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Trump denies limiting Ukraine access to Starlink network
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Context
What happened: Trump denied limiting Ukraine's access to Starshield, the military-grade sister network of Starlink, after it restricted drone speed. Zelensky said speed had not been restored.
Key numbers: Starlink capped speed at 100mph (160km/h) on Tuesday. About 600,000 in Ukraine lost power.
Why it matters: Reuters reported the order came from inside the White House, and Musk said the Pentagon could be responsible. US senators demanded an investigation, while Macron said EU states would not abandon Ukraine.
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What changed
Trump denied limiting Ukraine's access to Starshield, the military-grade sister network of Starlink, after it restricted drone speed. Zelensky said speed had not been restored.
Why it matters
Reuters reported the order came from inside the White House, and Musk said the Pentagon could be responsible. US senators demanded an investigation, while Macron said EU states would not abandon Ukraine.
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Oct 16, 2026 11:38 PM ET