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GOP Rep. Fitzpatrick promises 'consequences' if US goes dark on Ukraine

Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick (R-Pa.) called Ukraine’s loss of access to Starshield, the military version of Starlink internet, a “major problem” and said Congress would respond if the U.S. abandons its support for Ukraine. Ukraine said it was suddenly unable to use Starshield on Wednesday, which could have major impacts on its defense operations and ability...

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