Russia shifts to "liberate" Donbass amid signs invasion is failing

Share! :DAs Russia's invasion of Ukraine begins its second month, the Kremlin is now turning its attention to seizing Donbass. Crystal Goomansingh looks at the significance of that eastern region, the status of peace talks, and the new video of Russia's attack on the Mariupol theatre that sheltered hundreds of people.

As Ukrainians keep fleeing their war-torn country, Poland and neighbouring nations are adding services to keep up with the demand. Mike Armstrong looks at the fears that they'll be overwhelmed, and the concerns about food security.

With the West aiming to reduce its reliance on Russian energy, the U.S. is agreeing to supply liquefied natural gas to the European Union. Heather Yourex-West reports on whether it will be enough to offset Russia's output, and what it will take for Europe to completely cut itself off from Russian imports.

Plus, years after leaving the front lines, Canadian veterans Kynan Walper and Dave Lavery are tackling the horrors of war again, as they help innocent Ukrainians escape war. Jeff Semple looks at the harsh journey to get out of harm's way.

Also in Canada, the federal government is promising $2 billion in top-up payments to provinces and territories, to help relieve pandemic-driven surgery backlogs. But Abigail Bimman explains why experts believe money isn't the answer.

And Anne Frank's diary is a powerful and harrowing account of the Holocaust's horrors. Now, Canadian author Rosemary Sullivan has published a book about the teen, and it's drawing plenty of criticism. Ross Lord reports on the controversial claims of who found Frank and her family.