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1. varjag · 1790250789 · focus · HN ↗

   Putin could be making a huge mistake here by alienating a largely benevolent Musk.

   1. delichon · 1790252479 · focus · HN ↗

      Supplying Starlink to Ukraine but not Russia is near the limit of what Musk can do, other than big cash donations. He could expand the geofence of Ukrainian drone Starlinks to include Russian territory, but that risks kinetic reprisals.

      1. bluGill · 1790256344 · focus · HN ↗

         Does he still have Trumps ear? A year ago he could have probably changed Trumps mind on some issues, but he seems to have fallen out of favor and I'm not sure how far. (it wouldn't be unusual for a friend to publicly appear distant but still have soft power)

         1. varjag · 1790366236 · focus · HN ↗

            Musk was the only figure that heard reconciliatory rhetoric from Trump/Vance after their spat. Perhaps because knowing how instrumental he was to bringing them into power they realize how detrimental he can be as the enemy.

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