# Musk says US government decides any Starlink slowdown in Ukraine

https://mins.news/en/item/101319

- France 24, 2026-10-15 11:19 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.france24.com/en/video/20261015-starlink-in-ukraine-musk-suggests-us-govt-behind-any-slowdown

> Ukraine reports slowdowns in Starlink, which is used for battlefield communications and frontline logistics. Elon Musk says any limits on speed or use are decided by the US military and ultimately by the president.

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