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.
OriginalSourceThe IndependentUnited KingdomLeanCenter-leftCredibilityPublished20:09 UTCRatings: AllSides, MBFCSourceThe IndependentUnited KingdomLeanCenter-leftCredibilityPublished20:09 UTCRatings: AllSides, MBFC
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Key points
- Putin praised Elon Musk as a genius during a presentation with digital minister Maksut Shadayev.
- Russia is developing its own Starlink-like system and has launched over 30 satellites.
- Independently tracked numbers suggest more than 5,000 low-orbit satellites are active.
- Ukraine relies on Starlink/Starshield for drone and battlefield communications, facing speed restrictions earlier.
- Both sides have not assigned responsibility for Starlink speed curbs, while cooperation with Musk is acknowledged.
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“Vladimir Putin hails Elon Musk’s ‘genius’ amid plans for Russian Starlink”
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“Elon Musk is a 'real genius', Putin says after satellite talks with SpaceX boss”
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“Putin salutes Musk's genius as Russia plays catch-up with Starlink”
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“Putin: Russia in ‘close contact’ with ‘genius’ Musk over satellite networks”
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“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”
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“Putin praises Elon Musk as a ‘real genius’ as Russia develops Starlink alternative - CNBC”
How it got here
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4 4 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.