Ukrainian officials say Severodonetsk in eastern Ukraine is almost entirely decimated but still not under the control of Russian forces. As this episode of First Move opens, CNN reporter Salma Abdelaziz explains why the battle over what has essentially been turned into a wasteland is vitally important. 

Also on today's show: how the war in Ukraine, China's Covid lockdowns, and rising prices are all weighing on the global economy.

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