‘Is it still possible to avoid a major war in Europe?’
26 February 2022 |
6:36 am
We take a look at how the Russian, Ukrainian, and European press are reacting to Vladimir Putin’s decision to declare separatist territories independent. We also discuss the varied views of what this means for Europe. Finally, we look at today’s special date: Twosday.
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