March 29, 2022 | Russia’s pledge to scale down military operations near Ukraine’s capital is met with skepticism. Canada releases its plan to meet ambitious 2030 emissions reduction targets. Plus, the U.S. approves a second COVID-19 booster for those 50 and older.

00:00 The National for March 29, 2022
01:11 Russia's war on Ukraine
01:54 Russia-Ukraine peace negotiations
03:59 Will Russia retreat or regroup?
04:50 Russia war crimes investigation
05:34 Navy sexual misconduct cases
09:11 Federal budget coming April 7
09:36 Government releases climate plan
12:07 U.S. approves 4th COVID-19 shot
14:32 Gymnastics abuse allegations
15:05 Greater Toronto Hockey League review
17:20 Eugene Melnyk remembered
18:57 Gunman kills at least 5 in Tel Aviv
19:24 Vatican’s Indigenous artifacts
22:21 Russia Ukraine peace talks skepticism
26:52 Loss and survival in Ukraine
31:38 Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla
39:41 Downing Street fined for parties
40:04 Queen escorted by Prince Andrew
42:21 Foo Fighters cancel tour dates
43:18 The Moment: Trumpeter William Leathers

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