Quick Bytes
- Ukrainian President Zelensky criticizes Tucker Carlson’s interview with Putin.
- Zelensky dismisses the interview as propaganda and expresses frustration.
- President Biden blames Putin for the death of Russian opposition leader Navalny.
- Biden’s “crazy SOB” remark about Putin prompts a sharp response from the Kremlin.
Ukrainian President Zelensky’s Reaction to Tucker Carlson’s Interview with Putin
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has openly criticized Tucker Carlson’s recent interview with Russian President Vladimir Putin, dismissing it as a lengthy session of falsehoods. During a Fox News interview, Zelensky expressed his disdain for the two-hour segment, which he felt was filled with misinformation about Ukraine and its relations with the United States.
Biden’s Condemnation of Putin
The interview with Zelensky comes in the wake of the death of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, an event that U.S. President Joe Biden has directly attributed to Putin’s actions. Biden has been vocal about Putin’s responsibility, calling the Russian president a “crazy SOB” at a recent fundraiser while discussing the existential threat of climate change.
Kremlin’s Retort to Biden’s Comments
The Kremlin has responded to Biden’s remarks, with a spokesperson attempting to downplay the impact of the comments on Putin, while suggesting that such language diminishes the stature of the U.S. presidency. The exchange of words between the U.S. and Russia highlights the ongoing tensions and the international community’s scrutiny of Putin’s regime.
