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Ukraine seeks European backing amid dispute over US support
Ukraine accused the US of weakening its defences after Russian missiles struck Kyiv on two nights in a row on October 13 and 14.
President Volodymyr Zelensky said Ukraine had not been warned about the strikes, while officials said changes to Starlink had slowed some military connections.
Ukraine’s military uses the satellite network to support drones and other battlefield operations.
A senior Kyiv official also said Washington had recently threatened to stop sharing intelligence about Russian missile launches, but President Donald Trump denied making that threat.
A Russian official said Zelensky wants UK and EU guarantees if Kyiv continues to reject US peace proposals; Zelensky travelled to the UK on October 14.
The dispute raises questions about continued US support for Ukraine as it faces Russian attacks.
The United States, SpaceX and Elon Musk had not immediately commented on the reported Starlink restrictions.
Ukraine is seeking European backing amid reports of strained support from the United States.
Russian Foreign Ministry Ambassador at Large Rodion Miroshnik said Volodymyr Zelensky wants guarantees from London and Brussels if Kyiv continues to reject US peace proposals.
Ukraine accused the United States of failing to warn it about missile attacks and of restricting Starlink services used by its military.
A senior Ukrainian official said Washington had recently threatened to stop sharing intelligence about Russian missile launches, but Donald Trump denied doing so.
The reports come as Russian missiles struck Kyiv on two consecutive nights, according to The Hindu.
- Who
- Ukraine and President Volodymyr Zelensky are seeking backing from European partners. The US and Russia are also central to the dispute.
- What
- Ukraine is seeking European guarantees amid accusations that US actions have weakened its military support.
- When
- The reports were published on October 14 and 15, 2026; the reported strikes took place on the nights of October 13 and 14.
- Where
- Ukraine, including Kyiv; Zelensky travelled to the United Kingdom.
- Why
- Ukraine is concerned about possible changes to US intelligence support and Starlink services, while facing Russian missile attacks.
Ukraine
US administration
US support
Ukraine
Ukrainian officials said the United States had threatened to stop sharing intelligence about Russian missile launches and suggested Washington was behind slower Starlink speeds.
US administration
Trump denied threatening to stop intelligence support.
Impact of Starlink changes
Ukraine
Zelensky’s adviser said restrictions deprived Ukraine of one of its few chances to defend against jet-powered drones.
US administration
The articles do not include a US response to the Starlink allegations.
Politico reported that Trump could cut off US intelligence support for Kyiv or pressure Elon Musk to disable Starlink, according to TASS.
A wave of Russian missile strikes hit Ukraine, according to The Hindu.
Ukraine accused the United States of failing to warn it about missile strikes and of hobbling its military response through Starlink changes.
Zelensky travelled to the United Kingdom, according to TASS.
TASS reported Miroshnik’s claim that Zelensky wanted guarantees of support from London and Brussels.
- European capitals
- London and Brussels
- UK visit
- Zelensky set off on October 14, 2026
- Intelligence support
- Trump denied threatening to stop sharing intelligence about Russian missile launches
- Starlink
- Ukrainian officials said restrictions affected military connectivity
- Kyiv strikes
- Ballistic missiles hit the capital for two nights running, according to The Hindu
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What people are saying
Russia has never before shown such ostentatious disrespect toward the United States
It’s obvious they (the United States) are helping Russia for some reason
Through their actions, our partners are depriving us of one of the few chances we have to defend the country against jet-powered Shahed drones
Now, Zelensky wants guarantees of support from London and Brussels in the event that Kiev continues to ignore the United States’ requests and conflict settlement proposals.