Zelenskyy backs ICEYE and Nokia plan for Ukrainian satcom

Ukraine’s Ministry of Defence signed a letter of intent with ICEYE and Nokia to explore a satellite communications system that Ukraine would own and control. Announced on October 22, 2026, during the Finnish prime minister’s visit to Ukraine, the initiative builds on the companies’ partnership to develop broadband networks in low Earth orbit. Their approach would give governments control of the satellites, ground infrastructure and user terminals. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy backed the effort, which is intended to maintain secure communications when terrestrial networks are damaged or disrupted and remains at the planning stage.