U.S. journalist Tucker Carlson has reportedly left Russia following his interview with Russian President Vladimir Putin, while Ukraine remains conspicuously silent on his request to interview Ukraine's leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
Russian online news outlet Mash published a photo of Carlson purportedly on a night flight from Moscow to Belgrade, Russian news agency Tass reported Thursday. CNBC was unable to verify the report.
The former Fox News host was spotted in Moscow earlier this week, fueling speculation that he was in Russia's capital to interview Putin. Carlson — who has expressed support for Russia — and the Kremlin confirmed that he had met and interviewed Putin Tuesday.
The interview will be broadcast later Thursday on X and Carlson's media startup at 18:00 ET.
Elsewhere, Zelenskyy announced a new top team for the Ukrainian Armed forces, fueling speculation that the conflict will take a new direction.