© Beata Zawrzel / NurPhoto via Getty ImagesElon Musk
On Monday, Musk responded to a clip of US Senator Chris Murphy discussing Washington's role during the 2013-2014 Maidan protests in Kiev which led to the ouster of then-Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovich.
The video featured the Democrat admitting that the US had "not sat on the sidelines" during the unrest. Murphy also recalled that "we have been very much involved," with top US lawmakers and officials attending the protests on the Maidan square.
He further explained that "the Obama administration passed sanctions [against Ukrainian officials]... I really think that the clear position of the United States has in part been what has helped lead to this change in regime."
Murphy also noted that the US had a vested economic interest in Ukraine's turn to the West, which was the key goal of the protesters. "If Ukraine is part of the European Union and thus is part of this new trade agreement with the United States, that could result in billions of dollars in new economic opportunities for the US," he explained. "We shouldn't be shy about making clear that interest."
Musk responded to the clip, writing on X: "Still very few people know about this."
In February 2023, Musk, one of the closest allies of US President Donald Trump, suggested there "no question that there was indeed a coup" in Kiev in 2014.
The Tesla and X owner's remarks come after a heated clash in the White House between Ukrainian leader Vladimir Zelensky and Trump, during which the US president accused Zelensky of ingratitude for American aid and reluctance to make peace with Russia. Following the feud, which also derailed a much-anticipated US-Ukraine mineral resource deal, Musk suggested that Zelensky could retire to a neutral country and be granted "amnesty" in exchange for "a peaceful transition back to democracy in Ukraine."
Zelensky's presidential term expired last spring, although the Ukrainian leader has refused to call a new election, citing martial law. Russia has branded him "illegitimate," insisting that power in Ukraine now lies with the parliament. Last month, Trump labeled Zelensky a "dictator without elections," although he later appeared to backtrack on that accusation.
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“I think it was our role, including sanctions and threats of sanctions, that forced, in part, Yanukovych from office.”
“We have not sat on the sidelines. We have been very much involved. Members of the Senate have been there. Members of the State Department have been on the Square.”
“The Obama administration passed sanctions. The Senate was prepared to pass its own set of sanctions, and as I’ve said, I think that the clear position of the United States has, in part, been what has helped lead to this change in regime.”
“If, ultimately, this is a peaceful transition to a new government in Ukraine, it will be the U.S. on the streets of Ukraine who will be seen as a great friend in helping make that transition happen.”
“There is a U.S. interest here. We are in the middle of negotiating a new trade agreement with Europe. To my state, it’s enormously important. We do 40% of our trade in Connecticut with Europe.”
“If Ukraine is part of the EU and thus is part of this new trade agreement with the United States, that could result in billions of dollars in new economic opportunities for the U.S.”
“So, we do have an economic interest in Ukraine being a part of the EU, and we shouldn’t be shy about making that interest clear.”
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actually, a lot of people remember, have never forgot and didn't need to wait for 11 years to comment on it, but I guess he was too busy sending Starlink to Ukraine and working on deals with USAID and the Pentagon,etc.
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It seems all those who had a handle on this coup from the very start were us so-called 'conspiracy theorists'. Our elected officials preferred to run with nato lies that have been easily debunked. 14 year old internet sleuths were more informed that our elected officials, who should all be sacked and prosecuted for their crimes against humanity.
We appreciate it when it appears. And it takes a brave person to speak truthfully, usually by those who have nothing to lose.