With an increased buildup of Russian troops near the Ukrainian border, the threat of a Russian invasion has alarmed the United States and its NATO allies. For years, Russia and Ukraine have clashed along the border, especially as Ukraine has shifted more toward the West instead of aligning itself with Russia. Last Tuesday, President Joe Biden and Russian President Vladimir Putin held a video call where Biden sought to de-escalate tensions. If tensions continue to escalate, will Ukraine be facing a full-on invasion?  

In this episode, Ukrainian native and Tufts University Professor Oxana Shevel joins Doug to unpack the Russia-Ukraine border standoff.

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