Musk lifts Starlink restrictions in Ukraine after Trump request

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Elon Musk has lifted restrictions on his Starlink satellite systems in Ukraine, following a request from US President Donald Trump, according to a Wall Street Journal report. The restrictions involved speed limits on Starlink systems, which are crucial for Ukrainian military communications and reconnaissance. The Journal reported Wednesday that Musk had ordered the slowdown, but it remains unclear whether Trump was informed beforehand or only after the decision. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky had criticized the US for the slowdown last week. By Thursday evening, Ukrainian soldiers at the front reported improved Starlink speeds.


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