MSM Geopolitical Reporting for 2026-10-25
Today’s western leaning web coverage of the West vs Russia conflict. Most of these sources are what forms popular opinion in the west regarding geopolitics and conflict in particular. For this post, we looked at 24 news sites and located 26 current articles out of 2013 reviewed.
Today's featured articles are:
Russia Invades Ukraine - Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty, NYT > Russia-Ukraine War, War in Ukraine, The Kyiv Independent, TWZ, News - Ukrainian Women's Guard, RealClearDefense - Articles, Task & Purpose.
Ukraine says Starlink speeds still throttled
Kyiv accuses Washington of intentionally slowing technology crucial for intercepting Russian attacks
War in Ukraine
Oct 23, 2026 - ft.com
Lawmakers Plan to Block Trump Nominees Over Ukraine Satellite Network Restrictions
Senators have warned the White House they will withhold confirmation votes until the administration ensures the restoration of communications capabilities used by Ukraine’s military.
NYT > Russia-Ukraine War
Oct 23, 2026 - nytimes.com
In U.S. Gas Talks With Kremlin, Hidden Financing for Alaska Project Emerges
Interviews and documents show a Russian energy giant secretly funded a U.S. firm. The deal has been discussed in talks to end the war in Ukraine.
NYT > Russia-Ukraine War
Oct 24, 2026 - nytimes.com
US executives quit $25bn gas venture over claims of secret Russian control
Former CEO of Polar Train LNG tells FT that energy giant Novatek financed and held reins of strategic Alaska project without Washington’s approval
War in Ukraine
Oct 24, 2026 - ft.com
Ukraine military says Starlink service restrictions have been lifted
Slowdown in drone communication system hampered Kyiv’s ability to defend itself against Russian strikes
War in Ukraine
Oct 24, 2026 - ft.com
Rubio reveals theory on Russia's war against Ukraine ahead of next US peace push
"People keep talking about it's a war in Ukraine. ... It's about one region of the country," U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said.
The Kyiv Independent
Oct 24, 2026 - kyivindependent.com
Drones on Starshield Network Are Back to Normal Speeds, Ukraine Says
The announcement followed more than a week of unexplained problems with Starshield, the Pentagon-funded satellite network Ukraine relies on to thwart Russian attacks.
NYT > Russia-Ukraine War
Oct 24, 2026 - nytimes.com
On The Brink Of Epic Fury Round Two?
Israeli Air Force operations, ship movements, ominous messaging and more point to the possibility that the war with Iran is about to erupt again. The post On The Brink Of Epic Fury Round Two? appeared first on TWZ.
TWZ
Oct 23, 2026 - twz.com
Zelenskyy Says Ukraine's Starlink Speed Restored As Moscow And Kyiv Exchange Attacks
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the Starshield satellite communications system had returned to its previous operating speed following restrictions that had disrupted Ukrainian military operations.
Russia Invades Ukraine - Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty
Oct 24, 2026 - rferl.org
Ukraine’s Feeling of Moral Whiplash at the Hands of Trump
The United States once declared that Ukraine’s fight was the front line in a global battle for freedom. Now the Trump administration is sending money to Moscow.
NYT > Russia-Ukraine War
Oct 24, 2026 - nytimes.com
Ukraine sanctions Russian arms suppliers as Moscow ramps up attacks
Included in the first sanctions list are 51 Russian citizens and 44 businesses producing and supplying raw materials, equipment, and tools used in long-range weapons like Iskander, Kalibr, Kh-101, and Kinzhal missiles.
The Kyiv Independent
Oct 24, 2026 - kyivindependent.com
The Putin whisperers
An American lawyer, a banker and a former spy hatched a plan to prevent nuclear Armageddon. They just needed to tell the Russian president
War in Ukraine
Oct 24, 2026 - ft.com
General Atomics FQ-42 CCA Drone Production Ramp Up To Be Boosted By Boeing Subsidiary
General Atomics is now working with Spirit Defense to help meet surging USAF demands for fighter drones within the next six years. The post General Atomics FQ-42 CCA Drone Production Ramp Up To Be Boosted By Boeing Subsidiary appeared first on TWZ.
TWZ
Oct 23, 2026 - twz.com
Bipartisan US Lawmakers Push Back On Trump's Russia Policy, Vow Support For Ukraine
A bipartisan group of US lawmakers is stepping up efforts to defend Ukraine, challenging President Donald Trump’s decision to ease restrictions on Russian energy imports and demanding guarantees that Kyiv will retain access to critical American military and intelligence support.
Russia Invades Ukraine - Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty
Oct 24, 2026 - rferl.org
Zelensky 'maybe not such a big humanitarian as Putin,' he quips as Ukraine's relations with Trump unravel
The president made the comment in an interview with ABC News two days after U.S. Envoy Steve Witkoff praised Vladimir Putin as "a humanitarian." Hours later, Russia struck Kyiv with ballistic missiles and cluster munitions.
The Kyiv Independent
Oct 24, 2026 - kyivindependent.com
General Staff: Russia has lost 1,576,600 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022
The number includes 1,980 casualties that Russian forces suffered over the past day.
The Kyiv Independent
Oct 24, 2026 - kyivindependent.com
The Services Do Not Need a Four-Star Autonomous Warfare Command
Retired Marine Corps Reserve General Arnold Punaro recently advocated creating a four-star autonomous warfare command, drawing parallels to the establishment of U.S. Special Operations Command after.....
RealClearDefense - Articles
Oct 24, 2026 - realcleardefense.com
Germany in talks to buy Ukrainian jet-powered drones
The Bars jet powered drone has a range of 1,000 kilometers and can reach speeds of up to 700 kilometers per hour.
The Kyiv Independent
Oct 24, 2026 - kyivindependent.com
War in Ukraine today: latest news, 23 October 2026 (photo)
It has been the 1703rd day of the Ukrainian resistance to the russian military aggression. What happened in Ukraine today: Here is operational information of the General Staff as of 4 pm: A total of 159 combat engagements occurred along the frontline. The aggressor carried out 67 airstrikes, dropping 230 guided aerial bombs. Additionally, […] The post War in Ukraine today: latest news, 23 Octo...
News - Ukrainian Women's Guard
Oct 23, 2026 - uavarta.org
Russian attacks kill 4, injure 78 across Ukraine over past day, as drone strikes Kyiv residential building in the morning
Overnight, Russian forces launched 126 drones, 61 of which were jet-powered, while Ukraine's air defense managed to suppress 101 drones, including 50 jet-powered drones, the Air Force said.
The Kyiv Independent
Oct 24, 2026 - kyivindependent.com
Pentagon bans troops from betting using insider information
The new prohibition bars Defense Department personnel from using classified and unclassified info to gamble on prediction markets. The post Pentagon bans troops from betting using insider information appeared first on Task & Purpose.
Task & Purpose
Oct 24, 2026 - taskandpurpose.com
Dodging Russian Drones On Ukrainian Road To Frontline Druzhkivka
RFE/RL joins Ukraine’s 93rd Mechanized Brigade on a dangerous route to Druzhkivka where Russian drones target vehicles and troops. Only a few thousand civilians remain inside the battered frontline city as Russian bombs devastate homes and Ukrainian forces hold the line.
Russia Invades Ukraine - Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty
Oct 23, 2026 - rferl.org
Ukraine's Sine Engineering launches joint defense tech initiative with Finland
The initiative will focus on resilient communications, navigation, and onboard autonomy, as Sine Engineering specializes in producing satellite-independent navigation software, enabling drones to fly without relying on GPS.
The Kyiv Independent
Oct 24, 2026 - kyivindependent.com
Russia and Ukraine agree to temporary ceasefire around occupied town of Oleshky
Pope and Melania Trump help organise deal to allow humanitarian aid to enter area and for civilians to be evacuated
War in Ukraine
Oct 23, 2026 - ft.com
US lawmakers demand answers from Elon Musk over Ukraine Starlink restrictions
In a public letter, Democratic Senators and Representatives listed five questions concerning Starlink restrictions impacting Ukrainian forces, addressed to Musk. The demand comes as Ukrainian forces continue to experience severe problems operating Starlink military systems.
The Kyiv Independent
Oct 23, 2026 - kyivindependent.com
Air defense soldiers who shoot down 5 incoming threats could get a new skill badge
A “pre-decisional” Army slide indicated that soldiers with at least five “successful hostile engagements” in a combat environment would be eligible for the new badge. The post Air defense soldiers who shoot down 5 incoming threats could get a new skill badge appeared first on Task & Purpose.