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President Vladimir Putin appeared on air on National Public Radio and answered questions from the public

November 16, 2001, New York City

His audience asked about various aspects of the Russian-US dialogue on anti-missile defence, the fight against international terrorism, Russia-NATO relations, the prospects for a peaceful settlement in Chechnya, and freedom of speech and religion in Russia. Certain questions concerned Mr Putin’s private life.

National Public Radio is among the most popular radio stations with New Yorkers. Previous leaders to have delivered addresses on NPR include Bill Clinton, the 42nd US President, Vice-President Richard Cheney, and Laura Bush, the present First Lady.

November 16, 2001, New York City