"Putin Criticizes Tucker Carlson's Soft Interview Approach"

Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed disappointment with Tucker Carlson's soft interview style, expecting more aggressive questioning during their two-hour conversation. Despite dominating the interview with a propagandistic lecture on Russian and Ukrainian history, Putin felt Carlson was surprisingly patient and didn't challenge him as expected. The Kremlin's rejection of other media requests was attributed to their perceived lack of impartiality, while Carlson's history of pro-Russian advocacy made him a favorable choice for the interview.