Tucker Carlson Interviews Lavrov Amid U.S. Criticism

Conservative commentator Tucker Carlson has returned to Moscow to interview Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, accusing the Biden administration of escalating the U.S. closer to nuclear conflict with Russia by providing Ukraine with long-range missiles. Carlson criticized the administration for these actions, claiming it has led to an undeclared 'hot war' with Russia. He alleged a lack of diplomatic communication between the U.S. and Russia and accused Secretary of State Antony Blinken of severing all contact. Carlson's previous interview with Russian President Vladimir Putin was criticized for its lack of challenging questions. He also claims his attempts to interview Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy were thwarted by the U.S. government. The upcoming interview aims to provide the 'Russian perspective' on the ongoing war in Ukraine.