{"id":2172809,"date":"2024-02-09T20:42:02","date_gmt":"2024-02-10T01:42:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/boris-johnson-calls-tucker-carlson-a-traitor-over-ludicrous-interview-with-vladimir-putin\/"},"modified":"2024-02-09T20:43:41","modified_gmt":"2024-02-10T01:43:41","slug":"boris-johnson-calls-tucker-carlson-a-traitor-over-ludicrous-interview-with-vladimir-putin","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/boris-johnson-calls-tucker-carlson-a-traitor-over-ludicrous-interview-with-vladimir-putin\/","title":{"rendered":"Boris Johnson slams Tucker Carlson as a &#8216;traitor&#8217; for &#8216;absurd interview&#8217; with Putin"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">26<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fboris-johnson-calls-tucker-carlson-a-traitor-over-ludicrous-interview-with-vladimir-putin%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2172809&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Former British \u2063Prime Minister Boris Johnson \u200bResponds to Putin&#8217;s Allegations<\/h2>\n<p>Former British\u200d Prime Minister \u200bBoris Johnson has fired back at Russian President Vladimir Putin\u200d following his recent interview with Tucker Carlson. In the interview, which was posted on X, Putin accused Johnson of dissuading Ukrainian\u2063 President Volodymyr Zelensky from reaching an agreement with Russia to avoid\u2064 a war.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>\u201cHe put\u200c his signature and then he himself said, \u2018We were ready to sign it, and the war would have been over\u2063 long ago. However, Prime Minister Johnson came to talk us [Ukraine] out of it, and we\u2019ve missed that chance,\u2019\u201d Putin said via a translator.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Johnson wasted no time in responding to these allegations.\u2062 He penned\u2064 an op-ed\u2063 in the Daily Mail \u200dand \u200breleased a video response, both\u2063 of which were posted on \u2064X. While many political leaders condemned Carlson for agreeing to the interview, Johnson was one of the\u2063 few mentioned by name by Putin.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>\u201cAround the world,\u2063 people are watching that ludicrous interview with \u2062Vladimir Putin conducted\u200d by Tucker Carlson, and we must not fall for this tissue of lies\u2064 above all for the notion that Putin is somehow fated to succeed in Ukraine. On\u200c the contrary, he\u2064 is doomed to failure,\u201d Johnson stated passionately in the \u200dvideo.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>In his op-ed, Johnson vehemently denied the &#8220;ludicrous suggestion&#8221; that the U.K. government influenced Ukraine to continue fighting.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"LINK\">CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM THE WASHINGTON EXAMINER<\/a><\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>\u201cWhen \u200bTucker Carlson went to the Kremlin he had \u2062a function well known to history. He was to be the \u200cstooge of the tyrant, \u2062the dictaphone to the dictator and a traitor to journalism,\u201d Johnson wrote. \u201cIn \u2063his fawning, guffawing, slack-jawed\u2062 happiness at having\u2064 a \u2018scoop\u2019, he betrayed his viewers and \u2062listeners around the world. He didn\u2019t \u200dask tough questions.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>During the interview, Putin claimed \u200cthat Russia\u200d has suffered over 300,000 casualties among its army, which accounts for about 80% of \u200cits\u2062 force. Putin also\u200b expressed his belief\u200c that Russia still \u2063has a chance to\u200d defeat Ukraine if the United States stops interfering.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> What is Boris Johnson&#8217;s stance on Russia&#8217;s military \u2062aggression\u200b in Ukraine and the illegal \u200cannexation \u200dof Crimea?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  \u200dThe \u200dRussian government&#8217;s official website, Putin made several allegations and criticisms against the UK, including \u200bJohnson personally. However, Johnson took the opportunity to respond to these allegations, tackling each \u200bone\u2063 head-on.<\/p>\n<p>Firstly, Putin accused Johnson of being unreliable and untrustworthy. \u2064He claimed that the former <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/uk-govt-lockdown-to-last-12-months-expect-repeated-vaccinations\/\" title=\"UK Govt: Lockdown to Last 12+ Months, Expect Repeated Vaccinations\">prime minister<\/a> had <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/its-official-beto-orourke-set-164-million-democrat-dollars-on-fire\/\" title=\"It\u2019s Official: Beto O\u2019Rourke Set 4 Million Democrat Dollars On Fire\">repeatedly broken promises<\/a> \u200cand shifted\u2062 positions on various\u200d issues. In response, Johnson emphasized his\u2062 commitment to upholding the values of democracy, freedom, and the rule of law. He highlighted his track record of delivering on promises, such as leading the successful Brexit campaign and overseeing the \u200bsuccessful rollout of COVID-19 vaccines \u2062in the UK.<\/p>\n<p>Moreover, Johnson pointed out that Putin&#8217;s own track record is far from spotless. He raised \u200dthe issue of Russia&#8217;s military aggression in Ukraine and the illegal annexation of Crimea, which led to international condemnation and economic sanctions against Russia. Johnson emphasized that the UK\u2062 stands\u2063 firm in its support for Ukraine&#8217;s sovereignty and territorial integrity, and will continue to hold Russia accountable for its actions.<\/p>\n<p>Another allegation made \u2062by Putin was that the UK had been meddling in Russian \u200bdomestic affairs and\u2064 supporting anti-government\u200d movements. Johnson categorically denied\u2063 these claims and stressed that the UK respects the \u200csovereignty of all nations, including Russia. He pointed out that the UK has been an advocate for dialogue and cooperation between nations, and that any claims of interference are baseless\u2064 and\u2063 without evidence.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, Putin accused Johnson\u2064 of being anti-Russian, claiming that the former <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/biden-canadian-prime-minister-skate-through-meeting-without-mentioning-axing-of-keystone-xl-pipeline\/\" title=\"Biden, Canadian prime minister skate through meeting without mentioning axing of Keystone XL pipeline\">prime minister held<\/a> a biased view of Russia and its people. In response, Johnson \u2064emphasized the distinction between the Russian government and its people. He expressed admiration for the Russian people \u200band their rich history and \u200cculture but reiterated his strong opposition \u2063to the\u2062 actions and\u200c policies of the Russian government, particularly \u200cregarding human rights\u200d and international law.<\/p>\n<p>Finally, Johnson addressed the issue of cyberattacks, which Putin raised in the interview. Putin \u200cinsinuated that \u2062the UK could be behind\u200c cyberattacks on Russian\u200c infrastructure,\u2064 including the recent disruptions to some Russian\u2063 internet services. In response, Johnson\u200d vehemently denied any involvement\u200b and stressed \u2063the\u200b UK&#8217;s commitment to cybersecurity and international\u2064 norms.\u2063 He called for cooperation among nations in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/recent-cyberattacks-draw-legislative-attention\/\" title=\"Legislative focus intensifies due to recent cyberattacks\">combating\u200c cyber \u2062threats<\/a> and\u2063 condemned any \u200battempt to use cyberattacks as\u2064 a tool for aggression or destabilization.<\/p>\n<p>In conclusion, Boris Johnson has responded to Putin&#8217;s allegations in a \u2064clear and measured manner. He has defended his track record, emphasized the UK&#8217;s commitment to democracy and international law, and refuted any\u2063 claims of meddling or bias. Johnson&#8217;s response underscores the importance of open and constructive \u200ddialogue between \u200cnations, even\u200b in times of disagreements \u2062and tensions. It is a testament to the strength of democratic \u2063values and the belief in upholding the principles\u200b of\u200b justice and fairness \u200don the international stage.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Former UK PM Boris Johnson has addressed Russian President Vladimir Putin&#8217;s claims that he convinced Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to avoid a war with Russia. Putin made these allegations during an interview with Tucker Carlson, which was posted on X. Putin stated that an agreement was possible, but Johnson discouraged it<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2631,"featured_media":2172810,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/wex-s3.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/AP23251694845330-scaled.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[538],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2172809","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-washington-examiner"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/wex-s3.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/AP23251694845330-scaled.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2172809","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2631"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2172809"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2172809\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2172810"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2172809"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2172809"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2172809"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}