> The administration of US President Donald Trump has denied any involvement in recent restrictions affecting SpaceX's Starlink satellite communications system in Ukraine, according to Axios on October 14
> Senior advisers to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy held discussions with officials from the White House, CIA, and Pentagon on October 14 to determine whether Washington had authorized the restrictions and explore possible ways to resolve the situation.
> During the talks, White House representatives told Ukrainian officials that the US administration does not control SpaceX, the company operating the Starlink satellite network, according to sources familiar with the discussions.
> One source also indicated that the Trump administration intends to contact SpaceX directly to clarify the circumstances surrounding the restrictions and determine what caused the disruption to Starlink services in Ukraine.
Either Trump or Musk is lying, who it is remains to be seen.
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White House Denies Restricting Starlink in Ukraine, Says SpaceX Is Beyond Its Control - https://united24media.com/world/trump-white-house-denies-res... - October 15th, 2026
> The administration of US President Donald Trump has denied any involvement in recent restrictions affecting SpaceX's Starlink satellite communications system in Ukraine, according to Axios on October 14
> Senior advisers to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy held discussions with officials from the White House, CIA, and Pentagon on October 14 to determine whether Washington had authorized the restrictions and explore possible ways to resolve the situation.
> During the talks, White House representatives told Ukrainian officials that the US administration does not control SpaceX, the company operating the Starlink satellite network, according to sources familiar with the discussions.
> One source also indicated that the Trump administration intends to contact SpaceX directly to clarify the circumstances surrounding the restrictions and determine what caused the disruption to Starlink services in Ukraine.
Either Trump or Musk is lying, who it is remains to be seen.