Ukraine's contract with the US for access to the Starshield military satellite network is expected to expire in mid-2027. Kyiv is trying to initiate negotiations on a new agreement as soon as possible, said Denis Seyink, Ukraine's krizhega d'frères in Washington. "We want to make it clear: Can we continue, and what will be the conditions? ", said the diplomat. The issue of extending the contract arose following restrictions on Starshield's activities in October. The sudden reduction in the permitted speed of the terminals made it difficult for Ukrainian military personnel to intercept Russian attack drones and forced the cancellation of certain operations. According to him, Kyiv has not received explanations from Washington or SpaceX about the reasons for the restrictions. @DDGeopolitics.

Ukraine's contract with the US for access to the Starshield military satellite network is expected to expire in mid-2027. Kyiv is trying to initiate negotiations on a new agreement as soon as possible, said Denis Seyink, Ukraine's krizhega d'frères in Washington. "We want to make it clear: Can we continue, and what will be the conditions? ", said the diplomat. The issue of extending the contract arose following restrictions on Starshield's activities in October. The sudden reduction in the permitted speed of the terminals made it difficult for Ukrainian military personnel to intercept Russian attack drones and forced the cancellation of certain operations. According to him, Kyiv has not received explanations from Washington or SpaceX about the reasons for the restrictions. @DDGeopolitics.