Title: Who Is To Blame For Starshield Disruptions In Ukraine
Content: Ukraine reports it still does not know why the military satellite internet service, a sister to Starlink, was abruptly throttled, leaving troops vulnerable to Russian attacks. The controversy began when Ukraine accused Elon Musk's SpaceX of severely hindering its defense by suddenly limiting its Starlink internet service. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has pointed at the Trump administration, while Reuters reported the White House sent a message to the Defense Department to slow down the Starshield system, a claim the US government denies. Multiple sources told CNN that the direction did not come from Trump, who also denied being involved. On the other hand, Elon Musk emphasized that Starshield was "owned and controlled by the US government," stating that any limits on speed or usage are decided by the US military and ultimately the President. The Trump administration has denied involvement, with Secretary of State Marco Rubio calling reports of a White House role "categorically false." Trump signaled he still did not know who was responsible, adding he did not even think it was slowed down. The situation highlights a deepening rift between Kyiv and Washington regarding critical military communications during the ongoing conflict with Russia.
FAQ Q: Who is responsible for the Starshield disruptions in Ukraine?
FAQ A: Responsibility remains disputed. Ukraine and Elon Musk point to the US government and the Trump administration, while the White House and Secretary of State Marco Rubio deny any involvement, calling reports categorically false.
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