Overview

• Boris Johnson disputes Tucker Carlson's claim that he demanded $1 million for an interview, labeling the accusation as 'untrue'.
• Carlson accused Johnson of asking for the sum in 'US dollars, gold or Bitcoin' for a discussion on Ukraine, a claim Johnson's team denies.
• Johnson's team clarifies the offer was accepted on the condition it would benefit Ukrainian veteran charities, but was later retracted.
• The dispute follows Carlson's controversial interview with Vladimir Putin, after which Johnson criticized Carlson as a 'Kremlin stooge'.
• Carlson retaliates by accusing Johnson of being 'sleazier' than Putin and implicating him in the ongoing Ukraine conflict.