Putin Claims Ukraine Conflict a 'Civil War' in Contentious Tucker Carlson Interview
In an exclusive interview with Tucker Carlson, Russian President Vladimir Putin offered insights into his perspective on the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, among other topics. Putin characterized the situation in Ukraine as partly a civil war, and discussed the shared history between Russia and Ukraine. He reiterated his view that Russian and Ukrainian people are closely linked, despite the Ukrainian government's accusations of a genocide. Putin also touched upon the subject of AI, suggesting that international regulations might be necessary.
During the conversation, which was released online via the Tucker Carlson Network, Putin expressed his belief that a peace agreement with Ukraine is still attainable. He indicated that he thinks Western nations have played a role in prolonging the conflict. Additionally, Putin commented on global power dynamics, suggesting that the West harbors greater fears of a strong China than a strong Russia.
The interview also included a discussion on the detention of American journalist Evan Gershkovich, who has been held on espionage charges since March of the previous year, a stance the U.S. government and Wall Street Journal have refuted. Notably, the interview did not address accusations of war crimes attributed to Putin, nor did it delve into Russia's domestic political crackdowns or the punitive measures against antiwar protestors.
