There has been grim news coming out of Eastern Ukraine over the last few days, as the Russian military has picked up its pace of seizing more territory in Ukraine's Donbas region. Its troops are close to completely taking over a key city that would further a Russian foothold ... and Ukrainian president Zelensky has spoken ominously about mounting casualties among his forces. 

This comes as Ukraine is waiting for more weapons and aid from the U-S and other Western countries. Among the next cache of weapons on the way are long-range rocket systems ... and there are reports that the U.S. is on the verge of selling Ukraine advanced unmanned drones capable of firing on Russian targets. 

Can Ukraine, with the help of the U.S. and others, hold off the Russian offensive? And what does Europe look like after the war ends? 

With us is retired Navy Admiral James Stavridis, former Supreme Allied Commander of NATO and author of the new book To Risk It All: Nine Conflicts and the Crucible of Decision. 

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