Russian President Vladimir Putin claimed that he once inquired with then-President Bill Clinton about the possibility of Russia joining NATO, asking 'Is it possible or not?' Initially, Clinton seemed open to the idea, reportedly responding 'I think so' to Putin's question. However, after consultation, Clinton's stance changed to 'No, it's not possible now.' During an interview with Tucker Carlson, Putin revealed this past dialogue and clarified his sincerity about wanting to join NATO.
⚡Putin asked Clinton to admit Russia to NATO PUTIN: "At a meeting here in the Kremlin with the outgoing president, Bill Clinton, right here in the next room. I said to him, I asked him, Bill, do you think if Russia asked to join NATO, do you think it would happen suddenly?… https://t.co/Dn3ZRB5ieV https://t.co/VfzwFjmIKG
‘You can ask him’ – Putin on Bill Clinton flipping on Russia joining NATO https://t.co/DgCKBfu4d2 https://t.co/ronavV7iHM
Vladimir Putin reveals that he once asked Bill Clinton if Russia could join NATO. First, Clinton answered, “I think so,” but after speaking with his others, he said, “It’s not possible.” Carlson asked Putin if he was sincere about joining NATO, and Putin clarified that he… https://t.co/qr8Wnu7CfX
Putin says he asked Bill Clinton about joining NATO, but was refused. Follow: @AFpost https://t.co/phwoXt9hiE
Putin says he asked Bill Clinton about joining NATO. Follow: @AFpost https://t.co/SMRJmmO0bY
🔴 Vladimir Putin claims Russia may have joined Nato under his leadership but his overtures were rejected by Bill Clinton, the then-US President Follow the latest from our live blog below 👇 https://t.co/ivP7B5690R https://t.co/s4vIEEtWni
🇷🇺🇺🇸 PUTIN WANTED TO JOIN NATO | ASKED CLINTON PUTIN: "At a meeting here in the Kremlin with the outgoing president, Bill Clinton, right here in the next room. I said to him, I asked him, Bill, do you think if Russia asked to join NATO, do you think it would happen suddenly? He… https://t.co/2unNzXBXeJ https://t.co/hdMFFqSIQx
PUTIN: We asked Clinton about joining NATO. He rejected it https://t.co/ot6VLYNw6j
Vladimir Putin on asking former President Bill Clinton about joining NATO: “I asked the question: Is it possible or not? And the answer I got was no.” https://t.co/hQslYKXDkD
NEW: President Putin says he asked then-President Bill Clinton if Russia could join NATO, he says Clinton told him, "No, it's not possible now." https://t.co/K4SKZdeNnh
BREAKING: Putin claims he asked Bill Clinton about joining NATO. https://t.co/dE2T0xhk4O
Vladimir Putin tells Tucker Carlson that he asked then-President Bill Clinton about joining NATO but that Clinton shut down the question. https://t.co/94YSiW5lmL