Vladimir Putin hails Elon Musk’s ‘genius’ amid plans for Russian Starlink

Vladimir Putin praised Elon Musk's genius while discussing Russia's satellite communications development. He noted Musk's Starlink network's extensive satellite presence compared to Russia's nascent efforts. Putin emphasized the importance of cooperation with Musk to avoid orbital conflicts. Meanwhile, Ukraine's President Zelenskyy announced the restoration of Starlink services after a brief restriction. He also highlighted upcoming trilateral peace talks and additional military support from the UK and Netherlands amid ongoing Russian attacks on Ukraine.