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Posted 10/2/2023, 12:04:00 PM

Elon Musk Sparks Backlash After Mocking Zelenskyy's Plea for Aid on Twitter

Elon Musk mocked Ukraine's President Zelenskyy on Twitter for asking for aid, using a meme with Zelenskyy's face on it.
This comes after Musk's troubled relationship with Ukraine since Russia's invasion. Ukrainians criticized Musk for bullying those dying for freedom.
A Ukrainian comedian suggested Musk made the meme after a friendly call with Putin. Another photoshopped Musk's face into the meme instead.
Zelenskyy has not reacted yet, but his advisor accused Musk of trolling.
This follows Biden signing a budget bill with no Ukraine aid. Musk was previously praised in Ukraine for providing Starlink, before spreading perceived Russian propaganda.

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Posted 10/2/2023, 12:04:00 PM

Elon Musk Sparks Backlash After Mocking Zelenskyy's Plea for Aid on Twitter

Elon Musk mocked Ukraine's President Zelenskyy on Twitter for asking for aid, using a meme with Zelenskyy's face on it.
This comes after Musk's troubled relationship with Ukraine since Russia's invasion. Ukrainians criticized Musk for bullying those dying for freedom.
A Ukrainian comedian suggested Musk made the meme after a friendly call with Putin. Another photoshopped Musk's face into the meme instead.
Zelenskyy has not reacted yet, but his advisor accused Musk of trolling.
This follows Biden signing a budget bill with no Ukraine aid. Musk was previously praised in Ukraine for providing Starlink, before spreading perceived Russian propaganda.

politico.eu

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Russian State Media Applauds Musk for Mocking Zelensky's Calls for Aid, Claim He May Be a Kremlin 'Agent'