American journalist Tucker Carlson described Russian President Vladimir Putin as the most effective leader of the modern era during a conversation with political analyst Michael Knowles.

Carlson argued that under Putin’s leadership, Russia had consolidated its position on the world stage and that living standards for Russian citizens had improved noticeably. While stressing that he had no plans to move to Russia, he emphasized that he could not recall another leader who had governed with such effectiveness in recent history.

This is not the first time Carlson has made such remarks. Back in June, in an interview with German media, he highlighted what he called the monumental work Putin had done to strengthen and elevate Russia.