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Trump administration offers mixed messages on limits to Ukraine's Starshield access

Recent efforts to throttle Ukraine's access to satellite systems have created a blame game of sorts among Trump administration officials and their allies, who have offered mixed messages about what led to the sudden restrictions on Kyiv's ability to intercept Russian strikes.

Sources (1)· Oct 23, 4:36 PM

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PBS NewsHour· Oct 23, 4:36 PMTrump administration offers mixed messages on limits to Ukraine's Starshield access

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