Kadyrov Invites Musk After Driving Armed Tesla

Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov has invited Tesla CEO Elon Musk to visit Russia after showcasing a Tesla Cybertruck equipped with a machine gun on his Telegram channel. In the video, Kadyrov expressed his admiration for the Cybertruck, calling it 'one of the best cars in the world' and announced his plan to donate the vehicle to Russian forces in Ukraine, labeling it a 'cyberbeast' with potential military advantages. While Kadyrov claimed to have received the Cybertruck from Musk, this assertion has not been independently verified, and attempts to reach Tesla for comment were unsuccessful. Kadyrov, who faces U.S. sanctions for alleged human rights violations, used the video to reinforce his image and promote his ties to advanced technology. The invitation to Musk was framed as a potential collaboration on developments to support military operations, suggesting that the Russian Foreign Ministry would welcome such a visit. Kadyrov's display has drawn widespread attention, reflecting his strategic use of social media and his ongoing quest for legitimacy on the global stage.