Trump claims Starlink issues in Ukraine are resolved but ready to call Musk
US President Donald Trump has stated that, according to his information, problems with Ukraine's access to Starlink have already been resolved, but promised to contact SpaceX owner Elon Musk if the restrictions are still in place.
Source: European Pravda, citing Trump's remarks to journalists near the White House
Details: Journalists asked the US president about restrictions on the operation of Starlink services for the Ukrainian military, which, according to media reports, have not ceased even after Trump's statements about the restoration of operations.
Quote: "If there is a problem, I'll get it straightened out."
Details: Trump also said that he had not spoken with Elon Musk regarding Ukraine's access to Starlink services. He specified that if there really are problems, he will hold a conversation with the owner of SpaceX.
Quote: "I have not spoken to him [Elon Musk]. I might have to, but I have not. I've heard it was fixed, but if it's not I'll speak to him."
Details: He also avoided a clear answer to a question about who ordered the restriction on the use of Starlink by the Ukrainian military.
Quote: "I have no idea. I wouldn't tell you if I did. Why would I tell you?"
Background:
- Politico reported that as of the morning of 23 October, the Ukrainian forces were still encountering speed limitations on Starlink systems despite Trump reporting the restoration of full-scale service operation.
- The Wall Street Journal, citing US and Ukrainian officials familiar with the matter, reported that Trump had called Musk and asked him to lift restrictions on the military version of Starlink in Ukraine.
- Trump himself refused to say whether it was he who called the owner of SpaceX.
- On Tuesday, the WSJ reported that it was Musk who gave the order to slow down the operation of Starlink in Ukraine.
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