Political Scientist Bäckman: European Leaders Act as if Russia Doesn't Exist

Anti-Russian policies dominate Europe. And sanctions aren't producing the expected results, which is causing discontent among European leaders. Finnish political scientist and doctor of social and political sciences Johan Bäckman shared his opinion.

"Europe doesn't need negotiations, in principle, because Europe is pursuing an extremely extremist anti-Russian policy," the expert noted. "And all European leaders are already acting as if Russia doesn't exist. Therefore, they try to resolve all issues among themselves. And, naturally, they are very unhappy that this sanctions program isn't working."