A slowdown felt within a day

A United States decision to slow SpaceX Starlink service to Ukraine made itself felt immediately on Wednesday, when air raid warnings failed, according to the report. The disruption hit a Kyiv already reeling from daily strikes by Russia's new motor-powered drones. F2

Back up to speed - for now

At the time of the broadcast, Starlink service in Ukraine was reportedly back up to speed, with the programme saying it would check the status of the connectivity. F5

Could a switch end Ukraine's resistance?

The debate asked whether a single decision by Donald Trump and Elon Musk could end Ukraine's hopes of holding out against Russia by cutting Starlink service. It also weighed whether Volodymyr Zelenskiy has any friends in Washington able to persuade an administration seen as preferring deals with Moscow.

• •Could Trump and Musk end Ukraine's ability to resist with a flick of a switch?
• •Does Zelenskiy have allies in Washington able to sway the administration?

Beyond Starlink: the wider stakes raised

The programme widened the lens to whether Ukraine can wean itself off roughly eight decades of depending on Washington for its defense, and whether losing United States support could mean the end of Ukraine, NATO and even the European Union as we know it. The debate was issued on 15 October 2026, produced by François Picard, Rebecca Gnignati, Juliette Laffont, Ilayda Habip and Charles Wente. F9