KYIV/MOSCOW – Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Saturday that Starlink and its military-focused service Starshield had resumed operations at their pre-restriction speeds in Ukraine.

"The restoration began overnight, and by this morning, speeds were already sufficient," Zelensky wrote on X.

He stressed the importance of the services for Ukraine's frontline logistics and defense against jet-powered Shahed drones.

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Last week, US aerospace company SpaceX imposed speed limits on Starlink terminals in Ukraine, hampering the country's attack and air-defense drone missions, according to Ukraine's presidential advisor Serhii Beskrestnov.

Zelensky says Ukraine ready to freeze front lines

Meanwhile, Zelensky said Ukraine was prepared to freeze combat operations along the existing frontlines to bring a swift end to the conflict, while firmly rejecting territorial concessions.

In an interview with ABC News on Friday, Zelensky expressed willingness to reach a ceasefire deal but rejected proposals to give up 25 percent of Ukrainian territory.

Zelensky also expressed regret over the recent decline in US military assistance, saying Ukraine had received only 24 interceptor missiles for its Patriot air defense systems from the United States over the past three months, far below its average monthly requirement of 350. He underscored the urgency of the situation, saying 30 ballistic missiles struck Kyiv on Thursday night alone.

US media have reported increased pressure from Washington on Zelensky to make concessions to secure a peace agreement, with US President Donald Trump repeatedly blaming Kyiv for the lack of progress in US-brokered talks.

Trilateral talks between Russia, Ukraine and the United States are scheduled to take place in Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates, in the first half of November, with a focus on security arrangements for Russia and Ukraine following a peace settlement, Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Friday.

Russian air defenses down nearly 1,300 Ukrainian drones in past day

In Moscow, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Saturday that Russian air defense systems shot down 1,297 Ukrainian drones and five cruise missiles over the past 24 hours.

The intercepted missiles included one SCALP air-launched cruise missile and four long-range Neptune cruise missiles, the ministry said in a statement.

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Russian operational-tactical aircraft, attack drones, missile forces and artillery also struck energy and transport infrastructure used by Ukrainian forces, sites used to store and launch long-range drones, and temporary deployment points for Ukrainian armed formations and foreign mercenaries in 147 areas over the past 24 hours, according to the ministry.

In the Russian city of Oryol, three people were found dead after rubble was cleared following a Ukrainian missile strike on an enterprise, regional Governor Andrei Klychkov said in a social media post.

The strike occurred Friday afternoon as workers were leaving the facility for the day. Eight other people were injured, five of whom were in critical condition. 

Russian, Ukrainian officials discuss humanitarian mission in Oleshky

Meanwhile, Russian Human Rights Commissioner Yana Lantratova said Saturday that she had discussed a humanitarian mission in Oleshky in the Kherson region with her Ukrainian counterpart Dmytro Lubinets.

In a social media post, Lantratova said she had held an online meeting with Lubinets, who heads the Ukrainian negotiating team, with the humanitarian mission in Oleshky as the main topic.

She told Lubinets that a ceasefire in the area would take effect at 4:00 am Moscow time (0100 GMT) on Oct 27. Lubinets, in turn, said the Ukrainian side would begin its ceasefire at 3:00 am Kyiv time, meaning the two sides would halt fire simultaneously.

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The two sides also reviewed previously agreed details, with preparations proceeding in line with the arrangements reached, she said, adding that both sides were fulfilling their commitments.

Oleshky is located on the left bank of the Dnieper River, opposite the Ukrainian-controlled city of Kherson. The town has been facing a severe humanitarian situation, with residents reportedly experiencing worsening shortages of food and other essential supplies amid continuous fighting.

On Friday, Russia and Ukraine agreed to a temporary ceasefire in the area to facilitate humanitarian aid deliveries and civilian evacuations.