Zelenskyy Honors Musk for Starlink | US News

US News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 26, 2026 · 2m

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…