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Musk says Trump responsible for any curbs on Ukraine's Starshield
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Key Points:
- Elon Musk stated that any restrictions on Ukraine's military-grade Starlink network, Starshield, are controlled by the U.S. government and President Donald Trump, not SpaceX itself.
- Ukraine accused SpaceX of imposing speed limits on Starlink terminals used for military operations without prior warning, disrupting missions against Russian drone attacks.
- Starshield is a military satellite system controlled by the U.S. military, while Starlink is intended for civilian or defensive use, according to Musk.
- Some speed restrictions on Starlink were partially lifted, with Ukrainian officials emphasizing the importance of removing limits entirely for effective defense against Russian attacks.
- The situation unfolds amid tensions between Kyiv and Washington over an "energy ceasefire" deal with Russia, with the U.S. threatening to cut intelligence sharing and Ukraine accusing Russia of violating the ceasefire.
