First Thing: US ‘betrayal’ over Starlink undermines Ukrainian defense
President Zelenskyy accused Donald Trump of taking Russia’s side after access to the vital system was throttled.
The Guardian reports: President Zelenskyy accused Donald Trump of taking Russia’s side after access to the vital system was throttled.
Plus, a happy ending for a dog that was missing for a month Good morning. Ukraine’s president has said he feels “betrayed” by Donald Trump over a throttling of Starlink access.
This world story centres on Ukraine. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Starlink, Thing and Ukrainian.
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- Starlink, Thing, Ukrainian, Donald Trump
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