Global National: April 27, 2022 | Russia cuts off gas supply to Poland, Bulgaria over ruble refusal

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Russia has shut off its vital natural gas taps to NATO members Bulgaria and Poland, demanding the countries start paying for the energy in rubles instead of euros. Redmond Shannon explains how Europe is describing the move, the scramble for an alternative, which country fears it could be cut off next, and the mission to save the Ukrainian troops and civilians holed up inside the Azovstal steel plant in Mariupol.

Ukrainian MP Rustem Umerov is one of the negotiators engaging in high-stakes peace talks with Russia, hoping to find a resolution as soon as possible. Global National's Dawna Friesen speaks with Umerov for insight into whether Canada is doing enough to help Ukraine; what needs to happen to prevent a third world war; and the challenges of directly dealing with Russian President Vladimir Putin.

In Canada, the federal Conservatives are pushing the RCMP to reopen the investigation into Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's controversial 2016 Christmas vacation to the Aga Khan's private Bahamian island. David Akin explains how internal RCMP documents have sparked the Tories' new demands and how Trudeau is responding.

Canadian veterans say Ottawa is lagging on its promise to help tens of thousands of people trying to escape Taliban-controlled Afghanistan. Jeff Semple looks at what vets are pushing Ottawa to do and how the crisis is weighing heavily on their mental health.

Concerns are growing about the rising number of children, including here in Canada, being diagnosed with acute liver disease. These particular cases have no known cause. Jamie Mauracher explains the symptoms to watch out for, as experts explore the possible links.

And Toronto Maple Leafs star Auston Matthews is joining the ranks of some of hockey's greats, after scoring 60 goals in a single season. Eric Sorensen looks at just how rare the feat is and how it's adding to the excitement Toronto sports fans are already feeling.

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