Tucker Carlson sat down with Vladimir Putin in Moscow for an extensive interview, marking Putin’s first engagement with a Western media outlet since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022.
The interview garnered attention due to Carlson’s previous criticism of US support for Ukraine and his contentious remarks about Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy.
Carlson’s tone was notably deferential towards Putin, addressing him as “Mr. President” throughout the conversation.
Despite initial criticism, the interview commenced with Putin delivering a lengthy historical monologue about Russia, Lithuania, Poland, and Ukraine, spanning centuries.
Transitioning into contemporary issues, Putin accused the US and Western nations of prolonging the conflict in Ukraine.
He claimed that peace talks were undermined when Ukraine followed directives from Western powers to continue fighting against Russia.
Putin specifically implicated Boris Johnson, the former British Prime Minister, alleging that Johnson dissuaded Zelenskiy from pursuing a peace deal early in the conflict.
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Putin also emphasized the need for the US to stop weapon supplies to Ukraine to facilitate an end to the conflict.
Addressing concerns about journalistic freedom in Russia, Putin defended the detention of Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich, accusing him of espionage.
However, conflicting statements emerged regarding Russia’s willingness to negotiate Gershkovich’s release.
Despite claims of interviewing to provide clarity on Putin’s motives, Carlson faced criticism, with some labeling him a “useful idiot” for Putin’s propaganda.
However, Carlson defended the interview, criticizing Western media for alleged misinformation.
The interview aired on Tucker Carlson Tonight, following Carlson’s departure from Fox News.
While Carlson’s interview approach drew controversy, it highlighted Putin’s selective engagement with Western media amid a broader crackdown on press freedom in Russia.
As the interview unfolded, criticisms of Carlson’s journalistic integrity emerged, with accusations of propagating Putin’s narratives without adequate scrutiny.
However, Carlson’s platform served as a platform for Putin to convey his perspective to Western audiences, despite ongoing tensions between Russia and the West.
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