A Russian official said that the nation could offer American billionaire Elon Musk political asylum over his fierce dispute with U.S. President Donald Trump. The U.S. president and the world's richest man have had a dramatic fallout, leaving many wondering what will come of the relationship.

Officials offered to mediate and even asylum for Elon Musk as many commented how a leader falling out with a top businessman was familiar to Russia.

The Moscow Times reported that Dmitry Novikov, a member of Russia's parliament and a member of its International Affairs Committee, stated that Russia would offer Musk asylum if he needed it.