Russian President Vladimir Putin described American journalist Tucker Carlson as a dangerous person during a meeting with journalist Pavel Zarubin, a moment captured and shared by the Kremlin’s telegram channel.
Putin said he expected Carlson to answer tough questions with equal footing. He observed that the journalist listened attentively and stayed true to a firm, predefined stance throughout the discussion, sticking to a hard line.
The interview between the Russian leader and Carlson appeared on Putin’s official site and on the X platform on February 9. Within hours, the video drew tens of millions of views, turning both Putin and Carlson into dominant topics on social networks.
Putin also noted that Western leaders viewed the interview and expressed thanks to Carlson for acting as a bridge in communication, a mediator who facilitated engagement across viewpoints.
Earlier, Tucker Carlson had commented on a Russian conspiracy theory, adding another layer to the public dialogue surrounding the exchange and its broader geopolitical implications.