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Ukraine allies in Poland after Starlink sabotage, Trump diesel deal

DW13 October 2026, 18:51 UTCRussia

Germany's Johann Wadephul said hybrid plots like the Starlink fire showed Europe was "in Russia's crosshairs." The UK's Ed Miliband said Trump's Russian diesel deal led to a "very difficult few days" diplomatically.

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