Putin said that he and Musk are in "close contact" about Rassvet, Russia's Starlink-like satellite connectivity project.
Elon Musk is ‘truly a genius,’ says Vladimir Putin
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Russian president Putin called Elon Musk a 'genius' and mentioned close contact about Rassvet, Russia's satellite project.
- Putin praised Musk's work on Starlink during the Russia-Africa Summit.
- Musk has faced criticism over Starlink's use in Ukraine's military operations.
- Concerns exist that Starlink access could be restricted, affecting Ukraine's military efforts.
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