Elon Musk tweeted: “I’m challenging Vladimir Putin to a single fight” (SHEET)
Russian President Vladimir Putin’s Elon Musk has called for a fight, with Ukraine’s fate at stake. Tesla and SpaceX CEOs have challenged Putin to a “single fight.”
“I’m challenging Vladimir Putin to a single fight,” Mr. Musk wrote on Twitter. Millionaire technology also indicated that Ukraine is at stake.
I challenge you with this
Владимир Путин
a single fightThe bets are Україна
– Elon Musk (@elonmusk) March 14, 2022
In a subsequent tweet, the world’s richest man asked the Russian president if he “supports this struggle.”
Labeling the Russian president’s official Twitter page, this time Mr. Musk wrote in Cyrillic: “Do you agree with this fight?”
Вы согласны на этот бой? @KremlinErrusia_E
– Elon Musk (@elonmusk) March 14, 2022
When one of Musk’s 77 million followers wrote that the founder of Tesla might not have thought about his challenge, he said he was “absolutely serious.”
I’m absolutely serious
– Elon Musk (@elonmusk) March 14, 2022
The Kremlin had no immediate reaction.
Earlier this month, SpaceX CEO and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky held talks on “possible space projects.” In a tweet, Mr Zelensky said: “I spoke with Elon Musk. I thank Ukraine for helping me with words and actions. Next week we will receive another set of Starlink systems for destroyed cities. We will discuss possible space projects. But I will talk about that after the war.”
Speaking of which @elonmusk. I thank Ukraine for its support in words and actions. Next week we will receive another batch of Starlink system for destroyed cities. Discuss possible space projects ????. But I’ll talk about that after the war.
– Володимир Зеленський (@ZelenskyyUa) March 5, 2022
Elon Musk also provided Internet facilities to Ukraine after disrupting network connectivity as a result of Russia’s military operation. Tesla’s Starlink internet terminals were sent to the war-torn area after Ukrainian Deputy Prime Minister Mykhailo Fedorov called for help.
Mr Fedorov wrote in a tweet: “While trying to colonize Mars, Russia is trying to occupy Ukraine. While your rockets are successfully landing from space, Russian rockets are attacking Ukrainian civilians. We are asking Ukraine to supply Starlink stations.”
@elonmuskWhile trying to colonize Mars – Russia try to occupy Ukraine! As your rockets successfully land from space – Russian rockets attack Ukrainian civilians! We urge Ukraine to supply Starlink stations and stand up to the Russian guys.
– Mykhailo Fedorov (@FedorovMykhailo) February 26, 2022
When Starlink Internet terminals arrived in Ukraine, Mr. Fedorov shared a photo of the truck and wrote a thank-you note to the CEO of SpaceX.
Elon Musk replied, “Welcome.”
You are welcome
– Elon Musk (@elonmusk) February 28, 2022
The SpaceX chief provided 50 satellite terminals this year to restore the Internet in Tonga.
