Zelensky Rejects Musk's Call for Sympathy Toward Russian Troops

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky criticized American billionaire Elon Musk for his comments about Russian losses in the war against Ukraine, saying he dislikes Musk's attitude toward the conflict. Zelensky made the remarks in a teaser for the ZDF Magazin Royale program on YouTube. Zelensky stressed that Russian soldiers are on foreign territory because Russia is the aggressor, adding that it is better for the aggressor to lose soldiers abroad than on its own land. He also responded to the possibility that Musk was joking, saying he cannot understand such jokes despite generally having a good sense of humor. Musk had earlier called for sympathy toward Russian conscripts, claiming they have no choice in the matter. The exchange highlights ongoing tensions between Ukrainian leadership and the tech billionaire over his stance on the war.