Trump to contact Musk if Ukraine Starshield issues persist

US President Donald Trump stated he will speak with Elon Musk if issues regarding Ukraine's military-grade Starshield communications platform are not resolved, according to Punch Nigeria. PBS NewsHour reports that recent efforts to throttle Ukraine's access to satellite systems have resulted in mixed messages among Trump administration officials and their allies regarding the reasons for restrictions on Kyiv's ability to intercept Russian strikes.

The White House announced on Friday that Melania Trump has brokered a ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine in the city of Oleshky. CBC News reports the ceasefire will begin Oct. 29 in the Russian-controlled city, while the South China Morning Post states the localized ceasefire is set to begin Thursday to allow for civilian evacuations and humanitarian aid. In a news release, the South China Morning Post noted the American first lady described the situation in Oleshky as being "on the brink of disaster."

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