Elon Musk, once a tech visionary, has now become nothing more than a glorified mouthpiece for Russian disinformation. His latest statement about Ukraine is not just factually wrong—it is a blatant regurgitation of Kremlin propaganda, designed to undermine Ukraine’s sovereignty, embolden Putin, and weaken Western support for Kyiv. This is not mere opinion. It is an active participation in an information warfare campaign that aligns perfectly with Russian interests.
The Lie
“Zelensky knows he will lose by a landslide, which is why he canceled the elections.”
This is pure fiction, stripped of even the most basic understanding of reality. Ukraine, under wartime law, cannot hold elections, just as no nation in modern history has held democratic elections while actively repelling an invasion. The Ukrainian constitution prohibits elections under martial law, which was declared after Russia launched its full-scale invasion in 2022. Holding elections now would not only be logistically impossible but also recklessly dangerous.
Musk, with his arrogant detachment from reality, either does not understand or deliberately ignores the fact that Ukraine’s electoral process has not been canceled—it has been temporarily suspended for survival. No nation holds elections while its cities are under siege, millions of its citizens are displaced, and its soldiers are fighting an existential war. Lincoln postponed elections during the American Civil War. Churchill led Britain through WWII without an election. Ukraine is no different.
The Lie
“Zelensky is despised by the people of Ukraine.”
If this were true, then why have millions of Ukrainians rallied around him? Why did Zelensky remain in Kyiv, leading his country under bombardment, while Putin fled Moscow the moment Wagner mutinied? Why have Ukrainian soldiers continued fighting not just for their nation but for a leadership they trust, even amid hardship?
Musk’s claim is not just ignorant—it is an insult to the countless Ukrainians who have chosen to resist Russia’s annihilationist war, standing behind Zelensky in the greatest existential fight of their nation’s history. Public opinion polls—conducted by independent, reputable organizations, not Russian propaganda networks—consistently show high levels of support for Zelensky. His approval may fluctuate, but the idea that he is “despised” is a Kremlin fantasy.
The Lie
“Zelensky has seized control of all Ukrainian media.”
Ukraine’s media landscape remains far more open and diverse than Russia’s, where every independent journalist is either in exile, in prison, or dead. The war has necessitated some restrictions, but Ukraine still allows open criticism of the government—something that is completely unthinkable in Russia, where even calling the war a “war” can land someone in prison for 15 years.
Musk, of course, remains silent about Putin’s absolute stranglehold over Russian media, where state television spews wall-to-wall propaganda, opposition voices have been silenced or assassinated, and entire platforms are banned for failing to toe the Kremlin’s line.
The Lie
“The massive bribery machine that feeds on the corpses of Ukrainian soldiers.”
This is one of the most vile and revolting statements Musk has made—directly echoing Russian state propaganda that seeks to frame Ukraine as a corrupt puppet state while Moscow butchers its civilians. The reality is clear: Ukrainian soldiers are dying because Russia is invading their homeland, launching missile strikes on homes, hospitals, and schools, and forcing Ukraine to fight for its survival.
Musk’s rhetoric is not a critique of corruption—it is an insult to every Ukrainian who has died defending their country. If he truly cared about corruption, he would start by addressing the decades of theft, oligarch control, and state-sponsored criminality that defines the Russian system. Instead, he parrots the Kremlin’s talking points, pretending that the suffering in Ukraine is the fault of its leadership rather than the murderous imperialism of the Russian state.
The Reality
Musk is Either a Fool or a Willing Participant in Russian Psychological Operations
Musk’s statements are not the result of some deep geopolitical understanding. They are the unhinged rantings of a man whose wealth has convinced him that he is immune to facts. Whether out of ignorance, arrogance, or outright malice, he has aligned himself with Russian disinformation networks, pushing narratives designed to weaken Ukraine’s resistance and embolden Putin’s genocidal war.
This is not just some billionaire’s opinion. It is a direct attack on Ukraine, a betrayal of democratic values, and a disgraceful attempt to erode Western support for Kyiv. His words lend credibility to Russian war criminals, mock the sacrifices of those fighting for freedom, and embolden the very forces that seek to dismantle democracy in Europe.
The world is watching as Ukraine fights for its survival. History will remember those who stood for truth—and those who, like Musk, chose to align with the tyrants and murderers attempting to erase a nation.
