Interview with Russian Ambassador to the UK Andrei Kelin

The transcript discusses Russia's initial interest in joining NATO during the early 2000s under President Putin, as mentioned by George Robertson, the then NATO Secretary General. It highlights personal discussions and the unrealistic nature of this idea at the time. The transcript concludes with the changes in NATO and Russia's political landscape.

What was President Putin's stance towards NATO in the early 2000s?

• He wanted to dissolve NATO.

• He considered joining NATO.

• He was opposed to NATO.

• He was indifferent to NATO.

Who was the NATO Secretary General during the discussions about Russia's potential membership?

• Jens Stoltenberg

• Jaap de Hoop Scheffer

• George Robertson

• Anders Fogh Rasmussen

What role did the minister counselor play in the discussions about Russia joining NATO?

• He opposed the idea.

• He initiated the idea.

• He participated in discussions.

• He was unaware of the discussions.

What was the general consensus about the idea of Russia joining NATO at the time?

• It was seen as realistic.

• It was ignored by all parties.

• It was immediately accepted.

• It was considered unrealistic.

How did the relationship between Russia and NATO evolve over time?

• It remained the same.

• It changed and took a different path.

• It led to Russia joining NATO.

• It improved significantly.