**Elon Musk Mocks Ukraine’s President**
Billionaire Elon Musk made fun of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on November 16. He shared a quote from an interview where Zelensky said that Ukraine is an independent country and cannot be forced to “sit and listen” at the negotiating table.
Musk added his own comment, saying that Zelensky’s sense of humor is amazing. He also linked to an old article about Zelensky being a comedian before he became president.
The interview with Suspilne was about negotiations between Ukraine and Russia. Zelensky said that his country has shown it cannot be forced into negotiations, and that “sit and listen” doesn’t work for them.
Musk made the post after two US Democratic senators asked the government to investigate reports of him talking to Russian officials, including President Vladimir Putin. Musk denied these claims on his X network, saying he will “nuke” those who are making accusations against him.
**Who is Elon Musk?**
Elon Musk is a billionaire and close ally of US President-elect Donald Trump. He has been supporting Ukraine with his Starlink satellites. However, he has made increasingly controversial comments about the country as the war has progressed.
**The War in Ukraine**
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