Right-wing commentator Tucker Carlson, who has often been called a MAGA puppeteer, said he was “sympathetic” to Russian President Vladimir Putin in an interview with NewsNation’s Chris Cuomo. The conservative conspiracy theorist added that Russia was “thriving” as it continues to bombard Ukraine with deadly missiles three years into the war.

Tucker Carlson argued that Russia under President Vladimir Putin is “thriving,” contending that Putin is doing the “one job” required by presidents. Carlson made the assessment during a discussion with NewsNation host Chris Cuomo,

Former Fox News host Tucker Carlson revealed that he is "definitely more sympathetic to [Vladimir] Putin" than Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in the ongoing conflict with Russia. Carlson had a sit-down interview with NewsNation anchor Chris Cuomo and claimed Russia is "thriving" amidst the war.

Tucker Carlson admitted to NewsNation's Chris Cuomo that he is "definitely more sympathetic" to Russia's Putin than Ukraine's Zelensky. The post Tucker Carlson Admits He’s ‘Definitely More Sympathetic’ to Putin Than Zelensky in Chris Cuomo Interview: Russia ‘Is Thriving’ first appeared on Mediaite.

Tucker Carlson says he’s ‘definitely more sympathetic to Putin than Zelensky’ because Russia is ‘thriving’ - ‘I am definitely more sympathetic to Putin than Zelensky for the following reason: I think it's fair to judge leaders on how they do for their country,