Zelenskyy gives Ukraine's Order of Freedom award to Musk for Starlink's role in war effort
Starlink has become deeply embedded in Ukraine's military operations, with commanders and soldiers relying on satellite connectivity to communicate and coordinate operations.
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- First observed by CurrentWire: ABC News · Aug 26, 2026 at 8:42 AM ET
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Zelenskyy gives Ukraine's Order of Freedom award to Musk for Starlink's role in war effort(opens original report in a new tab)ABC NewsTier B
Zelenskyy awards Elon Musk Ukraine’s Order of Freedom for Starlink role(opens original report in a new tab)Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has awarded Elon Musk the Order of Freedom for his role in supporting Ukraine — ABC News
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