Board members of Kyivstar Group Ltd., including VEON founder Augie K Fabela II and former US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, visited Kyiv on February 21-24, 2025 to meet with employees and demonstrate unwavering support for Ukraine. The board reaffirmed commitment to Kyivstar's development strategy, praised the company's resilience in maintaining network operations during the war, and highlighted strong financial results and continued investment plans. The company plans to invest USD 1 billion in Ukraine between 2023-2027.

SpaceX's Starlink announced its direct-to-cell satellite technology will debut in the European Union through a partnership with Spanish telecom MasOrange, with trials beginning in Valladolid. This follows Starlink's earlier deal with Ukrainian operator Kyivstar. Additionally, United Airlines expanded its Starlink partnership to 300+ aircraft, while xAI merged with SpaceX in a deal valuing the combined entity at significant multiples.

Kyivstar Group Ltd., Ukraine's leading digital operator, announced the pricing of a public offering of 12.5 million common shares at USD 10.50 per share by principal shareholder VEON Amsterdam B.V. and other selling shareholders. The offering is expected to close on February 2, 2026. The company is not selling shares in this offering. Morgan Stanley, Barclays, Cantor, and Rothschild & Co are acting as joint booking-running managers.

Kyivstar Group Ltd., Ukraine's leading digital operator and subsidiary of VEON, announced the pricing of a public offering of 12.5 million common shares at $10.50 per share. The offering, led by VEON Amsterdam B.V. as the principal shareholder, is expected to close on February 2, 2026. Major investment banks including Morgan Stanley, Barclays, Cantor, and Rothschild & Co are managing the offering.

Kyivstar announced that its Starlink Direct to Cell satellite service has reached 3 million subscribers since launch in November 2025, with over 1.2 million SMS messages sent. The service is now available to iPhone users and has proven vital for connectivity in Ukraine's southern and eastern regions. Currently, only SMS messaging is supported, with data services planned for the future.

Kyivstar has achieved over 3 million registered users for Starlink Direct to Cell satellite connectivity services since launching on November 24, 2025, representing over 10% of its mobile subscriber base. The service has delivered over 1.2 million SMS messages and has proven particularly vital in Ukraine's southern and eastern regions. Beeline Kazakhstan has also successfully tested the service and plans to introduce it in 2026.

VEON has transferred its American Depositary Shares (ADSs) listing to the Nasdaq Global Select Market, representing the highest listing tier. This move reflects the company's financial progress and improved market visibility.

Kyivstar Group, Ukraine's largest digital telecom operator, acquired a 12.9 megawatt solar generation facility to enhance energy resilience and manage power cost volatility during ongoing regional challenges.

Kyivstar acquired a 12.947 MW solar power plant for UAH 347.57 million, marking its strategic entry into renewable energy and aiming to diversify energy sources and reduce operational risks.

Kyivstar, Ukraine's leading digital operator, has acquired a 12.9 MW solar generation facility to improve energy resilience, reduce energy cost volatility, and support its operational stability.

VEON and Kyivstar will release their financial results for Q4 and full year 2025 on March 16, 2026, with conference calls scheduled for March 16-17, 2026.

Kyivstar Group will release its third quarter and nine-month financial results for 2025 on November 10, with a conference call scheduled for November 11 to discuss the results.