Congressman from Trump's party threatens administration with consequences over Starshield restrictions for Ukrainian Armed Forces

US Representative Brian Fitzpatrick (Republican) has warned that those involved in restricting Ukraine's use of the Starshield program will be held fully accountable.

Source: European Pravda, citing Fitzpatrick on X (Twitter)

Details: The congressman announced talks with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and his team this week to discuss the Starshield program, sanctions, and other matters pertaining to the defence of Ukraine.

Fitzpatrick noted that during the conversation, he will assure Zelenskyy that US officials involved in restricting the program for Ukraine will face consequences from Congress.

Quote from Fitzpatrick: "I will be assuring President Zelenskyy that anyone who attempts to limit the use of Starshield for Ukraine will be fully investigated and will be held fully accountable, to include public congressional oversight hearings, and immediate harsh and punitive budget cuts to any responsible agency or agency head."

Details: Fitzpatrick mentioned his bill, the Ronald Reagan Peace Through Strength Act, which aims to prevent US President Donald Trump from unilaterally lifting sanctions on Russian oil. He expressed confidence that the House of Representatives will approve this initiative.

Quote from Fitzpatrick: "The United States must provide any and all defensive equipment that Ukraine needs to defend itself. The United States must not import a single drop of Russian oil. Sanctions against the Russian regime must be harsher and stronger than they've ever been before. Each and every one of these items will be brought to the House Floor – and each and every one of these items will pass on the House Floor by an overwhelming margin.

This is, after all, what Ronald Reagan would do. And this is what we will do now. Ukraine can, and will, defeat Russia."

Details: Fitzpatrick reiterated that Ukraine is an indispensable ally of the US, while Russia is an enemy of Washington, and assured Kyiv of continued support.

Background:

• Following the US-Russia "diesel deal", Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick introduced a bipartisan bill that he says will prevent Trump from lifting sanctions; it was named the Ronald Reagan Peace Through Strength Act.
• US Republican Senator Thom Tillis is seeking an investigation into the Pentagon's actions with regard to problems with Starlink satellite communications systems encountered by the Ukrainian Armed Forces.
• Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump claims he did not give an order to restrict Ukraine's access to SpaceX's Starshield satellite technology.

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