Back Independent

Zelensky announces trilateral meeting with Russia and the US

Independent • October 26, 2026

Want to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? Start your Independent Membership today.

Already a member? Log in

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has announced a trilateral meeting involving Ukrainian, US, and Russian officials scheduled for November.

A Ukrainian official rejected claims by Elon Musk that Kyiv breached Starlink's terms of use, confirming high-speed Starlink and Starshield services have now been restored.

Musk had claimed the Ukrainian military used Starlink “for offensive drone strikes to kill people”, in contravention of the terms of use.

Russian strikes hit a cargo vessel bound for Ukrainian ports, while Ukrainian drone attacks on the Russian border city of Belgorod killed four people.

Zelensky said that US ballistic missile warning systems and Starshield internet access have been fully restored following talks with US special envoy Steve Witkoff.

The full story

This article is one source in a clustered incident — the cluster page carries the summary, timeline and every other outlet covering it.

UN Report Accuses Moscow of Crimes Against Humanity in Ukraine Conflict A UN report has found that Moscow committed crimes against humanity during its war in Ukraine, particularly through attacks on energy infrastructure that created intolerable living conditions for civilians. The report alleges that Russian authorities intentionally targeted civilian sites and trafficked individuals from 29 countries to fight, violating international law. Concurrently, tensions rise as Ukrainian officials dispute Elon Musk's claims regarding the misuse of Starlink technology by the Ukrainian military. A recent Russian missile attack on Kyiv resulted in one death and ten injuries, impacting educational institutions and residential areas. As peace talks are scheduled between Ukraine, Russia, and the US, both sides continue military operations despite the negotiations. 2 sources 59

Extracted Entities

Platforms (2)

Starlink Starshield