José Manuel Durão Barroso, former president of the European Commission, expresses skepticism about Ukraine's chances of recovering Crimea, emphasizing the EU's support for Ukraine against Russia's invasion. He reflects on the EU's past responses to the annexation and highlights the complexities of member states' positions on sanctions. Barroso asserts that Putin aims to eliminate Ukraine's sovereignty, framing the situation as a global challenge that requires a unified European response.