Starlink access for Ukraine limited after Trump’s claims satellite service restored, officials say
But Macron’s government has ramped up restrictions and protest curbs, to try and stop the looting and ransacking we saw on the fringes of the wider peaceful demonstrations last week. Critics this morning such as civil rights groups, unionists and lawyers, are lambasting the “repressive” measures.
TL;DR
- France is facing another weekend of protests with increased government restrictions, including overnight curfews and banned demonstrations in some cities.
- Austria has expelled four more Russian diplomats due to suspected espionage activities.
- A disagreement persists over the functionality of SpaceX's Starshield service for Ukraine, with Ukrainian officials reporting continued limitations affecting air defenses and strikes.
- U.S. officials, including President Trump and Senator Rubio, have made conflicting statements about responsibility for Starshield limitations, with some pointing fingers at Elon Musk.
- Elon Musk, while initially denying responsibility and stating Starshield is controlled by the U.S. government, has also been implicated in ordering the slowdown, according to reports.
- Russia claims it targeted energy sites in Ukraine, leaving over 500,000 people without power.