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Musk took part in Trump-Zelensky call, says Ukrainian official

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November 10, 2024

Mr. Elon Musk took part in a phone call between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and US President-elect Donald Trump after his election victory, a senior Ukrainian official told AFP on Nov. 8.

"I confirm it," the presidency official, who asked to remain anonymous, said, adding that the claim in a report by US news site Axios about the call on Nov. 6 was accurate.

Mr. Musk, the world's richest man, played a major role in the Republican's campaign, spending over US$110 million (S$146 million) of his personal fortune to help get him elected. Trump has said he aims to include Mr. Musk in some form of advisory role in his upcoming government.

Mr. Musk's presence during an official call underlines his close ties to the next US president.

Another high-ranking Ukrainian source said Mr. Musk was physically present with Trump during the call.

Mr. Musk "wasn't on the line, Trump gave him the phone. They were there together somewhere," the source said.

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