# Musk asked Trump to restrict Ukraine's Starlink service, Telegraph reports

https://mins.news/en/item/103558

- The Kyiv Independent, 2026-10-16 18:19 UTC
- World
- Original: https://kyivindependent.com/musk-asked-trump-to-restrict-ukraines-starlink-service-telegraph-reports/

> The Telegraph, citing four people familiar with the discussion, reported that Elon Musk suggested to U.S. President Donald Trump restricting Starlink speeds for Ukrainian forces, and Trump agreed. The report conflicts with Musk's earlier statement that the White House makes the final decision on military-related restrictions.

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