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Bloomberg
11-07-2025
- Business
- Bloomberg
Ukraine's Kyivstar CEO Says Russian Hackers Target Network Often
Ukrainian telecommunications infrastructure is coming under constant cyberattacks from Russia as part of the war, according to the chief executive officer of the country's largest mobile operator. 'We see regular attempts, different types of attacks, aimed at destroying infrastructure,' Kyivstar PJSC 's Oleksandr Komarov said Friday in an interview at the Ukraine Recovery Conference in Rome. The attempted hacks are targeting operations and don't pose much threat to clients' personal data, he said.
Ammon
10-07-2025
- Business
- Ammon
Ukraine to launch Starlink mobile internet in 2026, becoming Europe's first
Ammon News - Ukraine will become the first European nation to offer Starlink mobile services when leading operator Kyivstar launches messaging by year-end and mobile satellite broadband in mid-2026, Chief Executive Oleksandr Komarov said. Field tests have begun under an end-2024 deal with Space X's commercial broadband constellation to allow tech entrepreneur Elon Musk's company to launch direct-to-cell services in the war-torn country. Direct-to-cell devices connect to satellites equipped with modems that function like a cellphone tower, beaming telephone signals from space directly to smartphones. "The first phase is over-the-top (OTT) messaging ... so messaging via WhatsApp, Signal, and other systems ... it will be in place at the end of this year," Komarov told Reuters in Rome. "And probably at the beginning of 2026, let's be on the safe side, Q2 2026, we will be able to propose mobile satellite broadband data ... and voice." SpaceX did not respond to an emailed request for comment. US carrier T-Mobile will introduce a data service on its satellite-to-cell network, powered by Starlink, at the start of October, the company said in June. Reuters
Time of India
10-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Ukraine to launch Starlink mobile internet in 2026, becoming Europe's first, Kyivstar says
ROME: Ukraine will become the first European nation to offer Starlink mobile services when leading operator Kyivstar launches messaging by year-end and mobile satellite broadband in mid-2026, Chief Executive Oleksandr Komarov said. Field tests have begun under an end-2024 deal with Space X's commercial broadband constellation to allow tech entrepreneur Elon Musk's company to launch direct-to-cell services in the war-torn country. Direct-to-cell devices connect to satellites equipped with modems that function like a cellphone tower, beaming telephone signals from space directly to smartphones. "The first phase is over-the-top (OTT) messaging ... so messaging via WhatsApp, Signal, and other systems ... it will be in place at the end of this year," Komarov told Reuters in Rome. "And probably at the beginning of 2026, let's be on the safe side, Q2 2026, we will be able to propose mobile satellite broadband data ... and voice." SpaceX did not respond to an emailed request for comment. US carrier T-Mobile will introduce a data service on its satellite-to-cell network, powered by Starlink, at the start of October, the company said in June. Komarov was speaking ahead of a Ukraine recovery conference Italy is hosting three years after the Russian invasion, with President Volodymyr Zelenskiy also due to attend. He said his main aim at the conference, the fourth since the war began in February 2022, was to support the Ukrainian government and establish new business ties, some with Italian firms willing to expand in the country. Kyivstar, owned by telecoms group VEON, is also working towards a U.S. listing on the NASDAQ stock exchange. Komarov said the project was "moving forward" and hoped to finalise it in the third quarter of this year. "I think it will be an exemplary move," he added. "The first in history, the direct placement of (a) Ukrainian entity on the American stock exchange ... during the war." Komarov said Ukrainian telecom infrastructure was holding up well under Russia's escalating assaults in recent weeks. Last year one of its attacks on power grids and transmission lines caused daily blackouts in major cities after it knocked out about half Ukraine's available generation capacity. "I think that we are much more resilient than we used to be in 2022. Right now we can run our fixed and mobile services up to 10 hours during the blackouts, even national blackouts."
Time of India
10-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Ukraine to launch Starlink mobile internet in 2026, becoming Europe's first, Kyivstar says
Ukraine will become the first European nation to offer Starlink mobile services when leading operator Kyivstar launches messaging by year-end and mobile satellite broadband in mid-2026, Chief Executive Oleksandr Komarov said. Field tests have begun under an end-2024 deal with Space X's commercial broadband constellation to allow tech entrepreneur Elon Musk 's company to launch direct-to-cell services in the war-torn country. Direct-to-cell devices connect to satellites equipped with modems that function like a cellphone tower, beaming telephone signals from space directly to smartphones. "The first phase is over-the-top ( OTT ) messaging ... so messaging via WhatsApp, Signal, and other systems ... it will be in place at the end of this year," Komarov told Reuters in Rome. "And probably at the beginning of 2026, let's be on the safe side, Q2 2026, we will be able to propose mobile satellite broadband data ... and voice." Live Events SpaceX did not respond to an emailed request for comment. US carrier T-Mobile will introduce a data service on its satellite-to-cell network, powered by Starlink, at the start of October, the company said in June. Komarov was speaking ahead of a Ukraine recovery conference Italy is hosting three years after the Russian invasion, with President Volodymyr Zelenskiy also due to attend. He said his main aim at the conference, the fourth since the war began in February 2022, was to support the Ukrainian government and establish new business ties, some with Italian firms willing to expand in the country. Kyivstar, owned by telecoms group VEON, is also working towards a U.S. listing on the NASDAQ stock exchange. Komarov said the project was "moving forward" and hoped to finalise it in the third quarter of this year. "I think it will be an exemplary move," he added. "The first in history, the direct placement of (a) Ukrainian entity on the American stock exchange ... during the war." Komarov said Ukrainian telecom infrastructure was holding up well under Russia's escalating assaults in recent weeks. Last year one of its attacks on power grids and transmission lines caused daily blackouts in major cities after it knocked out about half Ukraine's available generation capacity. "I think that we are much more resilient than we used to be in 2022. Right now we can run our fixed and mobile services up to 10 hours during the blackouts, even national blackouts."
Yahoo
17-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Kyivstar and Ministry of Digital Transformation of Ukraine sign Cooperation Memorandum to Launch National Large Language Model for Ukraine
Ukrainian LLM signing ceremony Dubai and Kyiv, June 17, 2025: VEON Ltd. (Nasdaq: VEON), a global digital operator, announces today that Kyivstar, VEON's digital operator in Ukraine, has joined forces with Ukraine's Ministry of Digital Transformation to develop Ukraine's first national large language model ('LLM') trained on Ukrainian-language data. The cooperation memorandum builds on VEON's and Kyivstar's pledge to invest USD 1 billion to rebuild Ukraine's digital infrastructure over 2023-2027. The parties plan to develop Ukrainian LLM using open-source architectures and trained exclusively on Ukrainian data sources. In addition to capturing the full range of Ukrainian dialects, terminology, history, and cultural context, the project is designed to ensure that sensitive national data is securely stored and processed within Ukraine, a critical requirement for sectors such as government, defense, healthcare, and financial services. The LLM will also serve as the foundation for AI-powered products and services, including legal and regulatory analysis tools, as well as specialized AI applications across both public and private sectors including in fields like education, finance, and health. Trained on Ukrainian data, the model is expected to deliver more accurate, relevant, and actionable insights for Ukrainian users than general-purpose global models. Kyivstar will develop the LLM in collaboration with Ukraine's Ministry of Digital Transformation and the WINWIN AI Centre of Excellence. The first version of the Ukrainian LLM is scheduled for release by December 2025. 'Today's agreement is major milestone in building a sovereign, secure and culturally relevant AI ecosystem to drive economic growth, while empowering Ukrainians with tools that enhance their lives,' said Kaan Terzioglu, CEO of VEON Group. 'Ukrainian LLM will empower users to access augmented intelligence tools with the full cultural context and depth of their native language and national resources. We consider it a privilege to be supporting Ukraine's digital transformation powered by AI. This initiative demonstrates the true meaning of our commitment to building Ukraine's digital future with our investments.' Oleksandr Komarov, CEO of Kyivstar, added, 'Leading the development of Ukraine's national LLM is aligned with our vision as VEON's digital operator in Ukraine. With Kyivstar's deep technological expertise, AI capabilities, and commitment to national development, we are proud to contribute to Ukraine's digital sovereignty while delivering locally relevant innovation that serves businesses, institutions, and citizens alike.' The development of Ukraine's first national LLM marks the latest expansion of VEON's Group-wide initiatives to close the AI language gap for underrepresented languages across its markets, empowering solutions that augment capabilities for consumers and enterprises. The pioneering KazLLM, launched in Kazakhstan in December 2024 as a partnership of VEON's QazCode, Institute of Smart Systems and Artificial Intelligence at Nazarbayev University (ISSAI NU) and Astana Hub, today powers the 'AI Tutor' on Janymda super-app. In Pakistan, VEON's digital operator Jazz is collaborating with the National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST) and the National Information Technology Board (NITB) to develop a local LLM in Urdu language. About VEONVEON is a Nasdaq-listed digital operator that provides converged connectivity and digital services to nearly 160 million customers. Operating across six countries that are home to more than 7% of the world's population, VEON is transforming lives through technology-driven services that empower individuals and drive economic growth. For more information visit: About KyivstarKyivstar is Ukraine's largest digital operator, serving over 24 million mobile subscribers and 1.3 million fixed-line users. As VEON's digital operator in Ukraine, Kyivstar offers a comprehensive portfolio of digital services to individuals and businesses, with a strong focus on AI-powered innovation and national digital development. DisclaimerThis release contains 'forward-looking statements', as the phrase is defined in Section 27A of the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Forward-looking statements are not historical facts, and include statements relating to, among other things, VEON's strategic priorities, operating model and development plans as well as VEON's ability to achieve anticipated results and business objectives. Forward-looking statements are inherently subject to risks and uncertainties, many of which VEON cannot predict with accuracy and some of which VEON might not even anticipate. The forward-looking statements contained in this release speak only as of the date of this release. VEON does not undertake to publicly update, except as required by U.S. federal securities laws, any forward-looking statement to reflect events or circumstances after such dates or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events. Contact Information VEON Hande AsikGroup Director of Communications pr@ Investor Relationsir@ ward-looking statement to reflect events or circumstances after such dates or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events. 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