The Kremlin is requesting an apology from Fox News after host Bill O'Reilly called Russian President Vladimir Putin a "killer" during an interview with President Trump.

"We consider such words from the Fox TV company to be unacceptable and insulting," Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters on a conference call, according to Reuters.

"And honestly speaking, we would prefer to get an apology from such a respected TV company."

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During the interview, which aired Sunday, O'Reilly described Putin as a "killer" while talking with Trump about whether the billionaire respects the Russian president.

Trump said during the interview that he respects Putin, noting it's better to get along with Russia.