Ukraine's Defense Ministry said broader Starlink access was restored Saturday, with connections stable at 250 mph after more than a week of restrictions that disrupted drone operations.
Musk said SpaceX closed a loophole last week after Ukraine used the civilian service for offensive drone strikes, arguing such use violated Starlink's terms of service.
A source familiar with the matter said Ukraine got no advance warning despite a U.S.-contracted arrangement running to May 15, 2027, and learned of the change only after connectivity failures and a support inquiry.
Trump said he had spoken with Musk but gave no details, while Rubio and Hegseth denied U.S. responsibility for the slowdown and Zelenskyy accused Washington of betrayal.
The dispute has hit a critical wartime system Musk says cannot be jammed or destroyed by Russia, even as Kyiv and Moscow prepare to resume talks with Washington next month.