Donald Trump denies involvement in slowing Starlink services in Ukraine, saying he does not know who ordered the speed reduction that has weakened Ukrainian drone operations.
01Summary
- 01President Trump said he was not involved in the slowdown of SpaceX's Starlink and Starshield services in Ukraine.
- 02The Wall Street Journal reported that Elon Musk ordered the speed reduction and discussed it with Trump.
- 03The disruption made some Ukrainian drones ineffective, according to U.S. officials.
- 04Ukrainian President Zelenskyy said his military faces speed restrictions on Starlink and Starshield without explanation from the U.S.
- 05Musk stated on X that Starshield systems are controlled by the U.S. government and speed limits are decided by the military and the president.
02Why it matters
This matters because Starlink is vital for Ukraine's military communications and drone operations; any restrictions could weaken its defences against Russian attacks.
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