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Elon Musk looks on as Trump speaks at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., on Sept. 29, 2026.
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Musk's meddling in Ukraine's Starlink is a warning to every country relying on private tech

by Cory Alpert

In the midst of Donald Trump's attempt to turn Russian diesel into a political asset to help him avoid disaster in November's midterm elections, the internet went out on the front lines. Since the beginning of the full-scale invasion, Ukrainian forces have relied on Starlink to communicate, and essentially to manage the battlefield of the 21st century. When its service was cut to Ukraine this October, there were big questions about who was responsible for pulling that particular lever. The Wal

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Ukraine war latest: Ukrainian forces carry out 2 aerial evacuations of wounded soldiers, video shows

Key developments on Oct. 26: * Ukrainian forces carry out 2 aerial evacuations of wounded soldiers, video shows * Death toll from Russian attack on park in Kharkiv Oblast on Oct. 19 rises to 6 after child dies in hospital * Ukraine strikes Russian plant producing missile, bomb batteries in Yelets, General Staff says * Exclusive: Russia significantly expands glide-bomb production, research shows * Russian ministry recommends underground data centers following Ukrainian drone strikes Ukrain

From emergency repairs to resilience in the housing sector: How Transitional Development Assistance contributes to Ukraine's social recovery

When Russia launched its full-scale invasion in February 2022, Iryna Simakina was in Enerhodar, a city in southern Ukraine, home to Europe's largest nuclear power plant. As Russian forces advanced on the city, staying became increasingly dangerous. Simakina, who uses a wheelchair because of a disability, eventually left her home behind, uncertain whether she would ever return. Simakina found refuge in Zhytomyr, northwestern Ukraine, in 2023, where she initially stayed with a friend. In Decembe

SUR project members visit a construction site in Zhytomyr, Ukraine, on May 6, 2026.
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