The West, meanwhile, has been imposing what have been described as the toughest sanctions ever. But Putin is clearly not impressed.
So, is it time for Europe’s democracies to face up to some new and uncomfortable truths and, perhaps, fight for their future?
On ‘To the Point’, we ask: Ukraine under attack: Is Europe powerless against Putin?
Our guests: Ulrike von Hirschhausen (historian); Vendeline von Bredow (Economist); Matthew Karnitschnig (Politico)