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Musk to receive Ukraine’s Order of Freedom from Zelenskyy
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Key Points:
- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy awarded Elon Musk the Order of Freedom for his support in protecting lives and fostering Ukraine-US relations through Starlink services.
- Musk’s Starlink satellite internet has been crucial for Ukrainian forces' communication and coordination since Russia's invasion in 2022.
- In 2026, SpaceX disabled thousands of Starlink terminals used by Russian forces, significantly weakening their military capabilities.
- Ukraine is seeking Musk’s approval to extend Starlink use into Russian territory to enhance the accuracy of missile and drone strikes, though Musk has expressed concerns about escalation.
- The Order of Freedom is typically given to foreign leaders who support Ukraine, with previous recipients including Emmanuel Macron, Andy Burnham, and Gitanas Nausėda.
