29.01.2025 14:00
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov responded to claims that American journalist Tucker Carlson was preparing an assassination attempt against Russian President Vladimir Putin. Peskov stated that unverified speculation, regardless of its source, should not be taken seriously. The Chairman of the Duma also mentioned that former U.S. President Biden and Secretary of State Blinken should be held accountable.
American journalist Tucker Carlson claimed that there is a preparation for an assassination attempt against Russian President Vladimir Putin.
"ALLEGATIONS SHOULD NOT BE TAKEN AS TRUE"
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov, in statements regarding the issue, said, "Baseless allegations should not be taken as true." Peskov noted that many rumors are circulating and expressed that they should be cautious and also be careful.
CLAIM THAT "THE US TRIED TO KILL PUTIN"
Journalist Tucker Carlson previously claimed in a conversation with his colleague Matt Taibbi that US officials attempted to kill Putin during Biden's presidency. Carlson alleged that Antony Blinken, who served as Secretary of State during Biden's term, did everything he could to escalate the war between the US and Russia in the last two months of his tenure, expressing surprise at how he managed to avoid consequences.
"BIDEN AND BLINKEN MUST BE HELD ACCOUNTABLE"
Vyacheslav Volodin, the Chairman of the State Duma, the lower house of the Federal Assembly of Russia, stated in a message on his Telegram channel that the words of the American journalist should be thoroughly investigated and that "Biden and Blinken must be held accountable." Volodin also emphasized that the discussion regarding the intention to assassinate Putin should be taken seriously.