In what feels like a crossover episode of Succession, Dr. Strangelove, and The Joe Rogan Experience, Russia has now offered to mediate peace talks between Donald Trump and Elon Musk in the ongoing conflict. Yes, the Kremlin is stepping in like a divorced dad trying to settle a fight between his two loudest sons.
Former Russian President and current Twitter troll-in-residence Dmitry Medvedev made the offer on X (formerly Twitter, but still 100% chaos), suggesting that peace could be achieved — for the low, low price of Starlink shares. While the West is busy worrying about AI regulations, war zones, and actual elections, Russia is out here pitching intergalactic diplomacy. Welcome to 2025.
Dmitry Medvedev: Mediator or Meme Lord?
It all started when Medvedev took to X to announce, with glorious deadpan, that Russia would be “happy to facilitate the conclusion of a peace deal between D and E for a reasonable fee.”
We are ready to facilitate the conclusion of a peace deal between D and E for a reasonable fee and to accept Starlink shares as payment. Don’t fight, guys😱!
— Dmitry Medvedev (@MedvedevRussiaE) June 6, 2025
And by “reasonable,” he meant ownership in a satellite company that has revolutionized war communications and Wi-Fi-enabled glamping. No Bitcoin, no rubles — just some juicy Starlink stock options.
He added that Russia could be a business-friendly destination for Musk’s companies — you know, should things go south in the U.S. Again, the tone was a mix of trolling and low-key pitch deck.
“We are open for business,” Medvedev posted. “And peace. Especially if satellites are involved.”
This comes amid Russia’s attempt to rebrand itself not as a geopolitical pariah, but as a rogue WeWork with nukes and sarcasm.
Donald Trump and Elon Musk: Tech Bros vs Truth Bombs
So why are Trump and Musk beefing like it’s 2016 and someone insulted a steak at Mar-a-Lago?
Well, the drama has been brewing for years, but it exploded last week when Trump, posting on Truth Social, accused Musk of being an “ingrate,” claiming he begged for help in 2016 and is now trying to “act like he’s too cool for MAGA.”
Musk, never one to back down from digital warfare, responded with a flurry of memes — including a picture of a dog typing “Loyalty.exe not found.” He also posted screenshots of past messages and, in classic Elon fashion, ended with a tweet saying:
“I don’t recall begging. I do recall him trying to sell me real estate with gold toilets.”
Trump retaliated by calling Musk a “whiny baby” and “not as rich as he says,” while Musk responded by retweeting a poll showing him beating Trump among Gen Z Republicans. The entire exchange felt like a WhatsApp family group gone nuclear.
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Trump vs Musk: A Feud Timeline
- 2022: Musk hints at voting Republican, Trump calls him “another phony billionaire”
- 2023: Twitter takeover complete, Musk unbans Trump — Trump refuses to return
- 2024: Elon Musk Help Donald Trump Conquer American Elections Again
- 2025: Elon joins Doge, exits Doge. Tensions rise over US Budget Bill. Full-blown meme war, Kremlin intervention
Russia’s Mediation Offer: Sanctions Out, Satellites In
Now to the real currency of peace: Starlink.
Launched by Musk’s SpaceX, Starlink provides satellite-based internet and has been a critical tool in everything from Ukraine’s defense communications to helping remote YouTubers post ASMR videos from the Himalayas.
The system has drawn both praise and scrutiny. The Pentagon has worked closely with Musk’s companies, raising questions about private tech’s role in public wars. Meanwhile, Musk has flexed his power by turning Starlink coverage on and off in key regions, including Crimea — which, understandably, unsettled actual militaries.
Russia’s sudden interest in Starlink might seem like trolling, but it’s also strategic. Control over communications satellites = influence over information, conflict zones, and meme speed.
Let that sink in.
Business Haven or Global Troll Factory?
Russia’s Medvedev has long been the Kremlin’s official minister of memes. He’s posted countdowns to “nuclear apocalypse,” wished “pain” on European officials, and declared Twitter/X to be a valid tool of modern diplomacy. This latest intervention is peak 2025.
But it’s also part of a broader Russian PR play: attracting Western businesses with sanctions fatigue, while performing a kind of geopolitical stand-up routine.
By inserting themselves into the Trump–Musk drama, Russia gets headlines without invading anyone new. It also shifts the narrative — away from, say, war crimes — and toward “Dmitry vs The Algorithms.”
“This is diplomacy reimagined,” noted one analyst. “And by reimagined, we mean filtered through TikTok and Cold War nostalgia.”
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Vladimir Putin’s Popcorn Moment
So how are Trump and Musk responding to Russia’s peace proposal?
So far: silence.
Neither party has acknowledged Medvedev’s offer, though insiders say Musk did privately laugh at the idea — and may be considering trademarking ‘Galactic Diplomacy.’
The internet, meanwhile, is doing what it does best: posting fire memes.
One viral post featured Musk and Trump Photoshopped into a couple’s therapy session with Medvedev as their therapist. Caption: “When your love language is state-sponsored trolling.”
Another tweet read:
“Elon and Don need couple’s therapy, not Kremlin negotiation. We’ve seen less drama in Kardashian reruns.”
Even journalists seemed confused — not by the facts, but by the reality that this is reality.
“I’ve covered three elections, one coup attempt, and now this. Can I go back to writing about NFTs?” tweeted one exhausted reporter.
When Diplomacy Looks Like Reddit Threads
The global reaction? A mix of concern, confusion, and straight-up entertainment.
- U.S. politicians: Mostly tight-lipped — nobody wants to be quoted taking this seriously
- Geopolitical analysts: Some calling it “performance art with strategic undertones”
- Chinese state media: Amused, quietly trolling Musk for “outsourcing his diplomacy”
- Ukraine: Still trying to get full Starlink access without Kremlin-style subscription plans
- Internet users: Calling this the “messiest breakup since Brangelina”
One user summed it up:
“This isn’t politics. This is Black Mirror meets The Apprentice in a Tesla showroom.”
Another added:
“Give Medvedev a podcast already. He’s three posts away from a Spotify deal.”
SIDEBAR: Who Is Dmitry Medvedev Again?
- Former President of Russia (2008–2012)
- Now Deputy Chair of the Security Council
- Has reinvented himself as the Kremlin’s king of sarcasm
- Previously threatened NATO via cryptic memes
- Most likely to wear AirPods during nuclear briefings
TL;DR:
When world peace negotiations involve billionaires, memes, and space internet, we’ve officially entered the season finale of reality. Netflix should call Medvedev’s agent. Or maybe just buy Starlink.
Stay Tuned… or Just Stay Logged Out
So what now?
Will Medvedev convene a billionaire peace summit at a space-themed dacha?
Will Starlink shares replace Dogecoin in troll transactions?
Will Trump and Musk finally hug it out live on RT, with Putin moderating from a moon base?
Nobody knows — and that’s exactly how Russia likes it.
Until then, Stay tuned with The Peak View Stories and may your tweets be short, your egos manageable, and your satellites not used as geopolitical ransom notes.
Disclaimer: All quotes are real. All satire is grounded in the terrifying truth that world affairs are now conducted via memes and Musk replies. No Starlink terminals were harmed in the writing of this piece, though a few reputations may need therapy.