Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin will take part in the CNN Larry King Live interview program on Thursday night EST (early on Friday morning Moscow Time), Putin's press secretary Dmitry Peskov said on Tuesday.
"The idea of Vladimir Putin's participation in that program was suggested several months ago when Larry King said he was about to end his career," he said.
The upcoming 40-minute program will be fully dedicated to the Russian premier in the form of a video-bridge between Russia and the United States. Putin was a guest of Larry King in 2000, ITAR -TASS reported.
Larry King Live" is CNN's longest-running interview program. Premiering in June 1985 with its now-famous mix of interviews and topical discussions, the show features guests from across the gamut of business, entertainment and politics.
Putin to take part in CNN Larry King Live interview program
Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin will take part in the CNN Larry King Live interview program on Thursday night EST (early on Friday morning Moscow Time), Putin’s press secretary Dmitry Peskov said on Tuesday.