As Russia illegally annexes four occupied areas in the east and south of Ukraine, it continues to face significant defeats at the hands of the smaller Ukrainian army.

On the Sky News Daily, Niall Paterson speaks to Sky News’ special correspondent Alex Crawford, from Ukraine's frontlines, plus the head of the Ukraine Forum at Chatham House, Orysia Lutsevych, explains why it is Ukraine's citizens who are the nation's secret weapon in the war.

Editors - Philly Beaumont & Paul Stanworth
Podcast producer - Emma Rae Woodhouse
Digital producer - David Chipakupaku