Elon Musk

Elon Musk proposed to Donald Trump that Starlink service in Ukraine be slowed, and Trump agreed, The Daily Telegraph reported, citing sources. The agreement cleared the way for the Pentagon to restrict Ukraine’s access to Starshield, the military version. Musk said on X on October 14 that he was not responsible for the limits; sources suggested he feared a negative reaction from European consumers.

TTASS 2026-10-16 22:19

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.

TThe Kyiv Independent 2026-10-16 18:19

Elon Musk denied responsibility for internet speed restrictions on SpaceX satellite networks used by Ukraine.

FFox News 2026-10-15 21:30

Zelensky says he feels “betrayed” by Trump and the US, believing access to Musk’s Starlink Starshield system—critical to Ukraine’s fight against Russia—was restricted. Ukraine says the systems have been restored. The video examines how reliant Ukraine and others are on Musk’s technology and whether alternatives exist.

BBBC News 2026-10-15 19:30

Ukrainian soldiers reported restrictions on Starshield on the morning of October 14, and Ukraine’s Defense Ministry said the system was working again the next morning. Zelensky warned the outage could cost lives, while Musk said usage limits are set by the US military. The White House denied involvement or declined to comment. Senator Thom Tillis called for an inspector general investigation, saying the worst case would be a deliberate move to clear the way for a Russian attack.

MMeduza 2026-10-15 12:51

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.

FFrance 24 2026-10-15 11:19

SpaceX chief Elon Musk said Wednesday that any disruption Ukraine reports in using the Starshield satellite communications system would be the responsibility of the US government, not his company. He said the US government owns and controls Starshield, while the military and ultimately the president decide any limits on speed or use.

FFrance 24 2026-10-15 10:08

SpaceX chief Elon Musk said Wednesday that any reported disruption to Ukraine's use of the Starshield satellite communications system would be the US government's responsibility, not his company's. He said the US government owns and controls Starshield, while the US military and ultimately the president decide any limits on speed or use.

FFrance 24 English 2026-10-15 10:08

Elon Musk suggested the US government could be behind limits on the speed of SpaceX satellite technology used by Ukraine’s military, which Kyiv says impede its use of key defensive weapons. Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Trump’s diesel deal and the restrictions left him feeling “betrayed.” EU leaders are expected to discuss Ukraine at talks in Brussels.

TThe Guardian 2026-10-15 07:45

US entrepreneur Elon Musk called Ukraine’s position on the diesel deal between Moscow and Washington “troubling” while responding to a post by US blogger Mike Cernovich, who accused Ukraine of ingratitude for American aid. Cernovich said Trump wanted diesel prices to fall by a dollar or two before the midterms. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Ukraine was losing a major US partner.

TTASS 2026-10-15 07:28