Prime Minister Vladimir Putin will become the last public figure to be interviewed on Larry King Live, with the 40-minute talk set to be aired on CNN at 5 a.m. Thursday, Moscow time, RIA-Novosti reported.
No specific topics are set for the interview, which is to be recorded Tuesday, Putin’s spokesman Dmitry Peskov said, RIA-Novosti reported.
Putin appeared on Larry King Live shortly after becoming president in 2000. The interview is remembered for Putin’s answer to a question about what happened to the nuclear submarine Kursk, lost in the Barents Sea in August that year. Putin, who was criticized for his handling of the sinking, responded at the time: “It sank.”
King, 77, said in June that he would end his talk show after interviews with some 40,000 public figures over the course of his career.
Editor's note: An earlier version of this article incorrectly said Larry King has conducted interviews with 40,000 public figures since 1985. He actually has done interviews with 40,000 over the course of his whole career.
A Message from The Moscow Times:
Dear readers,
We are facing unprecedented challenges. Russia's Prosecutor General's Office has designated The Moscow Times as an "undesirable" organization, criminalizing our work and putting our staff at risk of prosecution. This follows our earlier unjust labeling as a "foreign agent."
These actions are direct attempts to silence independent journalism in Russia. The authorities claim our work "discredits the decisions of the Russian leadership." We see things differently: we strive to provide accurate, unbiased reporting on Russia.
We, the journalists of The Moscow Times, refuse to be silenced. But to continue our work, we need your help.
Your support, no matter how small, makes a world of difference. If you can, please support us monthly starting from just $2. It's quick to set up, and every contribution makes a significant impact.
By supporting The Moscow Times, you're defending open, independent journalism in the face of repression. Thank you for standing with us.
Remind me later.
