Russia and Ukraine: how will the West react?

A Russian invasion of Ukraine could be imminent. What is at stake and how will the West respond? Shashank Joshi, The Economist's defence editor, answers your questions.

00:00 - What’s happening in Ukraine?
01:10 - Is Putin bluffing?
02:08 - Is Ukraine prepared for conflict?
03:00 - What’s at stake for both Ukraine and Russia?
04:00 - How would an invasion impact the world?
05:09 - Does this situation threaten peace elsewhere?
06:25 - How should NATO respond?
07:22 - Why have attempts at diplomacy failed so far?
08:13 - Could diplomacy succeed?

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