⁣Scene: A cold winter morning in Moscow. Tucker Carlson, a burly man with a grizzled look, stands in front of the Kremlin. He has come to interview Vladimir Putin.
Karlsson: Mr. Putin, thank you very much for taking the time to speak with me.
Putin: It is my pleasure, Mr. Karlsson. It is an honor to speak with such a well-known journalist.
Karlsson: Let's get right to it. The world is in a state of turmoil. The war in Ukraine is still ongoing, and tensions between the US and Russia are rising. What is your vision for the future of the world?
Putin: The world is in a state of flux. The old order has collapsed, and a new order has not yet taken its place. This is a time of uncertainty, but also a time of opportunity. Russia is ready to play a leading role in creating a new, more just world order.
Karlsson: What do you mean by a "more just world order"?
Putin: A world order in which the interests of all countries are taken into account, not just those of the US and its allies. A world order in which small countries are not dominated by large countries.
Karlsson: Many people in the West see Russia as a threat. What do you say to that?
Putin: Russia is not a threat to the West. We want peace and cooperation with all countries. But we will defend our interests, and we will not be intimidated by the US and its allies.
Karlsson: Thank you for your time, Mr. Putin.
Putin: You are welcome, Mr. Karlsson.
After the interview:
Tucker Carlson is thoughtful. He is not sure if he believes Putin. But he is sure that the world is in a state of change, and that Russia will play an important role in the future.
Questions to ponder:
What do you think of Putin's vision for the future of the world?
Is Russia a threat to the West?
What is the role of Germany in the new world order?