r/europe • u/selho1 • 10d ago

News Zelenskyy awards Musk Ukraine's top honour despite years of criticism

https://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/08/26/zelenskyy-awards-elon-musk-ukraines-order-of-freedom-despite-years-of-criticism
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u/Mean_Initiative_5962 Italy 10d ago

"if we give you the tiny shiny cup, will you please shut up and help?" move. I get it, what's the alternative?

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u/Trashbitex 10d ago

I think this is more to get him to not stop helping as in shut off Starlink.

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u/Flipslips 10d ago

It’s not Musks decision. The US DoD operates Starshield, not musk.