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POLITICSOct 15Ukraine's Starlink restrictions deepen rift with TrumpRestrictions on Starlink services in Ukraine are reportedly worsening political tensions with Donald Trump. This indicates a growing international disagreement over technological aid and its political implications.Seeking Alpha Tech
POLITICSOct 15Tillis calls on Pentagon IG to investigate Ukraine’s Starshield lossSen. Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) says he and his Senate colleagues will ask the Defense Department’s inspector general (IG) to investigate Ukraine’s sudden loss of access to the military version of Starlink, known as Starshield, which hampered Ukraine’s ability to intercept Russian drones. Tillis said the “snafu” that left Ukrainian civilian and military targets exposed now…The Hill
POLITICSOct 15EU leaders to clash over long-term budget, Ukraine supportEuropean Union leaders ⁠will clash on Thursday ​over the size of bloc's next long-term budget, its sources of revenue and spending priorities, with no immediate deal ​in sight. The budget also covers help for Kyiv. Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky will be joining the meeting on Friday in a bid to rally support amid fresh tension with US President Donald Trump. FRANCE 24's Europe Editor Armen Georgian reports from Brussels, Belgium.France 24 [en]
POLITICSOct 15Seoul to maintain Ukraine aid despite spat over North Korea prisoner transferSouth Korea will continue supporting Ukraine “as a responsible member of the international community” despite a diplomatic dispute over the disclosure of two North Korean prisoners of war being repatriated to the South, a foreign ministry official said on Thursday. The official said Seoul would treat its help to Ukraine separately from the dispute, while continuing bilateral consultations to resolve outstanding issues. The remarks came after South Korean Ambassador to Ukraine Park Ki-chang was...South China Morning Post
POLITICSOct 15Germany to continue supporting Ukraine but expects reforms – Vice ChancellorGerman Vice Chancellor and Federal Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil has reaffirmed Germany’s unwavering support for Ukraine while emphasizing Berlin’s expectations that the Ukrainian government continue implementing reforms.Ukrinform [en]
POLITICSOct 15EU must choose envoy for peace in Ukraine says TajaniForeign minister hopeful about request for additional budget flexibilityANSA [en]
POLITICSOct 15Musk urges Zelensky to leave power in UkraineEl magnate tecnológico instó a un cambio en el liderazgo ucraniano, mientras Kiev cuestiona el respaldo estadounidense en el conflicto bélico.Musk distingue entre los sistemas satelitales Starlink y Starshield, subrayando que la gestión de este último recae en manos del gobierno de EE.UU.Clarín
POLITICSOct 15Musk calls on Zelensky to ‘go’ as Ukraine leaderTech billionaire Elon Musk called on Wednesday for Volodymyr Zelensky to "go" as Ukraine's president, as Kyiv raised doubts over US support for the war-torn country. The post Musk calls on Zelensky to ‘go’ as Ukraine leader appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSOct 15Axios: White House denies role in Starlink restrictions in UkraineA senior official in the U.S. presidential administration told Axios the White House had nothing to do with restricting Starlink’s operation in Ukraine.Meduza [en]
POLITICSOct 15Musk Calls On Zelensky To ‘Go’ As Ukraine LeaderUkraine accused the United States this week of helping Russia by failing to warn it of incoming missile strikes and hobbling Kyiv's military response through changes to Musk's satellite system, which it uses for communications. The post Musk Calls On Zelensky To ‘Go’ As Ukraine Leader appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
POLITICSOct 15Kallas: Ukraine’s attacks on Russian refineries constitute self-defenceEU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas says Ukraine’s strikes on Russian refineries are legitimate, as Kyiv vows to resume them despite Trump’s energy ceasefire.EuroNews [en]
POLITICSOct 15Elon Musk suggests US govt behind any slowdown in Ukraine’s Starshield systemSpaceX boss Elon Musk said Wednesday that any disruptions reported by Ukraine in using the Starshield satellite communications system would be the responsibility of the US government, not his company. The post Elon Musk suggests US govt behind any slowdown in Ukraine’s Starshield system appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSOct 15EU summit to focus on China, Ukraine and bloc budgetEU leaders meeting in Brussels will examine measures to curb the bloc's huge trade deficit with China. But they will also be looking to further agreement on the next EU budget ahead of some major elections next year.DW News [en]
POLITICSOct 15France 'can no longer finance' Ukraine, far-right presidential frontrunner Le Pen saysFar-right leader and presidential candidate Marine Le Pen said on Wednesday that France could no longer afford to fund Ukraine, citing the country's high deficit and weak economic growth.France 24 [en]
POLITICSOct 15Musk says U.S. military and Trump control Ukraine’s Starshield accessSeeking Alpha Tech
POLITICSOct 15Elon Musk says Trump is 'ultimately' responsible for any curbs on Ukraine's Starshield systems"Any limits on speed or usage are decided by the US military and ultimately POTUS," Musk wrote.CNBC
POLITICSOct 14Musk suggests US government behind any slowdown in Ukraine’s StarshieldSpaceX boss Elon Musk said on Wednesday that any disruptions reported by Ukraine in using the Starshield satellite communications system would be the responsibility of the US government, not his company. “Starshield systems are owned and controlled by the US government. Any limits on speed or usage are decided by the US military and ultimately POTUS,” Musk said, referring to US President Donald Trump. Musk drew a distinction between the Starshield system, which Ukraine relies on for battlefield...South China Morning Post
POLITICSOct 14GOP rep warns that Trump’s agenda is ‘dead’ unless he reverses course on UkraineA prominent House Republican warned Wednesday that President Trump’s legislative wish list will be “dead” on Capitol Hill during the lame-duck session unless the administration reverses recent moves that could help Russia in its war with Ukraine. Rep. Don Bacon (R-Neb.), an Air Force veteran who sometimes spars with the White House on foreign policy,…The Hill
POLITICSOct 14GOP Sen. Tillis asks Musk to explain Ukraine losing access to StarlinkSen. Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) is pressing Elon Musk to explain Ukraine’s loss of military access to Starlink and expressing hope that Ukraine’s restricted access to the space-based communications network was because of an error and not a deliberate decision. Tillis called on Musk in a social media post to “please tell me these overnight disruptions…The Hill
POLITICSOct 14How Trump’s diesel deal with Russia will impact the United States and UkraineUS President Trump's diesel deal with Russia has alarmed Ukraine and its allies. What is he hoping to achieve at home, and what does the deal mean for Kyiv and Moscow?DW News [en]
POLITICSOct 14India urges Russia, Ukraine to protect Black Sea shippingNew Delhi wants Moscow and Kyiv to ensure safe commercial shipping in the Black Sea amid attacks that put Indian seafarers at risk.DW News [en]
POLITICSOct 14EU summit: Leaders tackle energy prices, spar over budget and unite on UkraineThe two-day summit of EU leaders comes with a packed agenda topped by energy prices, the long-term budget and Russia's war on Ukraine. Hybrid warfare, enlargement and migration will also feature prominently.EuroNews [en]
POLITICSOct 14Meloni: Fuel price surge driven primarily by war in Iran, not UkraineItalian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said her government’s position on supporting Ukraine remains unchanged, as the capitulation of a country defending its freedom cannot be called peace.Ukrinform [en]
POLITICSOct 14Burnham says he wants to 'repair bridges' between Ukraine and USIt comes ahead of a meeting between the prime minister and President Zelensky at Downing Street.BBC World