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Trump Requests Musk to Lift Starlink Restrictions for Ukraine

Donald Trump called Elon Musk and requested the removal of speed restrictions on Starlink for Ukraine. The military version of Starlink (Starshield) began operating more normally shortly after the call, though Ukrainian officials noted the speed cap of 161 kilometers per hour remained in effect. Ukrainian officials confirmed that the service has not yet fully restored all its functions.

Donald Trump called Elon Musk and requested the removal of speed restrictions on Starlink for Ukraine, according to multiple outlets including The Wall Street Journal and Norwegian Broadcasting Corporation. The military version of Starlink (Starshield) began operating more normally shortly after the call, as reported by Ukrainian-independent-information-agency and Infobae. However, Kyiv Independent reported that nothing has changed and the speed cap remains in effect.

Where Sources Diverge

Kyiv Independent reported that nothing has changed and the speed cap remains in effect, while other sources indicated that Starshield is operating more normally.

SOURCE_ID: kyiv-independent

Nothing has changed, and the speed cap remains in effect.

SOURCE_ID: ukrainian-independent-information-agency

Starshield began operating almost in the usual mode.

Some sources reported that Trump called Musk, while others did not specify whether the call occurred.

SOURCE_ID: nexta

The US president did not specify whether he called Elon Musk to request the removal of restrictions.

SOURCE_ID: wsj

Trump called Musk and asked him to lift the restrictions.

Some sources reported that the restrictions were fully lifted, while others indicated that the service has not yet restored all its functions.

SOURCE_ID: infobae

The military satellite network began operating more normally, although country officials noted that the service has not yet restored all its functions.

SOURCE_ID: nexta

Ukrainian officials stated that the service has not yet restored all its functions.

Some sources reported that the restrictions were imposed by Musk, while others indicated that the restrictions were ordered by American authorities.

SOURCE_ID: norwegian-broadcasting-corporation

Musk himself ordered the restriction on Ukraine's access to Starlink.

SOURCE_ID: norwegian-broadcasting-corporation

Zelenskyj stated that it was American authorities who gave the order to block the network.

Timelines

Sources

IndependentNovinkyOct 23, 08:08 AM
Trump Called Musk and Asked Him to Lift Starlink Restrictions for Ukraine

American President Donald Trump on Thursday asked entrepreneur Elon Musk to ease the restrictions he imposed on Ukraine for the Starshield system. The Wall Street Journal reported this with a reference to American officials.

IndependentNextaOct 23, 02:00 AM
Trump stated that Ukraine's access to Starlink has been restored

The US president did not specify whether he called Elon Musk to request the removal of restrictions. According to Trump, the main thing is that access to the system has been restored. Also read: Putin is close to his dream goal: to restore relations with the US without making concessions. In response to the question about the possibility of calling Musk, Trump said: 'I don't want to comment on this. Whether I called or someone else — this [...]

WireAzerbaijan Press AgencyOct 22, 11:51 PM
Trump asked Musk to lift Ukraine's Starlink limitations - Apa.az

Trump asked Musk to lift Ukraine's Starlink limitations Apa.az

IndependentNasha NivaOct 22, 11:44 PM
Article comments: Trump called Musk and asked him to lift Starlink restrictions for Ukraine - Nashe Niva

Article comments: Trump called Musk and asked him to lift Starlink restrictions for Ukraine Nashe Niva

IndependentForbesOct 22, 11:37 PM
Trump Asked Musk To Lift Starlink Restrictions In Ukraine, Report Says - Forbes

Trump Asked Musk To Lift Starlink Restrictions In Ukraine, Report Says  Forbes

IndependentRzeczpospolitaOct 22, 11:18 PM
Trump Was to Call Musk on Ukraine. He Requested the Removal of Speed Limits on the Military Version of Starlink

US President Donald Trump called Elon Musk and asked him to remove speed restrictions on the military version of Starlink used by the Ukrainian army – reports "The Wall Street Journal", citing US officials.

IndependentKyiv IndependentOct 22, 11:17 PM
Kyiv denies reports that Trump, Musk have restored Starlink speeds in Ukraine

"Overall, nothing has changed anywhere," a Ukrainian official told the Kyiv Independent on Oct. 22. Starlink's speed cap of 161 kilometers per hour remains in effect, the official said.

IndependentThe StarOct 22, 11:03 PM
Trump asks Musk to lift Ukraine Starlink restrictions, WSJ reports - The Star

Trump asks Musk to lift Ukraine Starlink restrictions, WSJ reports  The Star

IndependentNextaOct 22, 11:00 PM
Trump asked Musk to remove speed restrictions on Starlink in Ukraine

According to The Wall Street Journal, the U.S. president called the owner of SpaceX and expressed dissatisfaction with the speed restrictions of the military version of Starlink. Ukrainian officials told the publication that the terminals are now working faster, but the restrictions have not been fully lifted. Also read: Putin close to his dream goal: restore relations with the U.S. without making concessions. According to WSJ, Trump also told his aides and allies, [...]

IndependentArab NewsOct 22, 10:53 PM
Trump asks Musk to lift Ukraine Starlink restrictions, WSJ reports - Arab News

Trump asks Musk to lift Ukraine Starlink restrictions, WSJ reports  Arab News

WireReutersOct 22, 10:47 PM
Trump asks Musk to lift Ukraine Starlink restrictions, WSJ reports - Reuters

Trump asks Musk to lift Ukraine Starlink restrictions, WSJ reports  Reuters

IndependentLibertateaOct 22, 10:44 PM
Donald Trump Called Elon Musk to Lift Starlink Restrictions in Ukraine. What Happened Immediately After the Conversation

According to American and Ukrainian officials, Donald Trump contacted Elon Musk to ask him to lift the restrictions imposed by the head of SpaceX on the military version of the Starlink network in Ukraine, and the service returned to nearly normal operation on Thursday shortly after the conversation between the two, reveals Wall Street Journal.

IndependentDagsavisenOct 22, 10:33 PM
Trump is said to have asked Musk to lift Starlink restrictions

Sources tell The Wall Street Journal that US President Donald Trump called Elon Musk and asked him to remove restrictions on the Starlink satellite network.

IndependentBloombergOct 22, 10:33 PM
Trump Called Musk to Lift Ukraine Starlink Limits, WSJ Says - Bloomberg.com

Trump Called Musk to Lift Ukraine Starlink Limits, WSJ Says  Bloomberg.com

WireUkrainian Independent Information AgencyOct 22, 10:26 PM
Trump asks Musk to lift Starlink restrictions for Ukrainian military - WSJ

Soon after the call, the military version of Starlink (Starshield) began operating almost in the usual mode.

IndependentAl ArabiyaOct 22, 10:24 PM
Trump asks Musk to lift Ukraine Starlink restrictions, WSJ reports - Al Arabiya English

Trump asks Musk to lift Ukraine Starlink restrictions, WSJ reports  Al Arabiya English

IndependentinfobaeOct 22, 10:22 PM
Donald Trump asked Elon Musk to remove speed restrictions on Starlink in Ukraine

The military satellite network began operating more normally on Thursday, following a phone conversation between the two, although country officials noted that the service has not yet restored all its functions

IndependentMeduzaOct 22, 10:18 PM
WSJ: Trump Called Musk and Asked to Lift Starlink Restrictions for Ukraine

Donald Trump called Elon Musk and asked to lift restrictions on the military version of Starlink operating in Ukraine, sources from The Wall Street Journal claim.

IndependentWall Street JournalOct 22, 10:15 PM
Exclusive | Trump Called Musk and Asked Him to Lift Ukraine Starlink Restrictions - WSJ

Exclusive | Trump Called Musk and Asked Him to Lift Ukraine Starlink Restrictions  WSJ

PublicNorwegian Broadcasting CorporationOct 22, 10:12 PM
Trump is said to have called Musk and asked him to lift the Starlink restriction, according to WSJ sources

The unnamed sources told the American newspaper on Thursday that the system apparently functions more normally shortly after the call on Thursday. Starlink is owned by Elon Musk, who is the head of Tesla and SpaceX. Several unnamed sources have told The Wall Street Journal that Musk himself ordered the restriction on Ukraine's access to Starlink. However, the newspaper also reported earlier in the week that Musk and Trump discussed the matter in advance, and Zelenskyj has stated that it was American authorities who gave the order to block the network for a period.

IndependentVGOct 22, 10:08 PM
WSJ: Trump called Musk - to lift Starlink restrictions

US President Donald Trump is said to have called Elon Musk and asked him to lift the restrictions on a military version of the satellite system Starlink in Ukraine.

IndependentNasha NivaOct 22, 07:44 PM
Trump Called Musk and Asked Him to Lift Starlink Restrictions for Ukraine - Nasha Niva

Trump called Musk and asked him to lift Starlink restrictions for Ukraine - Nasha Niva