Musk has been in secret contact with Putin since 2022, says bombshell new report
Elon Musk has communicated with Vladimir Putin since late 2022, discussing Starlink's use over Taiwan and facing backlash for limiting its military support to Ukraine, amid U.S. unawareness.
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A recent report from The Wall Street Journal reveals that Elon Musk has been in secret communication with Russian President Vladimir Putin since late 2022. The discussions reportedly continued into 2024, coinciding with Musk's increasing criticism of U.S. military support for Ukraine and his involvement in Donald Trump's election campaign. Notably, Putin requested Musk to refrain from activating his Starlink satellite internet service over Taiwan as a favor to Chinese President Xi Jinping. Musk's Starlink service initially provided crucial support to Ukraine after Russia's invasion in February 2022, but relations between Musk and Ukrainian officials have since deteriorated. Musk has limited the military use of Starlink and faced backlash for sharing Kremlin-aligned peace proposals. Reports indicate that Musk's satellite service has also been utilized by Russian forces in Ukraine. The Kremlin has denied any significant communication with Musk, claiming their only interaction was a discussion about space and technology. The U.S. administration appears largely unaware of Musk's contacts with the Kremlin, raising concerns about the implications of his influence in geopolitical matters.
- Elon Musk has been in contact with Vladimir Putin since late 2022.
- Putin requested Musk to avoid activating Starlink over Taiwan for China.
- Musk's Starlink service initially supported Ukraine but has faced restrictions.
- Musk's communications with Putin are reportedly unknown to many U.S. officials.
- The Kremlin denies significant interactions with Musk, calling reports false.
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