Vladimir Putin Hails Elon Musk As 'Real Genius' Amid Ukraine's Starlink Troubles, Russia's Satellite Push
\n\nRussian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday praised Elon Musk as a "real genius" while revealing that Moscow remains in close contact with the billionaire over satellite technology, as Russia develops its own alternative to the Starlink satellite internet network.
\n\nSpeaking during a presentation on Russia's satellite internet project Rassvet, Putin stressed the importance of coordination with the United States to prevent satellite systems from interfering with one another in orbit. His remarks come days after Ukraine reported disruptions to Starlink connectivity, which its military relies on for battlefield communications and drone operations.
\n\n"He's a genius, a real genius," Putin said of Musk.
\n\nDuring the presentation, Russian Digital Development Minister Maksut Shadayev briefed Putin on the country's efforts to establish its own satellite internet network. Russia has launched more than 30 satellites as part of the project, according to Shadayev.
\n\nPutin said Moscow's contacts with American partners, including Musk, were important to ensure that satellite systems could operate without disrupting each other.
\n\n"We are in close contact with our American partners — including Mr Musk — because it is very important, in orbit, not to get…
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