Putin and Tucker Carlson’s 2-hour interview now available
OAN’s Brooke Mallory
4:59 PM – Thursday, February 8, 2024
In his highly anticipated interview with Tucker Carlson, Russian President Vladimir Putin unleashed a barrage of criticisms against President Joe Biden, delved into the history of Democrat presidents and the CIA, and even expressed admiration for Elon Musk’s intelligence.
Shortly before six o’clock on Thursday evening, the two-hour interview was made available on the Tucker Carlson Network, Carlson’s official website, as well as on X (Twitter).
“Are we having a talk show or a serious interview?” Putin said, in response to a query on the conflict in Ukraine, speaking via a translator.
Before justifying his military’s actions, he gave Carlson the “historical background” of the Ukraine-Russia war.
Some of Putin’s claims included:
- Bill Clinton offered Russia a place in NATO, but was overruled by his staff
- Russia has superior ‘supersonic missiles’ to every other nation
- Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich was a “spy”
- The CIA blew up the Nord Stream Pipeline
The Russian forces “created hypersonic systems with intercontinental range, and we continue to develop them,” Putin said.
“We are now ahead of everyone—the United States and the other countries—in terms of the development of hypersonic strike systems. And we are improving them every day,” the Russian president continued.
When the topic of Putin’s long-standing relationship with the U.S. came up, he scoffed at the idea that a different president would alter the course of the conflict but commended his previous cordiality with former President Donald Trump and former President George W. Bush.
“You just asked me if another leader comes and changes something? It is not about the leader,” Putin said.
Putin also alleged that a peace agreement pertaining to the conflict in Ukraine had previously been reached, however, he accused the “Western side” of seeking to prolong the conflict.
“We’re willing to negotiate,” he said. “It is the western side, and Ukraine is obviously a satellite state of the US. It is evident. I do not want you to take it as if I am looking for a strong word or an insult. But we both understand what is happening.”
The two-hour discussion was dominated by Putin, who started with a plodding history of Russian land. Carlson briefly introduced the discussion, stating that he originally thought the Russian president was employing a “filibustering technique” to avoid answering the topic of why the conflict was started.
In response to a question concerning the turning point that precipitated his decision to strike, Putin stated, “First, it was the coup in Ukraine” (alluding to the overthrow of Zelenskyy’s predecessor, Viktor Yanukovych, in 2014).
“And what triggered the current events? Firstly, the current Ukrainian leadership would not implement the Minsk Agreements,” Putin continued.
Signed in 2014, the Minsk Agreements were a set of agreements aimed at bringing an end to the conflict in the Donbas region between separatist groups in Russia and Ukraine.
“It is not about the personality of a particular person. I had a very good relationship with, say, Bush. I know that in the United States, he was portrayed as some kind of a country boy who does not understand much. I assure you that this is not the case.”
He went on to say that he was also fonder of former President Donald Trump, as opposed to Biden. “It is not about the personality of the leader. It is about the elite’s mindset, leader deal.”
“If the idea of domination at any cost, based also on forceful actions dominates the American society, nothing will change. It will only get worse.”
Due to Carlson’s interview with the controversial Russian leader, Western media reacted negatively to his handling of the free press in his country, which included the continued incarceration of Wall Street Journal writer Evan Gershowitz.
Putin asserted that Gershowitz was “a spy,” despite the U.S. maintaining that the reporter was wrongfully jailed and not a spy.
“You know, you can give a different interpretations to what constitutes a spy. But there are certain things provided by law. If a person gets secret information and does that in conspiratorial manner, then this is qualified as espionage,” Putin asserted.
Meanwhile, White House Communications Coordinator John Kirby warned Americans not to believe “anything” in the Tucker Carlson-Putin interview, prior to its release.
“Anybody that watches that interview you need to make sure to remember that you are listening to Vladimir Putin,” Kirby said. “You shouldn’t take at face value anything he has to say.”
Many social media users on X (Twitter) are supporting Carlson’s decision to give Putin a voice, despite Democrats objecting to the idea and Hillary Clinton even calling Carlson a “useful idiot.”
Additionally, a number of politicians and public figures in the U.S. similarly voiced their approval and excitement to tune in and watch the discussion.
Independent 2024 presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. (RFK Jr.) commented on the news and said that Carlson has every right to address the global leader and notify the public of his position.
Stay informed! Receive breaking news blasts directly to your inbox for free. Subscribe here. https://www.oann.com/alerts
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries criticizes Republicans on the border bill and efforts to impeach Alejandro Mayorkas.
Texas Senator Ted Cruz says that Joe Biden’s ban on new natural gas export projects is a “huge middle finger” to Texas for attempting to close its border to illegal immigration.
Mayor Eric Adams says New York City is the safest big city in America.
Last week a major court case wrapped up final arguments in Georgia.
Google says consumers can pay for better reasoning capabilities as it vies with Microsoft to win subscriptions.
Apple is building prototypes of at least two iPhones that fold widthwise like a clamshell.
Tesla sent out a single-line query for each job after canceling some employees’ biannual performance reviews.
Meta Platforms will begin detecting and labeling images generated by other companies’ AI services in the coming months.
rnrn
How did Vladimir Putin describe his relationship with previous US presidents during the interview with Tucker Carlson?
In his highly anticipated interview with Tucker Carlson, Russian President Vladimir Putin unleashed a barrage of criticisms against President Joe Biden, delved into the history of Democrat presidents and the CIA, and even expressed admiration for Elon Musk’s intelligence.
The interview, which lasted two hours, was released on Thursday evening and made available on Tucker Carlson’s official website and on X (Twitter). Putin addressed several topics during the interview, including the conflict in Ukraine, Russia’s military capabilities, and his relationship with previous US presidents.
When asked about the conflict in Ukraine, Putin responded by giving the “historical background” of the war. He claimed that Bill Clinton had offered Russia a place in NATO, but was overruled by his staff. He also asserted that Russia has superior “supersonic missiles” compared to other nations. In addition, Putin accused Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich of being a “spy” and claimed that the CIA blew up the Nord Stream Pipeline.
Putin emphasized Russia’s advancements in hypersonic strike systems, stating that they are ahead of the United States and other countries in their development. He also dismissed the idea that a different leader could change the course of the conflict in Ukraine, but commended his previous cordiality with former President Donald Trump and former President George W. Bush.
According to Putin, a peace agreement had previously been reached regarding the conflict in Ukraine, but he accused the “Western side” of prolonging the conflict. He stated that Ukraine is “obviously a satellite state of the US” and expressed a willingness to negotiate.
Throughout the interview, Putin dominated the conversation, sharing a plodding history of Russian land. Tucker Carlson initially thought that Putin was filibustering to avoid answering questions about why the conflict in Ukraine started. Putin attributed the current events to the coup in Ukraine and the failure to implement the Minsk Agreements.
Regarding his relationship with previous US presidents, Putin spoke positively about former President George W. Bush and former President Donald Trump. He emphasized that it is not about the personality of the leader but about the mindset of the American elite.
The interview received negative reactions from Western media, who criticized Putin’s handling of the free press in Russia, including the continued incarceration of Wall Street Journal writer Evan Gershkovich. Despite the controversies surrounding the interview, social media users on Twitter expressed support for Carlson’s decision to give Putin a voice.
In conclusion, the Tucker Carlson interview with Russian President Vladimir Putin provided a platform for Putin to express his criticisms, share his perspective on various issues, and discuss his relationship with previous US presidents. The interview sparked debates and reactions, showcasing the power of media in shaping public opinion.
" Conservative News Daily does not always share or support the views and opinions expressed here; they are just those of the writer."
*As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases
Now loading...