The idea to slow down Starlink's work in Ukraine was proposed to Trump by Musk — Telegraph
The US President agreed with Musk's proposal, claims the British publication.
Elon Musk and Donald Trump. AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson
The publication The Telegraph reports that it was SpaceX owner Elon Musk who approached US President Donald Trump with the idea of slowing down Starlink's operations in Ukraine.
One of the publication's sources reported that Trump agreed with Musk's proposal. This paved the way for the Pentagon to impose speed restrictions on Starshield — the military version of the satellite communication system.
On Wednesday, Musk dismissed his responsibility for restricting access to Starlink, blaming the White House for it. He claimed that "any speed or usage restrictions were determined by the American military and, as a result, the US President."
However, after what Kyiv called a "night of bloodshed" due to power outages, a high-ranking source reported that Musk was concerned about a possible negative reaction from consumers in Europe.
Speaking at the White House on Friday, October 16, Trump stated that he did not consider himself or Musk responsible for Ukraine losing access to Starlink.