Donald Trump Announces Starlink Restrictions Lifted in Ukraine; Reports Contradict

On October 23, 2026, at 10:37 AM Norwegian time, aftenposten reported that Donald Trump stated Starlink restrictions in Ukraine had been lifted. The report cited Trump's remarks as the basis for the claim. However, a second report from aftenposten, published at 2:56 PM the same day, contradicted this, stating that Starlink issues continued in Ukraine. The second report also noted that Trump had said he 'will talk to' Elon Musk regarding the situation. The two reports from aftenposten presented conflicting information: one claimed restrictions were lifted, while the other indicated they remained in place. Trump's statements were central to both reports, though the second emphasized his intention to engage with Musk. The divergence highlights the uncertainty surrounding the status of Starlink in Ukraine at the time.