Tucker Carlson Defends Putin, Claims Russia Is Thriving Despite War

In a NewsNation interview with Chris Cuomo, Carlson expressed greater sympathy for Vladimir Putin over Volodymyr Zelensky, citing Russia's resilience during the ongoing conflict.

Tucker Carlson stated he is 'definitely more sympathetic' to Russian President Vladimir Putin than Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky during an interview with Chris Cuomo on NewsNation.
Carlson argued that Russia is 'thriving' under Putin's leadership, even as the war in Ukraine enters its fourth year.
He justified his stance by emphasizing his belief that leaders should be judged on how well they improve their own countries, claiming Putin is fulfilling this role better than Zelensky.
Cuomo challenged Carlson's perspective, noting Ukraine's dire situation as a nation under attack, but Carlson maintained his position that Russia is faring better overall.
Carlson's comments align with his history of pro-Russia rhetoric, which has drawn criticism and attention from both U.S. and Russian media outlets.