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US officials say Trump asked Elon Musk to lift Starshield restrictions; Ukraine officials said it was not fully fixed Thursday but was working at higher speeds (Wall Street Journal)

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US officials have reported that President Trump asked Elon Musk to lift restrictions on Starshield, indicating progress but noting unresolved issues. Ukraine officials stated that while the issue was not fully fixed, it was working at higher speeds. This suggests ongoing efforts to address technical challenges in the region.

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US officials and Ukraine officials both reported on progress in addressing technical chal…: US officials and Ukraine officials both reported on progress in addressing technical challenges.
The issue of Starshield restrictions remains unresolved but is improving.: The issue of Starshield restrictions remains unresolved but is improving.

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US officials say Trump asked Elon Musk to lift Starshield restrictions; Ukraine officials said it was not fully fixed Thursday but was working at higher speeds (Wall Street Journal)

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