Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a decree recognising parts of eastern Ukraine as independent entities. The move invited immediate western sanctions. Experts claim the recognition could be used as a pretext to invade the two regions. In the week’s Decode, we find out if Russia will invade and if the West will do anything to prevent the attack?#Russia #Donetsk #Luhansk #Ukraine 0:00 – INTRODUCTION1:06 – WHAT IS VLADIMIR PUTIN’S GAMEPLAN?2:33 – WHAT RUSSIA’S RECOGNITION MEANS5:00 – PUTIN USING HIS OLD PLAYBOOK IN UKRAINE?6:00 – HOW WILL THE WEST RESPOND?7:22 – OPTIONS FOR THE WEST8:27 – WHAT WILL HAPPEN NEXT?