Is war between Russia and Ukraine inevitable?
The Inside Story Podcast - En podcast av Al Jazeera
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Russia insists it won't invade Ukraine, but the US and its allies say the signs suggest otherwise. Shelling has intensified in eastern Ukraine, while diplomatic talks for Russia to de-escalate appear to be going nowhere. So, is war inevitable? Joint host Mohammed Jamjoom. With guests: William Taylor - Vice President, Russia and Europe at the U.S. Institute of Peace, and a former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine. Hanna Shelest - Director of Security Programmes at the think-tank Ukrainian Prism. Pavel Felgenhauer - independent Defence and Military Analyst.