Musk Slows Starlink for Ukraine, Sparking Panic in Kyiv

Elon Musk ordered restrictions on the military version of Starlink used by Ukraine, according to the Wall Street Journal, citing US officials. The move rendered some Ukrainian combat drones nearly unusable, causing panic in Kyiv and confusion in the Trump administration. Musk and President Donald Trump discussed the decision by phone after the restriction became public. Some US officials say Musk acted alone, while Trump did not give a specific order to punish Ukraine. The speed limit affected equipment connecting to the satellite network. Both Musk and Trump expressed anger over Ukrainian attacks on Russian oil refineries, which they claim raised energy prices. US lawmakers have threatened investigations, and former NATO ambassador Kurt Volker called the slowdown cynical and heartless.