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Eastern Ukraine is under fire as Russia declares a new phase of the war is under way. CNN is on the eastern front where civilians are facing a last chance to escape as the onslaught begins as Kremlin forces close in. Also, a factory sheltering civilians in Mariupol is attacked and Ukraine says it intercepted Russian military communications on plans to “level everything to the ground.” To learn mor...

Ukrainian officials say the second phase of Russia’s war has begun in the east with the critical battle for the Donbas region now underway. This as officials warn no part of Ukraine is safe from the Kremlin’s brutal onslaught after deadly new strikes on the western city of Lviv. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit pod...

U.S. officials believe two Ukrainian missiles are behind the sinking of Russia’s premier warship in the Black Sea. With the Moskva now at the bottom of the ocean, new strikes hit Kyiv and Ukraine warns of a coming offensive soon.  Also, the Kremlin is warning the United States to stop shipping weapons to Ukraine or face unpredictable consequences. Volodymyr Zelensky speaks exclusively to CNN on th...

A key Russian warship has sunk off the Ukrainian coast. Ukraine claims it conducted a missile strike on the vessel while Russia claims the damage was the result of a fire. The Pentagon cannot confirm if the damage was a result of a Ukrainian attack. Also, U.S. officials warn that Russia has amassed significant forces in eastern Ukraine, potentially signaling a brutal new offensive. CNN is inside t...

Police have arrested the suspect in the New York City subway shooting after Frank James called in a tip against himself. He is now charged with terrorism against a mass transit system.  Also, amid mounting evidence that Russian forces are ramping up their assault on eastern Ukraine, President Biden unveiled a $800 million package which includes military drones and attack helicopters. To learn more...

Sources tell CNN that a suspect has been identified in the terrifying New York City subway attack that has left at least 10 people with gunshot wounds. We’re standing by for an official update on the urgent manhunt.  Plus, for the first time since Russian troops invaded Ukraine, President Biden calls the atrocities emerging from the war zone a “genocide.” This as Vladimir Putin declares the peace...

New indications tonight that Russia is planning a major offensive in eastern Ukraine. The Pentagon now says early signs point to Russian reinforcements arriving in the Donbas region in the south. President Zelensky says tens of thousands of Ukrainians are dead inside the devastated city of Mariupol as he makes a grim warning about the future. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy,...

Russia hits a train station in Ukraine packed with people fleeing the war, killing at least 50 people and injuring hundreds more. We’re learning more about the missile strike and getting new reaction to the slaughter that included children. Plus, Ukraine’s top prosecutor joins to answer where her investigation of Russian war crimes stands now. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy,...

Amid growing evidence of Russian atrocities in Ukraine, Kremlin troops were caught talking about killing civilians in intercepted radio messages as the United Nations suspended Russia from the U.N. Human Rights Council. Plus, Democrats cheer a history-making vote in the Senate as Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson has now been confirmed as the first black woman to serve on the Supreme Court.  To learn mo...

The U.S. said that the horrors in Bucha appear "premeditated" and "very deliberate." In an exclusive interview with CNN's Dana Bash, Polish President Andrzej Duda said the massacres in Bucha and in other cities fulfill the "features of a genocide." Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre joins Wolf to share whether he agrees, calling the atrocities "brutal massacres" and "war crimes," and said "...

CNN correspondents traveled to the town of Borodianka to see the destruction to large residential buildings and homes as well as civilian bodies strewn throughout the town. Ukrainian authorities say they believe there could be more towns with these kinds of atrocities. And, in a speech to the United Nations Security Council, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said the organization must "act im...

Scenes from the Ukrainian town of Bucha indicate civilians were deliberately targeted as bodies of civilians have been found lying across the street and in mass graves. CNN Chief International Anchor Christiane Amanpour explains what these disturbing images reveal about the brutal nature of Russia's attack. And, President Biden called for a war crime trial to take place against Russian President V...

There is a new flash point in the war as the Kremlin accuses Ukraine of attacking a fuel depot inside of Russia and warns it could escalate the conflict. Are the Ukrainians responsible? We discuss what the White House is and notably is not saying about the strike tonight. Plus, thousands of Ukrainians just made the perilous escape from the southern city of Mariupol. CNN is on the scene during thei...

Scenes from battlefields are hellish as Russian forces launch intense new strikes, shifting focus to eastern Ukraine while continuing to pound Kyiv and other major cities. Tonight, the Pentagon says it’s not entirely clear what Kremlin troops will do next as Vladimir Putin’s war enters its sixth week. We’re also learning more about Putin’s isolation now and whether he’s being misled by his inner c...

New Russian attacks occur in Ukraine despite Kremlin claims that it’s scaling back their offensive. Graphic video shows buildings charred and gutted and entire city blocks have been wiped out. Ukraine says the armed aggression is still ongoing. Former CIA Director Gen. David Petraeus joins to answer what may become of this war. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/p...

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. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/priva...

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. To learn more about how CNN protects liste...

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 U...

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 w...

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 por...

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...

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...

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...

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 mo...

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. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visi...