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Putin Dismisses Trump's Strike Threat, Wall Street Journal Reports Musk's Secret Contact with Putin

Oct 25, 2024, 01:16 AM

Russian President Vladimir Putin has dismissed claims made by former U.S. President Donald Trump that Trump had threatened to strike Moscow in response to a potential Russian attack on Ukraine. Putin stated that he does not recall any such conversation and suggested that such statements should not be taken seriously, attributing them to the heightened rhetoric of the current U.S. election campaign. This comes amidst reports from the Wall Street Journal alleging that Elon Musk has been in regular secret contact with Putin. The reports have sparked controversy, with some suggesting Musk's actions could be seen as treasonous given Russia's ongoing cyberwar against the U.S. Others have criticized the Biden administration for allegedly spying on Musk.