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Radio 4,14 Oct 2026,45 mins

Elon Musk says any limits on Ukraine's Starlink access down to US, not his firm

The World Tonight

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SpaceX’s Starlink and Starshield satellites systems help guide drones towards military targets in Russia and track incoming threats to Ukraine. Elon Musk suggests that the Pentagon, or President Trump, may be behind restrictions on the speed at which some of Ukraine's weapons can travel and still stay connected to the network. Democratic Senator Chris Coons, a member of the Foreign Relations Committee, tells us why he wants the United States to offer more support to Ukraine, not less. Also in the programme: Fresh attempts to curb the number of cyclists jumping red lights in London. And horse-drawn carriages may be a staple of New York City’s Central Park, but concerns over safety and animal welfare mean their days may be numbered.

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