Russia hammers northeastern Kharkiv front line

The Russian advance on Kharkiv appears to be gaining momentum as Moscow seizes a window of opportunity before new US weapons shipments arrive in Ukraine. Russia’s battlefield success has sent civilians fleeing and led Kyiv to replace the commander overseeing the front line. Maria Mezentseva is a member of the Ukrainian parliament, representing Kharkiv. She talks with host Marco Werman about what’s at stake.

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