Trump says Musk restored Ukraine’s Starlink access amid Russia war

Author: Al Jazeera StaffPublished on: October 23, 2026Country: Ukraine
World / InternationalTechnology
Trump says Musk restored Ukraine’s Starlink access amid Russia war

Donald Trump says Elon Musk restored Ukraine’s access to Starlink, the satellite internet service that is important to Kyiv’s war effort and air defences. The Wall Street Journal reported that Trump called Musk, after which service returned to normal, though connectivity has reportedly remained spotty. Ukrainian officials said sudden restrictions on October 13 had left the country’s military scrambling. Trump denies ordering the restrictions, while Musk and Trump administration officials have traded blame over who made the decision.

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