Musk’s contact with Putin

Question

The Associated Press (AP) and The Wall Street Journal are generally considered reliable news sources, known for rigorous fact-checking and reporting standards. However, this particular article relies on unnamed sources for claims about Musk's interactions with Putin, which could limit verification and reliability. Additionally, the Kremlin’s denial and lack of concrete evidence from Musk or U.S. officials means that while the report raises important questions, it should be read as part of ongoing coverage rather than a definitive account.

Answer 1

I'm afraid I have to disagree that a report from The Journal could be un-definitive. While there is a lack of verifiable evidence, they also stated that several current and former US, European, and Russian officials confirmed the discussions. Because of the sensitive information, it makes sense that we can't read into everything that went down and have to settle for what AP and the Journal have to say about it. However, we're also welcome to form our own opinions about what it means in the context of national security and the upcoming election. The few verifiable contacts and increased allegiance to Russia and China indicate that Musk has been in contact with Putin and the Kremlin on multiple occasions as stated in The Journals article https://www.wsj.com/world/russia/musk-putin-secret-conversations-37e1c187.