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Kyiv says Russia has stepped up its attacks on Ukraine's digital infrastructure as Moscow widens its assault

Steve Witkoff (right), the top Trump aide, with Vladimir Putin, as a Kremlin aide said a new round of three-way peace talks could be held around 10 November in Abu Dhabi.
Steve Witkoff (right), the top Trump aide, with Vladimir Putin, as a Kremlin aide said a new round of three-way peace talks could be held around 10 November in Abu Dhabi.

Ukrainian officials say Russian strikes are now targeting the country's digital networks more heavily. The escalation has raised the question of whether a rival to Elon Musk's Starlink satellite service could keep Kyiv connected. Ukraine is also trying to move its customs checks onto EU soil to escape Russian drones. Even so, the two sides still swapped 270 prisoners each on Friday.

Ukraine wants border customs checks moved inside the EU, beyond the reach of Russian drones.

Russia and Ukraine each freed 270 prisoners of war in a fresh swap.

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