Elon Musk participated in a call with Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Zelenskyy

A senior Ukrainian official confirmed to that Elon Musk participated in a phone call between Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Wednesday, during which Trump congratulated the Ukrainian president-elect on his victory.

“It was a very good call. Our work continues,” said the Ukrainian official to .

Musk’s presence during the first official conversation between President-elect Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy may indicate his influence in the upcoming Trump administration.

“I had an excellent call with President Trump and congratulated him on his historic landslide victory — his tremendous campaign made this result possible,” Zelenskyy posted on X.

Details of Musk’s exact role were not disclosed according to reporting from Axios, though sources reported Musk expressed his intent to continue supporting Ukraine through his Starlink satellite network—a service critical to Ukraine’s wartime communications.

Throughout his campaign, Trump expressed mixed opinions about continued U.S. aid to Ukraine and emphasized a fast resolution to its conflict with Russia, which raised concerns across Europe. 

Trump assured Zelenskyy of support on the 25-minute call, but did not provide specifics on either policies or military aid. Axios first reported Musk’s presence on the call, and Musk has not yet given comment.

According to sources, Zelenskyy interpreted both the call’s timing and Trump’s reassurances as a good sign. Trump and his advisers have privately conveyed more supportive than the campaign suggested.

The phone call is expected to be the first of many between Trump’s team and Zelenskyy’s advisors as both sides navigate America’s involvement in the ongoing conflict.

Musk reportedly also joined a recent call between Trump and Turkish President Erdoğan, per reporting from Axios.