Ukraine seeks Starshield access for deep strikes into Russia; Rubio confirms denial

Secretary of State Marco Rubio confirmed Ukraine has requested access to SpaceX's Starshield military communications system to support deep-strike operations inside Russia, but currently lacks such access. The request signals Kyiv's intent to expand long-range strike capabilities, while the denial reflects US policy constraints on enabling attacks into Russian territory. The outcome remains uncertain as the request is under review.