As Russian forces dig into defensive positions on the outskirts of Kyiv, a top Russian general claims what he calls the ‘first stage’ of Russia's military plan is completed, and says it will now focus on "the liberation of Donbas in Eastern Ukraine”. That, as NATO moves more troops to the Eastern flank, amid fears the Ukraine conflict could spill over.

Plus, President Biden visits U.S. troops in Poland, mercenaries are believed to be in Ukraine to kill President Zelensky, a Ukrainian rock star joins the war effort and becomes lieutenant in the army, and Putin compares his country to J.K. Rowling, saying the west is trying to ‘cancel’ Russia.

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