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Russian missiles hit Ukrainian cities as Putin threatens "harsh" action.

We get the latest on Monday\u2019s deadly blasts with the BBC\u2019s International Editor, Jeremy Bowen, and Ukrainecast host, Vitaliy Shevchenko. They discuss President Putin\u2019s motivation, the risk of further "escalation" and the chances for diplomacy.

And on the final day of the SNP conference, Scotland editor, James Cook, explores Nicola Sturgeon\u2019s plans for Scottish independence.

This episode of Newscast is presented by the BBC\u2019s political correspondent Alex Forsyth. It was made by Tim Walklate with Chris Flynn, Clare Williamson and Madeleine Drury. The technical producer is Emma Crowe. The assistant editor is Sam Bonham.