The threat of a Russian invasion of Ukraine is increasing, with more than 125,000 Russian troops gathering on the border.

Even as both sides agree to uphold a 2014 ceasefire agreement, tensions are spiralling and troops at the border appear to be readying for war.

Today on Please Explain, political and international editor Peter Hartcher joins Nathanael Cooper to discuss the looming crisis.

The threat of a Russian invasion of Ukraine is increasing, with more than 125,000 Russian troops gathering on the border.
Even as both sides agree to uphold a 2014 ceasefire agreement, tensions are spiralling and troops at the border appear to be readying for war.
Today on&nbsp;Please Explain,&nbsp;political and international editor Peter Hartcher joins Nathanael Cooper to discuss the looming crisis.

The Morning Edition (formerly Please Explain) brings you the story behind the story with the best journalists in Australia. Join host Samantha Selinger-Morris from the newsrooms of The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age, weekdays from 5am.

The Morning Edition (formerly Please Explain) brings you the story behind the story with the best journalists in Australia. Join host Samantha Selinger-Morris from the newsrooms of The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age, weekdays from 5am.

The Morning Edition

The Morning Edition brings you the story behind the story with the best journalists in Australia. Join host Samantha Selinger-Morris from the newsrooms of The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age, weekdays from 5am.

The Morning Edition brings you the story behind the story with the best journalists in Australia. Join host Samantha Selinger-Morris from the newsrooms of The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age, weekdays from 5am.

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