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Senator Jeanne Shaheen compares Russia’s bombardment of Ukrainian cities and energy infrastructure to Hitler’s attacks on Britain, warning that Putin seeks to break civilian morale. She joins bipartisan criticism of US envoy Steve Witkoff for calling Putin a “humanitarian,” with Republican lawmakers responding, “WTF…
Russian forces launched a massive drone attack on Sumy early Friday, Oct. 23, injuring at least two civilians and damaging residential areas. The assault followed deadly strikes on Kyiv and other Ukrainian regions as Moscow signaled readiness for renewed peace negotiations while continuing its bombardment.
President Volodymyr Zelensky tells CNN that Ukraine’s Starshield military communications remain restricted despite reports of restored service, limiting its ability to intercept Russian drones. He confirms US missile-warning intelligence has resumed, urges more Patriot interceptors and opposes easing sanctions on…
President Donald Trump says Elon Musk restored Ukraine’s military-grade Starshield satellite service after speed restrictions disrupted Ukrainian strike and interceptor drones. The US president declined to confirm reports that he personally intervened.
Downing Street rejects US envoy Steve Witkoff’s description of Vladimir Putin as a “humanitarian,” citing thousands killed in Russia’s war and systematic attacks on Ukraine’s civilian infrastructure.
Garry Kasparov warns that exchanging Russian political prisoners for sanctions relief would allow Moscow to build more missiles and drones, while sharply criticizing the prospect of striking deals with Putin.
Russian forces struck a crowded market in Lozova, Kharkiv region on Thursday, Oct. 22, killing two women and injuring another 36 people. Two of those wounded were treated for acute stress reactions. According to regional authorities, the attack was carried out with a jet-powered Shahed drone and a Banderol missile…
President Volodymyr Zelensky announced on Thursday, Oct. 22 that he signed seven agreements with Finland’s Prime Minister Petteri Orpo, including deals to expand Kyiv’s use of Finnish satellite capabilities through Nokia and ICEYE. The total value of the agreements amount to over €300 million (roughly $337 million)…