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Volodymyr Zelensky said he could halt attacks on Russian oil refineries if one of three conditions is met: a mutual energy truce, access to Starshield over Russian territory, or additional missiles for the Patriot. He also said the US transmission of ballistic missile warnings has been restored.
Otabek YusupovElon Musk said on the social network X that Starlink can be used as military infrastructure but not for offensive strikes. He also stated that Ukraine had used civilian Starlink for strikes on Russia and had violated the terms of use, after which 'the loophole was closed.' Earlier, The Economist, citing sources, reported restrictions on the operation of the military Starshield package.
Otabek YusupovThe commander of an engineer-sapper company of the 18th Combined Arms Army, with the call sign Bars, told TASS that after Starlink speeds were restricted, the number of overflights by Ukrainian Armed Forces drones in his company's area of responsibility has decreased. Earlier, the Economist, citing sources, reported that Elon Musk had ordered restrictions on the military Starshield package, while Musk stated that Ukraine had used civilian Starlink for strikes, violating the terms of use of the system.
Otabek YusupovUkrainian authorities reported that after more than a week of restrictions, the Starlink satellite system and its military version Starshield are once again operating at previous speeds. The restrictions hampered the interception of Russian drones and caused friction with the United States; who exactly was responsible for the slowdown remains unclear.
Otabek YusupovSpaceX, according to Ukraine's defense minister, has restored normal operation of the military version of Starlink — Starshield — after roughly 10 days of restrictions during which drones lost connectivity at speeds of about 100 miles per hour. According to WSJ, Trump called Musk and asked him to restore the service. The military received no explanations for the restrictions.
Aziz KarimovUS Vice President JD Vance said the question of SpaceX's military satellite service Starshield should be viewed in the context of the Trump administration's policy on Ukraine and Russia, not as a problem tied personally to Elon Musk. He also criticized European regulation targeting SpaceX.
Sevara AzamovaUkrainian defense officials said restrictions on Starlink and Starshield remain in place, contrary to Trump's claim that Musk removed them. The restrictions, introduced on October 14, disrupted drone operations. Ukraine signed a letter of intent with ICEYE and Nokia to develop its own satellite communications.
Sevara AzamovaIn an interview with Fox News, Volodymyr Zelensky said that the Starlink military communications package — Starshield — remains limited for Ukraine, although the transfer of intelligence data from the US has resumed. Secretary of State Marco Rubio promised to work on unblocking it. Earlier, Rubio emphasized that Trump does not influence Elon Musk's decisions on Starlink.
Javlon TursunovDonald Trump said that Elon Musk had 'put back' the military satellite network Starshield, which had been restricted to speeds of about 160 km/h. The WSJ reports that Trump called Musk, but sources in Ukraine's defence ministry say that connectivity losses at 161 km/h continue. Who ordered the restriction has not been officially explained. Donald Trump said that Elon Musk has 'restored' the Starshield military satellite network, which had been limited to speeds of about 160 km/h. The WSJ reports that Trump called Musk, however sources in Ukraine's defence ministry say disruptions at speeds of 161 km/h continue. Who ordered the restriction has not been officially explained.
Sevara AzamovaAfter Starlink and Starshield outages in Ukraine, Palantir stated that neither the company nor the US can remotely shut down the Maven Smart System AI platform used by NATO. The situation has heightened Europe's concerns about dependence on American technology.
Javlon TursunovThe Wall Street Journal, citing American officials, reports that on October 14 Elon Musk ordered restrictions on the operation of the Starshield military satellite system for Ukraine, setting a speed limit for the movement of equipment, above which the connection was cut off. According to the publication, the decision complicated the use of Ukrainian strike drones. Donald Trump said he does not know who gave the order.
Javlon TursunovUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said in an interview with Fox News that Ukraine is ready to freeze the conflict along the current front line and then seek security guarantees from the US and Europe. He rejected claims of Russian victory on the battlefield and confirmed that Kyiv is open to negotiations in any format provided for direct participation. The comments came against the backdrop of a meeting between US special envoy Steve Witkoff and Vladimir Putin in St. Petersburg and a dispute over restrictions on the operation of Starlink satellite systems
Sevara AzamovaUS Secretary of State Marco Rubio, during a visit to India, told journalists that Ukraine would have ceased to exist as a sovereign state without Washington's support, including that of the administration of Donald Trump. He also rejected media claims about Elon Musk's involvement in restricting the operation of the Starshield satellite system in Ukraine and about the US deliberately ending intelligence sharing with Kyiv.
Otabek YusupovPentagon chief Pete Hegseth denied reports of a change in US policy toward Ukraine, including a delay in transferring Patriot interceptors and restrictions on Starshield satellite communications. He emphasized that the terms of service are observed by Starlink, which itself makes decisions within them. Earlier, Zelensky said Starlink could be restored within 48 hours after talks with Rubio.
Sevara AzamovaRepresentatives Rosa DeLauro and Betty McCollum sent a letter to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth demanding an investigation into reports of restrictions on Ukraine's access to Starshield satellite communications and to submit findings to congressional committees within 30 days.
Javlon TursunovAccording to The Wall Street Journal, Musk restricted the speed of the military version of Starlink (Starshield), causing panic in Kyiv and confusion in the Trump administration. Some Ukrainian drones became practically inoperable. Sources disagree: some claim Musk acted on his own, others say he consulted Trump. Musk and Trump deny personal responsibility.
Javlon TursunovUkrainian 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 Qodirov
