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Ukraine’s President Zelenskyy has honored Elon Musk with the Order of Freedom for SpaceX’s Starlink, a lifeline enabling military coordination and drone operations since Russia’s invasion. While Starlink’s tech has been vital—especially in blocking Russian access—it also creates strategic vulnerability, as Musk’s decisions directly affect Ukraine’s battlefield capabilities. Tensions arose over misinformation about Starlink use inside Russia, contributing to diplomatic friction and even influencing Ukraine’s defense leadership changes. Despite these complexities, Starlink remains indispensable, forcing Ukraine to carefully navigate its reliance on this private tech giant.

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