Five key moments from Tucker Carlson's interview with Putin: Elon Musk is unstoppable

Vladimir Putin commenced his highly anticipated interview on Thursday evening by delivering a counterfactual history lesson lasting over 30 minutes to a puzzled Tucker Carlson.

Despite the former Fox News host's attempts to interject with questions about relevance, the Russian leader promptly dismissed them, stating, "Are we here for a serious discussion or a spectacle?"

It appeared to be Putin's show indeed. Apart from delving into the Russian president's interpretation of history, here are the top five unexpected moments from the extensive two-hour conversation.