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Analysis: Ukraine, Russia set stage for climax of Battle of Donbas
This autumn, as Russia escalated its total-war-style strike campaign against Ukraine’s critical infrastructure and economy, and relations between Kyiv and Washington hit an all-time low, the daily battles along Ukraine’s vast battlefield have faded into the background of the information space. Despite the reduced attention in international media — often spawning misleading perceptions that both sides are bogged down in some kind of stalemate — the attritional fighting in Ukraine’s east remains
Russian drone attack injures 9 people, including 2 children
"Russia continues its deliberate terror against the peaceful Zhytomyr Oblast," regional Governor Vitalii Bunechko wrote on Telegram.
Russian disinformation campaign targets pro-Ukraine candidates ahead of midterms, lawmakers say
Russia is running a covert online disinformation campaign targeting U.S. politicians who support Ukraine, two Democratic lawmakers said on Oct. 21.
Amid Starlink crisis, Finnish tech giants announce plan to help Ukraine build its own sovereign satellite system
"Ukraine needs secure, sovereign, and high-performance satellite communications systems that it controls," ICEYE CEO Rafal Modrzewski said in a press release announcing the deal with Kyiv.
Helsinki announces over $336 million for Ukraine to boost energy system, satellite development as Finnish PM visits Kyiv
"The main purpose of the visit is to show Finland's strong support for Ukraine as the war of aggression continues and the country prepares for the winter," the Finnish government said.
Kyiv denies reports that Trump, Musk have restored Starlink speeds in Ukraine
"Overall, nothing has changed anywhere," a Ukrainian official told the Kyiv Independent on Oct. 22. Starlink's speed cap of 161 kilometers per hour remains in effect, the official said.
About Gripen Fighter Jet
The Gripen is a Swedish multirole fighter aircraft manufactured by Saab, designed for operations from short runways and highways with advanced electronic warfare capabilities. Ukraine has expressed interest in acquiring Gripen jets as part of its air force modernization alongside F-16s, which Kyiv received in 2024.
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President Volodymyr Zelensky has spent much of the past two years trying to win over Donald Trump. Flattery, constant meetings, and carefully calibrated concessions have become hallmarks of his dealings with the U.S. president. But the strategy has failed, prompting Zelensky to change course and adopt a more confrontational tone. "Frankly, Trump has crossed the Rubicon," a Ukrainian official told the Kyiv Independent, summing up the mood in Kyiv following Washington's latest deals with Moscow
