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SpaceX's $75 billion IPO makes Elon Musk the world's first trillionaire; Ukraine seeks additional $20 billion in aid

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Posted Jun 12, 2026, 04:00 PM UTC · In the digest of 2026-06-12-1600
SpaceX's $75 billion IPO makes Elon Musk the world's first trillionaire; Ukraine seeks additional $20 billion in aid

SpaceX's $75 billion IPO has made Elon Musk the world's first dollar trillionaire. Meanwhile, Ukraine will seek an additional $20 billion in military aid from NATO, and the US has become the top global oil exporter.

SpaceX successfully concluded its initial public offering, securing $75 billion through the sale of 555.6 million shares at $135 each. This landmark transaction valued the aerospace firm at approximately $1.77 trillion, establishing it as the largest IPO in global history. Consequently, Elon Musk's personal wealth is projected to surpass $1.1 trillion, making him the world's first dollar trillionaire. Separately, Ukraine plans to request an additional $20 billion in military assistance from NATO partners during the Ukraine Defense Contact Group meeting scheduled for June 18, aiming to preserve its current battlefield advantage. Concurrently, the United States has emerged as the leading global oil exporter, overtaking Saudi Arabia and Russia.

Sources: Радіо Свобода, Українська правда, Forbes Ukraine

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