Zelenskyy Warns of Fresh Starshield Disruptions as U.S. Envoys Reach Moscow

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Thursday that units had recorded fresh Starshield disruptions across the front line as U.S. envoys arrived in Moscow for talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Zelenskyy said Ukraine had tracked interruptions for several days along the front line and in Russian-occupied areas. He described them as systematic speed restrictions rather than random errors and said Kyiv is seeking details from the United States. He said the restrictions disconnect terminals traveling faster than 100 mph (161 kph), making it harder for Ukrainian forces to intercept Russian jet-powered drones.

Starshield is SpaceX’s government and national-security satellite network, built on Starlink technology. The warning follows temporary speed limits on Starlink operations last month; Zelenskyy said systems returned to their previous operating speeds on Oct. 24.

U.S. special envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner arrived in Moscow after U.S.-brokered talks in Abu Dhabi ended earlier this week without a major breakthrough on a ceasefire or territorial settlement. The envoys were expected to discuss a lasting resolution to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine with Putin.