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Musk receives Ukraine's Order of Freedom; Zelenskyy reportedly asks him to extend Starlink use 200km into Russia
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has awarded Elon Musk the Order of Freedom, and sources say he also asked Musk to authorize Starlink use up to 200km inside Russia, though Musk is reportedly reluctant to allow the system for drone strikes.
This event underscores how commercial satellite networks like Starlink become critical infrastructure in conflict zones, with operational decisions made at the executive level. For engineers, it raises questions about the technical and policy constraints of extending coverage into contested areas, and the reliability of such services under political pressure.
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Zelenskyy awarded Elon Musk Ukraine's Order of Freedom.
Sources say Zelenskyy asked Musk to authorize Starlink use up to 200km inside Russia.
Musk is reportedly reluctant to allow Starlink to be used for drone strikes deep inside Russia.
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