all organize is getting ready to host the middle east. biggest ever sporting event next year for the castle national team. it's like it used to playing in front of expect and home crowds. they'll be hoping to convince both the fan and themselves, so they really all ready to take on the world. mm. russia declares phase one if it's military operation over the site western assessment that it's bogged down on stalls. and us president joe biden comes closer to the conflict meeting american soldiers in eastern poland. ah, your walter l 0 life or my headquarters in del time, you navigate the also coming up flames and smoke, seen raising from a saudi around co earl facility. and just up after yemen,

trudy rebels and several attacks. the north korea releases a hollywood star video of liter qindzhong supervising the launch of a new phyllis thickness through hello, russia has announced the end of what it calls phase one if it's military operation in ukraine. the defense ministry added that it would now focus on taking full control of 2 eastern regions claimed by russia back separatists. it also said that at last more than $1300.00 soldiers. so after more than a month of war areas, and rather held by russian forces under separate just allies or places where they have made significant advances. on thursday, russian troops reached the center of mar your pole. the port city has been under siege since the wars early days. tens of thousands are feared traps without food power or heat,

but ukrainian forces say they've been resisting russian attacks elsewhere, such as around chief enter and heave them. bas robbie isn't levine, and he reports on the latest fighting on developments around ukraine. their country is at war, but for the many ukrainian soldiers, the fight is personal. i told my wife to grab the children to hide in the basement. and i went to the drafting station and joined my unit straight away. and the next day from the army base, we moved to the front line with my wife and children and occupation for 2 weeks. but then the managed to escape through humanitarian corridor on 3 is from the city of boucher. it's 25 kilometers northwest of keys in the path of russian invaders. and his unit has come under heavy bombardment since the start of the war. overnight on thursday, a missile hit, an oil depot near keith, used to supply ukraine's armed forces in the center of the country,

killing and injuring people, waiting for help. the city remains under curfew. mario post city council announced on friday an air strike on a theatre on march 16th may have killed 300 people. with us in the building was being used to shelter women and children and was clearly marked for pilots to see. 130 people were rescued, but as many as 1300 are believed to still be inside. the death toll is expected to go up. the defense ministry says ukraine's armed forces have stopped the russian advance and are taking back territory near the capital. but those forces are spread thin across several fronts, leaving some ukrainians on their own. boy says just a natural thing of them. oh, the strong bombardment of our village began yesterday at 9 o'clock, hailstones and drunkards, the house burned down along 40 with

a particular day. when we barely escaped well, well, well, got back up. there were a lot of tanks. we passed a lot of tanks and a lot of soldiers, especially the enemy, and for some reason they were few of our soldiers. we also saw armored personnel carriers, and dead found a rubber bullet some way salvaging what they can moving on, staying strong at noon with uses that will fight till the end. as bursley can sound with weapons and some will help us moral support. and by transferring funds to our army, our guys should have everything helmets and lordy armour humanitarian corridors. do seem to be working when they hold. the government of ukraine has been able to move thousands of people to safety. but it also accuses rushes. government of forcibly

relocating more than 400000 ukranian citizens to russian held territory. now russia says that they went willingly. ukraine says they are hostages, zen master avi al jazeera levine. as a big isn't khaki even tells us more about the russian strikes there. there has been constant bombardment going on all night all morning all day. there's so many buildings and places being picked. it's hard to keep track of a constant smoke on the sky line. this fires. why continue this morning? we heard of an incident of a cluster munition, we believe just outside a clinic where full people were killed in 3 theaters, the injured now when we arrived there, we looked around 200 meters down the road. there was one right outside a school. then another one in the middle of a children's playground, that'll small custom, munitions rip through the woods and climbing frame and whole across the metal slide

. and let me just show you some of these small clustering issues that we've picked up found in the, in the, in the children's day grad, these tiny metal ball bearings. some of them the really tiny, just the size of my finger in a school playground. now this is what's going on, this is a resent residential area and this is what's going on in the 2nd largest city. many people have already left. those that do remain just really fearful because they don't know where the russians will strike. and when they will strike, and as you said, they've constant bombardment this morning. we woke up to the smell of burning. as soon as we stepped out, and as we went through the city, every few minutes, those violent thuds and bangs to and fro from the russians under ukrainians. and sometimes as you get closer, you feel that those vibrations and the so many buildings that have been damaged

here. and it doesn't seem to be a method to the madness. sometimes it's a shopping center or buildings like this residential building. sometimes it's a hospital. the situation here that people are telling us is that they are very, very fearful. so many people have left those that do remain some of them vulnerable and the elderly of some are resilient and things that they don't want to leave. this is basically the a born and bred half, and they refused to give you up to the russian life to the un headquarters in new york. that's where the security council meeting right now to discuss north korea, latest messiah launch. let's listen in s slash 2022 slash 263. and let them on the take her to other draft resolution submitted by the united states of america and muslim messiah. the council is ready to proceed to the vote on the draft resolution before it. i shall put the draft resolution to the vote.

now i'm in. will those in favor of the draft resolution contained a document to f slashed, 2022 slash 263? please raise their hand citizen. the result of the voting is as follows. the draft resolution received 15 votes in favor horton. though the draft resolution have been adopted unanimously as resolution $2627.00 of the year 202214 tellerman. i now give the floor the to the the those council members who wish to

make statements send him after the vote. i give the floor to the representative of the united states of america. thank you madam president. the united states would like to express it's appreciation to council members for this mandate renewal. and for the important discussions that brought us here. the $1718.00 committee panel of experts continues to be indispensable in investigating the dpr case unlawful weapons program and sanctions evasion efforts. despite the limitations of the coven 19 pandemic, the panel has nevertheless continued to effectively monitor the implementation of these sanctions. we remain grateful to the panel for their invaluable contributions to the 1718 regime. colleagues,

i have often repeated the importance of effectively overseeing implementation of the 1718 sanctions regime in this chamber, which is made possible by the critical work of the panel. this is particularly essential in light of the dpr kays, escalade tory provocations since the beginning of the year. there's more that we could and should do to empower the panel and insure their work can be best leverage by all member states to fully implement the relevant security council resolutions. although we were unable to come to agreement on how to do this in the resolution, we voted on to day. i look forward to collaborating with my fellow council members and all member states toward our shared objective of holding the dpr k accountable for it's unlawful behavior. i want to end by expressing the united states concern over the report leakage a concern. i know many council members share,

and i hope that all parties protect the report until it is publicly released. moving forward. the united states also asked that the panel and deliver the incident report requested by multiple council members on the dpr kays unlawful ballistic missile launches earlier. this year i look forward to working with the council to continue supporting the panels mandate and fully implementing the international sanctions regime, addressing the dpr case unlawful w m d, and ballistic missile program. thank you madam president. so what you're looking at right now is the light fixture from the united nations security council, where they have just voted on a draft resolution 15 votes in favor and not draft resolution extends sanctions on north korea. regarding the latest launching off the north korea ballistic missile. let's bring in kristen salumi. she's monitoring this for us. she's joining us on

the un headquarters in new york. so chris, the obviously the launch is a violation of restrictions imposed by the un security council. and obviously, members are not happy about this. clearly they're not i, we're hearing from china right now as a, as we go to air with this i. 4 years ago, the un security council agreed to impose sanctions on north korea as a result of an intercontinental ballistic missile launched. there was so much concern that the council came together and impose these tough sanctions. to put this in perspective, kim jung on of north korea yesterday launched an intercontinental ballistic missile that is believed to be even more powerful. on the very day that the un security council was due to extend the mandate of the panel of experts that overseas these a missile launches and the sanctions and the violations and so on and so forth. so

thumbing there knows that you would think at the security council. so obviously this was a concern. the vote was delayed for a day so that the council members could react to the situation on the ground in we're hearing and expressions of concern from the united states. certainly about that in other council members as well, who called for this meeting, you back in 2017 that it was seen as a direct threat to international peace and security. of course, now the council even even more polarized than it was back than the same day that dpr k launched that missile. they also sided with russia one of only 4 countries to vote with russia in the general assembly a on a resolution about ukraine. so that the council is even more divided, but definitely very concerned about what's happening. and i think now we're going to listen to what china has to say. use the

committee and the secretariat. so should strengthen their guidance over and at the discipline within the panel. urge them to act as strictly in accordance with their mandate was maintain confidentiality, both during and after their tenure with a view to preventing future leaks over. china reserve is right on this issue, both in the counsel and in the community. she behind that looked forward to the support of all parties when the time comes regarding the issue of the korean peninsula, i will give a full presentation of china's position at the later public meeting. thank you madam president. bascom b and i thank you representative of china, i give the floor to the representative of the russian federation. go specifically to, madam president,

russia supported the adoption of fi draft resolution extending the mandate of the panel of experts of the security council committee, 1718 on tpr k. those are, at the same time we regret opted out at the n hold his weren't able to consider our wishes and proposals of our colleagues on preventing leaks of expert reports and investigation of such incidents. we hope that this question will be considered in detail at committee level near with the aim of adopting measures to prevent this flawed practice. thank you very much crush, but i thank the representative of the russian federation. i'm give the floor now to the representative of norway. all right, once again, let's bring and kristen salumi. she's joining us from the united nations in kristen . so we just heard from china. obviously, i'm an ally of north korea that was followed by the representative from russia.

just talk us through what they had to say, well, what they are saying, and if you don't follow the un very closely, it might be easy to miss their poking at the united states and some of the council members, both china and russia, i had raised concerns about leakage from the panel of experts committee as to their reports on what was happening in north korea. this was something that was discussed during the mandate renewal process. and in fact, as a sign of how polarized the council is, as i was talking about before, they couldn't reach an agreement on changing the language and the mandate. so they opted for a more standard roll over of what they had in the past. and russia was referring to china's request to address those leaks. but what's interesting as the united states and they are opening remarks did mention those leaks. so in may not have made it into the mandate, per se, but we're seeing a bit of

a nod to china and it's concerns there from the united states over how this committee conducts its work. so perhaps in an olive branch, there are an attempt to find some common ground for all of the members here, because i don't think anyone is excited about the fact that these missiles are being launched. we heard from the u. h. e ambassador. she holds, her country, holds the presidency of the security council this month. then she pointed to the missile launches by who these at saudi arabia that just took place targeting civilians infrastructure. she says that the entire council has reason to be concerned. and in fact, the entire world has reason to be concerned about about inter i c b m's. and so that is something that is shared here. but in terms of further action from the council, it will take a lot more negotiation for them to be able to do something more than talk in these

terms. ok, thank you so much. kristen salumi reporting from the you and i did nations let sir . just put this all into context for you and florence louis reports. now on the launch of, as you heard chris and talking about some analysts or calling a monster miss. all this is north. korea's biggest intercontinental ballistic missile state media has now released this video of the test, calling it a new type, icbm. he to kim jong and personally oversaw the launch saying the test will deter any potential military moves by the u. s. south korea reacted immediately, conducting a live fi, a test of multiple ballistic and tactical missiles. we went on a military's closely monitoring in north korea's military movement and confirmed that we have the ability in readiness to accurately strike the origin of a missile launch. thursday's launch chose north korea's nuclear capability,

has advanced the missile flu higher and for a longer time than any previous tests, the size of this means a lot more inside of it. so we're looking at a missile that can carry for more than one, or i could strike multiple targets with a single missile. the timing of the launch is also significant because of the world has on the grain prices that either north british trying to get a friend to refocus attention on his cell. or it thinks that because that we are so preoccupied that they made her less river ashy because of all the bandwidth study crane the test is being seen as a major escalation. the un security council will meet on friday to discuss the launch for years, attempts to dismantle north korea's nuclear and ballistic missile programs have failed and came junglin has made no secret of the fact. he wants his country to be

recognized as a nuclear stake. lawrence, louis al jazeera, yeoman's hotel, rebel say they've had several targets inside saudi arabia. earlier, a victim of black smoke was seen rising in the city of jetta on the red sea coast, where oral giant ramco has facilities. saudi authorities say a fire in 2 tanks has now been brought under control. they also say there are no casualties. jetta is currently hosting the formula. one grand prix. or here is some of what a healthy spokesman had to say about the attacks. because of the unfair seizure that to we are living in for 8 years, the year, many armed forces with the help of a law whole my day had launched its operation with the group of wings and the ballistic missiles and all. so drones are we

have targeted around go positions and situations, engender, and saudi arabia and other locations in re yard with a group of miss sales. also will finery of rasa to nora and other refinery. been targeted through our statements by the dpr k. the launch is involved among other things, a test of so called hypersonic weapons, railway worn missiles, and intermediate range, ballistic missile, and tests of systems related to the development of so called military recognizance salad satellites. it should be recalled that the council and resolution $2397.00, reaffirmed its decisions that the dpr k shall not conduct any further launches using ballistic missile technology. the dpr k did not issue airspace or

maritime safety notifications for any of these launches. the international civil aviation organization has repeatedly informed the dpr k that unannounced missile launches represent a serious risk to international civil aviation. i k o has also called on the dpr k to act in accordance with the convention on international civil aviation. madam president, the dpi, okay, also appears to be actively pursuing its nuclear program. on 7 march, the director general of the international atomic energy agency reported that there were, quote, ongoing indications consistent with the operation of the 5 megawatt reactor at the young beyond sites. and quote, the i e. a added that they continued to observe construction activities at the young be on site,

including the construction of an annex to the reported centrifuge enrichment facility. the same day, satellite imagery analysis indicated that there was renewed activity at the pony re nuclear test site for the 1st time since young young announced its closure and dismantlement in 2018 in pursuing its nuclear capability and ballistic missile programs. the d p r k is defying the repeated demands of the council to cease such activities. we have consistently conveyed these concerns to the dpr k. madam president, the secretary general reiterates the importance of addressing humanitarian imperatives in the d. p. r. k. the united nations remains engaged and stands ready along with its humanitarian partners to assist people in need. and the d. p. r k, whose vulnerability has likely increased since the pandemic outbreak. and border

closures in 2020. we reiterate are called for the entry of international staff, including the un resident coordinator and the unimpeded entry of humanitarian supplies to allow for a timely, ineffective response. that president, the secretary general affirms, reaffirms his commitment to working with all parties for sustainable peace and the complete and verifiable de nuclear zation of the korean peninsula. he urges the dpr k to comply with the decisions of the council. reset the course to dialogue and build on previous diplomatic efforts. further, the united nations welcomes the regular contact in co operation among the key parties on the korean peninsula. we commend the parties for their willingness to engage in dialogue with the dpr k without pre conditions. madam president,

let me close by reiterating that the unity of the security council in this matter is essential to ease tensions, overcome the diplomatic impasse and avoid a negative action reaction cycle. thank you, madam president. oscar to say that the car. i thank miss decarlo for her briefing, and i now give the floor to those council members who wish to make statements. i give the floor to the representative of the united states of america. ok, so once again that is the un security council meeting where just a short while ago, they voted on a draft resolution which extends the sanctions regarding the latest sanctions on north korea. regarding the latest launch off the north korean ballistic missile. and we were just hearing from the under secretary general for political peace building affairs that is rosemary,

the car you who is saying that the north koreans are actively pursuing their nuclear program. and the u. n. is also saying that north korea is defying demands by the security council to stop its nuclear program on your screen right. there is the us ambassador to the united nations. we will listen into what the ambassador has to say and bring you any of the latest lines from that security council meeting being held right now on north korea. we will move on to ukraine and tell you about the us president joe biden, because he's gone closer to the conflict and he's visiting eastern poland. that's where he has been meeting us troops stationed in the east of poland. he addressed them as well, returned gaijin as much more than just whether or not you can alleviate the pain and suffering of the people in a crate. or in a new phase. your generation were inspection point about every 4 or 5 generations that comes along and changes. fundamental change takes place. the world. i'm going to be the same, not because ukraine,

but i'm not going to be the same. and 15 years now in terms of organizational structures, and the question is going to prevail or democracy is going to prevail on it. and the values we share are autocracies, prevail now before poland, joe biden was in brussels and there the us president announced he struck a deal with the you aiming to reduce europe's reliance on russian gas. under the agreement, the u. s. and other nations will increase natural gas exports to europe by an extra 15000000 cubic meters. this year, our diplomatic headers are james base is in brussels, and he told us how you plans to reduce its dependency on russian energy. if you look at the things that ukraine wants, in terms of sanctions, they won't tough a sanctions. and the thing that they think is missing is the energy that the you buy from russia, the oil and gas, it's 40 percent of europe supplies that comes from russia. now the us said, well,

we can't countries, many countries are opposed to that because they say it was a home, very much of themselves and their citizens. so what now the u. s. is doing is it's going to supply l n g to europe, when they've said that they're going to supply 15000000000 cubic meters this year. the u then says that this means that this the can cut the dependence on russia by 2 thirds, and by 2027, they can have no rushing gas a tall. they can completely cut it out, but it goes 20. 27 is 5 years from now. so that means they're going to be 5 years in which the e u is still going to be paying russia for its oil and gas money that is going to help the russian economy at the time when you stay today is to try and isolate the government apply them in the final communique, not yet out here at the summit talks going on a little bit longer than usual. one of the other issues i believe they are close to

agreeing is a plan to jointly by the gas in future that will give them a better price. the russian president vladimir putin has criticize organizations that are boycotting his countries. artists. he's even drawn comparisons to nazi era book burnings. as bernard smith reports from moscow. the russian soldiers heading for the front lines in ukraine as a chance for confession and communion was often the 1st, the military chaplain says, this is an offense crew in ukraine, taking part in what russia called it special military operation. operations architect now uses the west of trying to cancel russian culture in retaliation. she is officially a psychologist. shostakovich rachmaninoff are being removed from concert programs. russian writers and their books are being banned, as well as last time. we saw such massive destruction of unsuitable literature who was almost 90 years ago in nazi germany. we remember very well the foliage of books

being burned romo, galle. suton says the warren ukraine is about what he calls denart, defying the country. it was a theme, his foreign minister pursued in reference to europe's tactics towards russia. seward, no ma'am. uh, beauty lou, they declared a real hybrid warrior total war dr. this term used by nazi germany is now used by many european politicians when they say what they want to do with the russian federations. russia faces further isolation at the u. s. and its ally succeeds in expelling moscow from the g. 20 group of major economies. where the kremlin says nothing terrible will happen if it's kicked out. bernard smith, al jazeera moscow. ah .