Wall Street Journal
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“expressed anger at Ukraine for attacking Russian diesel refineries in recent weeks, which the president blames for high energy prices”
Wall Street Journal · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-27
The Wall Street Journal noted that both Musk and Trump expressed anger at Ukraine for attacking Russian diesel refineries.
“Musk and Trump discussed the Starlink decision in a call soon after the slowdown became public.”
Wall Street Journal · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-27
According to the Journal, Musk and Trump discussed the Starlink decision in a call soon after the slowdown became public.
“the speeds at which Ukrainian hardware could stay connected to the satellite-based network … rendering some offensive drones and interceptor drones virtually useless”
Wall Street Journal · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-27
The Wall Street Journal reported that Musk slowed Starlink speeds for Ukrainian hardware, rendering some offensive and interceptor drones virtually useless.
“ordered the slowdown of a military-grade version of Starlink relied on by Ukraine”
Wall Street Journal · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-27
The Wall Street Journal reported that Elon Musk ordered a slowdown of a military-grade version of Starlink relied on by Ukraine.
“sparked panic in Kyiv and confusion inside the Trump administration, U.S. officials and people familiar with the matter said”
Wall Street Journal · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-27
The Wall Street Journal reported that Musk's Starlink decision sparked panic in Kyiv and confusion inside the Trump administration, according to U.S. officials and people familiar with the matter.