Putin's comments come after Musk said last week that he refused an emergency request by Ukraine to extend coverage of Starlink satellites to Crimea.
  • Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday praised Elon Musk, calling the Tesla and SpaceX founder a “talented businessman.”
  • Putin was discussing Russia’s space program after a failed moon landing last month.
  • His comments come after Musk said last week that he refused an emergency request by the Ukrainian government to extend coverage of SpaceX’s Starlink satellites to Sevastopol in Crimea.
  • disgruntledpelicanEnglish
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    9 months ago

    So this is just confirmation he’s in his pocket. I mean how else could anyone look at this?

    • blackn1ght@feddit.ukEnglish
      151·
      9 months ago

      I see it as Putin seizing an opportunity to troll. Anything to stir shit up and divide people.

    • Firipu@startrek.websiteEnglish
      132·
      9 months ago

      That’s exactly what Putin/Russia wants you to think. I mean, cmon…

      Musk is an idiot and a tool, but this is just Putin playing with the public opinion :)