Putin Calls Musk a ‘Genius,’ Claims Close Cooperation as Ukraine Faces Starlink Disruptions
Russian President Vladimir Putin praised Elon Musk as a “genius” on Wednesday, Oct. 28, and said Moscow maintains close contact with the American billionaire as Russia develops its own satellite internet network. His remarks come days after Ukraine reported disruptions to Starlink and Starshield services critical to its military operations.
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[Claude] Report 2 covers Putin's 'genius' remark about Musk and the Starlink disruptions that are part of Report 1's live update, and it does not contradict Report 1's facts.
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