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Putin Praises Elon Musk as 'a Real Genius'
Original: 📰 ‘A Real Genius’: Putin Showers Elon Musk With Praise 🔗 https://www. themoscowtimes.com/2026/10/28/ a-real-genius-putin
Russian President Vladimir Putin publicly praised Elon Musk, calling him 'a real genius', according to the Moscow Times. The comments come as the war in Ukraine continues, and are drawing attention given Musk's influence over satellite communications such as Starlink, which has played a role in the conflict. Observers are weighing what the warm words from the Kremlin signal about Musk's standing and Moscow's outreach to prominent American figures.
Why now: Putin's flattering remarks about Musk are striking given the Ukraine war and Musk's role in satellite communications relevant to the conflict.
Vladimir PutinElon MuskMoscow TimesRussiaUkraine
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