Feb. 21, 2022 | Russian President Vladimir Putin stokes tension by ordering ‘peacekeeping’ troops in the Donbas region of Ukraine. MPs vote on the historic use of the Emergencies Act to oust protesters in Ottawa. Plus, a look at the rising cost of everything.

00:00 The National for Feb. 21, 2022
01:07 Putin orders forces to Eastern Ukraine
07:55 Push for Russia-Ukraine diplomatic solution
09:48 Emergencies Act passes crucial vote
15:00 Downtown Ottawa after the protests
18:09 England to end all COVID-19 restrictions
21:20 Priced Out: The high cost of everything
24:38 Following what's behind rising food costs
28:24 Anxiety rising in Ukrainian border city
35:05 Travelling during the pandemic
37:25 More adults using melatonin for sleep
40:02 Black history in Canada: 'The Porter'
42:54 The Moment

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