The Russian military continues to struggle to seize control of Kyiv. Oz Katerji, journalist currently reporting from Ukraine joined Kieran on The Hard Shoulder to give the latest update from the ground.

Anne Widdecombe, former Brexit MEP, also joined Kieran amidst concerns that Ukrainian refugees arriving in Ireland might use the common travel area with the United Kingdom to enter the country...

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