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NATO surveillance plane watches Russia's activity in Ukraine
CBC's David Common gets rare access to NATO's sophisticated surveillance aircraft that monitors Russian war activity in and around Ukraine, and provides information to allies, allowing Ukraine to quickly respond.
CBC News: The National | Ukraine attacked, Weinstein trial, Fred VanVleet
| Russia’s intensified attacks on the streets of Ukraine met with anger and resistance. Harvey Weinstein faces another trial for sexual assault. Plus, Raptors
Bitcoin fraudster’s widow breaks silence about the missing crypto millions
More than three years after the sudden death of Quadriga CEO Gerald Cotten and the revelations that the company was a massive cryptocurrency scam, his widow, Jennifer Robertson, tells her side of the story.
Russia moves to annex occupied parts of Ukraine
Russian proxies announce they are holding referendums in four regions of occupied Ukraine to annex the territories and bring them completely under Russian control, a move that would escalate the war further.
The truth about Kharkiv: Cracks in Putin’s propaganda machine
For the first six months, the Kremlin effectively controlled the message about Russia's 'military operation' in Ukraine. But in the face of new facts on the ground, even Putin loyalists are having trouble following the party line, refusing to parrot propa...
Ukraine is taking back parts of the country from Russian forces.
Ukraine’s military has taken back a reported 3,000 square kilometres of territory from Russian occupation in a few short days after a swift counteroffensive in the northeastern part of the country. It marks a major shift in the war after months of attriti...
Estonia bans Russian tourists, calls on others to do the same
Estonia is banning Russian tourists from entering the country, and calling for the rest of Europe to follow. Some say the ban punishes ordinary Russians, while others argue it sends a powerful message.
Why the war in Ukraine may be reaching a turning point
The Ukraine war seems to be entering a new phase, with Ukraine launching military strikes deep in Russian-held territory and a major counter-offensive said to be in the works. Terence McKenna shows us the evidence.
U.S. basketball star Brittney Griner appears in Russian court to face cannabis possession charges. If convicted, she could face up to 10 years behind bars
U.S. women's basketball star Brittney Griner appeared in Russian court Friday to face cannabis possession charges. If convicted, she could face up to 10 years behind bars. Deputy chief of mission of the U.S. Embassy supported Griner in court, saying the R...