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.
See also
Interview for the National Public Radio
November 16, 2001
State Visit to the United States of America
November 7 − 16, 2001