On October 18, 2026, Senator Marco Rubio made several important statements regarding the operation of Starlink and Starshield systems in Ukraine. According to him, Starlink is still operational in Ukraine, and the connection speed has returned to previous levels.
Status of Starlink in Ukraine
Senator Rubio noted that the Starlink system, which provides satellite internet, is demonstrating stability in its operation. This is particularly important for Ukraine, where access to the internet is critically essential in the context of war and infrastructure recovery.
Restrictions on Access to Starshield
Regarding Starshield, Rubio emphasized that Ukraine currently does not have access to this system. Starshield is a new technology that provides additional capabilities for securing communications. Negotiations are currently underway regarding the possibility of granting Ukraine access to this system, but details of these negotiations have not yet been disclosed.