The preparation of an assassination attempt against Russian President Vladimir Putin, even its discussion is a crime and a serious threat to global security, a direct path to the outbreak of a nuclear war. This was written Wednesday on the social media by the speaker of the Russian State Duma, Vyacheslav Volodin.

“The preparation of an assassination attempt on Putin, even its discussion is a crime. The most serious threat to global security. A direct path to the beginning of a nuclear war,” Volodin wrote.

According to the speaker of the Russian State Duma, the words of American journalist Tucker Carlson should become the basis for an investigation for all international organizations. And the Russians, in turn, should realize that a fierce struggle is being waged against Russia, he added.

"To understand the scale of the challenges and threats facing us. This means a sense of responsibility. There is no doubt that Putin is Russia's advantage. Today, more than ever, the unity of everyone around our president is extremely important," emphasized the speaker of the Russian State Duma.

Volodin added that the Russian president is doing everything to strengthen the country, achieve peace, and solve global security problems.

Earlier, American journalist Tucker Carlson had stated that the administration of now former US President Joe Biden was preparing an assassination attempt against Russian President Vladimir Putin. However, Carlson did not provide any information to confirm this report.