Tesla Inc (NASDAQ: TSLA) CEO Elon Musk says he appears to be like ahead to visiting Ukraine, presumably after the warfare is over.
What Occurred: A video posted on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky‘s Instagram account exhibits him talking with Musk by way of video-chat and welcoming the tech chief to go to Ukraine. Musk replies, saying he “appears to be like ahead to visiting as soon as factor are…” The 13-second video clip cuts off earlier than Musk completes his sentence, though he was possible indicating a possible go to to the nation as soon as the battle is resolved.
Zelensky confirmed by way of Twitter that his spoke with Musk, and thanked him for making the Starlink system accessible to Ukraine. He went on to say that the 2 mentioned engaged on “house initiatives” after the combating was over.
Talked to @elonmusk. I am grateful to him for supporting Ukraine with phrases and deeds. Subsequent week we’ll obtain one other batch of Starlink techniques for destroyed cities. Mentioned attainable house initiatives. However I will speak about this after the warfare.
— Володимир Зеленський (@ZelenskyyUa) March 5, 2022
Why It Issues: The Tesla CEO and head of Starlink offered terminals to the Ukrainian authorities to assist its individuals preserve web connectivity within the midst of the Russian invasion. A Ukrainian engineer stated the service was offering “actually good (web) connectivity” within the nation.
Musk on Saturday responded to those that need him to dam entry to Russian information shops on Starlink, saying that he would solely achieve this “at gunpoint.”
The Tesla chief has been preserving an in depth eye on the creating battle, and the ensuing spike in vitality prices. He famous that although it could have a adverse influence on Tesla, it is time to instantly improve the output of oil and fuel.
Newest Developments: In a follow-up tweet on Sunday morning, Zelensky reiterated his name for NATO to declare a no-fly zone over Ukraine.
Breaking! pic.twitter.com/VCL5mpOVMi
— Володимир Зеленський (@ZelenskyyUa) March 6, 2022
Such a declaration would imply that if a Russian plane flew into the NATO army no-fly zone, then NATO forces must take motion towards that plane, together with taking pictures the airplane down. That sort of measure would possible be seen by the Russians as an act of warfare by NATO and would doubtlessly escalate the battle.
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