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Pope Leo XIV, recovering from lung cancer surgery, called Russian President Vladimir Putin, urging a ceasefire in Oleshky, Ukraine. The Vatican highlighted the dire humanitarian situation, with approximately 2,000 civilians needing safe evacuation and aid. Putin acknowledged the Pope’s humanitarian efforts and expressed gratitude for his involvement.

Elon Musk clarified that any disruptions in Ukraine’s use of the Starshield satellite communications system are under the authority of the US government, not SpaceX. His comments follow concerns from Ukrainian officials regarding speed limits affecting military operations, amid ongoing conflict with Russia.

On 11 October, the Russian army struck two residential blocks in Sloviansk, Donetsk, injuring four people, as confirmed by Mayor Vadym Liakh. Simultaneously, a Russian drone attack on an ambulance in Sumy injured medical personnel, while emergency power cuts were enforced across several Ukrainian regions due to ongoing energy sector issues.