Though there was no official affirmation, pro-Kremlin pundits and navy bloggers have relished the information as an indication the former Fox Information host goes to interview Russian President Vladimir Putin.
“With out exaggerating, it’s secure to say that we’re in for an epochal occasion,” the Bezgranichny Analitik Telegram channel wrote. It added that, if it comes about, it could be Putin’s first sit-down interview with a Western journalist since his “particular navy operation” in opposition to Ukraine was launched nearly two years in the past. “And be assured, this time Putin will probably be heard by many within the West,” mentioned the publish, extensively shared by pro-Kremlin bloggers.
One other channel belonging to the RIA state information company wrote that in previous interviews with American journalists, Putin needed to defend himself in opposition to numerous “accusations.”
“Perhaps he’ll be extra fortunate with Tucker Carlson — it’s mentioned the TV host, who overtly sympathizes with Russia, has come right here within the hope of speaking to Putin,” the publish mentioned.
In September, Carlson informed Die Weltwoche that he had “tried to interview Vladimir Putin, however the U.S. authorities stopped me.”
“Effectively, you’re not allowed to listen to Putin’s voice, ‘coz why?” Carlson complained.