Volodin said merely discussing a plot to assassinate Putin was path to nuclear war and that Carlson's comments should be investigated further. State news agency Tass reported that Russia's parliament will appeal to U.S. Congress and the U.N. to investigate the claims.

He claimed that Moscow’s willingness to engage with Washington “remains.” Regarding a potential meeting between Trump and Putin, Peskov stated that they would discuss the prospects of such talks when they deem it appropriate to organize them.