Zelensky feels betrayed over Trump-Russia deal, says he was counting on the US president: ‘We’re losing a strong partner’ Zelensky asks Trump to be on the "right side of history." We Got This Covered · Oct 15
What is Starlink and why is it so important for Ukraine? Elon Musk says the United States owns and controls the military-grade version of Starlink, which both Ukraine and Britain use The Independent UK · Oct 15
Ukraine's Zelenskyy Said Russia Never Respected the Energy Ceasefire. Kyiv is Attacking Refineries Again. "We're done," Zelenskyy said after a pause of such attacks following President Donald Trump's call. International Business Times · Oct 15
Andy Burnham avoids saying Trump has betrayed Ukraine over Starlink limits The Prime Minister insisted the UK would continue to build bridges with the US president. Evening Standard · Oct 15
Ukraine's Zelensky defies Trump with Russian refinery strikes Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky announced that Ukraine will resume attacks on Russian oil refineries. Tensions between Kyiv and Washington escalated following Trump's easing of sanctions on Russia last week. The agreement is perceived by Zelensky as a weak decision that may prolong the conflict. Furthermore, Ukraine reported disruptions in its… The Economic Times · Oct 15
Zelensky rallies European allies after defying Trump over Russia strikes Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky is seeking to rally European allies at a Brussels summit on Friday after saying Kyiv would no longer abide by US President Donald Trump's demands not to strike Russian oil refineries. Radio France Internationale · Oct 15
First Thing: US ‘betrayal’ over Starlink undermines Ukrainian defense President Zelenskyy accused Donald Trump of taking Russia’s side after vital communications system was throttled The Guardian - UK · Oct 15
Broken dating apps and delayed takeaways: How Ukrainian strikes on data centres are upending daily life in Russia After Russian energy attacks left Ukrainians without heating and electricity last winter, Kyiv has in 2026 sought to disrupt Russian daily life in response The Independent UK · Oct 15
'American abandonment' threatens Ukraine's civilians in war against Russia PRESS REVIEW – Thursday, October 15: First, reported Starlink disruptions in Ukraine make the European front pages. Next, US papers go into more detail about the situation. Also, an unusual alliance forms in Germany between far-right and far-left parties. Meanwhile, the winners of the Wildlife Photographer of the Year awards… France 24 · Oct 15
Bulgarian PM breaks ranks with EU leaders to back Trump-Putin diesel deal Despite widespread criticism over the Trump-Putin diesel deal, Bulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev has broken ranks and welcomed the controversial agreement. Euronews · Oct 15
Russia and Ukraine trade strikes as Trump ‘energy ceasefire’ collapses Moscow sends swarms of drones to attack infrastructure in central Ukraine as Zelenskyy says Kyiv will restart strikes on Russian oil refineries The Guardian - UK · Oct 15
‘Sodcit’ – after battlefield setbacks, Russia returns to destroying Ukraine’s morale Ukrainian President Volodymr Zelensky recently told journalists that the Russian president, Vladimir Putin, has instructed his military commanders to abandon the rules of war that protect civilian targets. “He said there are no rules now,” Zelensky said – reporting that this information had been picked up by intelligence intercepts of… The Conversation · Oct 15
How the UK backed Ukraine amid Starlink and diesel rows with Trump IN FULL The Independent UK · Oct 15
UK will ‘make case’ for Trump to continue backing Ukraine after Russian fuel deal row Volodymyr Zelensky said Moscow had failed to observe Donald Trump’s demand for an ‘energy ceasefire’ The Independent UK · Oct 15
Euronews · Oct 15 Kallas: Ukraine’s attacks on Russian refineries constitute self-defence EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas says Ukraine’s strikes on Russian refineries are legitimate, as Kyiv vows to resume them despite Trump’s energy ceasefire.
The Independent UK · Oct 15 Piers Morgan issues direct television address to Trump after Zelensky’s bombshell interview Piers Morgan has issued a direct television address to Donald Trump after Volodymyr Zelensky’s bombshell interview.
Evening Standard · Oct 15 UK will ‘make case’ for US to continue backing Ukraine amid strained relations The past week has seen a deterioration in relations between Ukraine and the US.
Euronews · Oct 15 EU leaders enter crunch talks on energy, China and the budget Good morning from Brussels, where EU leaders are about to kick off a two-day summit. On their menu today: soaring energy prices, China trade ties and the showdown over the EU’s next long-term budget. Let’s dive in.
The Independent UK · Oct 15 Zelensky defies Trump over oil refineries attack after accusing US of ‘betraying’ Ukraine Ukrainian forces had their access to the technology restricted this week after Trump announced a new diesel deal with Russia
The Guardian - UK · Oct 15 Thursday briefing: Thanks to an erratic Trump, peace in Ukraine is still far away In today’s newsletter: As Russia resists a ceasefire and Trump’s shifting priorities unsettle allies, an end to the conflict isn’t getting any closer
Radio France Internationale · Oct 15 Ukraine’s Starlink disruptions expose European reliance on US tech Ukraine has reported disruptions to drones relying on Elon Musk's Starlink satellite internet network, as well as the United States-operated early warning system supposed to alert it to Russian missile attacks. The problems expose Europe's dependence on US technology, with no homegrown alternatives immediately available.
International Business Times UK · Oct 15 Elon Musk Says US Controls Starshield as Ukraine Seeks Removal of Starlink Drone Speed Limits Elon Musk says the US government controls Starshield usage limits after Ukraine reported satellite connectivity problems disrupting fast-moving military drone operations
The Guardian - AU · Oct 15 What is Starshield, SpaceX’s military-grade Starlink system, and how will its restriction affect Ukraine? Zelenskyy frames sudden shift as a betrayal by Trump, as spotlight turns on how Elon Musk’s SpaceX and the Pentagon control the crucial service
International Business Times UK · Oct 15 Ukraine Says SpaceX Limits Starlink Speeds Amid Rising Tensions Between Zelensky and Trump Ukrainian forces said a 160km/h Starshield speed limit disrupted drone missions and frontline communications, as Kyiv and Washington disputed the restriction amid wider tensions over strikes on Russian refineries.
The Independent UK · Oct 15 Ukraine-Russia war live: Zelensky defies Trump with fresh refinery strikes as ‘energy ceasefire’ collapses Kyiv had refrained from attacking Russian refineries but resumed strikes on Thursday after the US made a deal with Putin