Talks, tanks and tension

The tug-of-war in the Ukraine continues. As Russia seeks to exert its influence in the former Soviet republic after successfully annexing Crimea, the European Union and the United States hope to anchor the country in the West. Tension is rising as tanks take over.

Many still hope international diplomacy will deescalate the growing crisis Ukraine and resolve questions over its national identity. But the escalation of violence on the ground in the eastern pro-Russian part of the counry is real and alarming. DW speaks with experts and analyzes the situation in its ongoing coverage.