Putin Wanted To Join NATO. Now He Hates The West

SUPPORT THE CHANNEL/ DONATE: Modern Putin’s Russia is known for it’s anti-Western ideology and propaganda. However, that has not always been the case. Not many people today remember that at the start of his rule Vladimir Putin wanted to join NATO and wanted to be friends with the West - even calling the USA & Europe allies and thinking of Russia joining EU. The young Vladimir Putin also had more democratic views at the time. However, throughout many years the relationship between Russia and NATO deteriorated, and Putin, who was once a friend of the West, became an adversary. So, why did Putin want to join NATO in the first place? What went wrong? And how is Ukraine related to all of this? Let’s examine the history of Vladimir Putin and his relationship with the West. Smash like and subscribe for more! This video took too long to make. --------------------------------- SUPPORT ME ON PATREON: ​ Instagram ►