A Ukrainian unit says it has reached the Russian border and put down a blue and yellow stake with the message, "Mister President, we made it." As Russian forces are repelled near Kharkiv, Moscow is ramping up attacks in other areas. Today's show begins with a live report from Lviv, followed by live coverage of Sweden's Prime Minister announcing her country is pushing forward for NATO membership.

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