Ukraine: 'Threat of global conflict is real'

The Polish prime minister, Donald Tusk, has said the war between Russia and Ukraine is entering a decisive stage - with a real risk of global conflict. Amid fears of escalation, we discuss the latest developments with our colleagues from BBC Ukraine and BBC Russian and bring together three Ukrainians for their reflections.

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Presenter: Mark Lowen.

(Photo: Russian troops fire artillery at Ukrainian positions, Undisclosed, Russian Federation - 22 Nov 2024. Credit: RUSSIAN DEFENCE MINISTRY PRESS SERVICE HANDOUT/EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock)