22 years ago Putin said that he would not rule out joining Nato "if and when Russia’s views are taken into account as those of an equal partner". I'm sorry, bu

22 years ago Putin said that he would not rule out joining Nato "if and when Russia’s views are taken into account as those of an equal partner". I'm sorry, but it really takes a very special kind of eh, person, to interpret this the way you did. Have you at all paid attention to what he has done since?