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SpaceX reported Q3 revenue growth of 161% year over year to $14.58 billion, beating analyst expectations. The main drivers were the AI segment, whose revenue grew 830% to $7.56 billion, and growth in Starlink subscribers. Earnings per share came in at $0.35.
Sevara AzamovaUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said that in a phone call with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio they discussed supplies of interceptors for protection against ballistic missiles, early warning systems for attacks, and the restoration of Starlink and Starshield operations. The call took place amid diplomatic efforts to end the conflict; the parties agreed to contact each other again.
Sevara AzamovaUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on October 19, citing a report from the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, said Starlink communication problems persist at speeds of 130–161 km/h, affecting drones. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio rejected accusations of deliberate restrictions. Sources differ on who introduced the restrictions.
Sevara AzamovaKyiv's statements about satellite communication restrictions have again drawn attention to the differences between Starlink and Starshield. According to Elon Musk, Starshield is owned and controlled by the US government, and restrictions on its use are determined by the American military or the president. Starlink remains SpaceX's commercial service.
Sardor QodirovUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky held talks with US Senators Richard Blumenthal and Thom Tillis. He said Ukraine received no warning from partners ahead of a wave of Russian ballistic missile strikes, and that speed restrictions on Starlink and Starshield remain in place in frontline areas without explanation from the US.
Otabek YusupovBulgarian prosecutors suspect two 19-year-old German nationals of deliberately setting fire to Starlink antennas near Sofia on October 9. A court in Sofia granted the prosecutors' request. The head of Bulgaria's DANS intelligence agency considers it a targeted act of sabotage. The case follows arrests in Germany over a similar incident in Poland.
Otabek YusupovVolodymyr Zelensky's adviser Serhii 'Flash' Beskrestnov told the BBC that Ukrainians are dying because of incomplete and inconsistent US warnings about ballistic missile strikes, as well as Starlink/Starshield restrictions. The White House and Secretary of State Marco Rubio deny a pause in intelligence sharing, while Zelensky earlier spoke of its restoration after a three-day break.
Otabek YusupovThe four largest European telecom operators have signed a letter of intent for a joint application for mobile satellite service spectrum in Europe. The project envisions direct-to-device connectivity via satellites without investment in their own constellation and could become a European alternative to Starlink.
Sardor QodirovDonald Trump said on Truth Social that Volodymyr Zelensky 'does not want to end the war' and could have secured a better deal two years ago. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent called Zelensky's position a 'false dilemma' and rejected accusations of restricting Starlink. In an interview with Bloomberg, Zelensky said partners are pressuring Ukraine to force it into concessions, and repeated his claims about Starlink and Patriot missile deliveries.
Aziz KarimovCreotech CEO Grzegorz Brona told Reuters the company will open a new plant in the Masovian Voivodeship in 2029 with capacity of up to 40 satellites a year (100 of a single model), versus 10 now in Piaseczno. He warned that Europe will need American rockets for years to come, calling launch vehicles an instrument of political pressure by the Trump administration.
Sardor QodirovUS Ambassador to the EU Andrew Puzder said in an interview with the Financial Times that European companies could face 'devastating' retaliatory measures on the American market if the EU adopts a proposal to reserve part of the radio spectrum for smartphone-to-satellite communications for European operators. The plan could restrict access for SpaceX (Starlink) and Amazon. SpaceX warned of possible deterioration of communications in Ukraine.
Aziz KarimovUS Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on NBC News that Volodymyr Zelensky should be more careful with statements about America. He was responding to the Ukrainian leader's remarks about the halt of intelligence sharing and the throttling of Starlink and Starshield. Secretary of State Marco Rubio denied a White House directive, while Elon Musk said that Starshield restrictions are set by the American military.
Aziz KarimovAccording to Kun.uz, Donald Trump, after Kyiv refused to stop strikes on Russian oil refineries, took a sharply anti-Ukrainian stance: the US stopped sharing intelligence, softened Graham's sanctions bill, and agreed to purchase 'diesel fuel' from Russia. The speed of Starlink terminals used by the Ukrainian armed forces was reduced; Putin commented for the first time on strikes against WB warehouses and Yandex data centers, promising a response.
Otabek YusupovUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Starlink terminals stop working on devices moving faster than 161 km/h, causing the Ukrainian Armed Forces to lose drones and leaving them unable to supply positions. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Donald Trump stated that no orders to restrict satellite internet had been issued.
Otabek YusupovUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said a formal US alliance with Vladimir Putin would be a 'historic mistake,' but called Donald Trump an ally. He criticized Trump's lifting of sanctions against Russia, reported a temporary blocking of intelligence data and restrictions on Starlink and Starshield, and expressed hope for a meeting with American negotiators.
Aziz KarimovIn recent days, Kyiv has repeatedly reported outages and restrictions in Starlink's operation. According to Ukrainian media, SpaceX temporarily limited the speed of terminals in motion to roughly 160 km/h, affecting fast drones. Experts at ETH Zurich estimate the number of terminals in Ukraine in 2025 at about 50 thousand. Elon Musk stated that Starshield military systems are controlled by the US government, while Starlink is a commercial SpaceX service.
Aziz KarimovUS Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Kyiv's request for access to the Starshield military satellite communications system is being considered, but Ukraine does not yet have access to the service. He also rejected accusations of deliberately restricting Starlink, calling them 'categorically false.' Trump denied ordering the outage.
Aziz KarimovPolish and allied air forces were scrambled on Saturday to protect the country's airspace during Russian strikes on western Ukraine. Against this backdrop, Trump repealed sanctions under the Graham Act, drawing criticism from Kyiv, while Warsaw maintains a hard line on Russia.
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