Musk proposed limiting Starlink speed in Ukraine to Trump, The Telegraph reports

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Elon Musk proposed to US President Donald Trump limiting Starlink's operational speed in Ukraine, according to The Telegraph, citing four sources. Trump reportedly agreed, paving the way for the Pentagon to slow down Starshield, the military version of the satellite system. Kyiv earlier this week said SpaceX restricted access to Starshield, used by Ukraine to intercept drones and strike enemy rear areas. On October 14, Musk denied responsibility, blaming the White House, though a senior source said both were involved. The move followed what Kyiv called a "night of bloody slaughter" due to power outages. Musk was reportedly concerned about European consumer backlash, while a senior European official and two Ukrainian sources confirmed the account.


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