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MILITARY6d agoStarlink restriction 'no surprise' after Musk condemned Ukraine strikes on Russian data centresRestrictions reported by Ukraine on its use of the US satellite internet system Starlink have exposed Kyiv's reliance on the technology for both offensive and defensive operations in its fight against Russia'a invasion, analysts and observers say. Speaking with FRANCE 24's Mark Owen, David Galbreath Professor of War and Technology at the University of Bath, says that "we always knew that allowing a private organisation like Starlink to have such a big impact on the combat operations in Ukraine was going to be challenging", explaining that "it is no surprise" that Starlink services had been thrFrance 24 [en]
POLITICS6d agoMeloni warns Trump's Russian diesel deal is 'very risky' and legitimises MoscowItaly'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 [en]
POLITICS6d ago‘We aren’t selling our country. This isn’t about business for us.’ Zelensky says he feels betrayed, accuses Trump of siding with Moscow against Kyiv.Meduza [en]
CONFLICT6d agoRussian serviceman detained in Kharkiv also suspected of killing civilian fisherman to avoid exposureUkrinform [en]
CONFLICT6d agoUkraine Accuses US Of Helping Russia As Missiles Hit KyivChannels TV
CONFLICT6d agoZelensky points to US after loss of intelligence and problems with StarlinkNOS Buitenland
CONFLICT6d agoGermany has stood by Ukraine throughout Russia’s invasion. A trial over the Nord Stream explosions could put Berlin’s unconditional support to the test.The trial of Ukrainian national Serhiy Kuznetsov began in Hamburg on October 14. Investigators allege that he took part in the September 2022 bombing of the Nord Stream pipelines.Meduza [en]
POLITICS6d agoGOP 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
CONFLICT6d agoIhnat: Ukrainian air defense shoots down more than 100 Russian drones in one dayUkrinform [en]
CONFLICT6d agoZelensky asks Musk to restore StarlinkClarín
CONFLICT6d agoBangladesh arrests two for luring locals to fight for Russia in UkraineAl Jazeera [en]
MILITARY6d agoUK to accelerate delivery of air defense systems to Ukraine – BurnhamUK Prime Minister Andy Burnham assured Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky that British support for Ukraine would remain unwavering and announced that deliveries of air defense systems would be accelerated.Ukrinform [en]
CONFLICT6d agoMore Russians flee to Armenia: 'Everyone is in danger of being arrested without warning'In het centrum van Jerevan kun je je soms even in Rusland wanen. In de hoofdstad van Armenië wordt Russisch alom gesproken en hier en daar hangen zelfs Russische uithangborden. Dat is geen wonder, want Armenië is niet alleen een geliefde bestemming voor Russische toeristen, maar vooral ook voor mensen die Rusland ontvluchten uit angst voor repressie of mobilisatie. Zoals Andrej, een 19-jarige IT'er die na de parlementsverkiezingen van september na lang wikken en weken de knoop doorhakte en zijn land verliet, misschien definitief. "Het is duidelijk dat er steeds meer inperkingen van mijn vrijheNOS Buitenland
CONFLICT6d agoU.S. wants to "put pressure on Ukraine" to end war, former ambassador saysThe U.S. may have intentionally withheld warnings to Ukraine of the Russian attack that killed six people and cut power to over 600,000, sources tell CBS News. Former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine William B. Taylor shares his thoughts.CBS News
CYBER6d ago"We must prepare for attacks against critical systems": the cyber threat intensifies in Europe as in RussiaDÉCRYPTAGE - Depuis plusieurs semaines, les incidents se multiplient sur tous les fronts. Les investigations sont toujours en cours.Le Figaro International
POLITICS6d agoRussia says diesel supply deal with US under negotiation after Trump-Putin callHours after Trump announced a deal with Putin, Russia says negotiations are still underway. Trump claims Moscow will immediately supply over 300,000 tons of diesel, with more shipments promised in November and beyond.Africanews [en]
CONFLICT6d agoSuspect in killing of five Ukrainian soldiers arrested in Kharkiv, identified as Russian military personnelUkrinform [en]
POLITICS6d agoAre Hungary and the EU friends again? The Ring in BudapestThe Ring visits Budapest to ask whether Prime Minister Péter Magyar has reset Hungary’s ties with the EU. After April’s landslide, Brussels agreed to release €16.4bn in blocked funds, but several issues remain unresolved.EuroNews [en]
CONFLICT6d agoZelensky says ‘people will die’ because of Starlink decisionUkraine’s defense minister said on Wednesday afternoon that SpaceX was working to restore satellite speeds in the country after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky warned of dire consequences following reported slowdowns in Starlink services. Mykhailo Fedorov announced SpaceX was reinstating speeds of up to 160 kilometers per hour in a social media post, thanking company founder…The Hill
POLITICS6d agoGirls In Hijabs Turned Away From Azerbaijani Schools Amid Protests Over Dress CodeA new dress code in Azerbaijan’s schools has sparked protests by parents and students after reports that girls wearing hijabs, or Islamic head scarves, were turned away from classes. The protests come after a new ban on clothing deemed incompatible with the secular nature of education. Although the policy does not specifically mention the hijab, some parents have voiced concerns that their right to religious expression is being violated.RFE/RL
CONFLICT6d agoUkraine denies attacking two Russian oil refineries during energy truceUkrinform [en]
CONFLICT6d agoHow six Ukrainian divers could have blown up Russia’s $20bn pipelinesAl Jazeera [en]
MILITARY6d agoEuropean officials weigh mix of high-tech drones and heavy armorEuropean leaders are figuring out the right mix between unmanned systems and heavy armor to secure NATO's eastern flank.Defense News
DISASTER6d agoPower outage schedules to be in effect in some regions of Ukraine on ThursdayElectricity consumption restrictions will be in effect in some regions of Ukraine from 6:00 to 23:59 on Thursday, October 15.Ukrinform [en]