Russian President Vladimir Putin has praised Elon Musk's "genius" while disclosing that Moscow is developing its own satellite communications system to aid its military campaign in Ukraine, according to the Guardian. Speaking at a summit with African leaders in Moscow, Putin compared Musk's SpaceX Starlink network with Russia's gradual efforts to build a domestic alternative known as the Rassvet constellation. The Russian leader also stated he has been in contact with Starlink's controlling shareholder, though he did not elaborate on the nature of those communications. The Guardian reported that Putin's remarks underscore Russia's determination to reduce reliance on Western technology for battlefield communications, even as he publicly commends the American billionaire's achievements in the sector.
Source: The Guardian.
