The Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer and Pamela Brown

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.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 Ukraine and Poland.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 warning that the consequences of Russia’s war extend around the world.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 port. We have a teams of correspondents in Ukraine and here in Brussels. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 Europe and the United States. Plus, former President Bill Clinton joins to remember the life and legacy of Madeleine Albright. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 Committee for a hearing that has at times been contentious.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 is voicing fears that this conflict could lead to World War III as Ukrainians dodge explosions and defy Russia.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices