Danish PM concerned over new Starshield disruptions in Ukraine, vows to raise issue with US

Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has commented on President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's statement that Ukrainian troops have once again begun reporting significant disruptions to Starshield services over Ukraine.

Source: Frederiksen speaking ahead of the European Political Community Summit in Dublin, as reported by European Pravda

Details: Earlier that day, Zelenskyy said that Ukrainian units "have been recording significant disruptions to Starshield's operations over the territory of Ukraine for several days now – along the entire front line and in the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine".

Frederiksen said: "I am deeply concerned about that. Everybody knows, including the Americans, that Ukraine and Europe are simply not able to protect our citizens and Europe without these satellites. So you are asking me am I concerned about this? Yes, I am."

The Danish prime minister was also asked whether the issue would be raised with the Americans.

Quote: "Of course. It is a part of the defence of Europe. It is part of our deterrence when it comes to Russia. And in some ways, a war, even a modern war, is quite simple. If you don't have air defence, if you don't have satellites and if you don't have capabilities that can cross your own border and attack the enemy, then you are not able to win. And you have to win this war together with the US."

Background:

• The first case of Starshield restrictions occurred in mid-October 2026. This made it more difficult to use interceptor drones against Russian UAVs, as well as to carry out reconnaissance and strike operations.
• The Wall Street Journal reported on 22 October that US President Donald Trump had called SpaceX CEO Elon Musk and asked him to lift the restrictions on Starshield services.
• Trump himself declined to say whether he had called Musk.
• On 24 October, Zelenskyy confirmed that Starlink and Starshield services had been restored to the speed they had before all the restrictions.

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