Nepal, Feb. 23 -- UKRAINE, Feb 23: Ukrainian Defence Minister Rustem Umerov said Sunday that his country was exploring alternatives to US operator Starlink for frontline satellite communications following reports that the United States could halt access.

Washington has threatened to disrupt Ukrainian access to the communications network -- vital for the Ukrainian army -- if Kyiv refuses to sign a deal giving Washington rights to Ukrainian critical resources, according to media reports.

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