Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is reportedly prepared to suspend attacks on Russian oil refineries for 100 days in exchange for expanded access to SpaceX’s Starlink satellite network.

According to The Wall Street Journal (WSJ), Kiev is seeking to extend Starlink coverage by an additional 300 kilometers into Russian territory as part of the proposed arrangement.

US senators discussed the potential deal with Zelensky last week, the newspaper reported. Under the proposal, Ukraine would temporarily halt strikes on Russian oil processing facilities if restrictions on satellite connectivity were eased.

This is not the first time Zelensky has offered to suspend attacks on Russia’s energy infrastructure in return for additional military capabilities.

An earlier proposal involved a pause in strikes against Russian refineries in exchange for more interceptor missiles for US-made Patriot air defense systems.

The latest initiative comes amid restrictions imposed by Washington on satellite services supporting Ukrainian military operations.

The White House has reportedly ordered limitations on Ukraine’s use of Starshield, SpaceX’s military-focused satellite communications system. The Pentagon was also instructed to slow maintenance and servicing of SpaceX equipment supplied to Ukrainian forces.

Kiev subsequently reported disruptions affecting Starlink terminals, including difficulties maintaining reliable connectivity when the systems were used with fast-moving platforms.

Although both services were developed by SpaceX, Starlink primarily provides satellite internet connectivity, while Starshield is designed for military and government applications.

The US government controls the operating parameters of Starshield, allowing Washington to impose restrictions on its military use.

Such limitations can affect communications between Ukrainian military units as well as the targeting and guidance capabilities of precision-guided weapons.