Trump and Musk Trade Blame Over Starlink Throttling in Ukraine

A dispute has emerged between US President Donald Trump and Elon Musk over who ordered a temporary slowdown of Starlink satellite internet in Ukraine, with both denying responsibility. A Telegraph report claims both are lying. Trump stated he did not order the throttling and was unaware of it, while Musk posted that only the US military and president can set speed limits for Starshield, the military version of Starlink. The Telegraph, citing four sources, reported Musk proposed the slowdown to Trump, who approved it, enabling the Pentagon to act. Ukrainian officials reported a speed limit was imposed overnight Wednesday, lasting over a day, causing drones moving faster than 160 km/h to lose connection. This reportedly disrupted Ukrainian drone operations in both attacks and defense against Russian drones.