Global Politics Report Editorial

Trump says Musk has restored Ukraine's access after Starlink row

Ukraine relies on Starlink for a range of military uses - its owner Elon Musk has repeatedly denied restricting access.

Key Data

Source: BBC News

Politics desk: Foreign Policy

Published: Oct. 22, 2026 at 05:42 PM ET

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Original source: BBC News

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