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Ukraine presses allies on intelligence sharing

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Gerhard Elfers
October 15, 2026

As questions grow over the reliability of US intelligence support for Ukraine, soldiers face another challenge: the sudden Starlink restrictions that Kyiv says are hampering its military operations.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is seeking support in London as Ukraine faces growing uncertainty over its relationship with the United States.

President Donald Trump has increased pressure on Zelenskyy while Washington's decision to ease restrictions on Russian diesel exports has raised questions about US policy towards Moscow.

Meanwhile, restrictions on Elon Musk's Starlink satellite internet service are disrupting Ukrainian military drone operations.

DW speaks to Emil Archambault, senior policy fellow at the German Council on Foreign Relations (DGAP), about the military consequences of a potential reduction in US support and whether Europe can fill the gap.

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