Trump denies ordering Starlink slowdown hampering Ukraine's defense efforts
President Donald Trump denied ordering restrictions on Ukraine's Starlink military network after it slowed drone speeds, hampering Kyiv's defense against Russian attacks. Reuters reported the order came from inside the White House, though Trump claimed uncertainty about whether the slowdown occurred. The restrictions followed Ukraine resuming strikes on Russian oil refineries, defying Trump's ceasefire announcement.
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Published 16 Oct 2026, 19:33 UTC · Updated 16 Oct 2026, 19:40 UTC
Summary by OZbrief Editorial. Original report: BBC News – World. Editorial policy · Corrections
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