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Are Russian Troops in Ukraine Using Elon Musk's Internet Satellites?

Here’s what we know about reports Russian forces are using the technology, which is critical to Ukraine’s counteroffensive.

'encouragement of propaganda'

Kyiv Criticizes Musk for Making Fun of Zelensky

Elon Musk posted a meme making fun of President Volodymyr Zelensky's repeated calls for Western military and financial aid to fight Russian forces, drawing...

opinion Jade McGlynn

Elon Musk Has Ukraine, and the Future of the World, at His Mercy

Musk’s power lies in the interaction between Western capitalism and national security, and the West’s hesitant response to the war.

Kremlin, Musk Deny Meeting Before Controversial Ukraine Peace Plan Tweet

The Kremlin on Wednesday denied reports that Tesla and SpaceX founder Elon Musk spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin before he tweeted his proposal...

controversial terms

Kremlin Hails Musk’s Attempt at Ukraine Peace Deal

The Kremlin has hailed U.S. billionaire Elon Musk’s attempt to put forward a peace plan to end Russia’s war in Ukraine, calling it a &ldquo...

Elon Musk in Row With Zelensky Over Russia 'Peace Plan'

U.S. billionaire Elon Musk was embroiled in a social media spat with Ukrainian officials including President Volodymyr Zelensky on Monday over his ideas...

Elon Musk Promises Tesla in Russia ‘At Some Point’

The tech billionaire made an appearance at a Russian government-run innovation forum after being invited by Putin's spokesman.

Elon Musk Advises Russia to Use ‘Fully Reusable’ Rockets

Russia, which is in direct competition with Musk's SpaceX, is developing the partially reusable Amur rocket as a successor to the Soyuz.

Kremlin 'Interested' After Musk Invites Putin to Clubhouse Chat

“It would be a great honor to speak with you,” the tech billionaire tweeted at Putin in Russian.

second from the sun

Russia Wants to Return to Venus, Build Reusable Rocket

The head of Roscosmos said studying Venus could help scientists understand how to deal with climate change on Earth.

ELON MUSK, RUSSIAN SINGER

Elon Musk’s Deepfake Soviet Song Takes Over the Russian Internet

Sometimes sending astronauts to space makes you want to sing a Soviet classic.

SpaceX Launch Is ‘Wakeup Call’ For Russia’s Space Program

A decade of cooperation between the U.S. and Russia to send astronauts into space could be ending.

Russian Space Agency Congratulates SpaceX on Launch

"I would like to greet our American colleagues," cosmonaut Sergei Krikalev, Roscosmos executive director for crewed space programmes, said.

Elon Musk’s Plan to Bomb Mars Is a Cover to Send Nukes Into Space, Russia’s Space Chief Says

The SpaceX founder and CEO plans to terraform the Red Planet by bombarding its polar caps.

Russia Space Chief Spars With Elon Musk Over Launch Pricing

The head of Russia's space agency accused Elon Musk's SpaceX of predatory pricing for space launches, which is pushing Russia to cut its own prices...

light pollution

Russia Complains Elon Musk’s Satellites Are ‘Too Bright’

Russian scientists argue that sunlight reflections from SpaceX's Starlink satellites will ruin up to 40% of space images.

Looks like the real thing

Russian Drivers Unveil Knockoff of Elon Musk’s Cybertruck

They really didn't want to wait for their pre-order to come through.

Kak tebe takoe?

The Spiciest Russian Memes From Tesla's Cybertruck Launch

Nobody loves Elon Musk — or memes — more than Russians.

Russia Plans Reusable Rocket to Compete With Elon Musk by 2024 – RBC

Roscosmos previously brushed off Musk’s successful Falcon Heavy launch toward Mars as “a nice trick.”

How do you like it?

Elon Musk Responds to ‘Silver Tongued’ Russian Forum Invite

The Russian business forum's invite promises Musk that he'll be “treated like a god” if he attends.

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