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Putin: Russia in 'close contact' with 'genius' Musk over satellite networks

The Hill28 October 2026, 23:18 UTCRussia

Russian President Vladimir Putin praised SpaceX CEO Elon Musk as a “genius” on Wednesday while revealing that Russia has been in contact with the billionaire as it works to develop a rival satellite internet network. Putin made the remarks during a summit with African leaders in Moscow, where Russian Digital Development Minister Maksut Shadayev briefed...

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