Stephen Colbert recently returned from a trip to Russia on assignment for future Late Show pieces. He joked about not being alone while abroad, saying, "You know who did know I was in Russia? Russian intelligence. Hardcore fans, evidently ? followed me everywhere." CBS late-night show fans were stuck with repeats until Colbert returned Monday after his travels to Russia last week. While abroad, colbert jokingly announced his 2020 presidential run as he was on Russian TV show, Evening Urgant. He stated, "I thought it would be better to cut out the middle man and just tell the Russians myself.?