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Elon Musk

What's on Elon Musk's mind?

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zelensky needs his permission to strike russia 26% says Derek Chauvin should be freed 17% Starlink knocks on India's door again 13% the next Starship, and the first tower catch 11% · neweverything else 33%
#1
Kyiv Asks Musk for Permission to Strike Inside Russia

Ukraine wants Starlink-guided drones cleared to hit missile launchers 200km deep — and Trump reportedly won't ask him to allow it.

Ukraine seeks Elon Musk’s help to hit Russian missile launchers

Financial Times · 2026-08-21
our translation

he never ran for anything, but a private permission slip for wartime targeting is the most power he has ever held. trump declining to ask on kyiv's behalf leaves the decision entirely his, which is exactly where he likes it.

FT says Trump declined to ask himvery sure · 4 sources
#2
Musk Says Derek Chauvin Is 'Not a Murderer'
Chauvin petition filed, coverage still runningvery sure · 3 sources
#3
11,256 Villages Without 4G: Musk's New India Pitch
India overhauled his 30,000-satellite filingpretty sure · 3 sources
#4
The First Starship Tower Catch Is 'A Few Months' Away
new — SpaceX stock sagged on the timelinepretty sure · 3 sources
saturday, august 22
Say nothing decisive about Ukraine's Starlink strike request(reported)
Post the 100th orbital mission of 2026 before anyone else does(reported)
Refresh the Starship catch timeline with a firmer-sounding number(safe bet)
Take one more swing at Delta for picking Amazon Leo(safe bet)

rebuilt from the public schedule, pool reports & old habits — the rest is educated guessing

The source

Ukraine seeks Elon Musk’s help to hit Russian missile launchers

news.google.com · 2026-08-22

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