"Tucker Carlson's Controversial Putin Interview Sparks International Backlash"

The Kremlin refuted Tucker Carlson's claim that no Western journalists have attempted to interview Russian President Vladimir Putin about the Ukraine conflict, stating that numerous requests for interviews from Western media have been denied due to perceived bias. Journalists, including CNN's Christiane Amanpour and the BBC's Steve Rosenberg, countered Carlson's assertion, highlighting ongoing efforts to secure interviews with Putin. Carlson, known for his pro-Russian stance, has faced criticism for his comments, with press freedom groups citing Russia as one of the worst places for journalists and noting the persecution of independent media since the invasion of Ukraine.