Former Fox News host Tucker Carlson revealed on December 4 that he has returned to Moscow to interview Sergey Lavrov, Russia’s longest-serving foreign minister.
The discussion, which Carlson said focuses on the risk of nuclear conflict and U.S.-Russia relations, is set to be released soon.
Carlson’s Second High-Profile Visit
Speaking from Moscow with the Kremlin in the background, Carlson shared a video on X (formerly Twitter) announcing the interview.
According to the Kyiv Independent, this is his second controversial trip to Russia’s capital this year, following a February meeting with President Vladimir Putin.
"So we came back to Moscow yesterday to interview the foreign minister of Russia, Sergey Lavrov," Carlson said.
He stated the conversation addressed whether the Biden administration's decision to remove restrictions on long-range strikes in Russia could escalate tensions to nuclear conflict.
Carlson made unverified claims that “American military personnel launched missiles into mainland Russia that killed at least a dozen Russian soldiers,” calling this an "undeclared war" closer to a nuclear exchange than the Cuban Missile Crisis of 1962.
The allegations align with previous statements by President Putin, who has accused NATO of directly aiding Ukraine’s use of long-range missiles. Carlson provided no evidence to substantiate his assertion.
Lavrov and Trump’s Role
Carlson said he questioned Lavrov about whether Donald Trump’s presidency could bring an end to the war in Ukraine.
Trump, who is set to take office in January, has vowed to bring both sides to the negotiating table. Critics fear this may pressure Ukraine into making significant concessions to Russia.
Carlson’s Controversial Record
Carlson, a vocal critic of U.S. support for Ukraine, has been widely criticized for echoing Kremlin narratives. After his February interview with Putin, he was condemned for not challenging the Russian president’s claims about the invasion of Ukraine.
Known for his far-right commentary, Carlson has often been accused of spreading misinformation, fostering racial division, and promoting isolationist policies.
His latest visit is likely to reignite debate over his alignment with Moscow’s perspectives and his role in shaping public opinion in the U.S.
