Trump denies having any connection to the restrictions on the Starlink service in Ukraine

Donald Trump denied involvement in the restrictions on SpaceX's Starlink service in Ukraine, following reports that Elon Musk consulted him before implementing the slowdown. Trump stated he was not part of the decision-making process. The limitations on Starshield, a military version of Starlink, have rendered some Ukrainian drones nearly unusable, impacting defense against Russian attacks. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky mentioned ongoing speed restrictions affecting Starlink's use, with no explanation from the U.S. side. Musk indicated that the U.S. government controls Starshield and that decisions on restrictions are ultimately made by the president. Senator John Cornyn suggested Musk likely did not act without White House approval. Zelensky also discussed new satellite communication options with Norway's defense minister.