UPDATED: The U.S. threatens to cut off Ukraine's Starlink if Kyiv doesn't sign a minerals agreement, according to Reuters.

The United States threatens to cut off Ukraine's access to Starlink satellite communication if Kyiv does not agree to a deal regarding mineral resources.

Reuters reports this, citing its own sources.

According to the agency, the issue of Ukraine's access to Starlink was raised twice. The first time was after President Volodymyr Zelensky declined to sign the proposal regarding mineral resources.

The second discussion about shutting off access to satellite communications took place during a meeting between U.S. Special Representative for Ukraine Kurt Volker and the President of Ukraine.

UPDATED at 13:04:

The head of the Center for Countering Disinformation, Andriy Kovalenko, claims that the U.S. will not cut off Ukraine's access to Starlink satellite communication. At the same time, he emphasized that the Armed Forces of Ukraine also utilize alternative technologies on the front lines.

For reference. U.S. President Donald Trump proposed that Ukraine "repay" the American aid with mineral resources worth $500 billion. After Zelensky refused to sign the agreement, the parties began discussing an improved version of the proposal.

Background. Earlier, Mind reported that a new draft agreement on mineral resources between Ukraine and the U.S. contains clauses that raise concerns, particularly regarding security guarantees.