This is such an excellent and simple statement of what we should be about, treating information as a necessary prerequisite to judgment. Only deceivers fear open debate and discussion because they have no convincing argument and can only win through coercion.

Putin has been painted as an insane imperialist ever since Russia refused to become another American vassal. They wouldn't fear and condemn this interview if it supported their claims; it won't, as anyone who's actually read his many speeches and interviews already knows.