'They were both in on it' — Musk suggested Trump restrict Ukraine's Starlink service, Telegraph reports
Elon Musk's company SpaceX restricted the speed of its Starlink satellite internet service in Ukraine, disrupting the country's military operations. According to reporting, Musk suggested to President Trump that the U.S. government impose these restrictions. The White House then ordered the limits on the system, which Ukraine's military relies on for communications and drone operations and which is funded by the Pentagon. Ukraine's president said he felt betrayed by the decision.
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8 viewpointsMusk said the U.S. government controls Starshield limits Ukraine says hurt its drones
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6 viewpointsTrump says he doesn’t know who ordered Starshield throttle in Ukraine
Ukrainian drones forced to slow down by sudden restrictions on use of Starlink
Ex-Trump security official backs Starlink, explains why it shouldn’t be used for Ukraine attacks
Elon Musk blames U.S. government for limitations on Ukraine's Starlink service used to guide drones
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15 articlesMusk pushed Trump to slow Starlink in Ukraine as Russian drones attacked cities – The Telegraph
'They were both in on it' — Musk suggested Trump restrict Ukraine's Starlink service, Telegraph reports
White House ordered limits on Ukraine’s military satellite service, Reuters reports. Who made the decision remains unclear
Musk pointed at the US military over Ukraine’s satellite limits. Now a US official says the administration had nothing to do with them
Elon Musk suggests US government was behind Starlink restrictions in Ukraine – Europe live
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5 developments- Oct 14Ukraine says new Starlink restrictions disrupt military as it reels from intel gaps and Trump clash
- Oct 14Elon Musk suggests US government was behind Starlink restrictions in Ukraine – Europe live
- Oct 14Only lean-left coverage:Ukraine’s vulnerability grows as Starlink is restricted and Russia escalates
- Oct 16Only right-leaning coverage:White House ordered limits on Ukraine’s military satellite service, Reuters reports. Who made the decision remains unclear
- Oct 16'They were both in on it' — Musk suggested Trump restrict Ukraine's Starlink service, Telegraph reports
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