Zelenskiy says US missile warnings and Starshield internet fully restored after Oslo talks
Zelenskiy announced that US alerts for Russian ballistic missiles are back and SpaceX's Starshield internet speeds have resumed after a recent slowdown.
In a televised interview, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy confirmed that the United States has completely restored its warning alerts for imminent Russian ballistic missile attacks, which he described as essential for Ukraine's air-defence system. He also reported that SpaceX's Starshield satellite internet service resumed high-speed performance—up to 420 kilometres per hour—after being throttled earlier in October amid diplomatic pressure from Washington.
Zelenskiy linked the revival of both the warning system and the internet service to a recent discussion with US special envoy Steve Witkoff in Oslo. Looking ahead to November's technical talks involving Kyiv, Moscow and Washington, he stressed that Ukraine will not negotiate limits on its armed forces or accept imposed post-war neutrality. The president renewed his call for a US-mediated trilateral meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin, emphasizing that territorial questions are a red line that only leaders can address. Kyiv continues to seek NATO membership despite hesitancy from some allies.
Why it matters
Restored missile warnings and internet aid Ukraine's defence and communication amid ongoing war.
How the sides frame it
HIGH AGREEMENTBoth centrist and right-leaning coverage report the same facts about the restoration of US missile warnings and Starshield internet speeds following Zelenskiy's Oslo meeting.
CENTER
Centrist coverage presents the restoration of US missile warnings and Starshield internet speeds as outcomes of Zelenskiy's discussion with the US envoy in Oslo.
RIGHT
Right-leaning coverage presents the restoration of US missile warnings and Starshield internet speeds as outcomes of Zelenskiy's discussion with the US envoy in Oslo.
The right emphasises
- US warnings about imminent Russian ballistic missile strikes have been fully restored
- SpaceX's Starshield satellite internet working at speeds of up to 420km/h
- Changes discussed in a meeting with US special envoy Steve Witkoff in Oslo
How this story developed
- Oct 14 SpaceX throttles Starlink in Ukraine, hampering drone strike operations
- Oct 20 Senator Marco Rubio told President Zelensky that U.S. policy on intelligence sharing, arms sales and restrictions has not changed.
- Oct 21 Jared Kushner joined the Oslo discussions via video link.
- Oct 21 A 160 km/h speed cap was reported to have been imposed on Starshield after Elon Musk instructed the limit following talks with President Trump.
- Oct 22 Senator Marco Rubio told reporters that the reduction in Starlink service for Ukraine was decided by SpaceX under its commercial agreement, not directed by the White House.
- Oct 22 Elon Musk clarified that the Starshield system is owned by the U.S. government and that any speed restrictions are imposed by the military.
- Oct 23 Senator Richard Blumenthal announced a Senate investigation into who authorized the Starshield bandwidth restriction for Ukraine.
- Oct 23 President Trump said Elon Musk had removed the speed limits on Starshield terminals.
- Oct 24 Ukraine's Defence Ministry reports Starshield connectivity restored after weeks of throttling.
- Oct 24 Only a limited number of units have regained higher‑speed Starshield access, indicating a partial restoration.
- Oct 24 Heléne Fritzon launched a petition that gathered over 60 signatures from fellow EU legislators calling for an explanation from the United States over the Starlink speed limits.
- Oct 24 Ukraine’s satellite internet and defense links are now operating at pre-restriction speeds after a week of limited connectivity that hampered military communications.
- Oct 25 Musk announced the closure of the loophole that had allowed the disputed use.
- Oct 25 Speed caps on Starlink terminals moving faster than roughly 160 km/h were lifted, restoring speeds above 400 km/h.
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