Putin Calls Elon Musk a “Real Genius” as Russia Develops Its Own Starlink Rival
Russian President Vladimir Putin praised Elon Musk as a "real genius" during a meeting in Moscow while discussing satellite internet technology and Russia's competing Rassvet project
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Reuters: Putin salutes Musk’s genius as Russia plays catch-up with Starlink
BBC News: Elon Musk is a 'real genius', Putin says after satellite talks with SpaceX boss
Agence France-Presse (AFP): Putin hails Elon Musk as 'truly a genius'
The Guardian: Putin hails Musk's 'genius' amid plans for Russian version of Starlink
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