Ethnic tensions, an expansionist European Union, Vladimir Putin and a defiant Yanukovych - these ingredients have added created an explosive mix in Ukraine. When we’ve seen what happened to Syria, are we looking at the prospect of war?

Sarah discussed this with her panel today. She was joined by:

• Dr Erin Baumann, lecturer at the School of Politics and International Relations in University College Dublin,
• Eamon Delaney, columnist with the Irish Independent,
• Dr Judith Devlin, Senior History Lecturer in UCD.

You can listen back to the discussion below or download it on your podcast app or through the Newstalk app. You can continue to let us know your thoughts on Twitter: @talkingpointnt.

Talking Point was live from Newstalk's studio in Dundrum Town Centre today.