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Elon Musk has been in frequent contact with Russian President Vladimir Putin since 2022, discussing personal, business and geopolitical matters.
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Putin allegedly asked Musk to refrain from enabling Starlink internet service over Taiwan as a favor to Chinese President Xi Jinping.
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Musk’s interactions with Putin raise concerns about his influence in global affairs and potential alignment with Donald Trump’s foreign policy approach.
Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, has reportedly been in secret talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin since 2022. Their conversations cover personal topics, business interests and global tensions ¹. Sources claim Putin asked Musk to limit Starlink internet services in Taiwan, favoring Chinese President Xi Jinping ¹[2).
Musk’s dialogue with Putin may indicate a re-engagement, aligning with Donald Trump’s stance on resolving conflicts like the Ukraine war. However, White House officials were unaware of the extent of Musk’s communications with Putin ¹.
Musk denies sympathizing with Russia or acting as Putin’s apologist, highlighting Tesla and SpaceX’s contributions to aiding Ukraine. The U.S. government relies on Musk’s technologies, including SpaceX’s national security satellite launches ¹.
