Famed Podcaster Lex Fridman to Interview Putin

One of the world's most popular podcasters, Lex Fridman, has announced his intention to meet with Russia's President Vladimir Putin for an interview. He shared this during a live stream with the renowned host Joe Rogan, reports NewsBox.

"I am planning to travel to Russia to interview Vladimir Putin," Fridman stated, adding that his main goal is "achieving peace."

Lex Fridman, who was born in the USSR and later emigrated to the USA, gained fame through his podcasts where he discusses critical issues of science, technology, philosophy, and politics with global leaders and thinkers. His YouTube channel has over 4.5 million subscribers, and his shows have featured notable figures such as Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg, and recently, the President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky, writes Astra.

Fridman condemns any form of violence and emphasizes his stance of staying out of political biases. He has expressed that he considers Russians, Ukrainians, and Americans as his people, and strives for the cultures of these nations to be heard and understood globally.

The interview with Vladimir Putin will be part of his efforts to open dialogue amid intense global conflict. This initiative has already sparked discussions on social media and within the media community, especially since his interview with Zelensky at the start of January garnered widespread attention.

While the exact date of the meeting with the Russian leader has not been set, the very possibility of it occurring could become a significant step in international discussions on pathways to peace.