First, Dana speaks with Secretary of State Antony Blinken about whether Russia's plan to invade Ukraine is already in motion, after a series of alleged false flag incidents in Eastern Ukraine and Russia's announcement that it will extend military exercises in Belarus indefinitely.

Then, Finnish President Sauli Niinistö joins to share his unique insight into Russian President Putin's mindset and what he thinks the Ukraine crisis means for the world.

Later, with more Democratic governors lifting Covid-19 restrictions, Democratic Colorado Gov. Jared Polis joins Dana to discuss why he lifted his state's indoor mask mandate more than 8 months ago and doesn't plan on bringing it back.

Plus, the GOP is divided over support for Ukraine, as some Republicans call for sanctions and others question whether the U.S. should be involved at all. And with the midterm elections approaching, what do everyday Americans think about tensions between Ukraine and Russia? CNN Global Affairs Analyst Susan Glasser, CNN Political Commentator & Former Special Assistant to President George W Bush Scott Jennings, CNN Political Commentator & Republican Strategist Kristen Soltis Anderson, and Democratic Rep. Colin Allred join today's panel.

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Interviews with: Secretary of State Antony Blinken, Finland President Sauli Niinistö, and Colorado Gov. Jared Polis