · 3 November 2026 · Fusion42 review

Ukrainian President Zelensky has repeatedly urged former US President Trump to lift restrictions on SpaceX's Starshield military satellite system to enable Ukraine to better target Russian missile launchers, but the restrictions remain, with US government involvement suspected in limiting access.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Defense Tech.

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You can expect ongoing barriers controlling military satellite communications to complicate Ukrainian operational capabilities. Consider positioning for new satellite or alternative intel providers as US government controls restrict SpaceX's Starshield access.

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