In eastern Ukraine, separatists have opened a new front on the coast near the city of Novoazovsk. Ukrainian troops are reported to be in retreat.

CCTV America’s Kate Parkinson reports.

To discuss these developments, CCTV America’s Mike Walter interviews Anton Fedyashin, a history professor at American University where he’s also the Executive Director at the Initiative for Russian Culture.

Will recent developments block the road to peace in Ukraine?

To discuss these developments, CCTV America's Mike Walter interviews Anton Fedyashin, a history professor at American University where he's also the Executive Director at the Initiative for Russian Culture.