PoliticsZelensky awards Musk Ukraine’s Order of Liberty as Kyiv seeks Starlink access over Russia

President Volodymyr Zelensky awarded SpaceX CEO Elon Musk Ukraine’s Order of Liberty on Aug. 26, citing his contributions to protecting human life and freedom and to Ukraine-U.S. relations. Kyiv is seeking Musk’s approval to use Starlink-enabled drones inside Russia against ballistic missile launchers, while Musk remains reluctant, viewing the move as an escalation of the war.

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TThe Kyiv Independent★★★☆☆2026-08-26 08:46Original