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In a candid interview with propagandist Pavel Zarubin, Russian President Vladimir Putin revealed his preference for engaging with Joe Biden over former President Donald Trump, citing Biden's predictability and experience as an "old-school politician." Putin's remarks offer a rare glimpse into his strategic calculus regarding American leadership amidst ongoing tensions between Russia and the United States. | Contrastingly, Putin's past admiration for Trump's perceived exceptionalism took a backseat as he expressed reservations about Trump's stance on NATO defense spending and its potential implications for Ukraine. The specter of Trump's foreign policy decisions, particularly in relation to Russia's actions in Eastern Europe, looms large in Putin's strategic calculus. [...] Putin's unexpected commentary on American media personality Tucker Carlson offered further insights into his perceptions of Western media dynamics. Surprised by Carlson's subdued approach during their recent interview, Putin admitted to expecting a more adversarial line of questioning. "To be honest, I expected him to be aggressive and ask so-called sharp questions. I just wasn't prepared for it," Putin confessed, revealing his strategic engagement with Western media outlets as conduits for dialogue amid strained relations.
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