José Manuel Barroso, former President of the European Commission, revealed in an interview that Putin views Ukraine as an artificial creation and aims to prevent its independence, preferring it to remain a satellite state. Barroso noted that during his tenure, European nations were hesitant to impose strong sanctions against Russia due to economic concerns, despite recognizing the threat posed by Putin's intentions. He emphasized the importance of supporting Ukraine for the sake of European stability and democratic values. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)