Why it matters
The effort could matter to satellite-internet competition and U.S. companies, but the articles provide no details showing that contact has led to cooperation or changed the competitive picture.
TECHNOLOGY • RUSSIA
Putin praises Musk as Russia develops satellite internet rival
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Vladimir Putin praised Elon Musk and said Russia is developing a satellite internet network to rival Starlink. Reports say Russia has been in contact with Musk, but describe no agreement or detail about what the contact involves.
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