Elon Musk, Donald Trump's hand-picked nominee for the US Department of Government Efficiency, has mocked Ukrainian President Volodymir Zelenski's claims about the country's stance on negotiating options with Russia.

U.S. Billionaire and Donald Trump's ally Elon Musk mocked Ukraine president Volodymyr Zelensky's reported comments about the American president-elect over potential peace talks with Russia. Musk took to 'X' to ridicule Zelensky for his reported comments amid speculations that Trump could forge a peace deal with Russia to end the war in Ukraine.

Tesla and X CEO Elon Musk reportedly joined a call between Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky this week, offering a glimpse at what kind of influence the tech billionaire could have in the second Trump administration.

The chat—with a surprise appearance from the world’s richest man—was reportedly reassuring to the Ukrainian leader.

The call is said to have lasted some 25 minutes and left Ukraine's leader somewhat reassured. Read more at straitstimes.com.

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