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Kremlin Press Secretary Dmitry Peskov has addressed the reactions from the American press corps following Tucker Carlson's...
Kremlin Press Secretary Dmitry Peskov has addressed the reactions from the American press corps following Tucker Carlson's exclusive interview with Russian President Vladimir Putin, attributing some initial responses to "professional jealousy."
Carlson's publication of the two-hour interview marks the first time an American journalist has secured a sit-down with Putin since the escalation of the Ukraine conflict into open hostilities in February 2022. Peskov commented on the reactions during a press briefing on Friday, acknowledging divisions within the media landscape.
Responding to a question about the perceived "hysterics" and "panic" among some US journalists, Peskov highlighted the political and corporate divisions within American media outlets. He suggested that the strong partisan affiliations and rivalries between media organizations may have contributed to the varied responses to the interview.
Peskov noted, "There are certain divisions along the political lines and serious corporate divisions in the media. The confrontations over who supports which of the two parties are quite strong. So there is a sort of professional jealousy."
He emphasized that over time, there would likely be a more comprehensive analysis of the interview and its implications. Despite the initial reactions, Peskov underscored the undeniable high level of interest in the interview and anticipated a deeper examination of its content and significance.
The interview between Carlson and Putin has sparked considerable attention and discussion both within the United States and internationally, given the rarity of such access to the Russian president amidst heightened tensions between Russia and Western nations.
