Trump pressed Musk to lift Starlink limits for Ukraine after backlash

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President Donald Trump phoned Elon Musk to urge easing restrictions on military Starlink service used by Ukraine, following backlash over capped speeds that hindered Ukrainian drone and interceptor operations. Officials from both countries said service performed more normally Thursday after the call, though some Ukrainian officials reported it hadn't fully returned to capability. Trump complained speeds remained restricted, according to officials. The Journal previously reported Musk ordered the cap, with SpaceX and the White House disagreeing on whether he acted alone or at administration's behest. Trump has wavered on Ukraine support while claiming he wants to end the war.


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