Ukraine plans independent satellite system as Starlink issues persist

Ukraine to team up with Finnish firms as Starshield problems, started amid Trump-Zelenskyy jibes, continue.Published On 23 Oct 202623 Oct 2026Ukraine has announced it plans to build an independent satellite communications system, as it reported that issues affecting the United States-operated Starshield system continue.Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced on Friday that his country has agreed to partner with Finnish firms to develop the system. The same day, Ukraine’s Ministry of Defence complained of lingering issues with Starshield military services.Recommended Stories list of 4 itemslist 1 of 4Russian strikes hit Kyiv after Witkoff meets Putinlist 2 of 4Russia and Ukraine trade attacks despite pledging to resume peace talkslist 3 of 4Trump says Musk restored Ukraine’s Starlink access amid Russia warlist 4 of 4Europe needs a war economyend of listUS President Donald Trump said on Thursday that tech mogul Elon Musk had restored access to the satellite internet service, which plays a key role in Kyiv’s war effort and air defences.Ukraine has been exploring its military defence options as Russian attacks have intensified in recent months, and questions over the Trump ad...