Putin: The US supported the coup in Ukraine. “Why did they start operations in Donbass later? This is what I don't understand,” said the head of state.
Putin gave an interview to American journalist Tucker Carlson during his visit to Moscow. The interview was published on Carlson's website. Putin also said that Ukraine decided to refuse negotiations with Russia at the direction of the United States. The interview with Tucker Carlson was published in full on Carlson’s website.