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US administrations under both Trump and Biden had previously asked Elon Musk to modify Starlink's service in Ukraine and the Middle East.
Sources indicate that both the Trump and Biden administrations repeatedly requested Elon Musk alter the functionality of his Starlink satellite service in Ukraine and the Middle East. These requests predated the recent throttling of military access to the system in Ukraine.
The U.S. government's long-standing engagement with Musk over Starlink highlights the strategic importance of private satellite networks in modern conflict zones. The administration's interventions underscore concerns about the control and deployment of such technologies, particularly in volatile geopolitical environments.
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Left: Sources indicate that the U.S. government has repeatedly requested Elon Musk to modify the operation of his Starlink service in Ukraine and the Middle East over several years.
Center: Well before recent disruptions to Ukraine's military use of Elon Musk's Starlink system, both the Biden and Trump administrations had engaged with Musk regarding alterations to the service in Ukraine and the Middle East.
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Elon Musk and Donald Trump: What their growing ties mean for Ukraine • FRANCE 24 English
France 24 English · Oct 15
Starlink in Ukraine: Musk suggests US govt behind any slowdown • FRANCE 24 English
France 24 English · Oct 15
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PBS NewsHour · Oct 23
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By Erin Banco and Joey RouletteWASHINGTON, Oct 23 (Reuters) - Well before the throttling this month of Ukraine's military access to Elon Musk's satellite communications system, the Biden and Trump...
Well before the throttling this month of Ukraine's military access to Elon Musk's satellite communications system, the Biden and Trump administrations had several times asked...
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