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Elon Musk Orders Starlink Slowdown in Ukraine, Discusses with President Trump
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🗓 21 Oct 2026, 04:48 AM
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SpaceX founder Elon Musk has ordered a slowdown of Starlink satellite internet services in Ukraine. Musk and President Donald Trump discussed the decision in a call shortly after the slowdown became public, while Trump was campaigning.
SpaceX founder Elon Musk has ordered a slowdown of Starlink satellite internet services in Ukraine, a move that has drawn attention from both the tech community and international observers. The decision was reportedly discussed by Musk and U.S. President Donald Trump in a phone call shortly after the slowdown became public. Trump, who was campaigning last week, was briefed on the situation during the call. The slowdown is part of ongoing discussions about the use of commercial satellite internet in conflict zones, though no official statement from SpaceX has been released yet. Analysts say the move could affect internet connectivity for civilians and military personnel in Ukraine.