"I tend to think this is an exceptionally dangerous situation for the simple reason that the Russian message 'Take us seriously or else' has never received a satisfactory answer," said Matthew Rojansky on Russia's annexation of Crimea.
In part 2 of our discussion on Russia’s annexation of Crimea and ongoing aggression in Ukraine, Matt Rojansky comments on the impact of sanctions and diplomacy on events. He also comments on the danger level of the situation and the possibility of escalation.
Watch the first part of this interview on Putin and Crimea>>>
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