Elon Musk has issued another bombshell statement about Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, declaring that it is "time for Zelensky to go" as tensions over the war with Russia continue to escalate.
Musk reacts to Zelensky interview
Posting on X, the billionaire reacted to a clip from Zelensky's appearance on Piers Morgan Uncensored, in which the Ukrainian leader defended his country's refusal to surrender territory to Russia. In the interview, Zelensky insisted Ukraine's future was not something that could be negotiated as a business transaction.
He said: "We're not selling our country. Look, guys, it's not about business for us. It's our lives. It's our country, our home, our children."
Reacting to the statement, Musk wrote: "And so the slaughter continues … Time for Zelensky to go."
Starlink tensions and Washington shift
The latest remarks add to growing tensions between Musk and Zelensky, particularly over the role of Starlink satellite communications in Ukraine's war effort.
It follows a major shift in Washington's approach to the war. US President Donald Trump recently agreed a diesel supply deal with Russia, lifting some sanctions on Russian fuel exports in an attempt to ease soaring energy prices.
The agreement has attracted criticism from Ukraine and European allies, who fear that renewed Russian energy revenues could help finance Moscow's war effort.
Zelensky in London
Zelensky visited London on Wednesday, October 14, where he met Prime Minister Andy Burnham at Downing Street in an effort to reinforce support from European allies. Burnham pledged that Britain's backing for Ukraine would continue and announced plans to accelerate the delivery of British air defence missiles.
The Prime Minister added Zelensky was willing to discuss an energy ceasefire proposed by Trump, but accused Russia of responding with further attacks on Ukraine's critical infrastructure.
Thanking Britain for its support, Zelensky said Ukraine had survived because of its strong international partners, describing the British people as among his country's most important allies.
Meanwhile, Russia continues to launch missile and drone strikes against Ukrainian cities and energy facilities, with attacks on October 14 leaving hundreds of thousands of people without electricity.
