The Ukraine war escalates with strikes on Russian command. Will Putin's fears materialize? Examining Ukraine's defense, international sanctions, and the war's impact.

Russian President Vladimir Putin’s forces launched a massive aerial assault on Ukraine early Thursday for the second time in two days.

The Main Intelligence Directorate published an order from a Russian commander about the execution of Ukrainian prisoners of war. This crime confirms the systemic nature of war crimes committed by the enemy army,

Kyiv was the main target of an hourslong assault that killed at least two people, officials said. The barrage came hours before the top American and Russian diplomats were expected to meet.

President Donald Trump called Russian President Vladimir Putin out for throwing “bullsh*t” on peace talks with Ukraine - hours later, Russia launched its largest ever drone attack on Ukraine. CNN’s Matthew Chance analyzes whether the US leader’s comments have an impact on Russia’s military operations.