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POLITICS4d agoZelensky says Trump is on the wrong side of history with Russia diesel deal: ‘Putin is laughing’‘It is a pity that we are losing a strong partner,’ Mr Zelensky said about TrumpThe Independent World
CONFLICT4d agoUkraine says SpaceX hampers drones for attack and defense, as U.S. ties frayJapan Today
CONFLICT4d agoZelensky awards state honors to another 319 military personnel, 205 posthumouslyPresident Volodymyr Zelensky has awarded state honors to 319 Ukrainian defenders, 205 of them posthumously.Ukrinform [en]
POLITICS4d agoMusk 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
CONFLICTBREAKING4d agoSurprise Starlink Cuts Blindside KyivForeign Policy
DISASTER4d agoGreenpeace reports another huge oil slick in the Black Sea following an attack on a tanker off Sochi’s coastline. Russia denies any pollution but has declared a h alert.Meduza [en]
CONFLICT4d agoSatellite disconnection in Ukraine: Starshield, Starlink's military system, restricted, and Musk pointed to TrumpClarín
MILITARY4d agoSpaceX maintains 161 km/h speed limit for Starshield terminals, Ukraine's defense ministry saysSpaceX continues to enforce a speed limit of 161 km/h for Starshield terminals (the "military package") while in motion. Actual restrictions were significantly tighter throughout the day.Ukrinform [en]
CONFLICT4d agoMusk says any limits on Ukraine's Starlink access down to US, not his firmUkraine says Starlink access has improved but it is still facing speed limits which are disrupting its battlefield "missions".BBC World
MILITARY4d agoDispatch from Moldova: How to restore NATO’s deterrence against Russia’s escalating drone attacksRestoring deterrence will require a course correction in the West’s approach to Russia's escalating drone attacks. The post Dispatch from Moldova: How to restore NATO’s deterrence against Russia’s escalating drone attacks appeared first on Atlantic Council.Atlantic Council
POLITICS4d agoPolish judge again sworn in without president's presence, protests at courtHet politieke conflict over de onafhankelijkheid van de Poolse rechtspraak is met de benoeming van Maciej Berek tot rechter van het Constitutioneel Hof hoger opgelopen. Berek legde vanochtend de eed af zonder dat president Nawrocki daarbij aanwezig was. De benoeming leidde tot protesten voor het hof in hoofdstad Warschau. De beëdiging van Berek is onderdeel van een jarenlange politieke strijd over de onafhankelijkheid van de Poolse rechtspraak. Het Poolse parlement, waar de regeringscoalitie van de pro-Europese, liberale premier Tusk een meerderheid heeft, kiest de rechters van het ConstitutioNOS Buitenland
CONFLICT4d agoUkraine detains Russian soldier after five Ukrainian troops shot dead in Kharkiv regionMeduza [en]
CONFLICT4d agoRussian forces attack Kryvyi Rih, falling drone debris sparks fireRussian forces attacked Kryvyi Rih with an attack drone that was shot down by Ukrainian Defense Forces. Debris from the drone caused a fire.Ukrinform [en]
CONFLICT4d ago‘Starshield systems are owned and controlled by the U.S. government.’ Musk responds to Ukraine’s complaints about restrictions on the military version of Starlink.SpaceX has restored service in Ukraine for Starlink satellite terminals moving at high speeds, former Ukrainian Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov said on the evening of October 14.Meduza [en]
POLITICS4d agoStudent protesters attack government buildings in TiranaBuildings were set alight on the second day of demonstrations from thousands of students who want better university conditions and job prospects.BBC World
POLITICS4d agoFBI refutes MS NOW report Patel in Russia, posts video of Virginia eventThe FBI is refuting a report from MS NOW claiming that FBI Director Kash Patel had landed in Russia for a meeting Tuesday. MS NOW, formerly MSNBC, aired the report on its weekday morning show “State of Play” with host Peter Alexander and cited two people familiar with the matter as sources for Patel’s whereabouts.…The Hill
POLITICS4d agoYelena Morgunova, wife of Russian performance artist Pavel Krisevich, describes two arrests, threats against her family, and an ultimatum to leave RussiaOn October 10, protest artist Pavel Krisevich said his wife, Yelena Morgunova, had managed to leave Russia after a series of “back-to-back” arrests. Police detained Morgunova in the Ryazan region on August 28 after she returned to Russia for a brief visit with relatives. Krisevich and Morgunova had been living in France since late 2025 — they left on a humanitarian visa after the artist served two jail terms for administrative offenses. In an interview with Meduza, Morgunova spoke about her detention, life in a Paris squat, and her relationship with former Pussy Riot member Rita Flores, who reMeduza [en]
CONFLICT4d agoAmid Ukraine uproar, Musk says decisions to restrict Starshield up to presidentThe Hill
CONFLICT4d agoUkraine's Starlink restrictions raise suspicions of Musk, Trump retaliationAxios
POLITICS4d agoGOP 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
SCI & TECH4d agoWhat 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 defenses, Ukraine reported. In response, Musk said that the US government was behind any slowdown in Ukraine's Starshield system.France 24 [en]
CONFLICTBREAKING4d agoRussia attack hits Kyiv after reported intelligence lapseAl Jazeera [en]
CONFLICTBREAKING4d agoKropyvnytskyi under massive Russian attackUkrinform [en]
MILITARY4d agoThe FBI denies its director is visiting RussiaThe FBI denied reports about its leader's alleged trip to Russia, confirming his presence at a university event in Virginia. Trump, criticized for his stance towards Putin, generates controversy by seeking agreements with Russia amidst tensions over Ukraine.Clarín