Official Moscow has denied claims that American businessman Elon Musk requested asylum in Russia, APA’s Moscow correspondent reports.
Earlier today, Russian State Duma Deputy Speaker Vladislav Davankov made a statement alleging that Musk had applied for asylum in the Russian Federation.
Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov dismissed the claim as a rumor, stating there is no reason for Musk to seek asylum in Russia.
The Russian Foreign Ministry also criticized Davankov’s remarks, saying his statement crosses all boundaries of decency and is inappropriate for someone in his position.