Kyivstar, operating under VEON, conducted a pilot test of Starlink Direct to Cell technology in the telecommunications infrastructure of the Zhytomyr region of Ukraine.

The entities involved

• Starlink →

  satellite constellation; space-based internet communication system

  • Trump allegedly ignored Graham's sanctions bill, slowed Starlink connections, and lifted sanctions to help Putin.Tue 14:56
  • Starlink is a platform used in SpaceX operations, and SpaceX contributes to Elon Musk's wealth tied to Tesla.Tue 11:29
• Kyivstar →

  Ukrainian mobile operator

  Nothing else this week.

• Beeline →

  telecommunications brand initially introduced in 1993 in Russia

  • JazzCash, Pakistan's leading digital financial services platform, operates as a subsidiary of VEON Ltd.Mon 12:51
  • Digital service blackout affects banking and telecom applications in Moscow.Wed 14:48

Related events

• Kyivstar, a leading digital operator in Ukraine, was listed on the Nasdaq exchange on May 28, 2026, with new executive appointments.Jun 7
• Ivan Demerdzhiev calls for tighter security while Starlink is used for Kyiv defense, alongside political commentary in Poland and Sofia.Wed 14:56
• Trump calls for Ukraine leadership change, while Washington restricts Starlink services and Russia intensifies attacks.Thu 11:11
• Europe is building the IRIS2 constellation while nations like Poland seek alternatives to Starlink.Mon 13:12
• US Senator Marco Rubio discussed Starlink and drone connectivity concerns with Ukrainian officials as Kyiv defended against Russian aerial attacks.Sun 03:12