Starlink access still not fully restored for Ukraine’s military, says Zelenskyy
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Key context: <p>Ukrainian president says US limiting access was a ‘dangerous and unpleasant surprise’, amid reports the order came from inside White House</p><ul><li><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2026/oct/16/eu-von-der-leyen-russia-sanctions-diesel-fuel-zelenskyy-donald-trump-membership-migration-latest-news-updates">Europe live – latest updates</a></p></li></ul><p>Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said the Ukrainian military’s access to the Starlink satellite internet service has not yet been fully restored, as media reports suggested the order to throttle the service had come from within the White House.</p><p>Zelenskyy met European leaders on Friday in Brussels, where he asked the EU for another €70bn next year to fund Ukraine’s defence against Russia.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/oct/16/ukraine-military-starlink-access-starshield-volodymyr-zelenskyy">Continue reading...</a> This development from The Guardian highlights ongoing changes in the sector.
Ukrainian president says US limiting access was a ‘dangerous and unpleasant surprise’, amid reports the order came from inside White HouseEurope live – latest updatesVolodymyr Zelenskyy has said the Ukrainian military’s access to the Starlink satellite internet service has not yet been fully restored, as media reports suggested the order to throttle the service had come from within the White House.Zelenskyy met European leaders on Friday in Brussels, where he asked the EU for another €70bn next year to fund Ukraine’s defence against Russia. Continue reading...
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