Russia is in close contact with the US on space issues, including with SpaceX CEO Elon Musk, President Vladimir Putin said while touring an exhibition on the sidelines of the Russia-Africa summit. The photographs were published by the press service of the Kremlin. The head of state also said that Russia is proud that it has begun to create an analogue of Starlink. "We are proud that we started doing it and we started doing it ourselves. We are in close contact with our American partners, including Mr. Musk. Because on the route it is important not to disturb each other, to maintain a certain discipline and order," said the president. RBC channel at max.