Ukraine News Today: Breaking Updates & Live Coverage – October 29, 2026 from Kyiv Post – Kyiv Post

Ukraine News Today: Breaking Updates & Live Coverage – October 29, 2026 from Kyiv Post  Kyiv Post

Follow today’s breaking news from Ukraine. Key updates, major headlines, and top stories — all in one place. Updated daily by KyivPost. Russian President Vladimir Putin praised Elon Musk as a “genius” on Wednesday, Oct. 28, and said Moscow maintains close contact with the American billionaire as Russia develops its own satellite internet network. His remarks come days after Ukraine reported disruptions to Starlink and Starshield services critical to its military operations.

Russian President Vladimir Putin called Elon Musk a “genius” on Wednesday, Oct. 28, and said Moscow maintains close contact with the American billionaire, even as Ukraine faces controversy over access to SpaceX satellite communications used by its military. Speaking at an exhibition during the Russia-Africa summit in Moscow, Putin praised Musk’s achievements in deploying thousands of satellites through SpaceX’s Starlink network.