"Inside the Dynamic Dialogue: Musk's Regular Communications with Putin"
According to a report, Elon Musk has been in regular contact with Russian President Vladimir Putin since late 2022. These discussions, confirmed by various current and former officials from the US, Europe, and Russia, reportedly cover personal topics, business, and geopolitical tensions. At one point, Putin allegedly requested Musk to refrain from activating Starlink satellite internet service over Taiwan as a favor to Chinese leader Xi Jinping, according to two individuals with knowledge of the conversation.
Musk has emerged as a significant supporter of Donald Trump's election campaign this year and could potentially secure a role in a future Trump administration. While the US and its allies have isolated Putin in recent years, Musk's dialogue with the Russian leader could signal a rapprochement and reinforce Trump's desire to broker a deal on major fault lines like the war in Ukraine.
These interactions also raise potential national security concerns among some in the current administration, given that Putin is considered one of America's chief adversaries. Musk has established deep business ties with the US military and intelligence agencies, granting him unique visibility into some of America's most sensitive space programs.
Information about Musk's contacts with the Kremlin appears to be closely guarded within the government, with some White House officials unaware of these exchanges. Considering Musk's increasing involvement with the Trump campaign and with less than two weeks remaining until the upcoming US presidential election, the matter is considered highly sensitive.