Trump says he will talk to Musk if Ukraine's Starlink issues persist
President Donald Trump has stated he will intervene to resolve Starlink speed restrictions in Ukraine if necessary, despite conflicting reports on the current status of the service. Trump expressed confidence in Elon Musk's fairness, even as the influence of private companies on military operations remains a point of contention.
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The intersection of private satellite infrastructure and geopolitical military strategy highlights the growing power of tech billionaires in international conflicts.
US President Donald Trump has said he would intervene to resolve any ongoing restrictions on Ukraine’s access to Starlink communications, saying he would speak to Elon Musk if the problem remained unresolved.Ukrainian officials said on Friday that speed restrictions on Starlink services were still in place, contradicting Trump’s earlier claim that access had been fully restored, Reuters reported.The restrictions have raised concerns over Ukraine’s ability to use satellite communications for military operations against Russia.Trump says he will fix Starlink access issueSpeaking to reporters at the White House on Friday, Trump said he had not spoken to Musk, the chief executive of SpaceX, about the issue but would contact him if necessary.“If there is a problem, I'll get it straightened out,” Trump said.Trump had said on Thursday that Ukraine’s access to the service had been restored.
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