US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated Wednesday that decisions regarding Ukraine's access to Starlink, SpaceX's satellite internet service, rest with SpaceX and its CEO Elon Musk, not the White House. This revelation suggests that Musk made the decision to restrict Kiev’s access to the crucial technology in Ukraine. Reuters reports this indicates the White House did not direct SpaceX regarding access for Ukrainian forces. Previously, The Wall Street Journal reported that SpaceX had limited Ukraine's ability to use Starlink in regions where Russian forces were advancing. This restriction allegedly prevented Ukrainians from using the system to launch drones against Russian positions in Crimea. Rubio’s comments offer insight into the power dynamic between the US government and private companies like SpaceX in providing support during conflict.