State TV propagandists on Volodymyr Solovyov’s show bemoaned the firing of Tucker Carlson from Fox News, said he would soon go to prison, and begged him to work for Russian state television, Daily Beast journalist Julia Davis writes.

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On “An Evening with Volodymyr Solovyov” on Monday, propagandists on state television discussed the best ways for Russia to attack America on its own soil, citing internal divisions and conflicts as an opening that should continue to be explored and exploited.

The conversation naturally led to Russia’s favorite American TV host, Tucker Carlson, whose contribution to deepening divisions and undermining trust in American institutions is of unprecedented value to the Kremlin.

Dmytro Drobitsky shuddered: “Our beloved Tucker Carlson was fired, it’s a shame!” Host Volodymyr Solovyov intervened: “This is a complete scandal!”

Looking at the camera, Solovyov sharply recited: “Tucker, come work for us! Soloviov Live is waiting for you, Tucker!

Moreover, Solovyov proclaimed: “Freedom to Tucker Carlson!”

Drobnytsky drew attention to the fact that the American TV star was not behind bars, but Solovyov became worried, saying aloud that the following could happen: “They will be planted, let’s live.” (full on Daily Beast)

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