Trump Called Musk to Lift Starlink Limits in Ukraine, WSJ Says
Bloomberg Politics's headline. Reported by Bloomberg Politics, The Wall Street Journal World, The Moscow Times, NDTV, Ukrinform.
What the sources say, in brief
According to the Wall Street Journal, as reported by The Moscow Times, NDTV, Ukrinform and Bloomberg, Donald Trump called Elon Musk and asked him to lift restrictions on Starlink's use in Ukraine. The Journal reported that the military-grade version of the system appeared to be working more normally on Thursday, soon after the call. The sources describe the restrictions as limits Musk had placed on the service, and they report the call but do not describe its outcome beyond that. The story is developing, and the sources do not give further detail on the restrictions or on any next steps.
Key points
- The Wall Street Journal reported that Trump called Musk and asked him to lift Starlink restrictions in Ukraine.
- The Moscow Times said the Starlink system was working more normally on Thursday, shortly after the Trump-Musk conversation.
- Ukrinform said the restrictions applied to a military-grade version of Starlink that the SpaceX chief had throttled.
- Bloomberg said the Wall Street Journal reported the request on Thursday.
- NDTV said the reports stated Trump asked Musk to lift restrictions on Ukraine's use of Starlink.
What we know
- Trump called Musk and asked him to lift restrictions on Starlink in Ukraine, according to the Wall Street Journal.
- The military-grade Starlink system appeared to be working more normally on Thursday, soon after the call, the Journal reported.
- Ukrinform said Musk had throttled the military-grade version of Starlink.
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Trump Called Musk to Lift Starlink Limits in Ukraine, WSJ Says. According to the Wall Street Journal, as reported by The Moscow Times, NDTV, Ukrinform and Bloomberg, Donald Trump called Elon Musk and asked him to lift restrictions on Starlink's use in Ukraine. The Journal reported that the military-grade version of the system appeared to be working more normally on Thursday, soon after the call. The sources describe the restrictions as limits Musk had placed on the service, and they report the call but do not describe its outcome beyond that. The story is developing, and the sources do not give further detail on the restrictions or on any next steps. Covered by 5 publications. Bloomberg Politics: Trump Called Musk to Lift Starlink Limits in Ukraine, WSJ Says. The Wall Street Journal World: Trump Called Musk and Asked Him to Lift Ukraine Starlink Restrictions. The Moscow Times: Trump Asks Musk to Lift Ukraine Starlink Restrictions, WSJ Reports. NDTV: Trump Asks Elon Musk To Lift Ukraine Starlink Restrictions: Reports. Ukrinform: Trump asked Musk to lift Starlink restrictions in Ukraine – WSJ.
Who is covering it
- Bloomberg Politics United States Trump Called Musk to Lift Starlink Limits in Ukraine, WSJ Says President Donald Trump spoke to SpaceX Chief Executive Officer Elon Musk and asked him to lift restrictions on his company’s Starlink satellite system, the Wall Street Journal reported Thursday. 22 Oct · Tier 1
- The Wall Street Journal World United States Trump Called Musk and Asked Him to Lift Ukraine Starlink Restrictions The military-grade system appeared to be working more normally on Thursday, soon after the call. 22 Oct · Tier 2
- The Moscow Times Russia Trump Asks Musk to Lift Ukraine Starlink Restrictions, WSJ Reports The Starlink system was working more normally on Thursday, shortly after the Trump-Musk conversation, the Journal reported. 22 Oct · Tier 3
- NDTV India Trump Asks Elon Musk To Lift Ukraine Starlink Restrictions: Reports Donald Trump called Elon Musk and asked him to lift restrictions on Ukraine's use of Starlink. 22 Oct · Tier 3
- Ukrinform Ukraine Trump asked Musk to lift Starlink restrictions in Ukraine – WSJ U.S. President Donald Trump called Elon Musk and asked him to lift restrictions on a military-grade version of Starlink in Ukraine that the SpaceX chief had throttled. 22 Oct · Tier 3
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