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# EU urged to accelerate Ukraine Starlink alternatives
- URL: https://www.nupath.eu/eu-urged-to-accelerate-ukraine-starlink-alternatives/
- Published: 2026-10-17T05:22:09.000Z
- Updated: 2026-10-17T05:26:32.000Z
- Author: Christian Triantafillou Schade
- Tags: News, #source_Politico

The EU faces calls to reduce Ukraine's reliance on US-controlled Starlink after restrictions disrupted military operations. Kyiv has long depended on Starlink for drone interceptions, but speed limitations imposed by Washington have limited its use. The Commission is negotiating Ukraine's access to the EU's Govsatcom secure communications programme, though no agreement has been reached since March. **(POLITICO)**

[EU faces growing pressure to plug Ukraine’s Starlink gap](https://www.politico.eu/article/eu-ukraine-starlink-dependence-european-satellite-alternatives/?utm%5Fsource=RSS%5FFeed&utm%5Fmedium=RSS&utm%5Fcampaign=RSS%5FSyndication) (Politico)