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Trump denies White House involvement in Starlink disruption for Ukraine

President Trump has stated that his administration did not restrict Elon Musk's Starlink satellite system, which Ukraine uses for military operations. This statement comes after reports indicated that White House involvement led to a 24-hour disruption of the system, hindering Ukraine's ability to intercept Russian drones. Ukrainian officials, however, remain skeptical and believe the U.S. government played a role in the throttling. AI

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Trump denies White House involvement in Starlink disruption for Ukraine

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  1. Axios Technology TIER_1 English(EN) · Barak Ravid ·

    Trump: White House didn't impede satellite system in Ukraine

    <p>President Trump said Friday that his administration did not disrupt an <a href="https://www.axios.com/business/elon-musk" target="_self">Elon Musk</a>-owned satellite system used by Ukraine to wage war against Russia. </p><p><strong>Why it matters:</strong> The <a href="https:…