A Ukrainian newspaper highlighted the contrasting interviews between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, noting the stark differences in their messages and settings.
The Kyiv Post shared a social media post depicting Putin’s interview with Tucker Carlson in Moscow alongside Zelensky’s interview with Bret Baier from the front lines of the ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia.
In Putin’s interview with Carlson, which took place earlier in the month, Putin used the platform to spread propaganda about Russia’s war efforts and criticize the United States’ involvement in the conflict.
Putin and Zelensky (Credits: The Hill)
Zelensky’s interview with Baier, on the other hand, was conducted from the front lines, offering a firsthand perspective on the situation in Ukraine. Zelensky reportedly referred to Putin’s interview with Carlson as “two hours of bullshit.”
The post also mentioned Carlson’s removal from Fox News last April and his subsequent launch of a new show on the X platform (formerly known as Twitter). Carlson faced ridicule for his recent trip to Moscow and his praise of the Russian infrastructure and economy during his visit.
Overall, the contrast in the interviews reflects the differing narratives and perspectives of the two leaders, with Zelensky providing a firsthand account of the conflict’s impact on Ukraine while Putin uses his platform to push propaganda and criticize Western involvement.
