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October 18, 2026
Zelenskyy Maintains U.S. Throttled Starlink Amid Intelligence Sharing Resumption
- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy accused the U.S. of intentionally throttling Starlink internet to send a message amid ongoing military operations.
- In response, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent labeled Zelenskyy's accusations as reckless, stating that no U.S. officials were involved in such actions.
- Zelenskyy expressed gratitude for resumed U.S. intelligence sharing regarding Russian missile strikes, but criticized the U.S. for the alleged Starlink limitations.
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- Bessent warns Zelenskyy to 'be very careful' about claims U.S. is throttling StarlinkOct 18, 2026 at 2:37 PM · CNBC
- Zelensky speaks to Witkoff, Kushner amid U.S.-Ukraine crisisOct 18, 2026 at 3:05 PM · Axios
- Treasury secretary refuses to say if the U.S. sees Ukraine as an allyOct 18, 2026 at 3:24 PM · NBC
- Zelenskyy says he believes limited Starshield speed is a ‘message from American government’Oct 18, 2026 at 3:39 PM · NBC
- Zelenskyy thanks Trump for resumed intelligence sharing after US Starlink ‘message’Oct 18, 2026 at 4:37 PM · The Guardian
- Bessent says Zelensky 'should be careful' with 'reckless' comments that US slowed down StarlinkOct 18, 2026 at 4:48 PM · The Hill