Exclusive interview: Volodymyr Zelensky & Olena Zelenska

In the battle to liberate Ukrainian territory all eyes tonight are on statements from the Russian Defense Minister who has publicly ordered the withdrawal of forces from Kherson’s west bank. This as Ukrainian forces advance towards the strategic city from two directions. Kherson has been the only regional capital taken by Russia since February’s invasion. Christiane sat down for an exclusive joint interview with President Zelensky and First Lady Olena Zelenska. We bring you excerpts today; the full interview airs tomorrow. 

Also on today's show: US Senate Democrat Tim Kaine; US House Republican Adam Kinzinger; NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg; New York Times political reporter Astead Herndon.

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