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The Telegraph reports Elon Musk proposed restricting Starlink speeds for Ukrainian forces and President Trump agreed. Both leaders have publicly denied responsibility for the Oct. 14 disruption.
President Donald Trump stated he did not order the throttling of SpaceX's Starshield service in Ukraine, despite reports linking the move to the White House. A bipartisan group of senators has requested an investigation into the disruption.
President Donald Trump said he is 'not a big fan' of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky after Kyiv resumed attacks on Russian oil infrastructure. Zelensky cited continued Russian strikes and US intelligence restrictions as reasons for ending the pause.
Elon Musk stated that the US government, not SpaceX, controls Starshield speed limits in Ukraine. Ukrainian officials reported disruptions to drone operations, while President Zelensky warned the slowdown could cost lives.
SpaceX introduced speed restrictions for Starlink terminals in motion, disrupting Ukrainian military missions. Adviser Serhii Beskrestnov confirmed the change, which applies to the StarShield service.
