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Ukrainian Canadians mark four years since Russian invasionToday marks four years since Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine. On this day in 2022, Russian President Vladimir Putin announced what he called a “special operation” and launched multiple attacks on Ukraine. The cost of the war remains high, with massive loss on both sides. Lydia Migus, president of the Ukrainian Canadian Congress...Global News Morning EdmontonFeb 24
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Ukraine to Winnipeg, four years onToday marks four years since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, a war that’s killed thousands, and forced millions from their homes. Some of them, coming to Manitoba. Iris Dyck has some of their stories.WorldFeb 24
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Toronto school with Ukrainian refugee students marks 4 years since invasionToday marks four years since Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Nearly 300-thousand Ukrainians were welcomed to Canada on temporary work and study permits. Many of them were children. A few hundred ended up enrolling in a school in Toronto’s west end. Caryn Lieberman attended that school when they first arrived — and returned...WorldFeb 24
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Ukrainian communities in Maritimes mark Russian invasion anniversaryUkrainian communities throughout the Maritimes are marking a somber occasion. Today marks four years since Russia launched a large-scale invasion of the eastern European country, and as Mitchell Bailey reports, community members keep hoping this war will soon end.Global News at 6 HalifaxFeb 24
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Saskatoon resident looks back four years after fleeing UkraineWATCH: First generation born Canadian, Nikita Sereda shares his story about how he escaped the war in Ukraine in 2022. February 24 marks four years since Russia launched it’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. There is a commemoration and vigil planned for today Tues. Feb. 24 at St. Thomas More College chapel at 12:30 p.m.Feb 24
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‘The hunt for the nearest mechanic’: NATO chief mocks Russia’s navyNATO chief Mark Rutte mocked Russia on Monday over the “limping” condition of one of its submarines and called it “lone and broken.” Rutte added, “What a change from the 1984 Tom Clancy novel ‘The Hunt for Red October.’ Today, it seems more like the hunt for the nearest mechanic.”Oct 14, 2025
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High-ranking Russian general killed in car bomb just prior to Trump envoy’s meeting with PutinThere are growing fears Ukraine will be forced to cede a portion of its land to secure a peace deal with Russia. U.S. President Donald Trump is ramping up pressure on both sides and calling on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to accept territorial concessions. Today, Trump’s envoy Steve Witkoff met with Russian President Vladimir Putin...WorldApr 25, 2025
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Three Years Since Russia’s Invasion of UkraineToday marks three years since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, a war that has resulted in tens of thousands of lives lost and displaced countless families. For an on-the-ground update on the ongoing conflict and humanitarian efforts, Toby Fricker, UNICEF Ukraine’s Chief of Advocacy & Communication, joins Miranda Anthistle.Global News at 5 & 6 TorontoFeb 24, 2025
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Global National: Feb. 23Pope Francis is spending another night in a Rome hospital, suffering from a complex lung infection and what the Vatican describes as mild kidney failure. Exit polls in Germany show the centre-right Christian Democratic Union party will come out on top in today’s snap federal election with almost 30 per cent of the vote. As...Feb 23, 2025
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Coronavirus around the world: April 20, 2020Today’s top COVID-19 headlines: China rejects Australia’s questions on its handling of COVID-19 Russia’s president Vladimir Putin says peak of COVID-19 crisis in Russia is still ahead Up to 138 coronavirus cases in Lisbon hotel housing refugees South Koreans return to work as social distancing rules ease With just a canary for company, Russian artist...Apr 20, 2020
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Canada imposes Russian sanctions as troops “invade” UkraineIn addition to 27 European Union members, today U.S. President Joe Biden declared severe sanctions against Russia. Now, Canada has taken a similar response, imposing a first round of economic sanctions. Brittany Rosen reports.CanadaFeb 22, 2022
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Russia-Ukraine conflict: Lviv Today editor on pronunciation, spelling of geographical names – and what it means to UkraniansLee Reaney, the editor of Lviv Today and a former Saskatoon resident, spoke with Global News about why language and the pronunciation of certain words involving Ukraine are important to Ukrainians. For example, he said, when someone says “the Ukraine” instead of “Ukraine,” it takes away the country’s autonomy. He also spoke about the spelling...WorldFeb 25, 2022
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Global National: March 26One day after Moscow said it would focus its efforts on Ukraine’s eastern Donbass region, rockets have hit the country’s major western hub of Lviv. Jeff Semple has more. As the war in Ukraine continues, U.S. President Joe Biden was in neighbouring Poland wrapping up his European trip. Today he pledged to bring in more...Mar 26, 2022
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Black Ribbon Day being held in solidarity with UkraineA Black Ribbon Day event is being held in Vancouver today. Michael Dembek, President of the Canadian Polish Congress in BC, explains why the day is gaining more significance in light of the Russian invasion.Aug 21, 2022
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The Morning Show: February 23On today’s episode of The Morning Show: The latest on escalating tensions between Ukraine and Russia as sanctions are imposed. Plus, navigating your family’s finances ahead of a looming interest rate hike. Also, easy DIY staging tips to get your home ready to sell. And, Olympic champion Renata Fast chats about the huge win for...The Morning ShowFeb 23, 2022
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Australia blames Russia for Flight MH17 crash which killed 38 AustraliansAustralian Foreign Minister Julie Bishop blamed Russia today for the downing of a Malaysian Airlines passenger jet over eastern Ukraine in 2014, killing all 298 aboard, including 38 Australians.WorldMay 25, 2018
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Andrew McCabe: Trump threats have been ‘horiffic’In his first live interview since being fired, former acting FBI Director Andrew McCabe revealed Tuesday that he opened a counter intelligence investigation into President Trump back in 2017. Speaking on “The Today Show”, McCabe said “we thought it might be possible” that President Trump was working with Russia.PoliticsFeb 20, 2019
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Choices made now ‘will determine our future for decades’ Biden warns in final UN speechU.S. President Joe Biden gave his final speech at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) on Tuesday as tensions in the Middle East, and Russia’s war in Ukraine, cast a shadow over the global gathering. “My fellow leaders, I truly believe we’re at another inflection point for history with the choices we make today will...PoliticsSep 24, 2024
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Sessions: I was tired and forgot about Russian meetingAmerican Attorney General Jeff Sessions took a grilling about Russian meddling in the U.S. Election. He insisted he never perjured himself. But as today’s hearing progressed, his answers did in fact change. Ines de La Cuetera reports.Global NationalNov 14, 2017
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Fight for control of the Arctic heats upMon, Dec 15: Denmark filed a claim today at the United Nations in New York, stating it’s the rightful owner of the North Pole — and all the oil and gas that lie beneath it. But Canada and Russia are making the same claim. Eric Sorensen has the details on the geography and what’s at...Global NationalDec 15, 2014