In this episode Saul David and Roger Moorhouse speak to Belgian War reporter Arnaud De Decker about his recent trip to Georgia and Armenia where he witnessed the growing tensions between Georgian's and their Russian neighbours.

He also discusses time he spent with a unit comprising of former Ukrainian deserters who have been given a second chance, and were undertaking training ahead of being sent into combat.

If you are interested in reading Arnaud's book it is out now in Belgium and The Netherlands:

Onverwoestbaar: Het menselijke gezicht van Oekraïne

If you have any thoughts or questions, you can send them to - battlegroundukraine@gmail.com

Producer: James Hodgson

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