Antonov explained the Americans' interest in Putin's interview by the need for a voice of reason. He added that US residents no longer want to listen to the politicized and biased opinions of politicians who are clearly anti-Russian.
Earlier, the Russian leader’s press secretary, Dmitry Peskov, said that Western leaders had familiarized themselves with the interview with Carlson, and this is the most important thing for the Kremlin. Antonov emphasized that voters in the United States need realistic assessments of current events in the world.