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Oct 22 · Musk ordered Starlink slowdown in Ukraine, report says; Rubio calls it SpaceX's decision

Forbes: Starlink Slowdown: Zelenskyy Says Marco Rubio Is Working To Undo Throttling

Grade A (100/100). Zelenskyy, Rubio, Musk and Trump accounts set side by side, with the WSJ and Reuters reports credited

Lehrer score 100/100 (no deductions). Fixed scale: 90+ A, 80s B, 70s C, 60s D, under 60 F → A.

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Splits: Zelenskyy, Rubio, Musk and Trump accounts set side by side, with the WSJ and Reuters reports credited

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