Russia claimed capture of key eastern Ukrainian hubs Pokrovsk and Vovchansk, intensifying pressure on Kyiv amid US-led peace talks. Pokrovsk, a major Donetsk road-rail hub, has seen months of heavy fighting, with Ukraine recently sending reinforcements, including special forces.00:00 – INTRODUCTION03:56 – PUTIN GEARS UP FOR BIG WITKOFF PEACE MEET05:03 – UKRAINE DRAGS NATO INTO WAR? n18oc_crux | n18oc_world