Over the weekend, shelling intensified in eastern Ukraine and the United States said Russia appeared to be “on the brink” of launching a major new attack on its neighbour.  So how close to war are we? To discuss further Ciara spoke to Paul Rogers, Emeritus Professor of Peace Studies at Bradford University .

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