NATO says there's no evidence Russian troops are withdrawing. President Zelensky holds a national day amid the tensions. Beijing tells Hong Kong to contain its Covid outbreak.

To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

There is no new episode of the First Move showcast. If you haven’t already, please check out CNN’s other podcasts and showcasts at cnn.com/audio.

To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today's abbreviated show features an in-depth analysis of the just-concluded joint press conference -- carried live on CNN -- by Ukraine President Vlodymyr Zelensky and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, which followed two hours of what the latter leader deemed "good talks" about the Ukraine-Russia crisis.

To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The president says Ukraine could go crazy quickly as diplomatic efforts continue. Canada trucker protests shut auto plants and cost workers millions. UK economy enjoys strong growth as restrictions ease.

To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

US consumer prices rise 7.5%, which is worse than expected. Russia and Belarus begin a series of massive troop exercises. Disney+ delivers numbers to delight investors.

To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A New York couple is arrested as the feds recover $3.6 billion of stolen cryptocurrency. Boris Johnson signals an early end to all Covid restrictions in England. Protesters block a key trade route between the US And Canada.

To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The French president takes his diplomacy to Ukraine. The biggest chip deal in history collapses. Peloton replaces its CEO as speculation grows over a sale.

To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

French President Emanuel Macron heads to Moscow for a crucial meeting with Vladimir Putin. Spotify’s CEO condemns Joe Rogan's language but says he won't silence the podcaster. Chinese tennis player Peng Shuai is interviewed by French media.

To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Olympic games get underway in China’s capital city. Putin and Xi vow to deepen their relationship amid pressure from the West. The US economy shrugs off Omicron as employment soars.

To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

US Special Forces conduct a counterterrorism mission in northwest Syria Wednesday evening, killing ISIS leader Abu Ibrahim al-Hashimi al-Qurayshi. The Kremlin says it’s worried that the US is deploying additional troops to Eastern Europe. New Zealand to end nearly two years of tough Covid-19 border rules, while Sweden says it will scrap most of its Covid restrictions next week.

To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices