Elon Musk tweets out 'peace' plan for Russia and Ukraine, receives backlash from President Volodymyr Zelensky

Elon Musk took a detour from his day job as CEO of Tesla and SpaceX to release a "peace" proposal for resolving the conflict in Ukraine. However, his idea was strongly opposed, especially by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.

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Elon Musk on Monday conducted a poll on Twitter with four options for ending the conflict. The first step is to get the United Nations to oversee a re-run of Russia's recent fake elections in four Ukrainian areas that was seized last week.





Elon Musk called for Russia to legally annex Crimea, which it invaded in 2014 and presently occupies the same.

Then Elon Musk stated that it should guarantee Crimea's water supply. Finally, Elon Musk proposed that rather than joining NATO, Ukraine should stay neutral.



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Elon musk believes this is the most likely ending - it's only a matter of how many people die. Elon Musk also believes that nuclear war is conceivable if the unlikely outcome of this fight. Less than three hours after Elon Musk's first tweet, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky mocked Elon Musk's concept with his survey.


More talks scheduled as Russian attacks continue to kill dozens
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Diplomatic efforts to end the war in Ukraine are being stepped up today.

Diplomatic efforts to end the war in Ukraine are being stepped up today.

A barrage of Russian missiles hit Ukraine's Yavoriv International Centre for Peacekeeping and Security.

A barrage of Russian missiles hit Ukraine's Yavoriv International Centre for Peacekeeping and Security.

United Nations says at least 596 civilians have died since the invasion began, but the tolls is likely higher as it is difficult to confirm it.

United Nations says at least 596 civilians have died since the invasion began, but the tolls is likely higher as it is difficult to confirm it.

Air raid sirens sounded before dawn in many cities and regions of Ukraine, including Kyiv, Lviv, Odessa, Ivano-Frankivsk and Cherkasy.

Air raid sirens sounded before dawn in many cities and regions of Ukraine, including Kyiv, Lviv, Odessa, Ivano-Frankivsk and Cherkasy.

Reports state that one American journalist was killed by Russian forces in Irpin while another journalist was wounded.

Reports state that one American journalist was killed by Russian forces in Irpin while another journalist was wounded.

Hopes were boosted after Russia and Ukraine gave their most upbeat assessments after weekend negotiations.

Hopes were boosted after Russia and Ukraine gave their most upbeat assessments after weekend negotiations.

Kharkiv, in northeastern Ukraine, suffered some of the heaviest bombardment and dozens of civilians have been killed.

Kharkiv, in northeastern Ukraine, suffered some of the heaviest bombardment and dozens of civilians have been killed.

Moscow denies targeting civilians and it blames Ukraine for failed attempts to evacuate civilians.

Moscow denies targeting civilians and it blames Ukraine for failed attempts to evacuate civilians.

The state emergency agency, released images of smoking buildings marking the 19th day of the war.

The state emergency agency, released images of smoking buildings marking the 19th day of the war.



Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky asked Elon Musk whom he preferred: one who supports Ukraine or favors Russia. Elon Musk later responded to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, indicating that he still supported Ukraine but felt that an escalation of the war would be disastrous for Ukraine and maybe the rest of the world.
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Elon Musk's Starlink, which offers Landsat internet connectivity, has played a critical role in the fight by providing its service for free in Ukraine.

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Who is Elon Musk supporting?
Elon Musk has offered assistance to Ukraine during its difficult times.
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Who is Elon Musk?
Elon Musk is an entrepreneur and investor. He is also the richest person in the world.
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