The Congressional Ukraine Caucus demanded an explanation from the Trump administration and SpaceX, calling for full Starshield access to be restored after speed restrictions capped terminals at 161 kph

Bicameral federal legislature of the United States, made up of the Senate and the House of Representatives, which writes law, controls federal spending and oversees the executive branch. Its two chambers represent states and districts on different terms and hold different constitutional powers.

Military, financial and logistical assistance provided to Ukraine by Western governments and institutions, including weapons, intelligence, satellite communications and the financing that sustains Ukraine's defence.