In an interview with former Fox News host Tucker Carlson, Russian President Vladimir Putin stated that Russia has no interest in invading NATO countries such as Poland, describing the idea as “absolutely out of the question.” During the conversation, Putin accused NATO of using an “imaginary Russian threat” to intimidate and demanded that NATO recognize Moscow’s territorial claims in Ukraine following the 2022 invasion. Putin also addressed the possibility of reaching an agreement for the release of detained Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich, and maintained that a Russian defeat in Ukraine was not possible. Russia’s state media has shown significant interest in the interview, which was largely unchallenged and allowed Putin to present his views to an American audience.
- President Putin insists Russia has no interest in invading NATO countries, including Poland.
- Putin claims NATO is intimidating people with an “imaginary Russian threat” and demands NATO recognition of Russian territorial gains in Ukraine.
- Putin labels Ukraine an “artificial country” and asserts that Russian defeat there is impossible.
- Possible release of detained journalist Evan Gershkovich was discussed, with Putin indicating that an agreement could be reached.
- The interview, conducted by Tucker Carlson, was over two hours long and provided Putin with a platform to relay his narrative to the American audience.
- Russia’s state media has given extensive coverage to the interview, treating Carlson’s visit with significant interest.
- BBC and other Western broadcasters have repeatedly requested interviews with Putin since the invasion of Ukraine, contrary to claims made by Carlson.
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