Putin says Russia in contact with Elon Musk on satellite internet networks

Russian President Vladimir Putin praised Elon Musk as a “genius” during a summit with African leaders in Moscow, The Hill reported.

Putin revealed that Russia has been in close contact with Musk as it works to develop a competing satellite internet network.

The Russian Digital Development Minister Maksut Shadayev provided a briefing on the satellite project during the summit.

The discussions indicate ongoing engagement between Russia and SpaceX on satellite internet technology, according to The Hill.