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Global National: April 5, 2022 | Zelenskyy questions UN's purpose if it won't act against Russia

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On this episode of Global National: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has bluntly criticized the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), saying it should dissolve if it won't take action against Russia. As Crystal Goomansingh reports, a frustrated Zelenskyy shared horrific images and accounts of what's happening in Ukraine, while Moscow officials keep issuing vehement denials. WARNING: Video contains disturbing content. Viewer discretion is advised.

Western allies are ramping up sanctions against Moscow as it denies Russian forces killed hundreds of innocent civilians in Bucha, Ukraine, despite the mounting evidence. Redmond Shannon looks at how British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is condemning Russian President Vladimir Putin and how the European Union has issued another round of sanctions.

Russia's aggression in Ukraine is also putting on pressure on Canada to hike up its defence spending ahead of Thursday's federal budget announcement. Abigail Bimman looks at the priorities, the challenges, the potential spending timelines and what the opposition wants.

Plus, Canada is also stepping up to new global oil and gas demands, as countries distance themselves from Russian resources. But what does this mean for global goals to cut back emissions? Is it easy being green? Heather Yourex-West explains why ambitious climate targets remain complicated for the energy sector.

Meanwhile, China is doubling down on its "zero-COVID" strategy as it places Shanghai and 22 other cities under a tight lockdown to suppress surging infections. The strict measures are taking a heavy toll on millions of people, and as Mike Drolet reports, experts believe the strategy is not feasible.

And 20 years after they vanished from the University of Cambridge, rare notebooks belonging to scientist Charles Darwin have been anonymously returned to their rightful place. Eric Sorensen looks at the significance and history of these priceless papers, and the new questions spawned by their reappearance.

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