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Putin praises Musk's 'genius' as Russia plans its own Starlink
Original: Vladimir Putin hails Elon Musk’s ‘genius’ amid plans for Russian Starlink
Russian President Vladimir Putin has publicly praised Elon Musk, calling him a genius, as Moscow reportedly moves forward with plans to develop a Russian equivalent of SpaceX's Starlink satellite internet network. The remarks come against the backdrop of the war in Ukraine, where Starlink has played a significant role in battlefield communications, making Putin's comments toward Musk notable to observers.
Why now: Putin's praise for Musk is striking given Starlink's central role in Ukraine's war effort, drawing attention amid Russia's satellite internet ambitions.
Vladimir PutinElon MuskRussiaStarlinkSpaceX
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