Zelensky awards Elon Musk Ukraine’s Order of Freedom — one of the country’s highest honors

On August 26, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky presented Elon Musk with Ukraine's Order of Freedom, one of the nation's highest honors. This prestigious award ranks just below "Hero of Ukraine" and the Cross of Combat Merit, which were established during Russia's full-scale invasion. Musk's company, SpaceX, maintains a satellite network called Starlink that delivers high-speed internet access.

According to sources cited by Western media, Ukrainian officials have approached Musk regarding the potential use of Starlink for striking targets within Russia. However, Musk's response has been negative thus far. Meduza, the outlet reporting this story, guarantees transparency about its use of artificial intelligence in the newsroom.

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