Six weeks into the war in Ukraine, Russia appears to have a new focus. After Russian soldiers retreated from the Kyiv area in recent days, its military efforts are now targeting the eastern part of the country, an area that borders Russia. The goal: to essentially cleave off the eastern edge of Ukraine. And as Russian troops are shifting, reporters have had more access to the suburbs of Kyiv and the northern city of Chernihiv. Host Marco Werman speaks with Ukrainian journalist, Volodymyr Solohub, to learn more.
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