Ukraine says Russia's assault on the Donbas region in the east of the country has begun. Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says his forces will defend every inch of land. 

Advisor to President Zelensky Alexander Rodnyansky joined Kieran on The Hard Shoulder.

He was also joined by Duncan Bullivant, former British army officer and diplomat, and CEO of Henderson Risk Group...

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