# Putin calls Musk a 'genius' as Ukraine recovers from Starshield throttling

https://mins.news/en/item/119469

- The Kyiv Independent, 2026-10-28 16:42 UTC
- World
- Original: https://kyivindependent.com/putin-calls-musk-genius-as-ukraine-recovers-from-starshield-throttling/

> Vladimir Putin praised Elon Musk as a “real genius” and said Moscow remains in close contact with U.S. partners on space matters. The remarks came after Starlink and Starshield services in Ukraine returned to full speed following a restriction that had hindered Ukrainian drone interceptors.

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