Putin calls SpaceX boss Elon Musk a real genius after satellite talks.
Russia’s Rassvet has only a few dozen satellites, while Starlink has launched about 13,000.
OriginalSourceChannelnewsasiaLeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedPublished21:28 UTCSourceChannelnewsasiaLeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedPublished21:28 UTC
“Putin salutes Musk's genius as Russia plays catch-up with Starlink”
Putin praises Elon Musk as Russia begins its Starlink-like system
Key points
- Putin called Elon Musk a genius during a Moscow summit with African leaders.
- Russia claims to have launched over 30 satellites for its Starlink substitute.
- Shadayev said Musk has more than 5,000 low-orbit satellites; independent trackers cite ~10,000.
- Putin emphasized moving from quality to quantity and independence in orbit.
- Ukraine relies on Starlink/Starshield, with recent complaints over speed restrictions.
Other reports
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- SourceThe Kyiv IndependentUkraineLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The Kyiv IndependentSourceThe Kyiv IndependentUkraineLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The Kyiv Independent
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“Vladimir Putin hails Elon Musk’s ‘genius’ amid plans for Russian Starlink”
- SourceBBCUnited KingdomLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at BBCSourceBBCUnited KingdomLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at BBC
“Elon Musk is a 'real genius', Putin says after satellite talks with SpaceX boss”
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“Putin hails Elon Musk as ‘genius’ weeks after Starlink access slowed down for Ukraine”
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- SourceThehillLeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedRead at ThehillSourceThehillLeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedRead at Thehill
“Putin: Russia in ‘close contact’ with ‘genius’ Musk over satellite networks”
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- SourceNdtvLeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedRead at NdtvSourceNdtvLeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedRead at Ndtv
“Elon Musk "Truly A Genius": Putin's Big Praise Has A Starlink Connection”
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“Putin calls Elon Musk a 'genius' as Russia builds its own Starlink rival”
- SourceCNBCUnited StatesLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at CNBCSourceCNBCUnited StatesLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at CNBC
“Putin praises Elon Musk as a ‘real genius’ as Russia develops Starlink alternative - CNBC”
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Russia’s Rassvet has only a few dozen satellites, while Starlink has launched about 13,000.