During the interview, the Russian leader paid great attention to historical facts, recalling, among other things, the emergence of Ukraine. And, as Peskov noted, Putin’s worldview is based on specific knowledge of primary sources.

“Yes, this historical part will probably be very difficult to perceive in the West, among Western viewers and readers. But there are a huge number of specialists on our country... who will also be very interested,” Peskov said in the “Moscow. Kremlin. Putin,” a fragment of which was published in his personal Telegram channel by journalist Pavel Zarubin.

Also during the program, Peskov said that Carlson himself suggested that the Kremlin record an interview with Putin.