'The New Cold War' Part One: The US vs Russia

<p>For months, Russian troops have been amassing along the Ukrainian border. </p><p>While in recent days some of those troops have begun withdrawing, officials in the Biden administration are still warning that Russia is on the cusp of invading Ukraine. </p><p>But Russia has repeatedly rejected that claim, accusing the US of “nonsense and melodrama.” </p><p>The immediate crisis stems from Ukraine’s desire to join the international security alliance NATO, a move Russian President Vladimir Putin considers an existential threat to Russia’s security. </p><p>Today, former head of DFAT Michael Costello, on the real origins of the dispute between Russia and Ukraine, and what the US and its allies are getting wrong. </p><p><br /></p><p>This is the first in a two-part series from <em>7am</em> examining rising geopolitical tensions between the world’s superpowers.</p><p><br /></p><p><strong>Guest:</strong> Former head of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Michael Costello.</p><p><br /></p><p>Stay in touch with us on <a href="http://www.twitter.com/7ampodcast">Twitter</a> and <a href="http://www.instagram.com/7ampodcast">Instagram</a></p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>