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Zelenskyy gives award to Elon Musk for Starlink

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KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Wednesday awarded Elon Musk Ukraine’s Order of Freedom, one of its highest state honors, for his “outstanding personal merits” in protecting human life and freedom and strengthening ties with the United States.

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  1. Just the News

    Zelensky awards Elon Musk Ukraine's Order of Freedom for granting Starlink access (opens Just the News)

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    Musk's decision to provide Ukraine with access to Starlink — SpaceX's satellite internet network — has been critical in the country's war effort against Russia.

  2. The Kyiv Independent

    Zelensky awards Musk Ukraine's Order of Liberty as Kyiv seeks Starlink access over Russia (opens The Kyiv Independent)

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    President Volodymyr Zelensky cited Elon Musk's "contributions to the protection of human life and freedom, and the development of relations between the peoples of Ukraine and the U.S."

  3. KAAL Rochester

    Zelenskyy gives award to Elon Musk for Starlink’s role in Ukraine (opens KAAL Rochester)

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    President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has awarded Elon Musk Ukraine's Order of Freedom for his role in supporting the country. Musk's SpaceX has provided Starlink satellite internet, crucial for Ukraine's military operations since Russia's invasion in 2022.

  4. KAAL Rochester

    Zelenskyy awards Elon Musk Ukraine’s Order of Freedom for Starlink role (opens KAAL Rochester)

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    Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has awarded Elon Musk the Order of Freedom for his role in supporting Ukraine. Musk's Starlink satellite network has been crucial for Ukrainian military communications since Russia's full-scale invasion in 2022.

  5. UPI

    Elon Musk awarded Order of Freedom for helping keep Ukraine online (opens UPI)

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    U.S. tech titan Elon Musk received a top honor as Ukraine tries to convince him to allow SpaceX's Starlink system to be used in strikes inside Russia.

  6. Washington Examiner

    Zelensky bestows Musk with award for Starlink access during Russia-Ukraine war (opens Washington Examiner)

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    Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky awarded the Order of Freedom to SpaceX CEO Elon Musk on Wednesday for giving Ukraine access to his company’s Starlink satellite internet service during the embattled country’s ongoing war with Russia.

  7. PBS NewsHour

    Zelenskyy gives Ukraine's Order of Freedom award to Musk for Starlink's role in war effort (opens PBS NewsHour)

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    Starlink has become deeply embedded in Ukraine's military operations, with commanders and soldiers relying on satellite connectivity to communicate and coordinate operations.

  8. The Boston Globe

    Zelensky gives award to Elon Musk for Starlink’s role in Ukraine (opens The Boston Globe)

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    Musk's decision to provide Ukraine access to SpaceX's satellite internet network has been integral in the country's drone operations against Russian forces.

  9. The Columbian

    Zelenskyy gives award to Elon Musk for Starlink (opens The Columbian)

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    KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Wednesday awarded Elon Musk Ukraine’s Order of Freedom, one of its highest state honors, for his “outstanding personal merits” in protecting human life and freedom and strengthening ties with the United States.

  10. Gizmodo

    Ukraine Butters Up Musk With Highest State Honor for Starlink (opens Gizmodo)

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    The award comes as the Ukrainian military has been trying to convince Musk to expand Starlink access into Russia.

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