Putin praises Musk as Russia develops satellite network
By The BriefBrief
Russian President Vladimir Putin praised Elon Musk as a “genius” on Wednesday and said Russia is only beginning to roll out an answer to Musk’s Starlink satellite internet system. Putin also said Russia is coordinating with Musk and other U.S. partners on low-Earth-orbit satellite networks despite political tensions between Moscow and Washington.
WHO:Russian President Vladimir Putin
WHAT:Putin praised Elon Musk and said Russia is coordinating with him and other U.S. partners on low-Earth-orbit satellite networks.
WHEN:Oct 28, 2026
WHERE:Russia
WHY:Putin’s remarks concerned Russia’s effort to roll out an answer to Musk’s Starlink satellite internet system.
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