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The Hill reports that Sens. Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.) and Thom Tillis (R-N.C.), both outgoing, are calling for Congress to investigate Ukrainian reports of interruptions to military-grade Starshield satellite access. In a statement obtained exclusively by The Hill, the bipartisan pair urges congressional oversight and accountability for the shutdown, focusing on Elon Musk's company SpaceX and the Pentagon.
The Hill reports that French President Emmanuel Macron voiced support for Ukraine in its war against Russia, saying that "there is no more U.S. support." Speaking to the press at the European Political Community Summit in Ireland, Macron said, "Without Europeans … there is no support for Ukraine," according to a clip posted on X.
France 24's weekly Across Africa segment leads with a new report saying more than 1,400 Africans have been recruited to fight for Russia in Ukraine since 2023, with the headline pointing to Tunisians drawn into the war. The episode also covers a growing backlash in Cape Town as South Africa races to become Africa's digital gateway. It also features an arts festival in Abéché, Chad, where music, dance and theatre drew crowds of young spectators.
Tom's Hardware reports that Yandex Cloud says it has restored access to more than 97% of customer data after damage from Ukrainian drone strikes, which means nearly 3% was lost. According to the outlet, Yandex Cloud says customers who used its backup tools did not lose any data. The company has also opened what the headline calls secret availability zones.
The Guardian reports that Vladimir Putin warned US negotiators that Russia would target any foreign troops deployed to Ukraine, during talks at the Kremlin on Thursday with US envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff. According to the outlet, the Russian president refused to soften his territorial demands. The Guardian notes the remarks came as the Ukrainian military faced renewed disruptions to Elon Musk's Starlink satellite service.
CBS News reports that Ukraine says speed restrictions on Elon Musk's Starshield network are again hampering its ability to intercept Russian strikes. According to the outlet, this comes as the U.S. pushes for a deal through U.S.-led diplomacy.
Yahoo Sports reports that Scotland Under-21s beat Ukraine 4-0 in the first of two friendlies between the sides, played in Spain. James Wilson scored twice and Lennon Miller also scored for Scotland.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Thursday that Ukrainian military units had recorded new disruptions in recent days to Starshield, SpaceX's military version of its Starlink satellite service, affecting the entire front line and Russian-occupied parts of Ukraine, which he called "systematic
Ukraine's power supply is close to critical after Russian strikes, leaving parts of the country with only a few hours of electricity each day amid cold conditions, according to BBC reports. The outages are taking a toll on families trying to maintain normal daily life.
Around 50 European leaders are gathering in Dublin this week as Ireland mounts the largest security operation in its history amid concerns over hybrid attacks. The operation follows a wave of hoax bomb threats targeting airlines and media organisations across Europe, according to France 24.
President Donald Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff and son-in-law Jared Kushner landed in Moscow on Thursday morning to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin about Ukraine peace talks, according to ABC News and TIME. TIME reports the envoys are set to meet later with Ukrainian President Volodymy
Talks between Russia and Ukraine in Abu Dhabi, which Forbes describes as US-led, focused on Europe's post-war security framework but ended without a breakthrough, with US envoys due to meet Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelensky on Thursday. Forbes reports that Russia continues to demand Ukrainian territory and rejects an immediate ceasefire.
Russia and Ukraine resumed US-mediated talks in Abu Dhabi for a second day on Wednesday, according to Kyiv's chief negotiator Rustem Umerov.
Ukraine is adapting aging HMMWVs ("Humvees") for drone warfare, air defense, and unmanned missions, according to Forbes. The outlet presents the effort as a demonstration of the enduring value of versatile military vehicles.
GPS-linked devices in Ukraine have been showing users' locations as Lima, Peru, according to The New York Times. The Times attributes the error to a jamming system designed to counter Russian airstrikes.
Ukraine says it has captured its first Indonesian prisoner of war, a man from Java, according to The Guardian. Ukraine says the capture comes amid a spike in Russian recruitment from Indonesia, following reports that hundreds of Indonesians are being recruited as Moscow seeks to boost its war effort.
In a Guardian US opinion column, Paul Taylor argues that a deal giving Moscow part of Ukraine's territory and sanctions relief could be on the table within weeks, and that European leaders are divided as this happens. Taylor writes that Donald Trump has lost substantial power over domestic policy after midterm losses last week but retains influence over foreign policy.
In a France 24 interview with host Annette Young, James Townsend, a senior advisor at the Atlantic Council's Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security, said that "Europe is not going anywhere" and described the G7 summit as a "signal to Russians" that Europe stands behind Ukraine. France 24 framed the discussion in the context of the US midterm elections reshaping Ukraine diplomacy.
Delegations from Ukraine, the United States and Russia are holding trilateral peace talks in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, their first such talks since February, and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky described the first day as constructive and said he welcomed a change in approach from US mediators. CNBC reports that the second and final day of the US-brokered talks got underway Tuesday as Zelensky said Ukraine "was not real estate," while The Guardian reports that US officials are seeking
Russia and Ukraine have agreed to a large-scale prisoner exchange following two days of U.S.-mediated talks in Abu Dhabi, according to White House Special Envoy Jared Kushner, with NPR describing it as the biggest humanitarian release since the war began in 2022. CBS News reports that diplomacy will continue but there is no sign of a breakthrough on a wider peace deal.
Rep. Thomas Massie introduced eight articles of impeachment against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Monday, accusing him of abusing his authority, including waging war against Iran without congressional authorization. Hegseth dismissed the effort as "a farce" that would fail, while Rep. Don Bacon said he plans to vote against the articles ahead of a House vote Tuesday.
US-mediated talks between Russia and Ukraine concluded after two days in Abu Dhabi, their first such meeting since February, ending with an agreement on a prisoner exchange. US officials said they were seeking a "final end" to the war and proposed a new long-term security framework, while the NYT reported that a cease-fire was
