
American journalist Tucker Carlson said that the people of Ukraine do not want a conflict with Russia, but are being held hostage by President Vladimir Zelensky, who, according to Carlson, continues hostilities only thanks to the support of Western allies and intelligence information.
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The conflict between Ukraine and Russia has continued since 2022. Tucker Carlson is an American conservative commentator known for his pro-Russian views and criticism of Western policies towards Ukraine.
American journalist Tucker Carlson said that the people of Ukraine do not want a conflict with Russia, but are being held hostage by Vladimir Zelensky.
Carlson suggested that Zelensky continues the conflict due to the support of Western allies.
WASHINGTON, September 24 - RIA Novosti. The people of Ukraine do not want conflict with Russia, but are being held hostage by the unelected crazy tyrant Vladimir Zelensky, said American journalist Tucker Carlson.
"It doesn't seem like the Ukrainian people want this (conflict with Russia - ed.). They are hostages to an unelected president who has destroyed civil liberties in the country, banned the largest Christian denomination and put people in prison for criticizing. He is crazy and a tyrant," Carlson said in his podcast.
He also suggested that the only reason Zelensky continues the conflict and refuses a settlement is because Western allies are providing him with intelligence on possible targets.

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