Summary

Elon Musk accused Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of “feeding off the dead bodies of soldiers” and falsely claimed he is “despised” by Ukrainians, echoing Donald Trump’s rhetoric.

Musk also threatened changes to X’s Community Notes after fact-checkers refuted his claims. Trump and Musk’s remarks align with Russian propaganda, prompting European leaders to reaffirm support for Ukraine.

Observers rejected claims that Ukraine is a dictatorship, emphasizing that its wartime election suspension is both legal and justified, similar to the UK’s approach during World War II.

Critics argue Musk’s stance undermines free speech and factual discourse while aiding Kremlin narratives against Ukraine.

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    Holy shit Zelenskyy appears to have seriously triggered them.

    I wonder if he said something to the effect of “no i will not participate in your stupid fake peace process, if you want to stop supporting us, say it with your full chest to your own country where I have a higher approval rating than you.”

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      Putin is putting a lot of pressure on them to make this deal. Elon’s kids could be kidnapped, or his parents. Putin isn’t messing around. They are in deep shit. What Elon keeps thinking is National Treasure meets The Hangover meets Austin Powers with him as this “funny but lovable” space villain who is just being a little rascal, is a delusion. And when Putin reminds him that this is actually real life with real consequences, it triggers his substance use issues and other narcissistic abuse issues. He is seriously in deep shit, they are messing with BRICS mafias and mobs that are part of official state governments that have nukes. It’s not good for them

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    6 hours ago

    Insane how they’re not even trying to “both sides” it, saying the Russians have some culpability for the war. Nope, just shamelessly supporting a Russian dictator.

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    This is literally a Russian talking point! “If you care about these soldiers, you’d end the war quickly!”

    In other words, give Russia the land they stole and reward them for all the men, woman and children they have murdered, tortured, raped, and stolen as well as all the destruction they caused! If you do that, Russia will do this again, and it might be your country! Please support Ukraine because I think the US will actively help Putin now…

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    8 hours ago

    I don’t want to call for anything illegal here but Elon Musk has to go somehow or some way. He’s a danger to the western world. He is compromisable and a facist.

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    7 hours ago

    Why is anybody listening to that little Muskrat? Guy needs to be put in a rocket and shipped to Mars so we dont have to listen to his manic rantings. I feel sorry for his 12 kids .

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      Best case scenario this will not end well for Elon. Worst case scenario this will not end well for the world and we’ll all die in nuclear war or something.

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    7 hours ago

    They are protecting their Homeland from invasion-Elon has other motives!!!

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    21 hours ago

    It’s so bizarre that this lunatic has managed to have any success in life. Any at all.

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    One is defending his homeland from an oppressive and authoritarian regime.

    The other sells cars that drive people into walls and fire trucks, then cancels the people investigating and regulating his company.

    Who feeds off dead bodies?

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    If by now you’re still on X, you’re actively part of the problem. No more excuses.

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      8 hours ago

      I will delete my account as soon as I get the chance. I mean I don’t use it at all, but I think it’s important now to actively remove it.

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      20 hours ago

      Have you found an alternative where I can follow most public personalities that I currently follow on X?

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          I like to stay informed about politics and prefer to read content straight from politicians and political analysts.

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              7 hours ago

              Because that is where most politicians and political commentators are.

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                5 hours ago

                Out of curiosity, if Kanye West opens a book club for reading Mein Kampf, would you join it to keep up to date with unfiltered political analysis by a piece of shit? If the answer is no, maybe you should reconsider your stance on X.

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          Exactly. Bluesky is not ideal by any means, and could turn into a another “X” down the line, but it’s the best alternative to avoid it right now. It’s also pretty popular, with some posts from famous people raking in as much engagement as Edgelord Musk on X.

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        Yeah, your local gas station gossip magazine you pop culture addict

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            6 hours ago

            What public figure are you following on exclusively Twitter that is important enough to stay there?

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              About 80 journalists, politicians and political analysts.

              As suggested by a couple helpful people here I will check if they have blue sky accounts and will encourage them to setup a Mastodon account.

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                  I do not support Nazis.

                  When your life is perfect, you can criticize me.

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                There’s perfect, and then there’s “Sure I’m supporting a genocidal, Nazi lunatic destroying global democracy, but like… how else will I hear about what public personalities had for lunch?”.

                Not sure the bar could be any lower.

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                  19 hours ago

                  Thank you. I asked in good faith, I am exploring Mastodon and looking for the accounts I follow on X but a lot are missing unfortunately.

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              9 hours ago

              He came back to life, then popped out for milk and a packet of cigs and will have been back any minute now for the last twenty centuries, pinky swear promise