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Elon Musk joins Donald Trump on his 25-minute phone call with Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, and why it matters | – Times of India

Elon Musk joins Donald Trump on his 25-minute phone call with Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, and why it matters

Elon Musk participated in US President-elect Donald Trump‘s congratulatory call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Wednesday, signalling the tech billionaire’s growing influence in Trump’s incoming administration, according to Axios.
During the 25-minute call, Musk assured Zelenskyy that Ukraine would continue receiving support through his Starlink satellite network, which has been crucial for Ukraine’s military communications throughout the war with Russia, Axios reported.
The call marked Trump’s first contact with Zelenskyy since winning the presidential election. Sources briefed on the conversation told Axios that while specific policy details weren’t discussed, the Ukrainian president found the timing of the call encouraging and was not left feeling anxious about Trump’s victory.
Musk’s presence on the high-level diplomatic call follows reports of his substantial campaign contribution of $119 million to Trump and speculation about a potential cabinet position in the upcoming administration.
The SpaceX CEO was also present during Trump’s call with Turkish President Recep Tayyip ErdoÄŸan, where it was revealed the two were having dinner together.
Despite Trump’s campaign promises to quickly broker peace between Russia and Ukraine, sources say the president-elect did not delve into specific plans during Wednesday’s call. Zelenskyy later acknowledged in Budapest that while Trump desires a swift end to the conflict, they hadn’t discussed detailed proposals.
The relationship between Musk and Ukraine has been complex, with the tech entrepreneur previously drawing criticism for mocking Ukraine’s requests for aid and proposing his own peace plan in 2022. However, his Starlink technology remains vital to Ukraine’s war effort.
The billionaire’s involvement in high-level diplomacy comes as The Wall Street Journal revealed his regular communications with Russian President Vladimir Putin since late 2022. Trump has yet to speak with Russian President Vladimir Putin since the election, though Putin has indicated he would accept a call from the president-elect.

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