The Latest Breaking News from Ukraine

What is Starshield, SpaceX's military version of Starlink?

Elon Musk’s ⁠SpaceX restricted “military-grade” ​Starlink services overnight into Wednesday, hampering Ukrainian drone strike missions and air defences, Ukraine reported. In response, Musk said that the US government was behind any slowdown in Ukraine's Starshield system.

France 24 · Oct 14

Meloni warns Trump's Russian diesel deal is 'very risky' and legitimises Moscow

Italy's prime minister has attacked the US-Russia diesel deal, warning it weakens sanctions on Moscow. Zelensky thanked her, while the Kremlin hit back.

Euronews · Oct 14

Volodymyr Zelenskyy feels ‘betrayed’ by Donald Trump over Starlink access

Ukrainian president accused US president of picking the other side after four years of war

The Guardian - UK · Oct 14

Ukraine Accuses Elon Musk's SpaceX of Disrupting Military Operations as Russia Pounds Energy Grid.

Ukrainian authorities reported widespread power outages following Russian missile strikes that damaged dozens of energy facilities and left at least 600,000 people without electricity.

International Business Times · Oct 14

The Guardian view on Trump’s deal with Putin: grim and grubby, but not gamechanging

Editorial: President Zelenskyy’s allies must show the Russian president that American perfidy won’t alter the course of a war the Kremlin is losing

The Guardian - UK · Oct 14

Restrictions expose Ukraine's Starlink dependency in Russia war: Observers

As Ukraine faces significant constraints on the use of Starlink satellite internet amid its ongoing conflict with Russia, military operations are increasingly jeopardized, especially in terms of drone communication effectiveness. With winter approaching, the pressure mounts on air defense systems to address rising Russian drone threats. Ongoing discussions among officials…

The Economic Times · Oct 14

UK’s support for Ukraine ‘will not change’, Burnham tells Zelensky

The Ukrainian president received an unprecedented honour guard on his arrival at No 10.

Evening Standard · Oct 14

Who blew up the Nord Stream pipelines? Germany’s sabotage trial reopens Europe’s biggest energy mystery years after the Baltic Sea explosions

On October 14, a trial commenced in Hamburg for Serhii Kuznietsov, a former Ukrainian military officer. He is accused of organizing the explosions that damaged the Nord Stream pipelines. The proceedings could reveal important details and implications for Ukraine’s role in the incident. Germany navigates complex diplomatic considerations as it…

The Economic Times · Oct 14

Bulletin PM briefing: Russell Brand goes on trial and Burnham rules out Greens deal

Five of the allegations heard on first day of Russell Brand rape trial. Labour won’t do deal with ‘antisemitic’ Green Party, says Burnham. King to send well-wishes to the Pope following cancer diagnosis. Man killed by tiger was ‘bright and warm’, his family say. Is Elon Musk ‘playing politics’ over…

The Independent UK · Oct 14

Russia hits Coca-Cola, McDonald's sites in Ukraine but Trump staying silent

A Russian drone struck a Coca-Cola factory outside Kyiv in early September. On September 3, Zelenskyy referred to the attack in his nightly video address, saying, “Today, the Russians struck a Coca-Cola plant with a drone. Coca-Cola has become such an enemy to them that they’re burning it down with…

The Times of India · Oct 14