Trump denies role in Starlink slowdown in Ukraine

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President Donald Trump has denied responsibility for the temporary throttling of Starlink satellite internet in Ukraine, stating he was unaware of any such action. He claimed the service was not slowed down. Trump's denial contradicts Elon Musk, whose company SpaceX operates Starlink. Musk stated on X that any speed or usage restrictions are determined by the US military and ultimately the US President, specifically referring to Starshield, the military function. Ukrainian officials reported a speed limit was imposed overnight Wednesday without warning, lasting over a day. This caused drones moving faster than 160 km/h to lose connection, reportedly disrupting Ukrainian drone operations.


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