kadyrov admits he lied about the Tesla Cybertruck gifted by Elon Musk: what's behind the joke?

Ramzan Kadyrov, the head of the Chechen Republic, recently admitted that his claim about receiving a Tesla Cybertruck as a gift from Elon Musk was just a joke. This incident caused a stir on social media and in the media. Let’s take a closer look at the details of this story and its consequences.

During a live broadcast on the “Grozny” TV channel, Ramzan Kadyrov stated that the Tesla Cybertruck, allegedly gifted to him by Musk, had never belonged to him.

“Elon Musk didn’t give me a car; it was a joke,” he admitted.

Kadyrov noted that he respects Elon Musk for his character, outlook on life, and leadership style at SpaceX and Tesla.

“I find Elon Musk interesting. I like to joke with him on social media. This story is a figment of my imagination,” he added.


How did events unfold?

1. August 2024
   • Kadyrov showed off a modified Cybertruck equipped with a machine gun. He claimed that the vehicle was a gift from Musk and had even been “tested” for combat operations.
   • The plan was to send the vehicle to the front lines in Ukraine.
2. Elon Musk’s reaction
   • The billionaire responded sarcastically to the rumors:
     “Do you seriously think I gave a Cybertruck to a Russian general?”
   • His comment went viral on social media, sparking a wave of memes.
3. September 2024
   • Kadyrov claimed that Musk had allegedly remotely disabled the pickup truck, which “had already been used in combat operations.” This claim also turned out to be part of a fabricated story. 

Kadyrov also noted that the Tesla Cybertruck is more of a “toy” than an effective tool for combat operations. This statement came after numerous jokes and criticism from the public.

This story attracted the attention of international media and once again raised the issue of the Chechen leader’s controversial statements. Some experts believe that such antics are intended to generate hype and divert attention from more serious issues.

• Elon Musk remains one of the most talked-about figures in the tech world, and his interactions with world leaders consistently spark interest.
• Ramzan Kadyrov, for his part, continues to use social media to promote himself, often resorting to provocative statements.

• On December 4, he proposed using Ukrainian prisoners of war as “human shields” to protect strategic facilities.
• On the same day, the ASTRA Telegram channel reported an attack by a strike drone on a special police forces building in Grozny.

The Cybertruck incident is yet another example of Ramzan Kadyrov’s penchant for provocative and outrageous statements. Although this incident sparked a wave of memes and sarcasm online, it raises more serious questions about the leaders’ reputations and their strategies in the media landscape.