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Elon Musk is a 'real genius', Putin says after satellite talks with SpaceX boss
The Russian President praised Musk and said they are in "close" contact.
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Elon Musk is a "real genius", Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Wednesday after revealing the two are in "close" contact about satellite technology.
The remarks came during the Russia-Africa Summit in Moscow, during which Putin discussed Russia's own satellite internet project Rassvet, which provides internet connections to people from satellites.
"He's a genius, a real genius," Putin said of Musk, according to a translation of his remarks by the BBC. "We are in close contact with our American partners, including Mr. Musk."
"Russia maintains close contacts with the US on space, including with Elon Musk," the embassy wrote.