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Musk joined Trump's call with Ukraine's Zelenskiy, media reports say

Published 2024/11/08, 21:17
Updated 2024/11/08, 22:53
© Reuters. FILE PHOTO: Tesla CEO and X owner Elon Musk speaks next to Republican presidential nominee and former U.S. president Donald Trump during a campaign rally, at the site of the July assassination attempt against Trump, in Butler, Pennsylvania, U.S., October
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By Katharine Jackson

WASHINGTON (Reuters) -When Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy called Donald Trump to congratulate him on his presidential election victory, Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) CEO and Trump supporter Elon Musk joined the call, according to media reports on Friday.

During the 25-minute call on Wednesday, the day after the election, Trump told Zelenskiy he would support Ukraine, without providing details, and Musk said he would continue supplying Starlink satellites, Axios reported, citing unidentified sources.

Musk owns SpaceX, which provides Starlink satellite communication services that are vital for Ukraine's defense effort, but his statements have sometimes angered Kyiv since Russia invaded its neighbor in 2022.

Zelenskiy was telling Trump how important the satellites had been for internet service during the war when Trump said Musk was with him and put the billionaire on the line, the Washington Post reported.

Trump and Musk were at Mar-a-Lago, Trump's Palm Beach residence and club, when the call took place, according to the New York Times (NYSE:NYT).

Musk gave millions of dollars to support Trump's presidential campaign and made public appearances with him. Trump has said he would offer Musk, the world's richest person, a role in his administration promoting government efficiency.

Musk did not immediately respond to a request for comment. The Trump campaign said it did not comment on private meetings.

Zelenskiy was among the first leaders to congratulate Trump, who has been critical of U.S. military and financial support for Ukraine in its war with Russia.

© Reuters. FILE PHOTO: Tesla CEO and X owner Elon Musk speaks next to Republican presidential nominee and former U.S. president Donald Trump during a campaign rally, at the site of the July assassination attempt against Trump, in Butler, Pennsylvania, U.S., October 5, 2024. REUTERS/Brian Snyder/File Photo

Zelenskiy said in a post on social media platform X on Wednesday that his conversations with Trump should continue.

"We agreed to maintain close dialogue and advance our cooperation. Strong and unwavering U.S. leadership is vital for the world and for a just peace," the Ukrainian president said.

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