Russia to provide asylum to Elon Musk amid fallout with US President Donald Trump?

Russian authorities are reportedly reviewing a proposal from the New People’s Party to offer political asylum to U.S. tech entrepreneur Elon Musk. The suggestion was announced by Vladislav Davankov, a party lawmaker and deputy speaker of the State Duma, during the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum on June 20.

Davankov said the request was formally submitted to the Russian Foreign Ministry and is expected to be evaluated within the next month. “Elon Musk has made his share of mistakes, but they can be overlooked,” he said. “If his situation worsens, we’d be glad to welcome him. His technological contributions and vision are impressive.”

There has been no confirmation from either the Russian Foreign Ministry or Musk himself. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov refrained from commenting, stating it would be premature without an official statement from either.

This development comes after a highly publicized spat between Musk and former U.S. President Donald Trump. Musk had criticized a proposed government spending plan and voiced concerns over the country's economic trajectory. Trump responded on June 5 during talks with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, claiming on Truth Social that Musk had “just gone crazy.”

Musk countered by asserting on social media that Trump owed part of his political success to him, claiming his influence helped Republicans in the House midterms.

Amid the fallout, Russian figures have voiced support for Musk. Dmitry Novikov, deputy head of the State Duma’s international affairs committee, said Russia would be open to offering Musk asylum if necessary, though he believed Musk might not need it.

Interest in Musk has grown within Russia, with many viewing him in a favorable light. Dmitry Medvedev, deputy chair of Russia’s Security Council, even joked on social media that Russia could mediate peace between "D and E"—Donald and Elon—in return for a stake in Starlink. “No need to fight, guys,” he quipped.

Musk had been involved in a U.S. federal commission focused on government efficiency until recently and played a major role in scaling back U.S. foreign aid, including efforts by USAID. Although he initially backed Ukraine by supplying Starlink terminals for defense communications, Musk’s stance later shifted. He criticized Ukraine’s draft policy and questioned President Volodymyr Zelensky’s domestic support, comments that closely echo narratives pushed by the Kremlin.

Additionally, Musk has become an outspoken critic of U.S. military aid to Ukraine, aligning his views more closely with Moscow’s objectives to weaken Western support for Kyiv.