U.S. President Bill Clinton sincerely wanted to bring Russia into the NATO fold. European countries, though, were strictly opposed, particularly Germany. Previously classified documents from the 1990s reveal German Chancellor Helmut Kohl's two-pronged strategy.
Even before Pooty became president - Baltic states had to fight internal fifth column (also known as pro-Russian parties and lobbies) to set course to NATO.
Russia “willing to join NATO” then is same as them “wanting peace” now - sand in the eyes and “what if they’re dumb enough to agree?”.
Even before Pooty became president - Baltic states had to fight internal fifth column (also known as pro-Russian parties and lobbies) to set course to NATO.
Russia “willing to join NATO” then is same as them “wanting peace” now - sand in the eyes and “what if they’re dumb enough to agree?”.