Published
Russia has beefed up its military presence all along its border with Ukraine, and President Vladimir Putin insists that Kyiv must remain firmly in the Russian sphere of influence.
Europe and the United States say there would be huge repercussions for Moscow if it invades Ukraine, and want Kyiv to lean more to the West.
For US President Joe Biden, the test is how to project strength after the hasty withdrawal from Afghanistan.
Host Steve Clemons speaks to former US special representative to Ukraine, Kurt Volker, about possible scenarios for the region and the political calculations of Putin and Biden.
Europe and the United States say there would be huge repercussions for Moscow if it invades Ukraine, and want Kyiv to lean more to the West.
For US President Joe Biden, the test is how to project strength after the hasty withdrawal from Afghanistan.
Host Steve Clemons speaks to former US special representative to Ukraine, Kurt Volker, about possible scenarios for the region and the political calculations of Putin and Biden.
Sign in or sign up to post comments.
Be the first to comment
Up Next
Autoplay
-
24:03
Does the Ukraine war mark the end of globalisation? | The Bottom Line
-
23:57
Cornel West is running for president to dismantle the US empire | The Bottom Line
-
24:03
US calls for ‘de-escalation’, but tensions rise in the Middle East | The Bottom Line
-
32:37
US presidential candidate Cornel West: 'Biden is a war criminal' | The Bottom Line
-
24:04
Does the US have a plan for Ukraine other than stalemate? | The Bottom Line
-
24:01
Is US involvement in the Middle East slowly fading away? | The Bottom Line
-
24:12
Could the Ukraine war go nuclear? | The Bottom Line
-
24:10
On China and Ukraine, does the G7 have the world’s support? | The Bottom Line
-
24:12
Is the US in trouble in the Middle East? | The Bottom Line
-
24:16
Ukraine war: Is more war the only solution? | The Bottom Line
-
24:16
Why there won’t be a ‘Hollywood ending’ to the Ukraine war | The Bottom Line
-
24:09
A view from Moscow: Ukraine war will get worse | The Bottom Line
-
24:10
What is at stake for the US in Ukraine? | The Bottom :Line
-
24:05
Why is the US not pushing for an end to the Ukraine war? | The Bottom Line
-
24:11
Is this the end of large-scale support for the war in Ukraine? | The Bottom Line
-
24:16
Will Ukraine war spark a decline in support for authoritarianism? | The Bottom Line
-
24:01
Why Ukraine won’t be joining NATO anytime soon | The Bottom Line
-
24:01
How does Poland view the war in Ukraine? | The Bottom Line
-
24:07
What do the leaked Pentagon papers tell us about the Ukraine war? | The Bottom Line
-
24:03
Is it time for the West to double down on the Ukraine war? | The Bottom Line
-
24:06
Why is the West divided over Palestinian statehood? | The Bottom Line
-
24:05
How do Palestinians factor into Israel’s vision for the Middle East? | The Bottom Line
Loading...