Russia has conducted a “massive” attack on Ukraine’s power infrastructure, according to President Volodymyr Zelensky, with 120 missiles and 90 drones reportedly causing multiple explosions across the country.

Laura and Paddy have been speaking to politicians about what’s going on there.

And Laura’s also been talking to Transport Secretary Louise Haigh, who admits her public language over a row within government was “an unhelpful distraction”.

Plus, Liberal Democrats leader Sir Ed Davey suggests the party’s Welsh leader could be on her way out.

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