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If Starlink is turned off in Ukraine, are there any good alternatives?

Ars Technica

And then there's Musk's increasingly antagonistic attitude toward Ukraine, a country viewed by many Europeans as a bulwark against further Russian aggression. This threatens the availability of a vital link in Ukraine's military, Starlink. It has increased that country's offensive capabilities.

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Binance to Donate $10M to Ukraine Humanitarian Effort

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Binance, the world's leading crypto and blockchain infrastructure provider, has committed US$10 million minimum to help the humanitarian crisis in Ukraine through its Binance Charity Foundation.

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What 10 Nonprofits Are Doing to Aid Ukraine and Its Refugees

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While there are many more notable organizations working on the humanitarian crisis, here is a look at what 10 of your nonprofit peers are doing to support Ukraine.

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Donations for Ukraine Have Not Damaged End of Year Giving, New Study Finds

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A survey finds the majority of donors are giving at the same level on Giving Tuesday and in December, despite giving more than unusual throughout the year for Ukraine and other emergencies.

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New Research: One in Four Americans Have Given in Response to the Ukraine Humanitarian Crisis

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Three weeks into the Russian invasion of Ukraine, one of the largest humanitarian crises since World War II is unfolding. Fidelity Charitable conducted a survey among a general population of Americans on March 9, 2022, to understand how they are supporting those affected.

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Russia blocks Twitter as Ukraine invasion escalates

The Verge

As the invasion of Ukraine enters its third day, Russia has blocked access to Twitter in an apparent effort to stifle the flow of information, according to a report from the internet monitoring group NetBlocks. Fighting remains heated across Ukraine as Russian forces focus their attack on the capital city Kyiv.

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If Ukraine Loses Starlink, Here Are the Best Alternatives

Wired

OneWeb, Project Kuiper, and IRIS2 could all, in time, replace Elon Musk's satellite communications system in Ukraine, but they will struggle to replicate Starlink's coverage and usability.

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