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 circle.

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