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Putin calls Elon Musk a 'real genius' after satellite talks
Original: Elon Musk is a 'real genius', Putin says after satellite talks with SpaceX boss
Russian President Vladimir Putin praised SpaceX chief Elon Musk as a 'real genius' following satellite-related talks involving the billionaire. The comment has drawn attention because of Musk's central role in US space and satellite infrastructure, and because it comes amid continued tension between Moscow and Washington. Observers are debating what Putin's public flattery of a prominent American businessman signals about Russian strategy and Musk's growing geopolitical footprint.
Why now: A Russian leader publicly praising the head of a key US space company raises questions about geopolitics and influence.
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