One doesn’t have to trust Putin. But letting the man speak and say what he wants to say provides the “Russian/Putin” view of history. If anyone understands anything about Russia, history drives their thought and actions.
A good interview need not be combative, but to allow the interviewee have complete thoughts and answers., No one has to accept the answers, but for now, Putin’s understanding of his country’s history is driving Russia’s current actions. It would be a good thing to listen to his answers.
I did listen to him.
His history is a bit twisted... but so is ours, depending which side is asked. Unfortunately, Ukraine has a selfish enemy for president.
I think that happened here. It was a friendly but serious interview. The analysis and response will be interesting.
I have to say, that for someone reported to be perennially dying of cancer, Putin sounds and looks like he is in top shape.
I thought the interview was fascinating.
I was interested in Putin’s perspective on this whole situation.
His review of Russian history actually did explain a lot of his rationalization for the war.
Good inför, thanks.
I just watched the entire interview and found Putin to be interesting, reasonable, and enormously well informed. Do I trust him? Far more than I trust that lying actor Zelensky.