Zelensky: Starlink and Starshield Use Still Restricted for Frontline Ukrainian Troops

The distinction Zelensky draws between Starlink and Starshield matters: the latter is the military-grade tier, so continued restrictions at the front touch command and logistics rather than just connectivity. The remark also signals friction between battlefield needs and the access terms set by the provider, a tension that has surfaced repeatedly in this war. Whether the restriction is lifted, narrowed, or persists is the open question.