Putin calls Elon Musk a 'genius' as Russia builds its own Starlink rival

Vladimir Putin has lauded Elon Musk as a "genius" for his satellite achievements, highlighting Russia's efforts to create its own satellite internet system. At a Moscow exhibition during the Russia-Africa summit, Putin acknowledged Musk's deployment of over 5,000 satellites. He emphasized the importance of cooperation in space, despite existing political tensions, and noted that Russia is developing an alternative to Musk's Starlink service.