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Who is the first Western journalist to interview Vladimir Putin since the invasion of Ukraine began?

In a move that surprised many and confirmed some suspicions, Tucker Carlson, the former Fox News host known for his divisive commentary, secured a landmark interview with Russian President Vladimir Putin. This interview, conducted in Moscow, marks the first engagement of its kind since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine two years prior. Carlson’s trip and subsequent interview have been framed as an effort to bring an alternative perspective to the American public, contrasting with what he describes as biased coverage of the Western media. The decision by the Kremlin to grant Carlson, a figure criticized for promoting conspiracy theories and extremist views, this exclusive opportunity has sparked discussions about the motivations behind it.