Elon Musk proposed to Donald Trump that Starlink speeds for Ukrainian forces be restricted.

❗️Elon Musk approached Trump with the idea of imposing Starlink speed limits in Ukraine, The Telegraph reports, citing four sources familiar with the discussions. One source said Trump “agreed” with Musk’s proposal, paving the way for the Pentagon to restrict Starshield, the military-grade system used by Ukraine. A senior source said: “The reality is that they were both in it.” Trump and Musk have both denied responsibility for the restrictions. #Ukraine

Sources: Elon Musk approached Trump with the idea of slowing down Starshield in Ukraine; source: Trump agreed, paving the way for DoD to execute the slowdown (Joe Barnes/Telegraph) https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/10/16/musk-approached-trump-slow-down-starlink-help-ukraine/ http://www.techmeme.com/261016/p18#a261016p18

Meanwhile, 🇺🇸 Elon Musk approached #Trump with the idea of restricting #Starlink speeds for Ukrainian forces, the Telegraph reported on Oct. 16, citing four sources familiar with the matter. https://kyivindependent.com/musk-asked-trump-to-restrict-ukraines-starlink-service-telegraph-reports/ The Telegraph: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/10/16/musk-approached-trump-slow-down-starlink-help-ukraine/ #usa #ukraine

Exclusive: Musk approached Trump to slow down Starlink in Ukraine https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/10/16/musk-approached-trump-slow-down-starlink-help-ukraine/

Exclusive: Musk approached Trump to slow down Starlink in Ukraine (Joe Barnes/Telegraph) https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/10/16/musk-approached-trump-slow-down-starlink-help-ukraine/ http://www.memeorandum.com/261016/p61#a261016p61

Breaking News: Musk approached Trump to slow down Starlink in Ukraine | The Telegraph UK SpaceX CEO Elon Musk approached U.S. President Donald Trump with the idea of restricting Starlink speeds for Ukrainian forces... citing four sources familiar with the matter. The claim contradicts Musk's own comments on the matter... that any Starlink restrictions applicable to the military were the ultimate decision of the White House. https://kyivindependent.com/musk-asked-trump-to-restrict-ukraines-starlink-service-telegraph-reports/

Exclusive: Musk approached Trump to slow down Starlink in Ukraine https://www.telegraph.co.uk/gift/fe0840eedba25657