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Elon Musk accused Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of “feeding off the dead bodies of soldiers” and falsely claimed he is “despised” by Ukrainians, echoing Donald Trump’s rhetoric.

Musk also threatened changes to X’s Community Notes after fact-checkers refuted his claims. Trump and Musk’s remarks align with Russian propaganda, prompting European leaders to reaffirm support for Ukraine.

Observers rejected claims that Ukraine is a dictatorship, emphasizing that its wartime election suspension is both legal and justified, similar to the UK's approach during World War II.

Critics argue Musk’s stance undermines free speech and factual discourse while aiding Kremlin narratives against Ukraine.

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[–] thefluffiest@feddit.nl 0 points 10 months ago (1 children)

If by now you’re still on X, you’re actively part of the problem. No more excuses.

[–] alkbch@lemmy.ml 0 points 10 months ago* (last edited 9 months ago) (1 children)

Have you found an alternative where I can follow most public personalities that I currently follow on X?

Edit 4 days later: I came across https://openportability.org/ and used it to gather my following list on X and follow them on Bluesky and Mastodon. 3 people found on Bluesky and 0 on Mastodon...

[–] faythofdragons@slrpnk.net 0 points 10 months ago (1 children)

So you'll keep giving money to Musk because X is convenient?

[–] alkbch@lemmy.ml 0 points 10 months ago (1 children)

I don’t give money to Musk.

[–] faythofdragons@slrpnk.net 0 points 10 months ago (1 children)

Not directly, but you're contributing to the profit of the platform.

[–] alkbch@lemmy.ml 0 points 10 months ago (1 children)
[–] GeeDubHayduke@lemmy.dbzer0.com 0 points 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago) (1 children)

"You support Nazis."

"I do. Nobody's perfect."

[–] alkbch@lemmy.ml 0 points 10 months ago (1 children)

I do not support Nazis.

When your life is perfect, you can criticize me.

[–] Mojave@lemmy.world 0 points 10 months ago (1 children)

You don't support them ideologically, but you are supporting one by giving ad viewership and personal data revenue to Elon Musk. Supporting a Nazi doesn't just mean you post good things about them online, and talk good about them in person. You support them monetarily by using their platform.

[–] alkbch@lemmy.ml 0 points 10 months ago (2 children)

First of all it remains to be seen whether Elon Musk is a Nazi. How many people have been sent to concentration camps recently?

Furthermore, you are talking about indirect support. I’m pretty sure you also indirectly support monetarily services and countries you disagree ideologically with.

[–] earphone843@sh.itjust.works 1 points 10 months ago

Lol, it remains to be seen if the dude throwing Nazi salutes is a nazi

[–] Mojave@lemmy.world 1 points 10 months ago

it remains to be seen whether Elon Musk is a Nazi

It has been seen.

I’m pretty sure you also indirectly support monetarily services and countries you disagree ideologically with.

Yes and when I recognize my avenues of support, I switch away and stop supporting things I don't like. I don't make excuses to keep using Dogshit.

[–] credo@lemmy.world 0 points 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago)

One is defending his homeland from an oppressive and authoritarian regime.

The other sells cars that drive people into walls and fire trucks, then cancels the people investigating and regulating his company.

Who feeds off dead bodies?

[–] FreakinSteve@lemmy.world -1 points 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago) (1 children)

HE HAS TO BE KILLED. IN MINECRAFT

there is NO OTHER REASONABLE OPTION

[–] BrundleFly2077@sh.itjust.works -1 points 10 months ago

(in Minecraft)