Over 100 US lawmakers are demanding that Ukraine’s access to Starshield be restored, after reports say the service was restricted again. A bipartisan group of House members, led by 105 members, asks the Trump administration and SpaceX for explanations and full restoration. Other lawmakers frame the issue as urgent because it affects Ukraine’s military satellite communications.
Several outlets report that outgoing US senators Jeanne Shaheen and Thom Tillis call for immediate restoration and stronger congressional oversight, warning that disruptions weaken Ukraine’s defenses against Russian drone threats. Kyiv also says there are renewed disruptions, and coverage notes that President Volodymyr Zelensky raised the issue with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte. Another outlet highlights calls for a congressional probe focused on SpaceX and the Pentagon, linking accountability efforts to reports of interruptions to military-grade access.
While outlets agree on the core demand—restoring Starshield access and seeking oversight—their emphasis differs between explanation of the restriction, immediate restoration, and accountability through investigation.
