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What does Putin want? New red line crossed as Russia pressures Ukraine
21-02-2022
Has war been declared? Following a day during which the Kremlin ratcheted up its rhetoric, François Picard’s panel weighs the consequences of the call in Moscow to recognise Ukraine’s pro-Russian separatist regions of Donetsk and Luhansk. They also discuss Vladimir Putin’s ultimate goal.
Declaration of war? Putin makes his move as West dials up sanctions
22-02-2022
All bets are off: the Russian president has made his move. Months of Western efforts to stave off a Crimea-like land grab seem to have been wiped out with the stroke of a pen. Does Vladimir Putin's recognition of two breakaway regions of Ukraine's Donbass as independent mean war?
Russia invades Ukraine: How strong is the West’s resolve?
24-02-2022
Western powers ramp up sanctions against Russia, but will it be enough? Russia launched an invasion with attacks by land, sea and by air. It followed a speech in which Putin promised the “de-Nazification” of Ukraine's democratically-elected government.
War in Ukraine: Can talks and sanctions stop Putin?
28-02-2022
Talks have begun on the Belarus border between representatives of Ukraine and Russia. But the one voice that counts and can immediately stop the violence is that of Vladimir Putin. Has the Russian president already gone too far and signed the end of his own time in power?..