Zelenskyy awards Elon Musk Ukraine’s Order of Freedom for Starlink role

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy awarded Elon Musk the Order of Freedom for his role in protecting human life and freedom. This recognition pertains to Starlink, SpaceX’s satellite internet network, which remains a critical communications lifeline for Ukrainian forces following Russia’s full-scale invasion. However, the article highlights that this dependence grants Musk significant influence over Ukraine's military capabilities.