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Former Fox News host Tucker Carlson has announced plans to conduct a one-on-one interview with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow. Carlson stated that he aims to provide Americans with a deeper understanding of the conflict in Ukraine, which he believes mainstream media coverage has failed to deliver. He emphasized his personal funding of the trip, highlighting his commitment to independent journalism.

This interview would mark President Putin’s first engagement with a Western journalist since the invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. Carlson’s decision to pursue this interview underscores the significance of the conflict and the need for diverse perspectives in understanding its complexities. It also reflects a departure from traditional media channels, as Carlson intends to broadcast the interview live and unedited on his social media platform, X.

Critics have raised concerns about the potential risks and ethical implications of such an interview, given Putin’s track record and the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Ukraine. However, Carlson remains steadfast in his belief that Americans deserve access to unfiltered information about the conflict. The interview is expected to spark significant interest and debate, shaping public discourse on both sides of the Atlantic.

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Russian state TV channel Rossiya 24 has released a trailer for an upcoming weekend program featuring former Fox News journalist Tucker Carlson. The state-run broadcaster did not specify whether the show would feature original content or be a translation of Carlson’s regular English-language videos on X.

In the trailer, Carlson is seen repeatedly mentioning “Russia,” with clips spliced together from previous broadcasts. The advertisement concludes with the word “24” on screen, accompanied by text stating, “The high-profile American presenter is moving to another level. Here.”

Tucker Carlson, known for his populist conservative views, was the highest-rated cable TV host during his time at Fox News. His show frequently set the agenda for conservatives and had a significant influence on the Republican party. The show covered various topics, including immigration, crime, race, gender, and sexuality, often critiquing “woke” ideology.

Carlson’s show was mentioned in a lawsuit by voting machine company Dominion over Fox News’ reporting of the 2020 presidential election, which claimed false allegations of rigging. Fox News settled the case with Dominion for $787.5 million, and Carlson left the network shortly thereafter.

Russian state TV has previously cited Carlson’s shows, mainly due to his tendency to repeat questionable Kremlin claims about Ukraine.

After leaving Fox News, Carlson started a new show on Twitter called “Tucker on Twitter,” later rebranded as “Tucker on X” following the social media platform’s rebranding.

If Rossiya 24 airs translated versions of these broadcasts, it won’t be the first Russian company to do so. The YouTube channel KarlsonTV has been translating and publishing Carlson’s shows in Russian for the past five years, amassing over one million subscribers. The channel has also been translating and publishing clips from Carlson’s new shows.

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