Hello everyone and welcome to Ammanfor. Here's what's coming up.

With African heads of state gathered in Russia, we look at Putin's strengthening alliances

and what it might mean for the war.

Plus Russia attempts to break people resistance.

Ukraine continues to suffer the horrors of that war. My conversation

with those fighting for accountability, the Nobel Peace Laureates. And we at this moment have an

even more important job to do to be vigorously enforcing

the antitrust laws, protecting fair competition, preserving open markets.

A new approach to corporate mergers. Walter Isakson explores new rules which

aim to prevent harm to workers. Then... As disco diva-diva Grace Jones has a major moment at 75, we look back at

Christian's fascinating conversation with the living legend.

And finally, another musical treat.

Nicola Benedetti, one of the most acclaimed violists of her generation, joins me with her violin. Welcome to the program everyone. I'm Bianna Goldriga in New York sitting in for

Christian Ammanpur. Ukraine is continuing to make gains in the South as

its counter-offensive appears to be ramping up.

This is Vladimir Putin host African leaders at a summit in St. Petersburg.

The Russian president is painting his country as a quote, reliable food supplier to Africa, yet he pulled out of that crucial grain

deal and continues to attack the important port city of Odessa.

At the summit, Putin also said he's, quote, carefully considering a peace plan proposed by African leaders.

Meanwhile North Korean dictator Kim Jong-un is hosting Russia's defense chief in Pyongyang and a

further show of support.

So what might these alliances that Putin is forging mean for the war?

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