Trump says Starlink restored for Ukraine, silent on Musk role

US President Donald Trump said Elon Musk has restored Ukraine's access to Starlink internet services after restrictions disrupted connectivity used by Kyiv's military, though Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said speeds have not fully returned to normal. Trump declined to confirm reports he personally contacted Musk to lift the restrictions but stated, "Bottom line, he put it back." Zelenskyy said connection speed remains below the usual 400 km/h, adding he awaits information from US Secretary of State Marco Rubio. The Wall Street Journal reported Trump was frustrated speeds were capped around 160 km/h, reducing drone effectiveness. Ukraine relies on Starlink for military communications, drone operations, and missile attack warnings. The dispute follows US pressure on Ukraine over strikes on Russian oil refineries, with Washington waiving some sanctions and agreeing to import Russian diesel, drawing criticism from Kyiv and European allies.