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Putin calls Elon Musk a 'genius' over Starlink satellite network

kurier.at (German) — October 29, 2026 at 10:01 AM UTC

Russian President Vladimir Putin praised Elon Musk as a "genius" during a Moscow exhibition visit on Wednesday, citing the tech billionaire's Starlink satellite network. The comments came amid US-Ukraine disputes over Ukraine's access to the system. Putin noted SpaceX has deployed over 5,000 satellites, while Russia is taking its first steps in satellite internet. He mentioned ongoing exchanges with American partners, including Musk, emphasizing the importance of avoiding interference in space. The praise follows Ukraine's complaints this month about throttled Starlink and Starshield services, which Kyiv says hampered frontline logistics and drone defense. Both Trump and Musk denied responsibility, with Musk accusing Ukraine of misusing Starlink militarily.

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