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Putin calls Elon Musk 'a genius' at Russia–Africa forum

Original: Even Russia's president says it. Speaking at the Russia–Africa forum in Moscow today, Vladimir Putin called Elon Musk "a

Speaking at the Russia–Africa forum in Moscow, Vladimir Putin called Elon Musk "a genius, truly a genius," citing SpaceX's more than 5,000 satellites in orbit while Russia is, in his words, "only taking the first steps" in building out its own constellation. The remarks highlight the gap between Russia's space ambitions and Musk's commercial dominance in orbit, prompting discussion about what it means for geopolitics and the space race.

Why now: The Russian president publicly praising an American businessman seen as close to US politics is striking, and it underscores Russia's space gap with SpaceX.

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• Even Russia's president says it. Speaking at the Russia–Africa forum in Moscow today, Vladimir Putin called Elon Musk "a genius, truly a genius." His reason: SpaceX has more than 5,000 satellites in orbit, while Russia is "only taking the first steps." Building it is what · teslaownersSV · 106

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