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    Posted 9/16/2023, 12:36:00 AM

    Ukrainians Feel Betrayed After Musk Rejects Starlink Reactivation in Crimea

    • Ukraine's leaders accuse Elon Musk of betrayal after he rejected request to reactivate Starlink in Crimea.

    • Musk went from "hero" to having a "fatal flaw" in eyes of Ukrainians after Crimea incident.

    • Russia's state media lauds Musk's decision as victory for Kremlin, while Putin praises him.

    • Some Ukrainians now believe relying on Musk's Starlink poses risks, want less dependence.

    • Leading Ukrainian figures view Musk as "not smart," ignorant about realities of war after controversial move.

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