Global Dispatches -- World News That Matters - The Russia-Ukraine Crisis: What Now?

The Russia-Ukraine Crisis: What Now?

02/16/22 • 30 min

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Over the last few days, there has been a flurry of diplomatic activity between Russia, Ukraine, the United States, Germany and France -- among others.

Meanwhile, the messaging coming from the White House indicates that they believe a Russian attack on Ukraine is imminent.

I am joined by Melinda Haring of the Atlantic Council who offers some context and analysis of the recent diplomatic maneuvering. We spoke via Twitter Spaces just after President Biden concluded remarks from the White House.

After I ended my interview with Melinda Haring, I noticed that the former US Ambassador to NATO Ivo Daalder was in the audience listening in, and he graciously agreed to take a few questions from me, impromptu.

Over the last few days, there has been a flurry of diplomatic activity between Russia, Ukraine, the United States, Germany and France -- among others.

Meanwhile, the messaging coming from the White House indicates that they believe a Russian attack on Ukraine is imminent.

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