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'They were both in on it' — Musk suggested Trump restrict Ukraine's Starlink service, Telegraph reports

Kyiv Independent16 October 2026, 18:19 UTCUkraine

Four sources familiar with the discussion said that Elon Musk approached U.S. President Donald Trump with the idea of slowing down Ukraine's Starlink service on the battlefield.

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