Jason Marsh: Ukraine is going to trap thousands of Russian forces on that side of the river. He says we're seeing rifts within Vladimir Putin's circle, which are being viewed with some alarm. Russia will try and shock Ukraine and hit back by punitive strikes, he says. Marshall: We need to stay cool whilst appreciating that there are serious risks in this crisis.
Ukraine’s army has pushed Russian forces back in the south and east. We ask how they’ve managed to make such impressive gains so quickly, whether more could follow and what Russia’s reaction might be. Why Britain has such troubles building homes, power stations and really much of anything. And how Maine’s lobstermen are responding to the latest threat to their industry.
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