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EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs Kaja Kallas stated in an interview with Euronews that Brussels must strengthen support for Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy following a turbulent week during which US President Donald Trump suggested Kyiv needs a new leader. Kallas also described Trump's deal regarding Russian diesel fuel as a 'gift to Putin' and defended Ukraine's strikes on Russian oil refineries.
Otabek YusupovAccording to TASS calculations based on data from Ukraine's Finance Ministry, payments to the IMF and the World Bank will amount to about $128.86 billion — until 2057 in dollars and until 2061 in euros. As of August 31, 2026, the state debt reached $215.55 billion, and the 2027 budget deficit is estimated at about $96 billion.
Nilufar KarimovaOn October 14, an adviser to the President of Ukraine on defense technology reported sudden restrictions on Starlink access without warning. According to Ukraine’s Ministry of Defense, communications that day were interrupted at reduced speeds and partially restored by evening. Starlink is described as a key military communications channel for the Ukrainian army.
Otabek YusupovAdvisor to the President of Ukraine Serhiy Beskrestnov and former advisor to the Defense Minister Serhiy Sternenko reported that SpaceX has throttled the speed of Starlink terminals used by Ukrainian military personnel. According to Ukrainska Pravda, the restrictions affected the military version, Starshield, which is essential for drone operators. Beskrestnov said no warning was given about the measures and this led to the failure of a number of missions.
Aziz KarimovOn the morning of October 14, the Ukrainian military reported malfunctions in Starshield — the military version of Starlink needed for communication with drones. Zelensky's advisor linked the outage to the political situation amid the dispute between Zelensky and Trump. Zelensky called what happened 'their decision' and 'a big mistake.' Elon Musk stated that Starshield is controlled by the US government, while the White House denies involvement. By the morning of October 15, Ukraine's Defense Ministry reported that the system was working again. Senator Thom Tillis announced a
Aziz KarimovVolodymyr Zelensky said in an interview with RBC-Ukraine that the US is betraying Ukraine, and Trump's advisers are 'choosing the wrong side of history.' He stressed that Kyiv does not consider capitulation or surrendering territories, and said he does not intend to resign, citing a sense of responsibility.
Otabek YusupovSpaceX head Elon Musk said on the social network X that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky 'should step aside.' The statement came after Zelensky said in an interview with Piers Morgan that he did not want to sell his country. Earlier, Donald Trump also spoke about the need for elections in Ukraine.
Aziz KarimovUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said in an interview with the Financial Times that the three-day pause in attacks on Russian oil refineries, declared as part of Donald Trump's 'energy truce,' is over. According to him, Russia continued strikes on Ukrainian infrastructure, and after the attack on the night of Thursday, including the deaths of civilians in Lutsk, he ordered the military to resume strikes. The first target was the Ryazan refinery.
Aziz KarimovUkrainian officials report that SpaceX imposed speed restrictions without warning on military Starlink (Starshield) terminals, hindering Kyiv's drones. Zelensky called the decision 'a big mistake'; Musk blamed the US military and Trump. Against this backdrop, Russia struck Kyiv, Kharkiv and Lutsk: at least 8 dead, about 600,000 people without electricity. Ships are also reported to have sunk near the Strait of Hormuz.
Aziz KarimovAt the EU summits in Brussels on 15 October, leaders failed to advance negotiations on the seven-year budget: European Council President António Costa took the talks into his own hands and will present a compromise text in the coming weeks, ahead of a special summit on 26 November. Energy became the most contentious issue: Italy and the Visegrad Group are demanding a delay of ETS2 until 2030. Trade with China and the situation around Ukraine were also discussed. At the EU summit in Brussels on October 15, leaders failed to advance negotiations on the seven-year budget: European Council President António Costa took the talks upon himself and will present a compromise text in the coming weeks ahead of a special summit on November 26. Energy became the most contentious topic: Italy and the Visegrad Group are demanding that ETS2 be postponed until 2030. Trade with China and the situation around Ukraine were also discussed.
Aziz KarimovZelensky's adviser Serhii Beskrestnov said SpaceX overnight introduced a speed limit for Starlink terminals — 160 km/h — which disrupted a number of drone missions. SpaceX has not commented; Musk said Starshield is controlled by the US government. The restrictions coincided with massive Russian strikes that left 600,000 people without electricity and with a deterioration of Kyiv–Washington relations.
Otabek YusupovZelensky announced that Ukraine is resuming strikes on Russian oil infrastructure, paused for three days at the US request. Russia reported a drone and missile attack on the refinery in Ryazan. Zelensky accused Washington of restricting intelligence and Starlink to pressure Kyiv; Ukrainian sources reported a partial restoration of Starshield. The EU urged not to weaken support for Ukraine.
Aziz KarimovDeputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak said at Russian Energy Week that on October 14 the Kyiv regime attacked two Russian oil refineries, in the Saratov and Ryazan regions, citing data from the Ministry of Energy and companies. He stated that Ukraine is not showing movement toward an energy truce.
Aziz KarimovNew Delhi urged Moscow and Kyiv to stop attacks on commercial vessels in the Black Sea, where Indian seafarers are at risk — India supplies more than 12% of the world's maritime personnel. After the deaths of two crew members aboard the MV Royad Mammadov, India is promoting an initiative for safe passage of ships, but Russia has not yet publicly backed a binding agreement.
Aziz KarimovAt an extraordinary session of the Saxony-Anhalt state parliament, with the support of AfD and BSW, an appeal was adopted demanding the immediate cessation of financial and military aid to Ukraine and calling for peace talks with Russia. All other parties criticized the initiative. Observers see the joint move as a sign of the two parties growing closer amid government formation talks following AfD's victory in the September 2026 elections.
Aziz KarimovUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's visit to London took place after Donald Trump's sharp change of course, in which he lifted sanctions on Russian diesel products and called for Zelensky's replacement. Prime Minister Andy Burnham promised Ukraine 'further and faster' assistance, to speed up missile deliveries, and declared Britain's role as a 'bridge' between Kyiv and Washington, while avoiding criticism of Trump.
Otabek YusupovOn the night of October 14, Russia attacked Kyiv, Kyiv region and Kharkiv region: according to Ukrainian authorities, four people were killed, more than 25 were injured, and at least 600,000 people were left without electricity. This came after US President Donald Trump announced a reached 'energy truce.' Russia has not confirmed its participation in the truce, and Ukraine said it had not attacked Russian energy facilities for two days.
Aziz KarimovA series of Russian missiles and drones overnight on October 14, 2026 struck residential buildings and energy infrastructure in Kyiv. At least three people were killed and 22 injured. In the Desnianskyi district, a strike on a nine-story building claimed two lives, and one more in the Holosiivskyi district. Zelensky confirmed a ballistic missile hit CHP-4. More than 600,000 people across Ukraine were left without electricity.
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