WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representatives Adam Smith, Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee, and Gregory W. Meeks, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, today released the following statement on reports of renewed disruptions to Starshield in Ukraine:
“The reports of renewed limitations on Ukraine’s use of Starshield in Russian-occupied Ukrainian territory and across the line-of-contact, if accurate, are unacceptable. For two years, Trump, Witkoff, and Kushner have tried to strong-arm Ukraine into giving up territory and surrendering, instead of pressuring Russia to end its war of aggression.
“The previous intentional limitations placed on Ukraine’s use of Starshield contributed to Ukrainian civilian casualties and the deaths of Ukrainian children. Any restrictions hamper Ukraine’s ability to defend its citizens, strengthen Putin’s hand at the negotiating table, and further Russia’s efforts to consolidate control over sovereign Ukrainian territory.
“The House Foreign Affairs Committee and the House Armed Services Committee will continue to press for answers and accountability for these actions.”
“The reports of renewed limitations on Ukraine’s use of Starshield in Russian-occupied Ukrainian territory and across the line-of-contact, if accurate, are unacceptable. For two years, Trump, Witkoff, and Kushner have tried to strong-arm Ukraine into giving up territory and surrendering, instead of pressuring Russia to end its war of aggression.
“The previous intentional limitations placed on Ukraine’s use of Starshield contributed to Ukrainian civilian casualties and the deaths of Ukrainian children. Any restrictions hamper Ukraine’s ability to defend its citizens, strengthen Putin’s hand at the negotiating table, and further Russia’s efforts to consolidate control over sovereign Ukrainian territory.
“The House Foreign Affairs Committee and the House Armed Services Committee will continue to press for answers and accountability for these actions.”
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