How Elon Musk’s Social Media Platform is Tied to Russian Oligarchs
Newly unsealed court documents have exposed the identities of investors behind X, Elon Musk’s social media platform, and the revelations are raising eyebrows. Among them are individuals with ties to Russian oligarchs—people sanctioned due to their close relationships with Vladimir Putin.
The presence of Russian money behind X is sparking concerns over how foreign interests might influence one of the most powerful social media platforms in the world. While there is no direct evidence that these oligarchs themselves are involved, their sons are key figures in investment firms backing X. This raises questions about whether financial backing from individuals linked to sanctioned Russian elites could impact the platform’s policies, content moderation, or even algorithmic decisions.
Beyond ethics, this disclosure could have financial consequences. With X already struggling under the weight of declining ad revenue and Musk’s debt-financed acquisition, will these revelations further deter investors? Or is X’s fundamental financial instability a greater deterrent?
As scrutiny increases, it remains to be seen whether the exposure of Russian money behind X will shift the platform’s trajectory or if it will continue business as usual. Click the link to dive into the full story and understand what’s really at stake.
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