Putin reveals satellite talks with Musk at Russia-Africa Summit days after Starlink disruption hits Ukraine’s military
Russian President Vladimir Putin has publicly praised SpaceX chief Elon Musk as a "real genius" after disclosing that Moscow remains in direct contact with American partners regarding orbital satellite technology.
By Awogbemila TemitopeSouth Africa
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A photo combination of tech executive Elon Musk (Paris, June 2023) and Russian President Vladimir Putin (Kazan, October 2024). [Image Credit: VOA/AFP]
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- October 29, 2026
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