"He is a true genius." Putin surprised with words about Musk, admitted their close contact

Russian President Vladimir Putin praised Elon Musk as a "real genius" during the Russia-Africa summit, highlighting the importance of communication regarding satellite technologies. He compared Musk's Starlink satellite network to Russia's Rassvet project, emphasizing the need for cooperation to avoid interference between the two systems. Despite political tensions, Putin expressed a desire to maintain contact with Musk, who has significant influence through Starlink in Ukraine's defense efforts. Meanwhile, the situation remains complicated by upcoming U.S. elections and strained relations between Ukraine and the U.S., particularly with Donald Trump renewing ties with Putin.