Trump backs Musk's slowdown of Starlink for Ukraine's military

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US President Donald Trump has supported Elon Musk's proposal to slow down the Starlink satellite communication system in Ukraine, according to The Telegraph citing sources. The Pentagon has reportedly implemented restrictions on Starshield, the military version of the system. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that the US has not yet fully restored Starlink operations for Ukraine's armed forces. Recent restrictions have affected Starshield, which Ukrainian troops use for communication, with the decision made at the White House. Musk has previously stated that Starlink is not intended for offensive military operations. The restrictions come amid ongoing tensions over the system's use in the conflict.


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