Tucker Carlson doesn’t need Russian protection – Kremlin — RT World News

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Thursday that American journalist Tucker Carlson does not need Moscow's protection after he recorded an interview with Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Carlson's visit to Moscow to meet with Putin earlier this week sparked criticism in Western media, while some politicians called for sanctions against the former Fox News host.

“Does Carlson need our protection? I don’t think so. I think he can defend himself.” Peskov told reporters.

“Besides some absolutely crazy voices coming from the United States, there are also some sane voices out there.” The presidential spokesman added.

Carlson's interview with Putin caused “extra noise” Not only in America, but also in Russia, Peskov admitted, adding that this interest “Sometimes it's off the charts.”

However, he acknowledged the importance of the interview and expected it to happen “It is read and discussed for days.”

Every interview with Putin “A very important event, especially one involving foreign actors.” Peskov added. “It is important for us that as many people as possible in the world learn about the mentality and point of view of the leader of the Russian state.”

Explaining why he wanted to speak with the Russian leader, Carlson earlier accused Western media of this “He lies” to their audiences and bias in their coverage of the Ukrainian conflict. “That is wrong. Americans have the right to know everything they can about the war they are involved in.” He insisted.

Meanwhile, former US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton described Carlson “useful idiot” from “Parrots a pack of Vladimir Putin's lies about Ukraine.” CNN has accused the former Fox News host of… “Executing the orders of the Russian autocrat” By meeting Putin.

Bill Kristol, a former member of Ronald Reagan's administration, went so far as to describe Carlson as a… “traitor,” He urged the American authorities to prevent him from returning to the country until the full details of his trip to Moscow were known.

Citing several current and former EU lawmakers, Newsweek reported that the EU may bar Carlson from visiting the bloc due to his visit to Russia, although Brussels later debunked the claim. He added, “Currently there are no discussions in European Union bodies related to…the American person in Moscow.” Peter Stano, European Commission spokesman for foreign affairs and security policy, said.

Carlson's interview with Putin is scheduled to be broadcast at 6pm EST (23:00 GMT) on Thursday. According to Peskov, the report will also be available on the Kremlin's website on Friday morning.