Video. Putin calls Elon Musk a 'genius' as Russia builds its own Starlink rival
- Russian President Vladimir Putin has praised US tech billionaire Elon Musk as a “genius” for deploying thousands of satellites into orbit, as Moscow works to develop its own satellite internet network.
- During an exhibition in Moscow on the sidelines of the Russia-Africa summit, Putin was told that Musk had more than 5,000 satellites in orbit.
- “Elon Musk is a genius, truly a genius,” Putin said, adding that Russia was proud to have started developing its own system.
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- Russian President Vladimir Putin has praised US tech billionaire Elon Musk as a “genius” for deploying thousands of satellites into orbit, as Moscow works to develop its own satellite internet network.
- During an exhibition in Moscow on the sidelines of the Russia-Africa summit, Putin was told that Musk had more than 5,000 satellites in orbit.
- “Elon Musk is a genius, truly a genius,” Putin said, adding that Russia was proud to have started developing its own system.
Sources: Euronews