Russia has offered to mediate the heated feud between U.S. President Donald Trump and tech billionaire Elon Musk — but not without compensation.
Russian Security Council Vice President Dmitry Medvedev took to X to extend the tongue-in-cheek offer, saying Moscow is “ready to facilitate a peace deal” between the two men “for a reasonable fee.” He added that Russia would even be willing to “accept Starlink shares as payment.”
“Don’t fight, guys!” Medvedev added, referring to the high-profile clash that has erupted between Trump and Musk over proposed federal spending cuts.
We are ready to facilitate the conclusion of a peace deal between D and E for a reasonable fee and to accept Starlink shares as payment. Don’t fight, guys😱!
— Dmitry Medvedev (@MedvedevRussiaE) June 6, 2025
Musk had labeled Trump’s signature bill a “disgusting abomination” and called for it to be scrapped. In response, Trump expressed disappointment in Musk, claiming he had supported him in the past. Musk later countered that he would have favored Trump’s election, intensifying the drama playing out on the global stage.
