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Posted 9/13/2023, 10:10:00 PM

Musk's Russia Stances Raise Questions Amid Ukraine War

Reporter questions if Musk's "ego and ignorance" enabled Putin and cost Ukrainian lives
Musk was praised by Putin, who called him "outstanding"
Musk refused a Ukrainian request to use Starlink in an attack on Crimea
Musk proposed a controversial Ukraine peace plan favorable to Russia
The plan included recognizing Russian annexation of Crimea and votes in occupied areas

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Musk Slams Swisher Interview with Ex-Twitter Exec, Says She Was 'Foaming at the Mouth'

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Posted 9/13/2023, 10:10:00 PM

Musk's Russia Stances Raise Questions Amid Ukraine War

Reporter questions if Musk's "ego and ignorance" enabled Putin and cost Ukrainian lives
Musk was praised by Putin, who called him "outstanding"
Musk refused a Ukrainian request to use Starlink in an attack on Crimea
Musk proposed a controversial Ukraine peace plan favorable to Russia
The plan included recognizing Russian annexation of Crimea and votes in occupied areas

mediaite.com

Relevant topic timeline:

9/4/2023

Elon Musk's dad says he's worried the Tesla CEO might be assassinated following a report about his influence on government decisions

Elon Musk's father expressed concerns that his billionaire son could be assassinated and criticized a recent article in The New Yorker as a coordinated attack on him by the "shadow government."

9/8/2023

Musk Declines to Expand Starlink in Crimea, Drawing Ire From Ukraine

9/8/2023

Musk Refused Ukraine's Request to Use Starlink Against Russian Fleet Over Nuclear Fears

9/12/2023

Putin Praises Elon Musk as 'Talented,' Says Russia Wants to Support Private Businesses Like U.S. Backs Musk

9/12/2023

Musk denies Ukraine military Starlink access during planned attack, prompting backlash for aiding Russia

Elon Musk faces backlash and accusations of treason over his decision to deny Ukraine access to Starlink during their conflict with Russia.

9/13/2023

Musk and Bezos: The Billionaire Space Race Rivals

9/13/2023

DOJ: Musk May Have Violated 2011 Twitter Privacy Order Amid 'Chaotic' Changes

9/16/2023

Ukrainians Feel Betrayed After Musk Rejects Starlink Reactivation in Crimea

9/15/2023

Musk Sparks Controversy By Rejecting Ukraine's Request to Use Starlink for Drone Attack

9/29/2023

Musk Slams Swisher Interview with Ex-Twitter Exec, Says She Was 'Foaming at the Mouth'

Elon Musk criticizes journalist Kara Swisher over her interview with a former X executive, expressing concern about the risks of working with him.

10/2/2023

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

Billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk mocks Ukraine's president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, with a meme criticizing his calls for Western aid, leading to backlash from Ukrainians and media organizations.