Elon Musk ordered a slowdown of Starlink in Ukraine - report
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Key Points:
- Elon Musk ordered a slowdown of the military-grade version of SpaceX's Starlink satellite service used by Ukraine for battlefield communications and drone operations, according to the Wall Street Journal citing US officials.
- The speed cap imposed last week significantly hindered Ukraine's offensive and defensive drone capabilities against Russia.
- Reports indicate Musk discussed the decision with former President Donald Trump and other senior US officials, though some believe Musk acted independently without direct orders from Trump.
- Both Musk and Trump have expressed frustration with Ukraine over recent attacks on Russian diesel refineries, which Trump links to rising energy prices.
- The White House, Musk, and SpaceX have not yet commented on the report, while US envoy Steve Witkoff prepares to meet Russian President Putin following talks with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy.
