Putin’s “Peacekeeping” and Marriott’s CEO

Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered troops into two breakaway regions of eastern Ukraine after announcing Monday evening that he would recognize their independence. NBC’s Matt Bradley reports from Kiev on the escalating tensions between Russia and Ukraine, as well as international implications for China and responses from the EU, UN, and NATO. Marriott CEO Tony Capuano discusses the rebound in leisure travel and the impact of Covid-19 on its business. Home Depot reported a strong fiscal fourth quarter and projected more growth ahead for 2022, but some investors wonder if home improvement’s hot streak will cool as inflation rises and pandemic concerns wane. Plus, Credit Suisse is weathering a dramatic data leak, and Elon Musk is still squabbling with the SEC. Happy Margarita Day!! In this episode: Tony Capuano, @Marriott Matt Bradley, @MattMcBradley Joe Kernen, @JoeSquawk Andrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkin Cameron Costa, @CameronCostaNY