Ukraine's "Star Shield" use restricted, Trump clarifies: It has nothing to do with me and Musk

The military version of Starshield, the military version of the satellite service "SpaceX" that Ukraine has long relied on, has recently been restricted in its use rights, catching Ukraine by surprise. In this regard, US President Trump and SpaceX CEO Musk both stated that they had nothing to do with them.

Musk issued a document on the 15th stating that the ownership of the Star Shield system is controlled by the US government, and any restrictions on its use depend on the decision of the US military and the president. The "Starlink" in the commercial field is controlled by SpaceX. A Reuters report revealed that the restriction order came from within the White House.

However, Trump responded on the 16th by clarifying that Ukraine’s loss of Star Shield authority had nothing to do with him or Musk, emphasizing that he had a “good relationship” with Zelensky.

In addition, on the same day, Trump signed an executive order to suspend the implementation of the "Graham Act" that sanctions Russia on the grounds of "national interest." Democratic Senator Richard Blumenthal, who co-authored the bill, criticized in a statement that Trump's suspension of sanctions on Russia violated not only Ukraine, but also the majority of the American people, members of Congress, and European allies. It also did not help U.S. national security. The only effect was to flatter Putin.