Russian President Vladimir Putin called for private investors in Russia's space sector as it seeks to develop a satellite network.

Russian officials are gleefully offering Elon Musk asylum, a sarcastic gesture meant to sow further discord between the billionaire and President Trump as their alliance implodes. “Elon @elonmusk, don’t be upset!

If Musk ever did expatriate to Russia for asylum, he could find himself in even more danger, as critics of Putin often end up dead or imprisoned.

Trump declined to say what those consequences would be, and went on to add that he had not had discussions about whether to investigate Musk.

The large-scale attack comes days after Trump says Putin had "very strongly" promised response to Ukraine "Spider web" attack.