**Ukraine’s President Slams American Commentator**
Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky has criticized American commentator Tucker Carlson for spreading misinformation and repeating Russian narratives.
In an interview with journalist Piers Morgan, Zelensky said that Carlson is “misinforming” the American public by parroting Kremlin talking points. Zelensky accused Carlson of behaving like a mouthpiece for Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Carlson had previously interviewed Zelensky and accused him of suppressing religious freedom and the rights of Russian speakers in Ukraine. But Zelensky said that these claims are “all lies” and that Russia’s war on Ukraine has hit territories in eastern Ukraine hardest, targeting Russian speakers.
**Strong Pro-Russian Voice**
Tucker Carlson is a conservative commentator who has close ties to former US President Donald Trump. He is one of the strongest pro-Russian voices in the US, spreading unsubstantiated claims across various platforms.
Last year, Carlson aired interviews with both Putin and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, allowing them to repeat debunked narratives without challenge. Zelensky suggested that Carlson work to better understand Ukraine and stop circulating propaganda on behalf of the Russian government.
**Strong Words**
Zelensky’s comments were strong and direct. He told Morgan that Carlson “needs to stop working for Putin” and stop spreading Russian propaganda.