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Putin Praises Musk and Trump, Defends Their Actions Against Criticism

  • Putin praised Elon Musk as an "outstanding person" and successful businessman days after Musk said he refused a Ukrainian request to activate Starlink in Crimea.

  • Musk said he rejected Ukraine's request to activate Starlink in Sevastopol to avoid aiding an attack on Russia's Black Sea fleet.

  • Putin defended Musk's SpaceX success and said he should be recognized worldwide.

  • Putin also defended Trump against criminal charges, calling them political persecution.

  • Former Russian President Medvedev recently praised Musk's decision not to activate Starlink in Crimea to aid Ukraine.

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