Global National: Feb. 25

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says more than 31,000 Ukrainian soldiers have been killed in the past two years since the full-scale invasion by Russia. This is the first time Ukraine has openly given details of how many soldiers have died in over a year. While the work done by Canadians has been acknowledged, Canada has been criticized for not delivering aid fast enough. Defence Minister Bill Blair has promised that the drones will be delivered as soon as April, but there is no timeline for the delivery of the missile air defence system bought a year ago. According to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, negotiators are working on a potential hostage deal in Gaza, which could lead to another temporary ceasefire in the region for the first time in three months. In Quebec, 18 individuals have been arrested in connection to a series of gang-related crimes near Quebec City. Ten of these individuals are now facing charges related to the violence. Meanwhile, a recent study conducted by the Pew Research Center has revealed that more young men in the age group of 18-34 years want to have children than women. Finally, a historical church in Halifax held its annual Heritage Month worship service on Sunday.