U.S.: Russian Ground Forces Stop Moving Toward Kyiv

Ukrainian forces have retaken towns and defensive positions on Kyiv’s eastern outskirts. A U.S. defense officials tells CNN Russian forces have stopped “any interests in terms of ground movements” towards the capital city. Retired Lt. Gen. Mark Hertling is a former Army Commanding General for Europe and the Seventh Army. He joins Anderson Cooper to discuss the Ukrainian’s territory gains and the Russian military strategy. Plus, CNN’s Senior International Correspondent Ivan Watson visited a children’s ward hospital in Zaporizhzhia. He tells AC360 the story of a little girl who was shot in the face by a Russian soldier while trying to flee her home with her family.

Guests: Lt. Gen. Mark Hertling (Ret.), Ivan Watson.

Airdate: March 25, 2022

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