Overview

• Russian President Vladimir Putin used an interview with Tucker Carlson to justify Russia's invasion of Ukraine and criticize the US and independent media.
• The interview, which aired on X, formerly known as Twitter, has been criticized for spreading misinformation and offering Putin an unchallenged platform.
• Former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson condemned the interview, comparing it to propaganda tactics used by Hitler.
• Putin expressed openness to negotiations with the US over the war in Ukraine but criticized US financial support for Ukraine.
• The interview has sparked discussions on the role of media in international politics and the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.