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Russia Considers Asylum for Elon Musk Amid Controversy

6/21/2025

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Russian authorities are considering a request from the New People's Party to offer political asylum to U.S. tech mogul Elon Musk. Deputy speaker Vladislav Davankov anticipates a response from the Foreign Ministry within a month, commending Musk's innovative vision while recognizing his past missteps. This request comes on the heels of Musk's recent clash with former President Trump.

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Russian authorities are considering a request from the New People's Party to offer political asylum to U.S. tech mogul Elon Musk. Deputy speaker Vladislav Davankov anticipates a response from the Foreign Ministry within a month, commending Musk's innovative vision while recognizing his past missteps. This request comes on the heels of Musk's recent clash with former President Trump.