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Putin Calls Musk a 'Genius' Amid Ukraine Starlink Disruptions

Original: Putin Calls Musk a ‘Genius,’ Claims Close Cooperation as Ukraine Faces Starlink Disruptions

Russian President Vladimir Putin praised Elon Musk as a 'genius' and suggested close cooperation between them, comments that drew attention as Ukrainian forces reported disruptions to Starlink satellite internet on the battlefield. The timing has fuelled speculation about Moscow's interest in Musk's technology and about the reliability of connectivity Ukraine depends on for drones and communications.

Why now: The remarks come amid reported Starlink outages in Ukraine, raising concerns about wartime communications and Musk's ties to Russia.

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