Russia showing ‘ostentatious disrespect’ towards US with latest attacks on Ukraine, Zelenskyy says – Europe live

The Guardian reports: Zelenskyy says Russia attacked ‘infrastructure covered by the ceasefire announced by the American president’ Ukrainian soldiers have access to Starlink satellite internet restricted Poland’s foreign minister Radosław Sikorski has taken to X to confront the platform’s billionaire owner Elon Musk over reported restrictions to Starlink in Ukraine.

Poland helps Ukraine to foot the bill for Starlink, which provides crucial internet connectivity to Kyiv and its military, and says it pays some $50m a year.

This world story centres on Ukraine. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Russia, Zelenskyy and Europe.

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Location

Ukraine · Europe

Reported by

The Guardian

First reported

14 Oct 2026, 13:52 IST

Key names

Russia, Zelenskyy, Europe, Starlink

Section

World

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