Vladimir Putin's Prophetic 2002 NDTV Interview: Insights on Pakistan, Terrorism, and Global Relations

Dec 04, 2025 07:25 pm CST

In a historic 2002 interview with NDTV, Russian President Vladimir Putin shared remarkably prescient views about Pakistan harboring terrorists, weapons proliferation concerns, and the strategic importance of Russia-India-China relations. His comments on Osama bin Laden's Pakistan connection proved accurate years before the US raid in Abbottabad, while his measured response on Iraq's alleged WMDs highlighted Russia's diplomatic approach to complex international security challenges.