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Starlink access still not fully restored for Ukraine’s military, says Zelenskyy

Ukrainian president says US limiting access was a ‘dangerous and unpleasant surprise’, amid reports the order came from inside White House Europe live…

By The News Engine Desk Based on reporting by The Guardian

16 Oct 2026, 21:09 IST 1 min read 0 views

Image accompanying the story: Starlink access still not fully restored for Ukraine’s military, says Zelenskyy — Image: Photograph: Pier Marco Tacca/Getty Images · via The Guardian

The Guardian reports: Ukrainian president says US limiting access was a ‘dangerous and unpleasant surprise’, amid reports the order came from inside White House Europe live – latest updates Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said the Ukrainian military’s access to the Starlink satellite internet service has not yet been fully restored, as media reports suggested the order to throttle the service had come from within the White House.

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

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Location: Ukraine · Europe
Reported by: The Guardian
First reported: 16 Oct 2026, 21:09 IST
Key names: Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Zelenskyy, Ukrainian, White House Europe
Section: World
Figure cited: Zelenskyy met European leaders on Friday in Brussels, where he asked the EU for another €70bn next year to fund Ukraine’s defence against Russia. (The Guardian)