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Putin: Russia in 'close contact' with 'genius' Musk over satellite networks
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Russian President Vladimir Putin praised SpaceX CEO Elon Musk as a “genius” on Wednesday while revealing that Russia has been in contact with the billionaire as it works to develop a rival satellite internet network.
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"I want to point out that Elon Musk is a genius, a real genius," Putin said, praising the billionaire's vast satellite network as Russia scrambles to develop its own answer to Starlink.
Russia President Vladimir Putin praised "genius" Elon Musk and SpaceX during a space program update. Also, an ad firm was accused of spying via Starlink, reports say.
Russian President Vladimir Putin praised SpaceX CEO Elon Musk Wednesday as a “real genius.” Putin was listening to a presentation from his digital development minister, Maksut Shadayev, who said that Russia was working on its own satellite system like Starlink and had already launched 30 satellites …
Russia plans to build own version of US billionaire’s satellite communications to help attack Ukraine Vladimir Putin praised Elon Musk’s genius and said he was in touch with Starlink’s controlling shareholder as Russia develops its own satellite communications for its military to use against Ukraine…
Russian President Vladimir Putin praised SpaceX CEO Elon Musk as a “genius” on Wednesday while revealing that Russia has been in contact with the billionaire as it works to develop a rival satellite internet network.
President Vladimir Putin hailed Elon Musk as a genius Wednesday, acknowledging Russia is only beginning to roll out its answer to his Starlink satellite internet system.
