Musk proposed Starlink speed limits in Ukraine to Trump, report says

Elon Musk contacted President Donald Trump to propose imposing speed restrictions on Starlink services in Ukraine, according to The Telegraph, a move that hindered Ukraine's drone defense capabilities. The proposal, backed by four unnamed sources, led to Pentagon implementing slowdowns on the military Starshield system after Trump agreed. Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said speed limits were reduced to 70 km/h, preventing interception of Shahed drones traveling over 400 km/h, calling it "very painful." Musk has since distanced himself from the decision, stating on X that Starshield is owned and controlled by the U.S. government, with limitations determined by the military and ultimately the president. The news follows recent tensions between Trump and Zelenskyy over energy infrastructure attacks and a disputed ceasefire claim.