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Trump says Musk restored Ukraine Starlink access

Donald Trump said Elon Musk restored Ukraine's Starlink access after restrictions were lifted on speed and availability, according to reports. Trump declined to comment on how the restoration occurred. Musk, who owns Starlink, has repeatedly denied restricting Ukraine's access to the satellite network.

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Trump says Musk has restored access to Ukraine's Starlink network

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Ukraine relies on Starlink for a range of military uses - its owner Elon Musk has repeatedly denied restricting access.

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SpaceX Starlink access dispute in Ukraine

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Donald Trump says Elon Musk has restored Ukraine's military-grade Starlink access, and the reported speed and access restrictions have been lifted; Musk continues to deny that he restricted access.

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Donald Trump announced that Elon Musk has restored Ukraine's military-grade Starlink access, lifting the reported speed and access restrictions.

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In this event Musk ordered slowdown of Starlink service used by Ukraine's military - reports Earlier coverage What is Starshield, SpaceX’s military-grade Starlink system, and how will its restriction affect Ukraine? Earlier coverage

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Al Jazeera Published 23 October 2026

Trump says Musk restored Ukraine’s Starlink access amid Russia war

Trump has declined to comment on the process that led Starlink to lift speed and access restrictions on Ukraine.

BBC Published 22 October 2026

Trump says Musk has restored access to Ukraine's Starlink network

Ukraine relies on Starlink for a range of military uses - its owner Elon Musk has repeatedly denied restricting access.

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