Amid ongoing criticism of US President Donald Trump’s pro-Russia stance on the Ukraine war, billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk has dismissed allegations that he is influenced by Russian President Vladimir Putin.
“People claim I’m a bought asset of Putin. I’m like, he can’t afford me,” Musk said, addressing the accusations.
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However, he expressed concern over the prolonged war, questioning how much longer it would continue and at what cost. “We should have empathy for those on the front lines. How many more years is this supposed to go on? What exactly are they dying for?” he asked.
Musk further criticised the ongoing conflict, stating that soldiers were being “fed into a meat grinder for money” and emphasized the urgent need to end the war.
Musk Calls Zelenskyy a ‘Despised Dictator’
Musk, who has previously voiced support for Donald Trump’s approach to Russia-Ukraine peace talks, took a direct jab at Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. He labeled him a “despised dictator” and accused him of avoiding elections due to declining popularity. Additionally, Musk referred to Kyiv as a “massive graft machine,” hinting at alleged corruption in Ukraine.
US and Russia Hold Peace Talks Without Ukraine
In a significant diplomatic move, officials from the United States and Russia recently met in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, to discuss potential resolutions for the ongoing Ukraine conflict. Notably, Ukraine and European representatives were excluded from these discussions.
Zelenskyy responded to being sidelined, claiming that former US President Trump was “living in a disinformation space controlled by Moscow.”
Trump Calls Zelenskyy a ‘Dictator Without Elections’
Trump has also intensified his criticism of Zelenskyy, branding him a “dictator without elections” and accusing Ukraine of prolonging the war for its own benefit.
European leaders and several US lawmakers have strongly opposed Trump’s position on the war, arguing that Ukraine continues to fight for its sovereignty and democracy.
The war, which began in February 2022 when Russia launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine, marks its third anniversary this month with no signs of resolution in sight.
