https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/putin-hails-elon-musk-s-genius-amid-plans-for-russian-version-of-starlinkContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/putin-hails-elon-musk-s-genius-amid-plans-for-russian-version-of-starlinkhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/putin-hails-elon-musk-s-genius-amid-plans-for-russian-version-of-starlink#u171180Tue, 03 Nov 2026 05:45:40 +0000Russian President Vladimir Putin has praised Elon Musk as a 'genius' for deploying thousands of satellites into orbit, as Moscow seeks to develop its own satellite internet network, Rassvet, to potentially counter Ukraine's reliance on Musk's Starlink.Why it mattersThis development comes as Russia plays catch-up with SpaceX's Starlink, a satellite communications system that has been crucial for Ukraine during the Russian invasion. Russia's efforts to build its own version of Starlink have been underway, with Putin confirming close contact with Musk. The Russian sa