The Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer and Pamela Brown

As Russia claims it will scale back its assault on Kyiv, the U.S. is warning no one should be fooled by the Kremlin. We are now getting new disturbing reports of major artillery and rocket fire heard in the city. Top Pentagon spokesman John Kirby joins to discuss the battle around the capital and Russia’s military strategy.

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Fears about the city of Mariupol grow as the mayor declares, “we are in the hands of the occupiers.” This as President Zelensky suggests Ukraine may agree to declare neutrality as part of a peace deal with Russia. Also, President Biden refuses to walk back his remarks that Vladimir Putin cannot stay power while insisting there is no change in U.S. policy.

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President Biden declares Vladimir Putin cannot remain in power, escalating his rhetoric. The fiery speech capped Biden’s visit to Poland which included an emotional moment with refugees who fled for their lives. Also new, Russian airstrikes hit the western Ukrainian city of Lviv while Biden was in neighboring Poland. Our correspondents are covering the war from every angle with live reports from Ukraine and Poland.

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After a full month of brutal warfare, Russia signals a major shift in strategy. Putin’s forces are now stopping the move toward Kyiv and focusing on eastern Ukraine. Is it an attempt by the Kremlin to scale back and save face after significant setbacks on the battlefield?

President Biden visits U.S. troops in Poland just 60 miles from the Ukrainian border. He’s praising the defense of Europe and warning that the consequences of Russia’s war extend around the world.

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President Biden declares NATO has never been more united after emergency talks in Brussels about Russia’s war against Ukraine. This hour we’re breaking down new moves by U.S. and its allies to aid Ukrainians, punish Vladimir Putin, and respond if he launches a chemical attack. Also, Ukraine is claiming a new win against Kremlin forces saying it has destroyed a Russian warship in a key southern port. We have a teams of correspondents in Ukraine and here in Brussels. 

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President Biden just landed in Brussels for critical talks with U.S. allies about Russia’s war against Ukraine as the bombs keep falling and civilians keep dying. The U.S. is now formally declaring that Kremlin forces have committed war crimes. NATO is now estimating as many as 15,000 Russian troops have been killed. Our correspondents are on the front lines in Ukraine and at key locations here in Europe and the United States.

Plus, former President Bill Clinton joins to remember the life and legacy of Madeleine Albright. 

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Thick black smoke is seen in the city of Kyiv today after several large explosions rocked nearby suburbs. CNN teams on the ground also reportedly heard shelling and gunfire. The Kyiv regional police have claimed its forces have retaken the town of Makariv from Russian troops.

Also, today is the first day of questions for Supreme Court nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson who appeared before the Judiciary Committee for a hearing that has at times been contentious.

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Deadly Russian shelling flattens a shopping mall and prompts a strict new curfew. The war-torn country is rejecting Russia’s demand to surrender the key city of Mariupol where one officer says bombs are falling every ten minutes. 

Also tonight, President Biden has a new warning about potential Russian cyber attacks on the U.S. as he prepares to travel to a critical NATO summit. President Zelensky is voicing fears that this conflict could lead to World War III as Ukrainians dodge explosions and defy Russia.

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U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said Europe is facing its biggest challenge in generations as Russian forces make "incremental gains" in South Ukraine and as Russia has used "some brutal, savage techniques in terms of the way that they've been targeting civilian populations." Chairman of the Armed Services Committee Rep. Adam Smith joins to discuss the comments and whether Russia has become more brutal in its attack. 

And, nearly 10 million people in Ukraine have been displaced from their homes since Russia began its invasion. CNN reporters take you to a train station in Poland and a refugee shelter in Lviv to see the situation on the ground. 

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Russia’s war moves closer to NATO territory as new strikes hit in the western city of Lviv, right near the border to Poland. We speak with a top Ukrainian official about the situation on the battleground. Plus, President Biden is warning China about sending military aid to Russia. We’re learning more about the talks and what happens next.

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