Russia has been rejecting accusations from the US and Europe that it's preparing to invade Ukraine as early as next month. In a series of demands, it wants NATO and the US to reduce their presence in eastern Europe to defuse the crisis, which Western countries say they're unwilling to compromise on. So, does diplomacy still stand a chance?

Join host Hashem Ahelbarra.

With guests:

Pavel Felgenhauer - Military Analyst and Columnist for Novaya Gazeta.

Thorsten Benner - Co-founder and director of the Global Public Policy Institute.

David DesRoches - Professor at National Defense University.