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Putin Praises Elon Musk as Genius After Ukraine Starlink Restrictions

Putin Praises Elon Musk as Genius After Ukraine Starlink Restrictions

By Salma El-Sakka

Russian President Vladimir Putin has praised Elon Musk as a "genius" during a public appearance, weeks after Starlink satellite internet access was reportedly slowed or restricted for Ukrainian forces.

The Kremlin leader's comments come amid ongoing scrutiny of SpaceX's Starlink service in Ukraine, where the system has been critical for military communications. Reports earlier indicated that access had been limited in certain areas, raising questions about the platform's role in the conflict.

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