There are some reports today that Russia is struggling so badly to conquer Ukraine that a Russian victory may not be possible.
The forces committed by Russia are suitable to secure the regions of Donetsk and Luhansk but not to subdue the entire population.
Aoife O'Donoghue, Professor of International Law and Global Governance in Durham Law School and Tom Clonan, security analyst, former Irish Army Captain joined the Last Word to discuss.
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