official philip mudd is here as well. good evening to both of you gentlemen. michael, to you, out there reporting, president biden says there could be an attack within days. defense secretary austin says russia is flying in more combat and support aircraft and even stocking up their blood supplies. how high are tensions on the ground at this hour, sir? >> hi, don. look, i think the rhetoric and the claim and counterclaim does worry ukrainians. i've been out and about a lot and i'm struck by how stoic they are. i mean, they have this horrible situation hanging over their heads but they are getting on with life while at the same time they are preparing for what could come. a lot of people don't believe president putin will go as far as actually invading but many worry. their lives are impacted regardless. the economy is hurting. the stress is growing. they're used to pressure from russia. as we said yesterday just put yourself in their shoes. wondering from one day to the