Zelenskyy Honors Musk for Starlink | US News

Ukraine’s president just handed Elon Musk one of the country’s highest honors — but it’s not just thanks for being a billionaire tech hero. It’s recognition for SpaceX’s Starlink, which has become Ukraine’s lifeline in war, enabling drone strikes and battlefield communications. Now, Zelenskyy wants Musk to let Starlink reach Russian soil to extend Ukraine’s reach — a move Musk fears could spark dangerous escalation. This partnership, while vital, also creates deep dependency, with political tensions rising after the ousting of Ukraine’s top tech liaison and SpaceX’s recent moves to block Russian use of the system. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/d4b69522cbe869af