Trump asked Musk to lift Ukraine Starshield restrictions, report says

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President Donald Trump reportedly asked Elon Musk to lift restrictions on the Starshield satellite network in Ukraine, restoring full connectivity for military use, according to the Wall Street Journal. The request followed Ukrainian forces experiencing sudden technical limits on military drones, raising concerns that speed caps were imposed to halt attacks on Russian refineries. Trump declined to confirm the call, saying service was restored. Ukrainian officials say services are not fully restored, and control over Starshield remains unclear. Musk claims US government oversight, while Secretary Marco Rubio denies such directives, amid Kyiv's worries over Trump's approach to Russia.


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