Fri Sep 20 06:30:00 UTC 2024: ## Chechen Leader Kadyrov Claims Elon Musk Remotely Disabled His Tesla Cybertruck

**Moscow, September 19:** Ramzan Kadyrov, the controversial leader of Russia’s Chechen Republic, has accused Elon Musk of remotely disabling a Tesla Cybertruck that he claimed to have received from the billionaire last month. Kadyrov, known for his iron-fisted rule and strong support for Russia’s war in Ukraine, shared a video in August showing him driving the electric truck with a machine gun mounted on the roof.

Musk has previously denied gifting the truck to Kadyrov, calling the claim a lie on his social media platform X (formerly known as Twitter).

Now, Kadyrov claims that Musk remotely disabled the vehicle, stating in a Telegram post: “That’s not a nice thing for Elon Musk to do. He gives expensive gifts from the bottom of his heart and then remotely switches them off.”

Kadyrov further claims that the Cybertruck was used in combat in Ukraine, where it “performed admirably.” This statement aligns with Kadyrov’s role as a staunch supporter of Putin’s war effort, with his Chechen troops actively engaged in the conflict.

The incident adds another layer of intrigue to the already complex relationship between Russia and the West, especially concerning the role of high-profile figures like Musk and Kadyrov. Whether the Cybertruck was indeed a gift from Musk or a fabricated claim by Kadyrov remains unclear. The incident highlights the ongoing tensions between Russia and the West, and the potential for technology to be weaponized or manipulated in political power plays.

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