ZELENSKY IN LONDON, BRAND ON TRIAL: Headlines Dominated by Intrigue...

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky told London media Thursday that he felt betrayed by the U.S. over restrictions on Starlink's military-grade service, which Ukraine relies on to guide drones and defend against Russian attacks—and over Trump's reported willingness to import Russian diesel. The row centers on Starshield, controlled by the Pentagon, where the U.S. military ultimately sets speed and usage limits. Meanwhile, British newspapers are also leading with the opening day of comedian Russell Brand's trial at Southwark Crown Court, where prosecutors described the 51-year-old as a "ruthless, calculated sexual predator" accused of rape and sexual assault spanning a decade; Brand denies all charges.