# Putin calls Musk a ‘genius’ as Russia develops Starlink rival

https://mins.news/en/video/119829

- Global News, 2026-10-28 21:05 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OwIRFJ35z7g

> Putin praised Musk and his Starlink satellite network, acknowledging that Russia is only beginning to develop a competing system. He said Russia is proud to build the technology independently and seeks to expand its satellite network, while continuing to coordinate with Musk on orbital activity despite political tensions.

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