Security & Defence
Musk Admits Throttling Starlink for Ukraine, Then Accuses Kyiv of Using It to 'Kill People' — Who Controls a Country's Defense?
Elon Musk admitted he personally ordered Starlink speeds for Ukraine throttled to about 160 km/h, leaving interceptor drones unable to chase Russian Shaheds for a week. After Trump intervened and speeds were restored to over 400 km/h, Musk accused Ukraine of violating Starlink terms of service. The episode exposed Ukraine's dependence on a private company — and the U.S. government's admission that it holds no leverage over Musk.