Is Elon Musk Tired of the US? Did He Really Ask for Asylum in Russia?

One of the world's most famous technologists, founder of SpaceX and Tesla, Elon Musk, is once again at the center of public attention. This time, he is being discussed not in the US, but in the Russian political sphere.

According to the Deputy Speaker of the Russian State Duma, Vladislav Davankov, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has received an official request to grant Elon Musk political asylum. An official response is expected within a month.

— I think Elon Musk has made some mistakes, but we should be able to forgive people like him. Even if asylum is not granted, we will always welcome him. His technological mindset, approach to global issues, and ability to foresee the future — these are great values, said Davankov.

The roots of the events related to Musk's request for asylum in Russia trace back to internal political conflicts in the US. In June of this year, he sharply criticized the new state budget proposed by US President Donald Trump. He called this bill “disgusting” and stressed that it would negatively affect America’s economy.

Trump, in turn, responded harshly to Musk’s words. The president accused the businessman of becoming so critical because incentives for electric cars were being revoked. In response, Musk called Trump a “liar” and openly criticized his political position.

Soon after, Musk publicly apologized for his actions and admitted he had “gone too far.” This step was received differently in the US. Trump called his apology “sincere and human.”

Amid these events, speculation arose that Musk had grown tired of the political atmosphere in the US and was seeking new safe havens.

At the moment, the Russian government's response to this request is in the spotlight of all media and international observers. If Elon Musk is granted political asylum, this will undoubtedly become a major sensation not only in the technology world but also in the geopolitical arena.

According to experts, this situation once again proves that Musk’s personality has great influence not only in business, but also in politics. Now, special attention will be paid to how he builds relations with Russia and how this will affect his reputation in the US. Read 'Zamin' on Telegram!