TUCKER: Why is that?
PUTIN: There are strong financial entities that have an interest in keeping us as adversaries. One of your presidents warned against this. We Russians don’t have this problem.
TUCKER: Do you consider the United States an enemy?
PUTIN: No. Categorically no. We were allies during the Second World War. The Russians helped to colonize Alaska, California, and we were also in Hawaii. Our people are not an enemy, but those in Washington are certainly not our friends.
TUCKER: Can you be more specific and name names?
PUTIN: It would be useless. It’s not up to us to solve your domestic problems. Besides, I’m sure you know the names better than we do.
TUCKER: So, are you saying that your opponent is not Joe Biden but the people behind him?
PUTIN: Exactly. Joe Biden may not even be aware of what’s going on. He may not understand the level of sanctions imposed on Russia. Who set up these sanctions? These are our opponents.
TUCKER: Is that why you defend the BRICS?
PUTIN: The BRICS would exist anyway. This is a natural reaction to the Western trading bloc. It’s a counterweight. When the dollar is used as a weapon against the states, there will be a natural alternative. That’s what we want.
TUCKER: Is that why you and Russia were targeted?
PUTIN: It’s more complicated than that, but I’m sure that explains a lot of this situation. Whenever the dollar is in danger, the United States takes extreme measures. She cannot afford to see the dollar fall.
TUCKER: But isn’t Russia weaker and more economically vulnerable than the United States?
PUTIN: If we consider the size of the economies, we are small. But few people take into account our vast natural resources. Russia has more than $80,000 billion underground. No country comes close to us.
TUCKER: What is your opinion on President Biden?
PUTIN: We are convinced that he is not leading the country. Let’s say that we have good sources that confirm this, but it is obvious that everyone can see for themselves. The United States has now entered a dark period. His leadership has no accountability.
TUKER: All right. That’s understood, but don’t you have the same problems in Russia?
PUTIN: Yes. To a degree. But in Russia, these interests more closely correspond to the thinking of the average Russian on the street. In the United States, this is not the case. The elites have abandoned you.
TUCKER: So, who do you think is running the United States?
PUTIN: The forces that have always led him. You can change the president, but you don’t change those who hold the real power. This is what we have to face. Joe Biden is just a facade for this power structure.
TUCKER: Let’s get to the politics. What is your opinion on President Biden?
PUTIN: We are convinced that he is not leading the country. Let’s say we have sources that confirm this, but it’s obvious to everyone. The United States has now entered a dark period. His leadership has no accountability.
TUCKER: So, who do you think is running the United States?