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The British newspaper The Telegraph criticized Kyiv for betting on the Starlink satellite system without an alternative. The trigger was Elon Musk's statements about the system's impact on the front and his accusations that Ukraine violated the terms of use. Volodymyr Zelensky suggested new communications problems could arise.
Otabek YusupovUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that a trilateral meeting of Ukraine, the US and Russia is scheduled for November to restart the peace talks. Earlier, US special envoy Steve Witkoff held meetings in Oslo with Zelenskyy and European leaders, and then with Vladimir Putin in St Petersburg, who agreed “in principle” to resume the talks after November 10.
Aziz KarimovPresident of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky stated that not all sanctions should be lifted before a trilateral meeting involving Russia. According to him, Russia's loyalty should not be bought at such a price, and he does not want to be left at the negotiations without sanctions, money, or frozen assets. Earlier, Zelensky suggested a meeting with Putin on the sidelines of the G20 summit in the US or in a Middle Eastern country.
Otabek YusupovVolodymyr Zelensky said in an interview with TSN that Ukraine's access to Starlink has been restored, but did not rule out new disruptions, linking the risks to the upcoming US elections. Earlier, Elon Musk reported restricting the use of the system by Ukrainian forces for offensive drone attacks.
Otabek YusupovUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, in an interview with TSN, expressed doubt about the sincerity of Vladimir Putin's statements about readiness for peace talks, suggesting this may be an attempt to avoid escalation with Washington ahead of the US midterm elections. Kyiv is ready for trilateral talks between technical groups in November, but insists on concrete results.
Dilnoza RahimovaVolodymyr Zelensky stated that Ukraine's security guarantees cannot be dictated by Russia, and that territorial issues are discussed only at the leaders' level. Kyiv is ready to consider other topics in November at the level of technical groups. Meanwhile, the Kremlin said that Europe should be part of the dialogue.
Aziz KarimovSpaceX head Elon Musk said that an attack on Starlink satellites could trigger a chain reaction creating a vast field of space debris. He insists on preserving the system's civilian status and opposes its use in offensive operations, while allowing its use for military infrastructure.
Otabek YusupovIn an interview with TSN, Volodymyr Zelensky said that at the November talks Ukraine plans to raise the topics of an energy truce, the safety of shipping and an 'all for all' prisoner exchange. Moscow confirmed its readiness to meet in the second decade of November but opposes partial truces.
Aziz KarimovTurnout in the first round of Bulgaria's presidential election was below 40%, under the required 50%, so a runoff will be held on November 1. Incumbent President Iliana Yotova (41–47%) and former interim prime minister Andrey Gyurov (28–31%) lead the race. Key campaign themes are the war in Ukraine, relations with Moscow, energy prices and corruption.
Aziz KarimovOn October 23, columns of smoke rose over the Russian city of Oryol following an alleged Ukrainian attack on a local plant. The governor reported three killed, and emergency services reported five severely wounded in intensive care. The location of the video was confirmed by satellite imagery, but the date and circumstances of the filming remain unknown.
Aziz KarimovOn October 23, Governor of Oryol Region Andrei Klychkov reported a missile strike on the region, saying eight people were wounded and a fire broke out at a plant in Oryol's Sovetsky District. Telegram channels identify the target as the Proton plant, which produces optoelectronics for the Russian military industry, including components for Iskander missiles. Casualty figures differ across sources and have not been independently confirmed.
Aziz KarimovThe Russian Defense Ministry reported that from 08:00 to 20:00 Moscow time on October 25, air defense systems destroyed 38 Ukrainian drones over seven regions and the Black Sea. At night, according to the ministry, more than 500 drones were shot down in 15 regions, two territories, the capital region, five republics and over the Sea of Azov.
Aziz KarimovAccording to Euronews, Vladimir Putin has proposed holding a trilateral meeting with Donald Trump and Xi Jinping on resolving the war in Ukraine. Trump, per the outlet, confirmed the idea without specifying a date. The columnist warns that such a meeting without Europe's participation would repeat the 1945 Yalta Conference and weaken the positions of the EU and NATO.
Aziz KarimovUS House Speaker Mike Johnson said the administration is preparing for trilateral talks on Ukraine. Earlier, Moscow reported that the Putin — Trump — Zelensky format was being worked out, and a new round, according to Putin's aide, is possible in the UAE in November.
Otabek YusupovUS President Donald Trump, in an interview with Fox News, criticized the Joe Biden administration for free weapons supplies to Ukraine and said that Europe is now buying American weapons at full price. He also reported that since mid-October ammunition is being directed primarily to American arsenals, and no timeline for resuming sales to allies was given.
Aziz KarimovKyiv announced on Saturday the restoration of stable Starlink/Starshield speeds following reports of SpaceX-imposed restrictions. Defence Minister Yevhen Khmara highlighted the critical importance of this development for the frontline, drone operations, and logistics. Simultaneously, reports emerged of casualties from Russian strikes in Donetsk Oblast, while Ukrainian forces conducted retaliatory strikes against targets in Russia, including the Tolyattikauchuk plant, Proton-Electrotex, and the Yeysk airbase.
Otabek YusupovOvernight strikes on Dnipropetrovsk, Vinnytsia and Kharkiv regions killed four people and injured 28, Ukrainian authorities said. Restoration of Starlink connectivity after an outage was also reported.
Otabek YusupovThe Wall Street Journal reports that residents of Kyiv are preparing for the harshest winter of the entire conflict amid increasingly frequent power outages and water supply disruptions. About three million people fear the severe cold, and some are considering relocating: the number of rental apartments in Kyiv has grown by 66% since the beginning of August, while available housing in the western regions has decreased.
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