According to the Wall Street Journal, President Donald Trump reportedly contacted Elon Musk on Wednesday to request the removal of speed restrictions on the Starshield satellite network, which Ukrainian officials stated had degraded their drone and interceptor capabilities.

Following the call, Ukrainian and U.S. officials confirmed that network speeds had improved, though some noted the system had not yet returned to full functionality. When asked about the interaction, Trump declined to comment directly but acknowledged that the restrictions were subsequently lifted.

Russian authorities stated that their air defense units intercepted all detected Ukrainian drones during a recent operation. These claims have not been independently verified.

Following meetings with U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff, Russian President Vladimir Putin stated on Thursday that Moscow is prepared to resume U.S.-mediated peace talks with Ukraine next month, emphasizing the need for final security guarantees rather than temporary ceasefires.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, who also met with Witkoff, indicated Kyiv’s readiness for negotiations to begin by early November, citing support for ceasefire and humanitarian measures.

A cargo vessel reportedly transporting military supplies to the port of Odessa was struck while at sea. The specific details of the incident, including the cause of the strike and the extent of any damage, remain unverified.