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Smitty🇨🇦🇱🇷🇺🇦

@smitty2u.bsky.social

Strong believer in open markets, pro democracy,everything finance,green technology innovation, sports and travel travel travel😉 Treat others with the same kindness and respect that you would want for yourself.

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MeidasTouch
@meidastouch.com

There it is. Elon Musk admits it. “That loophole was closed last week.” In a deranged post on X, Musk openly acknowledges that SpaceX recently restricted Ukraine’s ability to use Starlink.

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Ryan Enos
@ryanenos.bsky.social

There is no level of depravity too low for Trump. Sacrificing the lives of civilians in a democratic country under attack in order to cover is own political failings. www.nytimes.com/2026/10/14/w...

nytimes.comUkraine’s Exposure Grows as Satellite Use Is Restricted and Russia Escalates (Gift Article)A huge attack cut power to 600,000 people in Kyiv, and a Pentagon-funded satellite internet program appeared to be curbed without warning.

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Bethany Williams
@bethanyincbr.bsky.social

It blows my mind that TRUMP has limited Ukraine’s access to Starlink so its drones are not able to go at full speed, limiting its defence against Russia. TRUMP IS LITERALLY SABOTAGING UKRAINE TO HELP RUSSIA. Why is Australia a US sycophant when the US is siding with Putin? @albomp.bsky.social

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𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐲 𝐉.𝐒. 𝐃𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐩𝐢𝐝𝐚 🇨🇦 🇺🇦 ¬1𝜄 = 𝗇𝗈𝗍 𝗈𝗇𝖾 𝗂𝗈𝗍𝖺
@ajsdecepida.bsky.social

🤔 Russia pounds Ukraine’s power grid while Ukraine’s American-supplied military satellite links are abruptly restricted, disrupting drone defences. Musk says Washington controls the limits. 🤔 Who ordered this, and whose interests does it serve? ↘ www.nytimes.com/2026/10/14/w...

nytimes.comUkraine’s Exposure Grows as Satellite Use Is Restricted and Russia Escalates (Gift Article)A huge attack cut power to 600,000 people in Kyiv, and a Pentagon-funded satellite internet program appeared to be curbed without warning.

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EUwatch 🇪🇺
@euwatch.live

Sikorski berates Musk as Starlink limits disrupt Ukraine’s drone campaign

eualive.netSikorski berates Musk as Starlink limits disrupt Ukraine’s drone campaignPolish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski has publicly challenged Elon Musk after SpaceX imposed unannounced speed restrictions on military-grade Starlink (StarShield) terminals used by Ukrainian forces, disrupting mid-strike drone operations and interceptor missions against Russian drones. Trump says U.S. still sharing intel, even as Ukraine reports attacks with no warnings On Wednesday, Sikorski quote-tweeted a Kyiv Independent report and addressed Musk directly: “Hey, @elonmusk, big man, are you playing politics with your products again? As your European customers, we are watching you.” The “big man” phrasing deliberately echoes their 2025 public clash, when Musk told Sikorski to “be quiet, small man” after the Polish minister noted that Warsaw – not SpaceX as charity – pays for the service. Hey, @elonmusk , big man, are you playing politics with your products again? As your European customers, we are watching you. https://t.co/T385xpUEUu — Radosław Sikorski 🇵🇱🇪🇺 (@sikorskiradek) October 14, 2026 Ukrainian officials confirmed the restrictions hit overnight without warning. Presidential adviser Serhii “Flash” Beskrestnov said SpaceX limited the StarShield military package so that terminals lose connectivity above 100 mph (160 km/h). Ukraine’s 7th Air Assault Corps reported connectivity drops of 10–20 seconds even at 110–120 km/h, forcing cancellation of missions in the Huliaipole sector. Some military sources later indicated further tightening, with dropouts beginning at 60–70 km/h. Ordinary civilian terminals were reportedly unaffected. Beskrestnov stated that “this action cannot be a coincidence and is associated with the current political situation.” The move arrives amid a sharp deterioration in the broader diplomatic and operational environment. Recent days have seen Trump announce a controversial arrangement involving Russian diesel, pressure Kyiv to halt deep strikes on Russian energy infrastructure (citing effects on U.S. consumers and prices), calls for Zelenskyy to step aside, and a unilateral “energy ceasefire” announcement that surprised both sides. Musk himself posted that “Zelenskyy has gone too far.” Ukrainian forces rely on Starlink for real-time control of longer-range drones that target Russian logistics in occupied areas, as well as for interceptor drones against jet-powered Shaheds. Disrupting moving terminals directly impairs that capability. Dropping Ukraine, not just Zelenskyy Poland is the primary funder of Ukraine’s Starlink network. Warsaw has supplied more than 29,000 terminals since the full-scale invasion and continues to cover operating costs—previously estimated by Sikorski at roughly $50 million per year. Sikorski has repeatedly described the arrangement as one of Poland’s most effective investments in Ukraine’s defence and has warned before that unreliable service could force Warsaw to seek alternatives. In an August 2026 exchange over roaming restrictions affecting Polish users, he again referenced the annual outlay and the possibility of reconsideration. This episode is a direct continuation of the tensions EUalive has tracked in recent days. While Trump has stated that the United States continues to share intelligence with Ukraine, Kyiv has reported Russian ballistic-missile strikes (including on energy and residential targets in the capital) that arrived with little or no prior warning from partners. Ukrainian officials have linked both the intelligence-warning issues and the Starlink throttling to U.S. pressure over refinery strikes and the broader political climate involving the Trump–Putin contacts. No public response from Musk or SpaceX had been reported at the time of writing. Ukrainian and Polish officials have not presented documentary evidence that the speed limits were ordered from Washington, but the timing, the exclusive focus on the military package, the absence of prior notice, and the explicit political framing by Ukrainian advisers have fuelled the perception that Starlink is being used as leverage. For Europe the incident underscores a structural vulnerability: a critical wartime communications backbone for Ukraine, largely financed by a NATO ally, remains subject to the decisions of a single private company whose owner is closely aligned with the current U.S. administration. Sikorski’s “we are watching” warning is both a reminder of Poland’s financial role and an indication that continued restrictions could accelerate European efforts to reduce dependence on Starlink for military use. Caption: Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski attends the Warsaw Security Forum in Warsaw, Poland, 13 October 2026. The two-day Warsaw Security Forum, attended by representatives from the worlds of politics, the military, diplomacy, the defense industry, and expert communities from 90 countries, is organized by the Casimir Pulaski Foundation. EPA/RADEK PIETRUSZKA

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24Hours Ukraine
@24hoursukraine.bsky.social

Piers Morgan: Do you think Elon Musk has deliberately turned the speed down on Starlink to damage you? 🇺🇦Zelenskyy: Absolutely! I’m sure that they knew what they did.

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Rocket Fella🇳🇱
@kooiker.bsky.social

🤬One of the largest Ruzzian attacks is currently taking place. It is clear that the enemy is trying to take advantage of our problems with Starlink operations, — Zelensky. #impeachTrump #Trumpisarussianasset #Muskisarussianasset #Russiaisaterroriststate #VOTE

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Michael Bennet
@bennet.senate.gov

The restrictions on Ukraine’s use of Starlink for its air defenses are unacceptable and contrary to U.S. national security, as is the Trump admin’s alleged threat to suspend other U.S. support to Ukraine. The Department of Defense must restore full Starlink access immediately.

nytimes.comUkraine’s Exposure Grows as Satellite Use Is Restricted and Russia Escalates (Gift Article)A huge attack cut power to 600,000 people in Kyiv, and a Pentagon-funded satellite internet program appeared to be curbed without warning.

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Peter Jukes
@peterjukes.bsky.social

So Trump not only disarmed Ukraine by removing the Starlink/Starshield capability with defensive drones (the system only operates in Ukraine), he blinded it too with withholding advanced warnings of Russian missile attacks. How evil, cowardly and craven. Is Kash Patel still in Moscow

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MadGreek 🧿
@madgreek2024.bsky.social

Zelenskyy: "Did you think we would stop bombing data centers?" Ha. Ukraine Struck Fourth Russian Data Center Despite New Starlink & StarShield Restrictions 10/14 Over night drones struck one of Russia’s largest data centers operated by state-owned Sberbank in Balakovo, Saratov region. 😝

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Congressman Eugene Vindman (VA-07)
@gene4va.bsky.social

This is a vile and disgusting betrayal. Our Ukrainian allies are being slaughtered at home — while they sleep — without warning. By cutting off aid to Ukraine, Trump chose evil and oppression over liberty and freedom. Make him and Republicans pay in 20 days.

thehill.comAmid Ukraine uproar, Musk says decisions to restrict Starshield up to presidentSpaceX CEO Elon Musk on Wednesday said decisions to restrict the speed or usage of Starlink’s Starshield are made by the U.S. military and, ultimately, the president, as confusion swirls over…

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The Washington Post
@washingtonpost.com

Ukraine’s Starlink access has been restricted without warning, adding to growing confusion about whether the United States has begun limiting intelligence and military aid to Ukraine.

washingtonpost.comU.S. warnings sow confusion, alarm in Ukraine over intelligence, Starlink accessThe reports of restrictions on the internet service used for military operations, including interceptor drones, came as President Volodymr Zelensky said missiles hit Kyiv without any warning from part...

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Social Media Lab
@socialmedialab.ca

"In the early hours of Wednesday morning, Denys Sienik, the top Ukrainian diplomat in Washington, D.C., sent a frantic message to U.S. lawmakers: Ukraine was suddenly facing restrictions on its military-grade Starlink terminals, and he didn’t know why." www.wsj.com/politics/pol...

wsj.comExclusive | Starlink Suspicions and a Frantic Warning: Inside Trump’s Turn on ZelenskyLimitations on Ukraine’s access to military-grade Starlink terminals sparked panic among its officials and several U.S. lawmakers.

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God
@thegodshow.com

Damn Elon Musk to Hell for cutting off Ukraine’s access to StarLink just because they blew up the Russian bot farms liking his racist posts.

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Hoodlum 🇺🇸
@nothoodlum.bsky.social

Elon Musk has pointed directly at Trump as the source of recent throttling on Starshield, the military-grade version of Starlink used by Ukraine. Zelensky warned the slowdown would cost lives by limiting Ukraine’s ability to fend off Russian invaders. www.yahoo.com/news/world/a...

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Blake Shaffer 🇨🇦
@blakeshaffer.bsky.social

The party of Reagan is now openly supporting Russia in its war of aggression against an eastern European country fighting for its life, all the while walking back free trade around the world and labelling Canada public enemy #1. Are you ok with this, Americans?

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Euronews
@euronews.com

Italy's prime minister has attacked the US-Russia diesel deal, warning it weakens sanctions on Moscow. Zelensky thanked her, while the Kremlin hit back. #EuropeNews ➡️ https://l.euronews.com/rk30

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🌴Jeff🌴
@counseloroh.bsky.social

Evry American should be embarrassed & humiliated at this disgraceful display of treason. Trump has always been an easily manipulated imbecile, motivated by greed, hatred, jealousy & incompetence. To sit back & watch it turn America into a festering sinkhole of corruption & inhumanity is infuriating.

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🇺🇸Boston Brian🇺🇦
@bostonbrian.com

This clear and obvious betrayal is the literal definition of Treason & Sedition: “By helping its enemies” -Russia “Conspiring, writing, or speaking to incite resistance or upset the operation of the government without crossing into open warfare or aiding a foreign enemy” What more do you need?!

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Scott Horton
@robertscotthorton.bsky.social

Zelenskyy's statements are dramatic, but also accurate, after Russian ballistic missiles cause scores of deaths largely as a result of the failure of the US to share missile launch data with the Ukrainians, coupled with Musk's unplugging fo Ukraine's missile defenses.

thetimes.comZelensky: My people are dying after Trump’s Starlink betrayalWhile visiting the UK the Ukrainian president said the apparent decision to curb access to Elon Musk’s satellite communications system was a boon to Russia

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Bill McKibben
@billmckibben.bsky.social

To be an American right now is to feel an intense sense of shame, for abandoning our allies and sucking up to dictators. Trump and Musk are not just betraying Ukraine, they're betraying the very idea of freedom. www.nytimes.com/2026/10/14/w...

nytimes.comUkraine’s Exposure Grows as Satellite Use Is Restricted and Russia EscalatesA huge attack cut power to 600,000 people in Kyiv, and a Pentagon-funded satellite internet program appeared to be curbed without warning.

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Michael J. Stern
@michaeljstern.bsky.social

I am ashamed for my country at what Trump is doing. He is abandoning Ukraine and handing a democracy over to a brutal dictator. Congress, do your damn job!

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Anonymous
@youranoncentral.bsky.social

Elon Musk amplifies pro-Russian propagandist and publicly demands removal of Ukraine’s president, amid reports that speed / usage restrictions imposed through his Starlink satellite network disrupted Ukrainian military defence ops, resulting in civilian deaths and injuries.

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AgentJoeMcJoe 🇺🇸
@joemcjoe11.bsky.social

Donald Trumpy is insane. Every single day, he says more unhinged insane rants. He clearly supports Putin, he WANTS Putin to take Ukraine, clearly he wants a piece of Ukraine. Putin probably offered him a piece for his own country. He is deranged and a danger to Earth.

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Dan Silverman
@dmsilverman.bsky.social

Trump calls Zelenskyy — not Putin — a “Dictator without Elections” as he rails against Ukraine, and says he is successfully negotiating an end to the war ”with Russia” The Kremlin couldn‘t have written this better themselves

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