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Ukraine
Ukraine is a sovereign nation in Eastern Europe engaged in conflict with Russia. On 2026-10-18, Ukraine launched a massive drone strike on St. Petersburg’s energy sites and Treasury chief Bessent advised President Zelenskyy to exercise caution in remarks about U.S. support. The same day, U.S. Treasury officials urged Zelenskyy to tread carefully on claims that the U.S. was behind a slowdown of Starlink service.
What to know
- Bessent told Zelenskyy to exercise prudence in remarks about U.S. support for Ukraine. Oct 18
- Zelenskyy had claimed the U.S. was behind a slowdown of Starlink service. Oct 18
- Ukraine launched more than 1,000 drones against St. Petersburg’s energy sites. Oct 18
- An oil export terminal and depot were set ablaze in the attack. Oct 18
- SpaceX shares rose amid market volatility and heightened attention to its Starlink service in Ukraine. Oct 15
Timeline
- Oct 18, 2026
- Oct 18, 2026
- Oct 15, 2026
- Oct 14, 2026
- Oct 12, 2026
- Oct 12, 2026
- Oct 11, 2026
- Apr 18, 2025
- Apr 18, 2025








