Ukraine military Starlink disrupted again as US envoys meet Putin in Moscow amid peace efforts

Starlink restrictions affect Ukraine

Zelensky said Ukraine’s military was again experiencing systematic limits on Starlink’s military-grade service. He said Kyiv was trying to clarify the circumstances with the American side. According to Zelensky, the disruption had continued for several days. He said it was helping Russia kill more Ukrainians and conduct more precise strikes, while also leaving Ukrainian forces struggling to intercept jet-powered drones.

Envoys hold talks in Moscow

Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff travelled to Moscow to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin. Their visit was the latest in a series of trips by the US envoys to see him.

Before the meeting, Kushner said the US had seen “some openings and some opportunities” and would try to “make some progress”. The envoys are expected to go on to Dublin, where they will meet Zelensky.

Disagreements remain over peace

Nearly five years after Russia began its full-scale invasion, Moscow has not abandoned its demands for Ukrainian territory or for Western countries to drop future security commitments to Kyiv, the report says. Concerns have also grown about the US administration’s commitment to European security and its approach to the Kremlin.

Kushner urged Europe to choose one person to represent it in negotiations. Vladimir Medinsky, who led Russia’s delegation in Abu Dhabi, said the parties had “moved closer to achieving peace”, but said the outcome depended on Ukraine, the United States and Europe.