Putin calls Musk 'genius' as Ukraine recovers from Starshield throttling

On October 28, Vladimir Putin praised Elon Musk as a "genius" during the Russia-Africa Summit, highlighting Moscow's ongoing communication with the U.S. regarding space. This statement follows the restoration of Starlink and Starshield operations in Ukraine, which had faced restrictions. Putin noted that despite political tensions, collaboration continues between Russian space agencies and U.S. partners, including Musk. The remarks come after Ukraine resumed full operations of Starlink and Starshield, which had been limited, affecting military capabilities. Musk previously accused Ukraine of misusing Starlink for offensive operations, a claim Kyiv denied, asserting that services are used solely for defense. Amidst these developments, Russia has intensified missile attacks on Ukraine.