Volodymyr Zelensky, the president of Ukraine, on Wednesday denounced US billionaire Elon Musk’s proposal to deter Russia from attacking Ukraine and offered an invitation to the war-torn country.

In October, Musk stirred considerable debate on Twitter by suggesting a peace plan that would recognize Russian sovereignty over the Crimean Peninsula, rerun referendums in Moscow-occupied Ukrainian territories under UN supervision, and grant Ukraine a neutral status.

Zelensky on Wednesday appeared to make fun of the unconventional billionaire’s proposition at an event hosted by The Media by telling him to visit Ukraine.

At the DealBook Summit hosted by the media, Zelensky discussed Musk via video link and stated, “I think that either someone has influence over him, or he somehow takes decisions on his own.”

“If you want to comprehend what Russia has done here, come visit Ukraine and you will see it all for yourself.” You will then explain to me how to terminate this conflict, who began it, and when it may be put an end to.

The inventor of Tesla and SpaceX set up a poll in October and invited his more than 100 million followers to vote on it.

In Ukraine, where it has turned into a digital lifeline for soldiers and civilians despite Russian strikes on the nation’s electrical infrastructure, Mr. Musk-owned SpaceX pays for the running of the Starlink internet service.

Zelensky has responded with a Twitter poll of his own, asking: “Which @elonmusk do you like more?” with the options “One who supports Ukraine” and “One who supports Russia”.

On February 24, Russian President Vladimir Putin dispatched soldiers to Ukraine in an effort to “de-Nazify” the pro-Western nation.

After ordering a partial mobilisation to reinforce his forces and threatening to use nuclear weapons, he has urged on Ukraine to halt hostilities and engage in negotiations.

According to Zelensky, he will never engage in negotiations with Russia as long as Putin is in charge.