Musk Says Ukraine Needs New Leader Just Weeks After Receiving Medal

Elon Musk, who has supported Ukraine with Starlink satellite internet, has backed U.S. President Donald Trump's remarks that Ukraine needs a new president.

Body: Musk commented on an X user's post sharing President Trump's remarks criticizing Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, writing, "I agree, it's time for Ukraine to get a new leader."

The day before, Musk also left a comment on another post with similar content, saying, "Zelenskyy has gone too far."

The mood was entirely different just a month and a half ago.

On August 26, President Zelenskyy personally presented Musk with the Ukrainian Order of Freedom.

The honor was given in recognition of his significant contribution to protecting lives and freedom.

In fact, the Ukrainian military relies heavily on Starlink for communications in drone warfare.

Previously, President Trump announced that he had agreed with President Putin to import Russian diesel fuel into the United States. When President Zelenskyy criticized this, Trump immediately hit back, stating that Ukraine needs a new president.

[Trump / U.S. President: I think it's time for Ukraine to have a new president.]

In Russia, this conflict appears to be prompting intensified criticism of President Zelenskyy.

Russia has argued that President Zelenskyy lacks legitimacy, as he has continued to stay in power past his scheduled term due to martial law imposed because of the war.

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