This is far bigger than betraying Ukraine. It signals that no American ally relying on US technology is safe.
Christopher Miller
@ChristopherJM
Oct 17
Latest: ​Zelenskyy tells reporters over WhatsApp that restrictions on Ukraine's Starlink systems remain. Interceptor drones can't function, logistics and operations hobbled. The maximum speed is 161 kph; "exceeding this limit causes the Starlink connection to cut out completely, resulting in the loss of the drone." He says Ukraine has done tests to determine whether SpaceX is truly facing technical issues, as has been told Kyiv by the US side, or if this is a "deliberate operation... to restrict us, cut us off, and prevent us from defending ourselves and protecting our people, both at the front and among the civilian population." He says Ukraine "sent a couple of vehicles equipped with Starlink terminals into European Union territory." "They moved at speeds exceeding 180kph, and the Starlink systems worked perfectly. We have the relevant logs and evidence to prove this." He adds: "The conclusion is clear: the restrictions are in effect within Ukraine but do not apply within the European Union. In other words, this is a planned operation."

Oct 17, 2026 · 9:23 PM UTC

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Replying to @KMooreGilbert
Aukus looking increasingly awkward.
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Replying to @KMooreGilbert @Nrg8000
That’s just bad business by Musk. Who the hell other than the US would ever trust any defense system they provide? What a fucking joke.
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Replying to @KMooreGilbert @p_hannam
Countries like Australia have to speak out against Trump and the US. As their allies we can’t sit silently whilst he turns against allies and moves America lore and more towards Russia
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Replying to @KMooreGilbert
Actually, it means to accept US assistance, you have to actually cooperate and maybe just be a little fucking appreciative. Zelenskyy opening gave the US the middle finger. There's consequences for that.
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Replying to @KMooreGilbert
Could be worse you could be a country spending 400 odd billion for redundant submarines you will never see.... oh wait....what..... Australia ....
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Replying to @KMooreGilbert
European countries will make decisions today that will be felt by the US Defence industries in decades to come.
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Replying to @KMooreGilbert
If you think that’s bad wait til you hear about how Europe sent Russia €100B for oil. Oops!
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Replying to @KMooreGilbert @BgIllawarra
Australian security & military figures are posting that this is a shit situation
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Replying to @KMooreGilbert
Good. The military welfare state might be over.
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Replying to @KMooreGilbert
He’s not supposed to be using Starlink for military purposes It’s for civilian use only
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Replying to @KMooreGilbert
Exactly. Good point let other countries develop and pay for their own defense systems.
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Replying to @KMooreGilbert
A big blow to the U.S. military-industrial complex.
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Replying to @KMooreGilbert
Actually, no "ally" relying on the US is safe.
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Replying to @KMooreGilbert
Thanks to the duplicitous Trump, Raytheon, General Dynamics, Lockheed Martin and others will see their Order List decline. No one wants to deal with the US.
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Replying to @KMooreGilbert
How many Ukrainians are you willing to sacrifice to save face before admitting you were wrong Kylie ? 🤔
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Replying to @KMooreGilbert
Yep and anyone driving a Tesla could have it bricked by Elon on a whim.
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Replying to @KMooreGilbert @JaneCaro
So it’s deliberate American treachery. They won’t live this down in our lifetimes.
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Replying to @KMooreGilbert
America owes the world nothing.
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Replying to @KMooreGilbert
It’s like a break up when you realize the other party is toxic. Zelensky is toxic
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Replying to @KMooreGilbert
They aren't an ally. Elon gave them a gift that they have ungratefully abused. No dominant tech should be given to anyone, ally or not, without the acknowledgement it can be taken back if US interests are not being served. Only idiots would think otherwise and ignore the wishes and advice of their benefactor to whom they owe so much. We are not obligated to participate in perpetuity in the loss of tens of thousands of people monthly for a cause that cannot be won. It's sick to cheer it on.
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Replying to @KMooreGilbert
Who is Europe betraying when it sends Russia about $50 million a day for 90–100 million cubic meters (mcm) of gas it imports from Russia?
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Replying to @KMooreGilbert
On the other hand we should be thankful. We here in Europa now finally see that the USA is not a trustworthy ally. It does not care about anything other then their own interests. All these words like "freedom", "democratic values" and "checks and balances" were just empty words.
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Replying to @KMooreGilbert
Guilt by accusation, judge?
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Replying to @KMooreGilbert
The US has no allies under Trump. He is a compulsive liar and utterly corrupt so he will do anything to benefit himself financially. It's like dealing with the Mafia, but with no Code of Honour.
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Replying to @KMooreGilbert
It’s a proxy war that only 21% of Ukrainians support. And for that matter, what do you know of the history of Ukraine, in particular, the Donbas region?
Max Blumenthal
@MaxBlumenthal
Oct 15
New poll on Ukrainian attitudes on the war finds a strong majority – 57% – support an immediate negotiated peace with Russia and territorial concessions Only 21% support fighting until the Donbass is returned to Ukrainian control Most overwhelmingly favor a national referendum on peace, rather than allowing the president or parliament to decide The survey was taken by Rating Group on October 3-5 It follows a Gallup poll this June showing 66% of Ukrainians favoring an immediate negotiated cessation of hostilities
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Replying to @KMooreGilbert
A PhD doesn’t guarantee a brain. It’s a commercial system. Not to be used for waging war.
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Replying to @KMooreGilbert
Correction- relying on us is safe
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Replying to @KMooreGilbert
Ukraine isn’t our ally!
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Replying to @KMooreGilbert
The US has no real allies, just a collection of deluded countries whose leaders ignore the sentiments of their own people.
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Replying to @KMooreGilbert
Ukraine has never been an Ally only a leech
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Replying to @KMooreGilbert
Ukraine never had Starshield and was using commercial Starlink outside the rules. Same leaders who demand endless aid now spin false claims when the commercial system enforces its own terms.🤷🏽
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Replying to @KMooreGilbert
There's a difference between relying and freeloading. Ukraine does the latter, has done it all along, and does it while constantly bitching that American taxpayers don't send him enough cheddar. If he wants to negotiate a contract whereby Ukraine pays the US for the capabilities we provide, fine. Otherwise beggars can't be choosers.
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Replying to @KMooreGilbert
Also suggests that Elon is working against the best interests of Space X and its shareholders.
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Replying to @KMooreGilbert
They were given instructions. They deliberately disobeyed.
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Replying to @KMooreGilbert
If i own some technology, you should expect that I should be able to do what I want with it unless you have a contract that gives you control. Starshied belongs to the US military. They are free to do whatever they want to it. If there is a contract or agreement that gives Ukraine, or Poland, or whomever, the ability to control certain aspects of its function and the US breaks the contract, heads must roll. Honoring contracts is imperative.
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Replying to @KMooreGilbert
the only real allies are NATO allies… if the US was bound to defend Ukraine, Ukraine would effectively be part of NATO. But yes, let’s prop Ukraine up as long as the powerful can launder money out of there.
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