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Musk Ordered Starlink Internet Slowdown in Ukraine: Report

NBC News Politics·October 21, 2026·1 min read
Musk Ordered Starlink Internet Slowdown in Ukraine: Report

Elon Musk personally ordered a Starlink slowdown during Russia's attacks on Ukraine, according to a Wall Street Journal report citing U.S. officials. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the White House was not responsible, stating, "We cannot direct a private company as to the decisions they make or not make."

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