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Why did Musk restrict Starlink?

Elon Musk has previously acknowledged that he limited Starlink access in certain areas, particularly near Crimea, to prevent its use in what he called 'escalating the conflict'. He stated he would not allow Starlink to be used for long-range drone strikes. This decision sparked controversy, with some critics arguing it gave him undue influence over the war.

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