Elon Musk's father claims family foundation funded Tommy Robinson's Russia trip

According to Errol Musk, he brought Robinson to Russia and both men held meetings with Russian business figures. He described Robinson as "a fine young man" who is "hotheaded, but at the same time, he's learning." Errol Musk, who identifies as a Russophile and holds pro-Russian views on the Ukraine conflict, also attended an economic forum in St. Petersburg.

The visit has drawn scrutiny as it occurred while Russia has been reportedly forging links with European far-right figures, including hosting influencers Andrew and Tristan Tate. British police reportedly stopped and seized Robinson's phones upon his return from Russia. Robinson himself had previously praised Russia, sharing footage of Russian ultra-nationalists.

Experts suggest such visits are part of Russia's hybrid warfare strategy to undermine Western democracy, with potential ideological alignment between Russian ultra-nationalists and figures like Robinson and the Tates.