A Wall Street Journal report alleges that Elon Musk has been in regular contact with Russian President Vladimir Putin since 2022, discussing various topics including business and geopolitical issues. This has raised national security concerns in the U.S., especially given Musk's significant influence in U.S. politics and his role as a major supporter of Donald Trump's re-election campaign. The report suggests Putin requested Musk not to activate Starlink over Taiwan to favor China, causing further unease due to Musk's access to classified information through his companies. The Kremlin and Musk have denied the frequency of these alleged contacts, with Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov stating there was only one contact prior to 2022. Despite denials, the allegations have sparked debate over Musk's potential impact on U.S. foreign policy and his relationships with foreign leaders.