Russia has bombarded Ukraine for six months now and the cost is painfully clear: Thousands of lives ended, a nation in ruins, dire food crises in Africa and a global energy crisis that affects us all.

So what is Vladimir Putin’s plan from here? And how long can Ukraine and the west resist?

News At Ten Anchor Tom Bradby puts those questions to our Senior International Correspondent John Irvine, who's stationed in Ukraine, and our resident Russia expert Emma Burrows.

This is what you need to know…