Putin says he'll ask former Syrian president about American Austin Tice

At his end-of-year news conference, Russian President Vladimir Putin said he would ask Bashar al-Assad, Syria's deposed president, about Austin Tice, the American journalist missing in Syria for more than 12 years. Assad has been in Russia since he was driven from power by rebels in Syria. Putin was also asked about the war in Ukraine and President-elect Trump. NBC News' Keir Simmons reports.

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[Feathers-]

Dudes going out the window for that question.

[SteelLeopard]

He’s definitely not going to ask that question 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[ldmstutorials]

It appears Western journalists are asking the right questions in Russia.

[mexl]

did he really just ask Putin by saying you will be the weaker leader?

[hiufgterde]

"Putin doesn't want to speak with anyone" - Dude literally invites the entire world and answers each question like a politician should.

[dikasmasha]

You should get with CNN journalist Clarissa Ward. She will find him. 😂

[nicholasthebest]

Why does Russia allow Western propagandists to work in Russia?! These journalists showed the bodies of people in Bucha blaming Russia for this, and when Russia asked to provide at least the names of these victims, these journalists immediately forgot about Bucha.

[LeahandBlair]

Or might fall out of a window tonight...

[MrSoarman]

Public propaganda in enclosed building

[jimcook]

You've heard of "meet the press"? That's possibly what happened to Mr. Tice!!

[brianbozo]

Imagine waiting over 2 weeks to speak to Assad after losing so much? Putins inability to organise or prioritise is unbelievable.

[Spaceissuper]

Dont show cut paste videos he says nbc anchoor u are paid anchoor

[jrcaspe]

"You will be the weak leader" this journalist is a clown.

[joshschreiber]

He was in a combat zone. 12 years ago… I mean, really? Drop it.

[DowhatyouwanteatWYL]

Mr. Putin, could you ask your ally, the dictator Bashar al-Assad, about the 433, 000 Syrians missing in his prisons? These individuals also have mothers and families who have been waiting to see them since 2001!!

[NejaziBushi]

"we Pressed" President Putin yeah okay.

[AlexanderduMoulin-wmuf]

I dont agree with Putin, but wow u dont say that to someone like Putin.

[Neon-yc]

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[GinWong-lbbw]

The journalist is terrible, Putin gave him a detailed answer to his question, but he did not even insert it into his report. Putin is a great, smart and decent president

[Avafunforever]

that journalist was missing asking Joe Biden right questions! unless what flavor ice cream joe is eating !