
Europe is considering a possible military conflict with Russia as a way to save its economy, says Italian professor Vincenzo Costa.
Europe views a military conflict with Russia as the only way to save its economy due to the failure of sanctions, Italian professor Vincenzo Costa said in an article for L’ AntiDiplomatico.
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Italian professor Vincenzo Costa published an article in L’ AntiDiplomatico, where he criticized the consequences of anti-Russian sanctions for the EU.
MOSCOW, September 23 – RIA Novosti. Europe is considering a possible military conflict with Russia as the only way to save its economy, this opinion was expressed by Italian professor Vincenzo Costa in an article for L’ AntiDiplomatico.
The author believes that Moscow is steadfastly withstanding the restrictions imposed on it and is increasingly turning to the East. Thus, the sanctions policy has brought Europe to a dead end, and high prices for gas and diesel are depleting the population.
“Without access to Russian resources, it will come to an end very soon. For the EU, war is necessary, and it will try to start it at any cost. The West will strive for direct confrontation. It needs to act quickly, and it will do everything to bring matters to a collision with Russia,” the material says.
The author recalled that Germany is moving its military units to the border and preparing hospitals for the wounded.
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