Ukraine’s access to Starlink is Elon Musk’s decision, Rubio says

Author: AP and ReutersPublished on: October 22, 2026Country: Ukraine

World / InternationalTechnologyPolitics

Ukraine’s access to Starlink is Elon Musk’s decision, Rubio says

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said decisions about Ukraine’s access to Starlink rest with SpaceX and CEO Elon Musk, not the White House. The Wall Street Journal reported that Musk ordered restrictions on Starshield, a military-grade version of Starlink used by Ukraine, while officials cited by Reuters said the decision ultimately came from the White House, a claim the Trump administration denies. Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s adviser Serhii Beskrestnov said a speed limit imposed on October 14 disrupted Ukrainian drone missions without prior warning. Ukraine’s Ministry of Defence confirmed that service resumed on October 15.

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