Russia's Putin Praises Elon Musk as ‘Talented Businessman'

Russian President Vladimir Putin praised Elon Musk as an outstanding person and talented businessman, just days after the chief executive officer of SpaceX acknowledged preventing Ukraine from using his company’s Starlink satellite network for an attack on Russian warships. #tuckercarlson

“As for private business, Elon Musk, he is certainly an outstanding person,” Putin said at the Eastern Economic Forum in Vladivostok on Tuesday. “I think it will be recognized throughout the world. He is an active, talented businessman.”

Putin’s compliments came after Musk posted on X, his social media network formerly known as Twitter, on Sept. 7 about his decision to reject an emergency request from Ukrainian authorities to activate Starlink toward Sevastopol, the port city in Crimea.

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[davidnichols]

Biden wouldn't even know who Elon musk is.

[davidadikah]

Very good and admirable of this president. You hear no jealousy in his sincere respect for Elon. Real recognises real.

[JoshuaThomas-shxp]

Give honor where honor is due.
There is nothing wrong with that.
The world needs more love, respect, and peace.

[Starwinarwin]

Say what you will. But I’ve lost my trust in the western media a long time ago. And gained huge respect for this man!

[JD-kkcl]

A great leader speaks frankly and without fear and intimidation!

[ltxgisu]

I truly don't like having to say: I possess much more Respect for Putin than I ever will Biden. God Bless America

[MariaAlvarez-ryur]

MR. MUSK IS A PERSON WITH GRATE VALUE, WITH A BIG HEART.
GOD PROTECT AND BLESS MR. MUSK ALWAYS, AMEN ❤️

[ErlReyes-bytr]

From RUSSIA with Love kudos Mr President Putin for giving credit to Mr E Musk very well said a heartfelt gratitude for you SIR

[Seekingsophia]

Speaks more sense in 30 seconds than Biden has done in 3 years.

[yvonnehill]

President Putin don’t mind letting others shine.

[whenuakitekid]

For the those who who don’t understand the respect so many have for Vladimir Putin try listening to his speeches and interviews there are many many hours. try to find pro Russian or neutral translation
and you will be amazed how consistent he is . Top bloke!

[kabengeahmed]

President Vladimir Vladimirovic Putin awards credit where it deems fit 🇷🇺🇷🇺 TRUE LEADERSHIP

[magdalenac]

I like when a man can recognize the knowledge and ability of another man because it shows his own knowledge of self recognition. Building bridges takes you a long way, burning bridges you go nowhere.

[julieyates]

Elon is one of the most important people on the world stage right now

[sedoniakrieger]

This is a face of a true leader, gives respect where respect is due. Great blessings to him 🙏🙏

[patfarrell]

As an American military veteran, if i had to choose between two world leaders, one being a former KGB agent who was familiar with his countries intelligence OR a former, reality t.v. show star who thought of himself as the smartest person you will ever meet, i think im going with the first one. Experience. No world leader alive today or any other time, from any country, comes close to Putin. I think history will be kind to him.

[gloriamariaguzman]

A great statesman. Always thinking of his country.

[Elohims]

Bravo Tucker❤
God bless you and God bless America!

[ionaleah]

Wish more leaders are like putin straight to the point and no double standards.

[benjaminsomanje]

Mr President.
I have a lots of respect for you & about you & about what you do. God bless you