Musk ordered Starlink slowdown for Ukraine, WSJ reports

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Elon Musk ordered restrictions on the military version of Starlink used by Ukraine's armed forces, according to The Wall Street Journal, citing US officials and other sources. The decision was reportedly discussed with President Donald Trump by phone after the speed limit was imposed. Some officials say Musk acted unilaterally, while another source claims he consulted with administration officials beforehand. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky reported service failures affecting drone operations. Musk, SpaceX, and the White House did not respond to requests for comment. The restrictions reportedly began October 14, with Ukrainian officials noting disruptions to drone systems and logistics. Musk and Trump have both denied ordering the slowdown, while Secretary of State Marco Rubio attributed issues to technical problems.


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