Volodymyr Zelenskyy feels ‘betrayed’ by Donald Trump over Starlink access

Volodymyr Zelenskyy has expressed feeling betrayed by Donald Trump after sudden restrictions limited Ukraine's access to the Starlink satellite system. These connectivity limits, which impacted military operations and drone-based air defense, were reportedly managed by the US government. Zelenskyy noted that the timing of these restrictions during Russian missile attacks would lead to unnecessary human casualties. While Elon Musk stated that Starshield access is controlled by the US military and the president, tensions remain high as intelligence sharing between the nations also faces potential disruption. Amid this conflict, Zelenskyy visited London to meet with Prime Minister Andy Burnham and King Charles to seek continued support. Burnham reaffirmed Britain's solidarity and pledged to accelerate military aid, including lightweight missiles to counter drone strikes. Despite diplomatic friction, the UK government is working to balance support for Ukraine with avoiding actions that could escalate tensions with the Trump administration. The situation is further complicated by Russia’s ongoing attacks on Ukrainian energy infrastructure. Ultimately, these developments have created significant uncertainty regarding the stability of US backing for Kyiv.