• Russian officials mock the public feud between Donald Trump and Elon Musk.
• Dmitry Medvedev joked about mediating peace talks for a fee.
• The clash is seen as a distraction for U.S. politics, benefiting Russia.

The ongoing feud between former U.S. President Donald Trump and Tesla CEO Elon Musk has garnered considerable mockery from Russian officials. Nationalist senator Dmitry Rogozin, a former head of Russia's space agency, lightheartedly suggested that if Musk faced difficulties in the U.S., he should consider relocating to Russia, where he would find "reliable comrades and complete freedom of technical creativity," according to Reuters and India Times.

Furthering the jest, Dmitry Medvedev offered to facilitate "peace talks" between Trump and Musk for a "reasonable fee," explicitly mentioning a preference for Starlink shares as compensation. This highlights the perceived chaos surrounding U.S. political dynamics, with Medvedev stating, "Don't fight, guys!" The mockery was echoed by Margarita Simonyan, a prominent state media figure, who criticized the situation as a representation of "modern U.S. political culture" akin to a reverse English Industrial Revolution, as reported by Reuters, India Times, and TRT Global.

The vocal reactions in Russia appear to stem from the strategic advantage perceived by some Russian elites. Konstantin Malofeyev, a hardline nationalist businessman, stated, “We can just be glad that they won’t have time for us,” referring to the rivalry's potential to distract U.S. attention from international matters, particularly regarding Ukraine. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov maintained that the feud was an internal matter for the United States, assuring confidence in Trump’s ability to manage the situation, according to Reuters, India Times, and TRT Global.

This unfolding spectacle not only offers amusement on a global scale but also raises questions about its broader implications, particularly regarding U.S. internal affairs. As tensions increase and the rivalry continues to dominate headlines, reactions from both sides emphasize the complexities of public and political relationships involved in this high-profile drama, as noted by Reuters, India Times, and TRT Global.