Global National: Feb. 26

The Ukrainian government says at least 200 people have been killed on its soil during the invasion by Russia. Crystal Goomansingh is in Poland with more on the ongoing developments. Amid the siege on the Ukrainian capital, residents of Kyiv remain under a curfew as battles continue between Ukrainian and Russian forces. The Associated Press’ Joe Federman discusses how fierce the fighting is Saturday night and where it’s concentrated. Canada’s ambassador to the U.N., Bob Rae, calls the attack on Ukraine a “grotesque war crime.” But beyond stern words, what can the U.N. do about what’s unfolding in Ukraine. Mercedes Stephenson has more. Ukraine has been imploring Western countries for aid and it looks like some help is on the way. It’s coming in the form of money but also through international pressure on Russia. Jennifer Johnson has more on what is being done. Turning to COVID-19, Jeff Semple looks at how a shift to permanently move on from restrictions will impact the frontlines of our health-care system. Redmond Shannon reports on how the U.N. Environment Agency will meet with a focus of not just tackling plastic waste, but production as well. And with the conflict in Ukraine continuing, Mike Drolet takes a looks at the sentiment of those taking to the streets in Canada.