Ukraine war briefing: Starlink access restored, says UK’s Streeting after Hegseth meeting
UK defence secretary says Pete Hegseth assured him satellite communications system back up and running in Ukraine. What we know on day 1,696
TL;DR
- Ukraine's Starlink access was restored after being restricted, impacting drone operations.
- The White House reportedly ordered the slowdown of Starlink services for the Ukrainian military.
- UK defence secretary Wes Streeting confirmed the restoration after a meeting with US counterpart Pete Hegseth.
- Ukrainian President Zelenskyy met with European leaders amid doubts about long-term US commitment.
- Russian President Putin stated that Ukrainian strikes on oil refineries had not caused significant damage.
- The US Treasury extended sanctions waivers for Lukoil service stations outside Russia.
- A prolonged Russian drone attack on Ukraine's Kirovohrad region resulted in casualties.