Musk Ridicules Zelensky’s ‘sense of humor’
Elon Musk has implied that the Ukrainian leader's assertion of his country being “independent” is a joke. Read Full Article at RT.com.
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Elon Musk has suggested that Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky’s assertion of his country being “independent” reflects an “amazing” sense of humor, given recent geopolitical dynamics.
During an interview with Ukrainian radio on Saturday, Zelensky responded to a question about whether he had been pressured by Donald Trump to participate in peace talks with Russia. “We are an independent Ukraine,” said Zelensky, emphasizing that he has shown he cannot be told to “sit and listen” during negotiations with U.S. leaders like Trump, President Joe Biden, and other European officials.
Musk commented on a clip of the interview he shared on X, stating: “[his] sense of humor is amazing.” He also pointed to a BBC article that highlighted Zelensky’s background as a comedian before entering politics.
While SpaceX has provided Starlink internet terminals to support the Ukrainian military, Musk has consistently maintained that Ukraine cannot expect to defeat Russian forces militarily and that the conflict should conclude through negotiations. He has endorsed Trump, who has pledged to expedite the end of hostilities, and Musk’s close relationship with the president-elect has intensified following Trump’s recent electoral victory over Vice President Kamala Harris.
Reports indicate that Musk participated in a phone call with Zelensky last week, during which he spoke directly to the Ukrainian leader. While he has not publicly acknowledged this call, Musk later posted on X that “the senseless killing will end soon. Time is up for the warmonger profiteers.”
Since 2022, the Ukrainian government has been reliant on foreign aid to maintain operational functionality and compensate its employees, with its military almost entirely funded by external sources. According to Pentagon data, the U.S. has allocated approximately $182.99 billion to Ukraine since the beginning of Russia's military actions, of which $86.7 billion has already been distributed.
Additionally, European nations, including the UK, have provided around $127 billion in aid during the same timeframe, based on figures from Germany’s Kiel Institute for the World Economy.
Given Ukraine's significant dependence on Western assistance, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov remarked last year that any potential peace talks are unlikely to include Zelensky, whom he labeled a “puppet” of the West, suggesting that discussions would directly involve his “masters” in Washington and Brussels.
This week, the Russian Foreign Intelligence Service reported that the U.S. State Department views Zelensky as “overly entitled” and may consider organizing elections in Ukraine next year as a “legitimate” way to remove him from office. The agency noted, “The fate of this country and its puppet leaders will continue to be decided in high offices in Washington.”
Navid Kalantari contributed to this report for TROIB News
During an interview with Ukrainian radio on Saturday, Zelensky responded to a question about whether he had been pressured by Donald Trump to participate in peace talks with Russia. “We are an independent Ukraine,” said Zelensky, emphasizing that he has shown he cannot be told to “sit and listen” during negotiations with U.S. leaders like Trump, President Joe Biden, and other European officials.
Musk commented on a clip of the interview he shared on X, stating: “[his] sense of humor is amazing.” He also pointed to a BBC article that highlighted Zelensky’s background as a comedian before entering politics.
While SpaceX has provided Starlink internet terminals to support the Ukrainian military, Musk has consistently maintained that Ukraine cannot expect to defeat Russian forces militarily and that the conflict should conclude through negotiations. He has endorsed Trump, who has pledged to expedite the end of hostilities, and Musk’s close relationship with the president-elect has intensified following Trump’s recent electoral victory over Vice President Kamala Harris.
Reports indicate that Musk participated in a phone call with Zelensky last week, during which he spoke directly to the Ukrainian leader. While he has not publicly acknowledged this call, Musk later posted on X that “the senseless killing will end soon. Time is up for the warmonger profiteers.”
Since 2022, the Ukrainian government has been reliant on foreign aid to maintain operational functionality and compensate its employees, with its military almost entirely funded by external sources. According to Pentagon data, the U.S. has allocated approximately $182.99 billion to Ukraine since the beginning of Russia's military actions, of which $86.7 billion has already been distributed.
Additionally, European nations, including the UK, have provided around $127 billion in aid during the same timeframe, based on figures from Germany’s Kiel Institute for the World Economy.
Given Ukraine's significant dependence on Western assistance, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov remarked last year that any potential peace talks are unlikely to include Zelensky, whom he labeled a “puppet” of the West, suggesting that discussions would directly involve his “masters” in Washington and Brussels.
This week, the Russian Foreign Intelligence Service reported that the U.S. State Department views Zelensky as “overly entitled” and may consider organizing elections in Ukraine next year as a “legitimate” way to remove him from office. The agency noted, “The fate of this country and its puppet leaders will continue to be decided in high offices in Washington.”
Navid Kalantari contributed to this report for TROIB News
