Over the past couple of weeks, speculation and fear has been growing that Russia could be about to invade Ukraine once again, especially after more than 100,000 Russian troops were seen amassing with a hefty arsenal at the border, but why now?

The Quicky looks at the long history of tensions between Russia and Ukraine and speaks to an international security expert to find out what Vladimir Putin is up to, and whether Australia could be dragged into the conflict.

CREDITS 

Host: Claire Murphy

With thanks to: 

Professor John Blaxland - Professor of International Security and Intelligence Studies at the Australian National University's Strategic and Defence Studies Centre in Canberra

Producer: Claire Murphy

Executive Producer: Siobhán Moran-McFarlane

Audio Producer: Ian Camilleri

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