# EU seeks to avoid Ukraine’s mistakes in relying on Starlink, Bloomberg reports

https://mins.news/en/item/118337

- TASS, 2026-10-28 01:48 UTC
- World
- Original: https://tass.com/economy/2209183

> Discussions on strengthening EU defense capabilities have gained momentum after Starlink services slowed in Ukraine, Bloomberg reported. Officials discussed building Europe’s capabilities, reducing dependence on the United States and diversifying suppliers of critical technologies. A source said changes would take years, making a stronger European role in existing structures such as NATO the most realistic option.

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