Russia insists it won't invade Ukraine, but the US and its allies say the signs suggest otherwise. Shelling has intensified in eastern Ukraine, while diplomatic talks for Russia to de-escalate appear to be going nowhere. So, is war inevitable?

Joint host Mohammed Jamjoom.

With guests:

William Taylor - Vice President, Russia and Europe at the U.S. Institute of Peace, and a former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine.

Hanna Shelest - Director of Security Programmes at the think-tank Ukrainian Prism.

Pavel Felgenhauer - independent Defence and Military Analyst.