Elon Musk and Trump Were Both in on Ukraine Starlink Shut-Off
The reported slowdown reduced Ukraine’s drone defenses, and Starlink speeds are now being restored, according to officials and news reports.
- On Thursday, Reuters reported that the White House ordered the Defense Department to slow the Starshield satellite service in Ukraine, crippling Ukrainian drone defenses against Russian missiles.
- Tech CEO Elon Musk reportedly pitched the slowdown to President Donald Trump, who agreed to the plan as Musk sought to avoid consumer backlash in Europe after a "night of carnage" in Kyiv.
- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called the restriction a "very dangerous and unpleasant surprise," as the speed limit of about 160 km/h left interceptor drones unable to stop incoming Russian aerial attacks.
- President Trump denied involvement on Friday, stating "I don't know if it was anybody," while Musk directed blame at the administration, claiming "Starshield systems are owned and controlled" by the federal government.
- Service connectivity is being restored as the administration faces scrutiny, a move that reportedly coincided with pressure from Trump for Kyiv to stop targeting Russian oil refineries.
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