Musk proposed slowing Ukraine's Starlink, report says

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A Telegraph report alleges Elon Musk proposed slowing Ukraine's military Starlink service to President Trump, contradicting Musk's public denial. The throttling reportedly crippled Ukraine's drone defenses, leading to deaths. Four sources said Musk pitched the idea and Trump agreed, after which the Pentagon slowed Starshield to 160 km/h, too slow for interceptors. Musk blamed the US government, but a source said both were involved. Zelenskyy confirmed service is being restored but not to previous speeds. The White House order came as Trump pressed Kyiv on oil refineries. Trump denied involvement, and Musk cited US control of Starshield. Poland, a Starlink customer, warned Musk of European scrutiny.


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