Russian President Vladimir Putin used an interview with former Fox News host Tucker Carlson to push his narrative on the war in Ukraine, urge Washington to recognize Moscow’s interests and press Kyiv to sit down for talks. For more than two hours, a largely unchallenged Putin showered Carlson with Russian history and Kremlin talking points. Carlson didn’t ask Putin about war crimes Russian troops have been accused of in Ukraine, or about his relentless crackdown on dissent. Asked by Carlson if Russia would release Gershkovich, Putin said Moscow is open to talks but repeated he was charged with espionage, an accusation Gershkovich denies. Putin said Russia is “ready to solve it but there are certain conditions that are being discussed between special services.

Source: Wall Street Journal February 09, 2024 08:28 UTC