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Ukraine-US relations strain over energy pact and SpaceX service limits
Relations between Ukraine and the United States have deteriorated following a shift in energy policy. President Donald Trump recently announced an agreement between Russia and Ukraine to cease attacks on energy infrastructure, a move that follows the U.S. lifting sanctions on Russian diesel to stabilize fuel prices. This decision has drawn sharp criticism from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, who characterized the pact as a sign of weakness.
Ukraine has also accused SpaceX of limiting Starlink satellite services, which officials claim is hindering drone strikes and air defense capabilities. Meanwhile, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitri Peskov suggested that Zelensky’s verbal disputes with Trump are unlikely to benefit the Kiev regime.
In a related development, American negotiators Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner have reportedly postponed a planned visit to Moscow until relations between Kyiv and Washington are repaired. The U.S. Treasury has issued a sanctions exemption for Russian diesel, valid until April 2027, as part of the broader energy agreement.
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Dmitri Peskov · Donald Trump · Jared Kushner · SpaceX · Steven Witkoff · Vladimir Putin · Volodymyr Zelensky · Volodymyr Zelenskyy
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] Ukraine claims SpaceX has limited satellite services, hindering drone and air defense missions. www.elmundo.es
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Dmitri Peskov stated that verbal disputes between Zelensky and Trump are unlikely to help the Kiev regime. actualidad-rt.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Donald Trump announced an agreement between Ukraine and Russia to stop attacks on energy targets. www.elmundo.es