Elon Musk, Donald Trump's hand-picked nominee for the US Department of Government Efficiency, has mocked Ukrainian President Volodymir Zelenski's claims about the country's stance on negotiating options with Russia.

U.S. Billionaire and Donald Trump's ally Elon Musk mocked Ukraine president Volodymyr Zelensky's reported comments about the American president-elect over potential peace talks with Russia. Musk took to 'X' to ridicule Zelensky for his reported comments amid speculations that Trump could forge a peace deal with Russia to end the war in Ukraine.

The call is said to have lasted some 25 minutes and left Ukraine's leader somewhat reassured. Read more at straitstimes.com.

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