Evacuees reach Russia as shelling in Ukraine continues; Putin open to negotiations with Ukraine (full show)

While briefing his country's Security Council - Russian President Vladimir Putin said it would be “easier” to negotiate with the Ukrainian Army than with the militia groups he describes as Neo-Nazis. He also said he's willing to send a delegation to Belarus to start talks. In the last 24 hours - a series of explosions struck sites across Ukraine. According to Russian officials - military instillations and airfields are the prime targets there. Air-raid sirens could be heard in the capital city of Kiev -- where thousands of residents have fled toward the west - seeking safer ground. But for those unable to evacuate - they're taking shelter in basements. Meanwhile, Russia's investigative committee is proceeding with ITS own investigation of genocide allegations in the Donetsk and Lugansk Republics. RT's Donald Courter brings us this report.

Meantime - the condemnation from EU leaders is coming hard and fast. Austria’s Chancellor confirms the EU is moving forward with its “toughest ever” package of sanctions against Russian banks-- which would even include direct measures against President Vladimir Putin and Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov. So, what could that mean for the conflict -- as both Russia and Ukraine say they are ready to begin talks? Former UK MP George Galloway and Host of Watching the Hawks Tyrel Ventura join In Question to discuss.

Covid is taking a toll on our armed forces and recruiters are seeing it too. With less opportunity to meet with people in-person it’s more difficult to get people to join the army. This while a military press release says Gen Z may be more at risk for injuries in boot camp because of their lifestyle. Trinity Chavez explains.

We can’t talk about the Russia-Ukraine crisis without also mentioning the media coverage that has surrounded it. While President Biden announced a host of new sanctions against Russia on Thursday -- the questions he received during his press conference were notably focused on why he wasn’t doing MORE to target both the nation and President Putin, himself. Legal and media analyst Lionel joins In Question to break this all down.