#Russian President Putin called Elon Musk an outstanding person, an active and talented businessman @elonmusk #ElonMusk pic.twitter.com/BvQgItqbAC
— APA News Agency (@APA_English) September 12, 2023
How long until we get another peace plan proposal from Musk?
Putin gave Trump what came close to an endorsement for 2024 election. “We surely hear that Mr. Trump says he will resolve all burning issues within several days, including the Ukrainian crisis. We cannot help but feel happy about it.”
— Richard Engel (@RichardEngel) September 12, 2023
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday waded into the debate over the criminal charges faced by Republican election candidate Donald Trump, saying the cases against the former U.S. president amount to political "persecution" and expose U.S. weakness.
"This shows the whole rottenness of the American political system, which cannot claim to teach others about democracy," Putin said in an appearance at the Eastern Economic Forum in Vladivostok, an annual event aimed at showcasing the Russian government's development plans. "What's happening with Trump is a persecution of a political rival for political motives."
Putin's comments echo repeated statements made by Trump, who faces a total of 13 charges at the federal and state levels alleging a criminal racketeering scheme in which he pressured public officials and conspired to commit forgery, create false statements and file false documents.
Putin Calls Trump Charges Political ‘Persecution’ - WSJ
Meanwhile...
Kremlin Says Putin Has No Real Competitors If He Runs Again | Reuters
Jailed Russian Opposition Leader Alexey Navalny Gets 19 More Years in Prison - ABC News
Russian court prolonged the arrest of Igor Girkin. He will be in the pre-trial detention center until December 18.
— Special Kherson Cat 🐈🇺🇦 (@bayraktar_1love) September 12, 2023
Girkin was detained at the end of July. For “public calls for extremism in the Internet.” Girkin could be sentenced to 5 years in prison by Russian court. pic.twitter.com/goP990nrra
