March 2, 2022 | We’re near Poland’s border with Ukraine where thousands have fled war, but don’t know what happens next. Ukrainian civilians build their own weapons to defend the country. Plus, why Putin drove Russia into war and won't back down.

00:00 The National for March 2, 2022
00:54 Efforts in Poland to help Ukrainian refugees
02:20 Ukrainian resistance to Russia's invasion
05:54 Citizens block access to nuclear plant
06:40 Russia's military push into Ukraine
08:26 Growing humanitarian crisis in Poland
11:35 Global condemnation of war in Ukraine
13:57 Russia faces increasing isolation
16:50 Zelensky thanks Trudeau for sanctions
17:20 Russian ties to Canadians companies
21:03 Former Ukrainian president ready to fight
21:37 War in Ukraine drives up oil prices
21:54 Alberta hopes to fill European energy gap
24:47 Putin's motivation for invading Ukraine
34:02 Canada's ambassador to Ukraine
38:59 47 arrested in child abuse investigation
39:29 Heavy rains threaten Sydney, Australia
39:49 Westjet announces deal to buy Sunwing
40:03 Health Canada recalls FitBit watches
40:24 Bank of Canada hikes interest rate
42:57 The Moment: Sonoi Rodriguez

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