Global National: March 5

Russia and Ukraine are trading blame after a partial ceasefire to give thousands of Ukrainians time to flee collapsed just hours after it was agreed to. David Akin reports. Russian President Vladimir Putin is warning NATO and other third parties against issuing a no-fly zone, saying it would constitute participation in the conflict. As Jennifer Johnson reports, it comes as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is urging U.S. lawmakers to do more. As thousands flee Ukraine, a Global News team made the trek into the war-torn country. Mike Armstrong reports on that journey. Canada’s ambassador to the Ukraine speaks with Eric Sorensen on the West Block about the determination and grief being felt by those fleeing the war. Plus, former Latvian president Vaira Vīķe-Freiberga speaks with Mercedes Stephenson about Putin and whether NATO will take further steps. Anne Gaviola reports on why cryptocurrency won’t give Russia the opportunity to skirt around global sanctions. And Dan Grummett reports on what an Alberta community with Ukrainian roots is doing whatever it can do to help.