Elon Musk is ‘truly a genius,’ says Vladimir Putin

Russian President Vladimir Putin praised Elon Musk as 'truly a genius', stating they are in 'close contact' about Russia's Rassvet satellite project. Musk's Starlink service has been a crucial tool for Ukrainian forces, but he has expressed frustration with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. The relationship between Putin and Musk could have serious implications for Ukraine, as Musk has mentioned that turning off Starlink would 'collapse the Ukrainian front line immediately'.