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

https://mins.news/en/item/110625

- Al Jazeera, 2026-10-22 05:54 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/22/ukraines-access-to-starlink-a-decision-for-elon-musk-rubio-says?traffic_source=rss

> US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Ukraine’s access to Starlink is controlled by SpaceX and CEO Elon Musk, not the White House. Accounts differ over whether the administration was involved in reported restrictions; Ukraine’s Defence Ministry said service resumed on October 15.

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