Reports suggest Trump asked Musk to lift Starlink restrictions in Ukraine
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Donald Trump, Elon Musk
USA, Ukraine
October 22, 2026
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Reports indicate Donald Trump asked Elon Musk to ease restrictions on the Starshield system in Ukraine. The system reportedly returned to normal operation shortly after a phone call between the two. Trump has declined to confirm the call, while lawmakers have launched inquiries into the service degradation.
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