Elon Musk and President Donald Trump are linked to a slowdown in Starlink service for Ukraine's military, according to a report. The move, which capped connection speeds, hindered Ukraine's ability to conduct drone operations and attacks against Russia.
The Wall Street Journal reports that Musk and Trump discussed the decision after it became public. The slowdown, which affected military-grade Starlink, is said to have been ordered from within the White House. Musk and Trump both expressed anger over Ukraine's attacks on Russian refineries.
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has called for the restoration of Starlink access, while US officials indicate the issue lies with the terms of service Ukraine must comply with. The conflict between Kyiv and Washington has intensified following Trump's comments on Ukraine's war efforts.
Musk and Trump have not commented on the report, and the White House has not confirmed or denied the claims. The situation highlights tensions between Ukraine and the US over military support and foreign policy decisions.