Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed his dissatisfaction with the recent interview conducted by Tucker Carlson, stating that he was expecting a more challenging line of questioning.
What Happened: In a recent interview with Russian state TV, Putin voiced his disappointment with Carlson’s interview, reported Politico. The Russian president had anticipated a more confrontational approach from the former Fox News host.
Speaking to Russian state TV, Putin said, "… I honestly thought he [Carlson] would be aggressive and ask so-called sharp questions. And I wasn't just ready for that, I wanted it, because it would have given me the opportunity to respond sharply in kind … But he chose a different tactic."
Putin, who is known for his fondness for trolling Western figures, described Carlson’s interview style as passive. He also took the opportunity to mock President Joe Biden and express his preference for the current U.S. president’s reelection over a return of former President Donald Trump.
During the interview, which lasted over two hours, Putin delivered a lengthy monologue on Russian history and even poked fun at ...