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🎤Vladimir Putin gave an interview to Russian journalist Pavel Zarubin. Here are the key points: ⭕️On the special military operation: The immediate trigger was the complete refusal of the Ukrainian authorities to fulfill the Minsk agreements. The only thing we regret is that we did not begin our active actions earlier, believing that we were dealing with decent people. ⭕️On the reaction of Western leaders to the Putin-Tucker interview: It is good that they watch and listen to what I say. If for some reason we cannot have a direct dialogue today, then we should be grateful to Mr. Carlson for allowing us to have it through him as an intermediary. ⭕️On Putin impressions of the interview with Carlson: I did not fully enjoy this interview because I was prepared to answer sharp questions, but Carlson chose a different tactic – surprisingly for a Western journalist, he turned out to be patient. ⭕️About the possible further fate of the American journalist: WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange is imprisoned. From Carlson's point of view, that would be sad. But from the perspective of people around the world who understand what a modern liberal-democratic dictatorship is, it would probably not be bad. They would then reveal their true face. ⭕️About Biden: He is a more experienced, predictable person, a politician of the old formation. But we will work with any leader of the United States whom the American people trust. ⭕️On the health of the US president: Well, yes, he was looking at his notes. Honestly, I was looking at mine too. But the fact that he hit his head on that helicopter while getting out of it – well, who among us hasn't hit their head somewhere? Let him who is without sin cast the first stone at him. Subscribe to @sputnik_africa 🔸TikTok | Sputnik Africa|Boost us on Telegram🔸