Elon Musk's Controversial Conversations with Putin

LinkedIn cofounder Reid Hoffman criticized Elon Musk, accusing him of buying into Russian President Vladimir Putin's narrative on the war in Ukraine. Hoffman claimed that Musk "bought what Putin was selling" and referenced Musk's comments at a conference in Aspen where he suggested negotiating peace with Putin. Musk faced backlash for tweeting an idea that echoed Kremlin talking points and proposed Ukraine ceding territory to Russia. Despite the controversy, Musk clarified his support for Ukraine and highlighted SpaceX's efforts to provide internet access through Starlink satellites. Hoffman has previously called out Musk on other issues, including his stance on AI development.