Trump Says Starshield System Is "Back" In Ukraine
Donald Trump confirmed that the Starshield satellite communication system is operational in Ukraine again, following reports that Elon Musk had previously restricted its speed. While Trump did not confirm his direct involvement in the restoration, he noted the system's importance to Ukrainian military operations.
Why it matters
The status of Starshield is critical to Ukraine's defense capabilities, and the involvement of private tech entities in geopolitical conflicts remains a significant point of concern.
The Starshield military communications system is "back" in Ukraine, Donald Trump said Thursday, after the Wall Street Journal reported the US president asked tech billionaire Elon Musk to restore the service, which is vital to Kyiv's forces."I don't want to comment on it, you know, whether I called or whether somebody else called -- doesn't make any difference," Trump told journalists when asked about the report."I guess the bottom line, he put it back," Trump said, referring to Musk.The Journal reported earlier this week that Musk had capped the speed at which Ukrainian equipment could connect to the system, making some of Kyiv's drones useless.Musk had previously said that "any limits on speed or usage" of Starshield systems -- which are operated by his…
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