Our forces continue to counter Russian attacks in the Kharkiv region. This direction has been reinforced, particularly in Vovchansk and border areas in general. Brigadier General Mykhailo Drapatyi is in charge of this direction and is currently on the ground. He is being provided…

US and Israel are 'struggling over what the theory of victory is,' Deputy Secretary Kurt Campbell tells Kylie Atwood. 'They talk about mostly the idea of some sort of sweeping victory on the battlefield, total victory. I don’t think we believe that that is likely or possible.'

5.13.24 215 pm ET CNN Anchor Isa Soares Isa Soares with CNN Military Analyst, Colonel Cedric Leighton, USAF (ret) Cedric Leighton

Topics: Ukraine and changes to Russian staffing of key personnel

Will Kharkiv turn into another Aleppo ?

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Coming up at 1810 hrs GMT/ 2:10pm ET I’ll be joining Isa Soares on CNN International to discuss the latest developments in #Ukraine and what might be next for #Kharkiv . Plus the shakeup in Russia’s Ministry of Defense. Please join us.

Defensive operations and fierce battles are taking place in the Kharkiv region along a significant border strip. Some villages have effectively turned from a grey zone to a war zone. Occupiers are attempting to seize control of some of them while using others to advance.

I am…

5.11.24 625 pm ET CNN Anchor Jessica Dean w/ CNN Military Analyst, Colonel Cedric Leighton USAF (ret) Cedric Leighton

What might Israel's strategy be inside Rafah going forward ?

Coming up around 6:15 pm ET I’ll be joining Jessica Dean on @cnn to discuss the latest developments in the #MiddleEast . Please join us!

Right now, every air defense system and missile delivered to Ukraine is an asset that literally saves lives and keeps our cities and communities alive.

It is critical that partners make timely deliveries to support our warriors and Ukrainian resilience. Truly timely. A package…

Today, Russian forces attempted to expand their operations against Ukraine in the Kharkiv region. We know the size of the occupiers' forces and their intentions. Our warriors, artillery, and drones are fighting back against the occupier.

I thank each soldier, sergeant, and…

5.10.24 520 pm ET CNN Anchor of The Lead CNN , Jake Tapper Jake Tapper with/

CNN Military Analyst, Colonel Cedric Leighton USAF (ret) Cedric Leighton

An excellent analysis as to what the near future in Israel might be in regard to Rafah

Coming up - some #BREAKING_NEWS on CNN with Jake Tapper in the next few minutes…. #MiddleEast

Coming up at 11:10 am EDT I’ll be joining Brigitte Quinn on WCBS 880 to discuss what’s happening in the #MiddleEastConflict & more. Please join us!

5.9.24 9:00 am ET CNN Anchor John Berman w/

CNN Military Analyst, Colonel Cedric Leighton, USAF (ret) Cedric Leighton

Good Thursday morning! Joining John Berman a little after 8:50 am ET to discuss #Ukraine #Rafah and what might happen next. Please join us on CNN CNN News Central in just a few.

5.8.24 605 pm ET CNN Anchor Julia Chatterley Julia Chatterley w/

CNN Military Analyst, Colonel Cedric Leighton USAF (ret) Cedric Leighton

Coming up at 2200 hrs GMT/ 6:00 pm ET I’ll join Julia Chatterley on CNN International to discuss the latest on #Rafah #Israel #Gaza and what might come next. Please join us!

5.8.24 1210 am CNN Anchor John Vause john vause w/

CNN Military Analyst, Colonel Cedric Leighton USAF (ret) Cedric Leighton

Topic: Using large bombs inside Rafah

Though not publicly said, the U.S. does not want 2,000 pound bombs used

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Coming up around 0406 hrs GMT/ 12:06 am ET I’ll be joining john vause on CNN International to discuss the latest news on #Rafah - and what might happen next. Please join us.

Good Tuesday morning, everyone! Joining Laura Coates on SiriusXM P.O.T.U.S. around 7:15 am ET. As #Israel moves to control the #Gaza border at #Rafah , what comes next? Please join us!

5.6.24 1155 pm ET CNN's Laura Coates w/

CNN Global Affairs Analyst, Kim Dozier Kim Dozier ✍️

CNN Military Analyst, Colonel Cedric Leighton USAF (ret) Cedric Leighton

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WSJ Senior Political Correspondent
Molly Ball

CNN Political Commentator…