Who Cut Ukraine’s Starlink? Trump Says Not Him or Musk
What Happened
US President Donald Trump said neither he nor Elon Musk was responsible for Ukraine losing access to Starlink services that affected military operations. Trump also said any limits on Ukraine’s Starshield access were not imposed by the US. The denial conflicts with other reporting. Reuters previously reported that the White House approved a reduction in Starshield services, while The Telegraph, citing four sources, reported that Musk proposed slowing the service and Trump agreed.
Key Takeaways
There are conflicting accounts over who was responsible for the Starlink/Starshield restrictions. Trump denies involvement by either himself or Musk, while separate reports have linked the restrictions to the US administration and Musk.