Russian State TV Denies Belgorod Governor's Claims of Ukrainian Shelling Killing Civilians.

A Russian state TV guest denied claims that Russia planned to take control of Kyiv within three days at the beginning of the Russia-Ukraine war, despite several Russian pundits and analysts making such claims. However, clips compiled by an advisor to Ukraine's Minister of Internal Affairs showed Russian officials making such statements. U.S. officials also noted that Russia's strategy was based on quickly taking the Ukrainian capital. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has remained steadfast in his goal to defend his country as his troops continued to show stronger-than-expected counter-offensives against Russia.