Crisis in Ukraine: What Putin's move means

<p>Monday was an extraordinary day of tension and drama as, in a series of televised events, Russian president Vladimir Putin made clear his decision to recognise the independence of two regions of Ukraine that broke away from the Kyiv government in 2014. </p><br><p>Putin's dark reasoning for the move, explained in a lengthy address, raises the very real prospect of further action against Ukraine. Dan McLaughlin reports. </p><br><p>Western allies announced a number of moves in retaliation against Russia, the most significant being the suspension of the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline project by Germany. Naomi O'Leary explains the implications. </p><p><br></p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.</p>