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Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Starlink access Ukraine military needs is not fully restored after US throttling. He also seeks €70bn from EU for 2027 defense.

A bipartisan group of US senators has demanded an urgent investigation into Starlink speed cuts in Ukraine, citing degraded drone operations and safety risks for US personnel.

Volodymyr Zelensky meets EU leaders in Brussels for winter aid talks while Donald Trump calls the Ukrainian president difficult to deal with.

Maritime strikes in the Strait of Hormuz reached a record high last week, slowing oil exports and prompting increased US military protection for commercial traffic.

Ukraine’s Starlink access restored after a White House order caused disruption. UK defence secretary Wes Streeting confirms service is back online.

UK defence secretary Wes Streeting urges the US to stand by Ukraine, arguing support is in America’s long-term economic interest after a Starlink dispute.

China and North Korea inaugurated a new 3km bridge linking Dandong and Sinuiju on Thursday, a move designed to relieve congestion on the aging Sino-Korean Friendship Bridge.

Ukraine says SpaceX’s Starshield access has been greatly restricted for its offensive drone attacks on Russia. Elon Musk says the US is responsible for any changes.

G20 finance ministers gather in Bangkok for IMF and World Bank meetings. The Iran war drives energy prices higher and creates uncertainty for the global economy.

China and North Korea have opened the New Yalu River Bridge, a 3km crossing between Dandong and Sinuiju, after a 12-year delay. The move aims to boost trade and diplomatic relations.