Tucker Carlson's interview with Putin sparks polarized reactions in Russia

Tucker Carlson's recent interview with Vladimir Putin has sparked contrasting reactions in Russia, with ideological patriots seeing Carlson as a like-minded conservative and staunch opponent of liberalism. This has reinforced their commitment to a conservative, traditional course for Russia. On the other hand, Westernizers in Russia find relief in the fact that not everyone in the West shares negative views of Russia, and they hope for friendship with the conservative West. The attention given to Tucker Carlson by the Kremlin has strengthened the Patriots' cause and given hope to Westernizers.