# Musk ordered Starlink slowdown that blindsided Ukraine: Report

https://mins.news/en/video/109460

- CNN, 2026-10-21 12:33 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z6m1gjt4MYQ

> The Wall Street Journal reports that Elon Musk authorized a Starlink slowdown that affected Ukraine’s defenses in recent days. Sources told the paper that Trump and Musk spoke by phone shortly after the decision became public, while another source said the call came before the slowdown. Republican Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick says he is committed to finding out who is responsible.

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