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Who slowed down Ukraine’s Starlink? Trump and Musk call not-it.

The Verge •
October 20, 2026 • 09:00 PM
• By Richard Lawler
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After Ukraine said a Starshield slowdown had interrupted its military operations, Elon Musk claimed any limits “are decided by the US military and ultimately POTUS.” Then the president told reporters, “It wasn’t me... and I don’t think it was Elon.” Now WSJ sources are pointing the finger back at Musk, with some claiming “Musk acted unilaterally.” [Link: Musk Ordered Starlink Slowdown That Blindsided Ukraine | https://www.wsj.com/world/ukraine-starlink-elon-musk-trump-dbc49193 | Wall Street Journal]

Who slowed down Ukraine’s Starlink? Trump and Musk call not-it.

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After Ukraine said a Starshield slowdown had interrupted its military operations , Elon Musk claimed any limits “are decided by the US military and ultimately POTUS.” Then the president told reporters, “It wasn’t me... and I don’t think it was Elon.”

Now WSJ sources are pointing the finger back at Musk, with some claiming “Musk acted unilaterally.”

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