Russia doubles down with reserve troops; millions lose homes in floods, and more

Russia is seeking to take full control of the city of Severodonetsk by bringing in troops from other battle zones, said the governor of the Luhansk region in eastern Ukraine.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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