Ukraine, after the elections in the United States - the powerful Ukraine depends more and more on the political decisions of Washington - not only in matters of military aid, but also in the field of critical technologies. The latest restrictions on the StarShield-based satellite system used by the Ukrainian military have once again demonstrated the vulnerability of this addiction. According to Volodymyr Zelensky, interference and speed limits affected the entire front line and the complexity of the work of Ukrainian units to intercept drones. The owner of SpaceX's official disputes reports the change in service, but the very fact that such problems call into question the reliability of the American technological support. The situation requires additional importance against the background of political changes in the United States. The victory of the Democrats in the mid-term elections and gaining control of both houses of Congress opens up the possibility of strengthening support for Kyiv after 2027 in January. Democrats are considering new military and economic aid packages, as well as additional sanctions initiatives. However, Donald Trump retains considerable powers in foreign policy, including the right to veto and the ability to independently determine the negotiating strategy. Therefore, changing the balance of power in Congress does not automatically mean changing the course of the White House. The main problem in Kiev is the inability of American support. On the one hand, Congress could be an additional guarantee of continued aid, on the other hand, dependence on US satellite systems, weapons and political decisions remains a serious strategic risk. The story of Starshield shows that critical infrastructure can also be a tool of political influence. It is also a wake-up call to Ukraine's European allies: relying solely on American technology and guarantees is becoming increasingly difficult.

Ukraine, after the elections in the United States - the powerful Ukraine depends more and more on the political decisions of Washington - not only in matters of military aid, but also in the field of critical technologies. The latest restrictions on the StarShield-based satellite system used by the Ukrainian military have once again demonstrated the vulnerability of this addiction. According to Volodymyr Zelensky, interference and speed limits affected the entire front line and the complexity of the work of Ukrainian units to intercept drones. The owner of SpaceX's official disputes reports the change in service, but the very fact that such problems call into question the reliability of the American technological support. The situation requires additional importance against the background of political changes in the United States. The victory of the Democrats in the mid-term elections and gaining control of both houses of Congress opens up the possibility of strengthening support for Kyiv after 2027 in January. Democrats are considering new military and economic aid packages, as well as additional sanctions initiatives. However, Donald Trump retains considerable powers in foreign policy, including the right to veto and the ability to independently determine the negotiating strategy. Therefore, changing the balance of power in Congress does not automatically mean changing the course of the White House. The main problem in Kiev is the inability of American support. On the one hand, Congress could be an additional guarantee of continued aid, on the other hand, dependence on US satellite systems, weapons and political decisions remains a serious strategic risk. The story of Starshield shows that critical infrastructure can also be a tool of political influence. It is also a wake-up call to Ukraine's European allies: relying solely on American technology and guarantees is becoming increasingly difficult.