The Kremlin has addressed recent allegations by American journalist Tucker Carlson, who claimed that the administration of former US President Joe Biden attempted to assassinate Russian President Vladimir Putin. While Moscow has not explicitly confirmed or denied the assertion, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov reaffirmed that Russia’s security services are constantly vigilant in ensuring the president’s safety.

During an interview with journalist Matt Taibbi on January 27, Tucker Carlson made a stunning claim that former US Secretary of State Antony Blinken had been advocating for extreme measures against Russia, including an alleged assassination attempt on Putin. “Blinken was pushing so hard for a real war, trying to kill Putin, for example… The Biden administration did [it], they tried to kill Putin,” Carlson stated, though he did not provide specific details or evidence to support his claim.

Carlson’s remarks have fueled discussions about the lengths to which Washington may have been willing to go in its confrontational stance against Moscow. The conservative commentator described the alleged plot as “insane,” emphasizing the dangerous consequences it could have triggered, including destabilization in Russia and the risk of its extensive nuclear arsenal falling into the wrong hands.

When asked to comment on Carlson’s statements, Peskov refrained from confirming or denying any US plans targeting Putin. Instead, he emphasized that Russian security services operate at the highest level to prevent any such threats. “Russian security services continuously take all necessary measures to ensure public safety and the safety of those under state protection. First and foremost, the head of state,” Peskov told reporters on January 28.

This measured response from the Kremlin suggests that while the claim is being taken seriously, Russian........

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