Russia and Ukraine

Ukrainian Defense Ministry says Starlink terminals used by Russia in Ukraine ‘disconnected’

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Ukrainian Defense Ministry says Starlink terminals used by Russia in Ukraine ‘disconnected’

Ukraine’s Defense Ministry said Thursday that Russia’s Starlink satellite internet terminals in Ukraine have been “cut,” disrupting Russian military communications. Ukrainian Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov said SpaceX, which owns Starlink, is working with Ukraine to update a “white list” of approved and verified Starlink terminals, while unapproved Russian systems have been blocked. “The Starlink terminals … Read more

Zelenskiy says Russia is largely observing energy ceasefire ahead of peace talks

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Zelenskiy says Russia is largely observing energy ceasefire ahead of peace talks

KYIV, Feb 2 (Reuters) – Russia has observed a ceasefire over Ukraine’s energy infrastructure, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Monday as Kyiv prepared for the next round of trilateral talks on ending the war. Zelenskiy said Russia has not carried out any targeted missile or drone attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure in the past 24 … Read more

The Russian airstrike removes power for more than a million Ukrainians

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The Russian airstrike removes power for more than a million Ukrainians

By Max Hunder Jan 24 (Reuters) – Russia launched another vast attack on Ukraine’s power system in the early hours of Saturday, rocking Kyiv with explosions overnight and leaving 1.2 million properties without power across the country during the sub-zero winter chill. More than 3,000 buildings in the capital were without heating on Saturday night, … Read more

US updates ‘do not travel’ warning for major world power, urges Americans to leave immediately

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US updates ‘do not travel’ warning for major world power, urges Americans to leave immediately

The State Department has updated its travel warning for Americans planning to or already visiting Russia. On Tuesday, the agency reissued a Level 4 travel warning for Russia that was announced in May. As part of the warning, the State Department urged any Americans already in Russia to leave immediately. The agency warns that it … Read more