oh, which is here? oh, blue forgot shape with us president joe bought and ends his trip to europe with tough tool directed of rushes, meta vladimir putin. ah. i money inside this is out there a life day also coming up. strikes in the west. the ukrainian city of live is on edge off to russian rockets, target fuel depos. who the rebels in yemen say they'll stop fighting for 3 days off

to dozens of drone attacks, against saudi arabia and reprisals strikes from re out on me on most clearly. does mock armed forces day with the head of the army, promising to wipe pounds? any opposition to military will? for russia has criticize you as president jo biden's remarks that president vladimir pierson cannot remain in power. the white house is trying to down play the comment, saying it was not a cool for regime change. bought and took on peyton directly during a speech in front of a crowd in poland on the final day of his tour of european allies. whitehouse correspond kimmy hawk. it was that speaking from the grounds of the royal castle in warsaw, poland u. s. president joe biden forcefully declared, russian president vladimir putin must go for god's shame. this man can not remain

power. it sounded like a major shifting us policy. previously, us officials, including the secretary of state antony blinkin, have denied the united states is seeking regime change in russia. from this location on nato's eastern flank, biden also addressed the russian leader directly calling his invasion as strategic failure and warning him not to expand the conflict. drone in a fake about were not one single inch of meadow territory. rivers sacred obligations article, far to defend each and every image of nato territory before force more collective power. earlier in the day as biden met with poland, president, he reiterated as a member of nato, the u. s. and his partners will defend poland if it's attacked. poland shares

a more than 500 kilometer border with ukraine already. more than 4000000 people have fled ukraine, with more than half seeking refuge in poland. as bitin met with mothers at a makeshift refugee center set up in warsaw as national stadium. he reiterated his belief that the russian president is a war criminal for allegedly targeting civilians. you're doing every day with wet and repulsive. look at what he's done. what does it make you think he's a butcher also on saturday, biden met with ukrainian defense and foreign ministers who had made a rare trip out of ukraine bite and pledge support for ukraine solver and characterized it's resistance as a battle for freedom. that may be a long fight. the white house denies president biden was calling for regime change in russia,

but instead says he was arguing that ladder where poon cannot be allowed to exercise power over the region. still biden's message was unmistakable, that russia's war in ukraine is a battle for democracy. the free world must fight. kimberly, how can al jazeera warsaw sticking to west serious them. now where you are sex, your say anti blinkin is meeting with the israeli foreign minister. and say this morning we've discussed 2 main topics, the russian invasion of ukraine and a possible nuclear agreement with iraq. israel condemns the invasion and has been providing humanitarian assistance to ukraine since the 1st day of the war. as we stand here, israel medical teams are risking the lives at the field hospital. we established in ukraine. israel continues to transfer trucks, whizzer monitor, and aid,

and to assist refugees in every way. regarding the iranian issue, iran is not and is really problem. the world cannot afford the nuclear around, the world cannot afford for the rain is revolutionary god, corpse to continue. busy speeding terror around the globe, we have disagreements about nuclear agreement and consequence and its consequences . but open and honest dialogue is part of the strength of our friendship. israel and the united states will continue to work together to prevent and nuclear on the same time. israel will do anything we believe is needed to stop the rain in nuclear prob program. anything from our point of view of the rain and threat is not theoretical, the rain is wants to destroy israel. they will not succeed. we will not let them

think. well, good morning everyone, and i hear it is always good to be with you. whether that's here in jerusalem and washington in riga and many other places we, we meet around the world. and if you'll indulge me for just a minute, i haven't had a chance to talk to some of our colleagues since the trip that we took with the president to europe. so i'm going to say a few words about that before focusing in on some of the things that we talked about in more detail. but i have just come from the president's trip to europe, where we saw the clearest demonstration, yet of the unity and determination among our allies of partners when it comes to ending russia's aggression against ukraine and standing with the people of ukraine . we have the nato summit, where allies agreed to further reinforce nero's eastern flight, so that we can defend every inch of nato territory. united states, our allies and partners, committed also to provide ukraine with the military assistance that it needs to

defend against the onslaught. plains and tanks, including any aircraft systems, any armor, weapons, drones, and many more. in meetings with the g 7 and the european union, we committed to increasing sanctions on those who bear the greatest responsibility for the and justified aggression against ukraine and to strengthen their enforcement. we announced the groundbreaking initiative between the european union and the united states to reduce europe's dependence on russian energy, while accelerating the regions transition to renewables. and in warsaw, secretary defense austin and i had the opportunity to be face to face with our ukrainian counterparts. colleagues that we talked to almost every day, it was particularly good to actually see them a face to face, to give them a read out of the meetings that we'd had in europe and to pleasure, ongoing support to meet ukraine security, the manager in an economic needs i also joined the president in what was an

incredibly moving, ah, our plus in meeting with refugees from ukraine in warsaw. ah, i had the same opportunity to do that on my own a few weeks ago on the border between ukraine and poland. one of the most striking things in meeting with these refugees is just how many of them are children. new morris, toddlers, according to the united nations, more than half, more than half of all ukrainian children have been displaced by this war. which is one of the most powerful reminders of wire efforts to stop the war are so important that it was also remind her of a trail blazing diplomat friend, mentor to me we lost earlier this week for was also forced from her all in czechoslovakia, twice as a child 1st by the nazis years later by the communists and his family eventually found refuge in the united states. madeline albright never forgot why it mattered

for countries to open their arms for the displaced to stand up to tyrants and persecutors who drive them from their homes. it's an experience that i know left an indelible impression on your father. my step father, something that both of our families feel very strong ending. russia's war choice was one of the issues that we discussed just a short while ago. we very much appreciated the foreign ministers, unequivocal combination of the problems, aggression and the commitment that israel will not be used in any way to bypass sanctions targeting russia. earlier this week, israel was one of the 140 countries of the u. n that voted to demand a protection of civilians and civilian infrastructure in humanitarian access. while again condemning russia's aggression and it's responsibility for creating this dire situation. prime minister bennett has dedicated substantial energy to trying to

find a diplomatic way out of the conflict. something we very much support, while the government has provided vital humanitarian assistance to the ukrainian people, i got a chance to see the field hospital. we video it in a 2 colleagues who were there providing remarkable support through this a field hospital of my year shining star named after gold, a mayor for self, a refugee from ukraine. and this hospital is staffed entirely by israeli volunteer doctors and nurses, most of whom are ukrainian or russian speakers. so the people of israel are standing with you in so many ways and not just the field hospital thousands came out to tell of you have him a square to protest against criminal. it's a war when united had sala asked for volunteers to go to moldova, to aid the many refugees who are arriving there more than a 1000 volunteers raised their hands to do just that. and it's not just the people

of ukraine in russia who are feeling the impact of the kremlin aggressive actions. russia's war is also are causing food prices to rise, especially we, just as economies are recovering from proven 19, this impact is acutely felt in this region. where most countries import at least half of their wheat, a significant proportion of which comes from ukraine. the cost of basic staples like bread is rising, hitting the most vulnerable people, the hardest. over the course of the strip, we'll be discussing steps that we can take in coordination with partners to mitigate these consequences to alleviate some of the burden this is placing on people, including throughout, middle east. i made the trip here. ah, during which i'll visit is real, the west bank morocco, algeria. because this is a part of the world where the united states, as vital interests and some of our closest friends. the united states, will continue to invest in the region,

strengthening the relationships that are central to stability in the middle east and north africa. making progress on enduring challenges, broadening opportunities for our people. and at the same time, staying focused on ending the chromos war of aggression in jerusalem. also the chance to meet with prime minister better president hertzog fence minister guns across these meetings. i will affirm, as i always do, as president biden always does, america's iron clad commitment to his real security. ah, we discussed this a short while ago, and indeed, just a few days ago, president biden signed the omnibus funding bill that includes $1000000000.00. the iron dome system which has saved countless lives, including during last year's conflict with em, us. we forcefully condemned the recent terrorist attacks in bar shiva and extend our deepest condolences, the loved ones of the victims and iran. of course, if your said was a key topic of discussion,

when it comes to the most important element, we see i to i, we are both committed, both determined that iran will never acquire a nuclear weapon. russia's aggression against ukraine is another reminder of why this is so important. an iran with a nuclear weapon for the capacity of bruce, when a short notice would become even more aggress. and would believe it could act with a false sense of impunity. the united states believes that a return to full implementation of the joint comprehensive plan of action is the best way to put around nuclear program back in the box that it was in, but has escaped from since united states withdrew from that agreement. but whether there's a j, c, f, a or not, our commitment to the core principle of iran never acquiring a nuclear weapon is unwavering. and one way or another, we will continue to coordinate closely with ours really partners on the way for this cooperation is essential because beyond its nuclear efforts,

iran continues to engage in a whole series of d, stabilizing activities across the region and beyond. indeed, those activities have multiplied since i withdrawal from the j. c, p o, v, a proxies and byron itself. these include mounting terrorists, attacked by the who these on civilians and civilian infrastructure in saudi arabia, in the united arab emirates, attacks enabled by iran. and of course, it's ongoing support from us. the united states will continue to stand up to iran when it threatens us, or when it threatens our allies and partners, and will continue to work with israel to counter it's aggression, its aggressive behavior throughout the region. a more stable integrated region gives us a stronger foundation for addressing shared threats like these and perceiving threat opportunities. that is why we are fully committed to expanding cooperation through the abraham awards and building on the remarkable progress that israel bahrain, the united arab emirates, as well as morocco have made in such

a short period of time. then i give summit that year's convene and it will take part in, along with egypt, would have been unthinkable just a few years ago. and it's only the latest 1st in a year and a half. and i'm so eager i want to commend you for your remarkable leadership in this effort for spearheading new areas of co operation made possible through the affords. we have something for example, called i to you to which we launch last october together with our m a radi and indian counterparts. and more on that in the days ahead. but simply put, normalization is becoming the new normal in this region. and it's enabling our efforts to advance a positive agenda that will actually benefit the lives of our people. investing in infrastructure, developing renewable energy, collaborating on global health, forging ties between students, artists, businesses. all of these things will have concrete benefits for people across the

region. and across these efforts will look to, to build on growing normalization, to bring others in while also forging tangible improvements in the lives of palestinians and preserving our long standing goal of reaching into goes. he added 2 state solution later today, i'll travel to ramallah to meet with president abbas and underscore. this administration's commitment to strengthening our relationship with fastening authority and with the palestinian people. i'll also meet with thousands and issues who are a critical part of the cities vibrant and diverse civil society and underscore our work with palestinian non governmental organizations. as part of the administration's efforts were increasing humanitarian assistance to palestinians, supporting the growing pals to the private sector, investing significantly in new partnerships between israelis and palestinians at the grassroots level. to address share challenges. in my meetings with both israeli and palestinian leaders will discuss ways to com tensions and ensure a peaceful ramadan, easter, and pass over. that's the message that your,

your and king, abdullah of jordan, sent jointly after their recent meeting. and it's one, all the others should reinforce. so my friend, thank you for your leadership, for your partnership, for your friendship. it is always great to be here and great to be with you. thank you. thank you. minister. thank you. secretary will now take one question of each side. i will start back of it. i'm as secondary good to have you in israel back of it from the wall and use an ac ceo's. first question to minister repeat. what practical steps did you tell the secretary of lincoln? that is what he's going to take to implement the international sanctions on russia until now other than a rhetorical commitment to the sanctions, israel did not take any steps. did you commit to the secretary to take steps on that front? and the 2nd question, i'd say yes, no question to both of you is the i r g c a foreign terrorist organization. thank

you. ok. ah, i think i'm quoting the secretary, he said the united states greatly appreciate i'll work her with with the sanctions. it was presented to the, the, the, the americans litigation. what are we doing? how are we doing it? and how do we confront the fact that israel has no comprehensive affection bill? and yet we succeed in being part of the word, the global effort to stop this war through the sanctions. so i think there's no doubt in anyone's mind while our team was presenting it is to the american delegation that israel, his doing everything it can in order to be part of the effort. as for the 2nd question, yes, it is a thorough organization and, and the should be delta such and also it is, has the proxy terrors are going to zation like his bela,

like the hoot is in yemen and islamic jihad and gus brought 1st of all it is very good to see you, is that i well, i understand you say indeed i often i often discover what i'm thinking you're doing before i even know that i'm thinking you're doing it by reading you ah, 2 things. first, we have in the course of our conversation, i was briefed by the senior official here in israel in charge of sanctions implementation, export control implementation. and we very much appreciate the work that, that israel is doing on that score will remain in close contact and close consultation on sanctions on export controls. this is a vitally important part of our effort to put meaningful pressure on russia to end the aggression in ukraine. with regard to the i r g c,

it is probably the most designated organization in one way or another. and in the world, among organizations that we designate including the foreign terrorist organization designation, our question will go to john hudson of the washington post. thank you mister secretary, us allies around the world have stepped up in big ways in response to russia's and vision of ukraine from europe to asia, africa. but the middle east has lagged. a saudi arabia isn't ramping up, boil production, the ye has issued some tepid statements at the un and ukraine's president called out israel for failing to impose sanctions or sent military assistance. are you satisfied with the regions response? secondly, can you explain present biden's comment that putin cannot remain in power? and do you think those remarks risk moscow severing diplomatic ties with the u. s.

minister le period, the united states is israel's biggest financial, political and security partner by a longshot. it says it wants to open a cancel the services, the palestinians. how can you justify standing the way of washington's desired? it didn't come to, to conduct the diplomacy the way that it wants to. i struck ok. so a couple of these 1st with regard to the work in this, in this region, both in support of ukraine and in standing against russia's aggression, including through the position of sanctions and an export growth. this is very much part of the conversation we've had today. and i'll be having throughout the course of my visit here, including with, with our partners, just speaking to israel again, we greatly appreciate, 1st of all, it's strong repudiation of russian aggression against ukraine. we very much appreciate as well of the foreign ministers commitment to ensure that israel is not used as any kind of back door for sanctions of asian. and as i mentioned

a moment ago, at a very good briefing from the, the senior official in charge of sanctions and i support control i am plantation will be working very closely on that. and we saw quite literally via video fi, extraordinary work that israel is doing on humanitarian basis to help those suffering from the aggression in ukraine with the field hospital. and we will be talking throughout about various means of support that israel and other countries can give to ukraine, whether it comes to a security system, whether it comes to humanitarian assistance, economic assistance, or again, making sure that sanctions are implemented. that'll be a conversation that's ongoing throughout the strip off with regard to the president's incredibly powerful speech yesterday. i think president the white house made the point last night that quite simply present gluten cannot be empowered to

wage war or engaged in aggression against ukraine or anyone else. as you know, and as you've heard a say repeatedly, we do not have a strategy of regime change in russia or anywhere else for that matter. in this case, as in any case, it's up to the people who in question it's up to the russian people. but what we do have is a strategy to strongly support or ukraine. we've been doing that. and rallying partners and allies around the world to do that, including with unprecedented amounts of security assistance. so having a meaningful impact on ukraine's ability to defend itself from this onslaught of a plains of tanks and other other weapons. ah, we have a strategy to put unprecedented pressure on russia and we're carrying therefore, we have a strategy a to make sure that we're providing all of the humanitarian support that we can. and we have a strategy to reinforce nato. all of that is going for the president,

lay that out in. great. so in great detail yesterday, and that's what we're focused on. ok, let's leave that there. that was the u. s. secretary of state antony, blinking and speaking to media in west jerusalem with his counterpart, israeli counterpart, gary, repeat. antony lincoln is in israel, and for a few days he's meeting with there are various people in the region focusing on russia's invasion of ukraine, other topics, including iran's ad activities, nuclear activities that speak to a correspondent, hurry for sits. so how are you been listening in to what's anthony blinkin was saying there what stood out for you? well yeah, i think the 2 key themes obviously being ukraine and iran, what he was saying at the very end there i think was pretty interesting given how much attention there has been regarding president biden's parting remarks at the

end of his speech and was sore about to, to not be that he shouldn't remain in power. there was a significant changing of that wording is that has been some walking back from united states administration ever since those words left president biden's mouth. now we've got sexy blinking saying that the president who cannot be empowered to wage war in this way and stress in the united states does not have an official policy of regime change either with regard to russia or anywhere else. so i think further indications there of the, the seriousness with which this remark has been taken, not just around the world, but also by the administration itself. as for the main content of the meetings today, it does seem that they will be focused on both ukraine and iran. there was support from the united states secretary of state for israel ls ro in terms of humanitarian aid. but there is also been a good deal of controversy over israel's rather neutral role,

explicitly neutral role when it comes to not really forcibly to crying rushes invasion. we've heard those sorts of woods from the law to the farms farm. secretary, the foreign minister, he has condemned russia, but the israeli prime minister has not. he's saying that he wants to try to keep access to both sides open so that israel can be a mediator. so there's a little bit of attention on that front. also on the sanctions front, israel has not signed up officially to the sanctions regime. although again, that has been this statement from the foreign minister saying that israel will not be able to be used to bypass the sanctions regime. again, it's not really clear exactly how it can square that circle. again, blinking choosing to focus on the foreign ministers, comments and commitments, as opposed to what's been coming out in terms of official policy and from the prime minister. bennett, with whom you have a meeting, a bit later on when it comes to iran. again, both men talking about the shed commitment to stop iran from getting

a nuclear weapon. and blinking was saying that if it did, then iran could feel liberated to act in a similar way to rush or if it had a nuclear deterrent. so it, it emphasizes the importance of that go, however, again, very different routes being charted towards that goal. in terms of policy from both sides, israel is very much against a reintroduction of the j. c. p o, a, the iran nuclear deal. this big summits with foreign secretaries from united arab emirates, bahrain morocco, and egypt, along with secretary blinking, that's due to get underway this evening. and through the course of monday in the southern negative does, it will like to see a fair bit of lobbying from those countries on that front as well. israel very much selling this as both an endorsement of the normalization process with those countries. but also as trying to really kind of build up the unified front against iran. ok, thank you for that. hurry force at that 1st in west jerusalem. while ukrainian

troops are launching counter attacks against russian forces in some areas around the capital gains have reassured, people living in cave, who as emron colon, reports refuse to live in fear. in a city that was 50 percent evacuated, where russian troops are only 15 kilometers from where i'm walking. this isn't just in the head of spirituality. this is an act of defiance. now normally this church would be absolutely part. but take a look around, people are coming back. this is the busiest this church has been since the war began. now this isn't just happening on a sunday morning in church is actually happening throughout the city. restaurants are very slowly opening up. they're not in huge numbers. this isn't, this is a very small return back to life is a tiny numbers of people coming back, but it's significant because people want to come back and the more people to do

come back to more others will be encouraged to come back as well. slowly brought life is returning back to keep now with the russian involves into the city. stalled and attacks happening in the north of the city. central cave is seen as a safe place. now the more like i say, the more restaurants that open up the more churches the open up the new places where people can gather open up. the more a sense of community happens that a lot of these people had left and gone to places in central ukraine, but they're away from their homes away from their families, away from the basic things that they need for everyday life. and because keep it in full in the 1st 2 or 3 days of the war and in fact still styles, mold and among the own people are considering that. ringback their home is where they draw the b i'm at home. ringback isn't central case. ah,

ah, this is al jazeera. let's recap your top stories. russia has criticize us, president joe biden's remarks in poland. the president vladimir putin cannot remain in power. the white house has tried to downplay the common, saying it was not a call for regime change. today, russia has strangled democracy, has sought to do so elsewhere, not only it is homeland. under false claims of ethics, solid charity is invalidated. neighboring nations prudent has the gall to say he did not fire in ukraine. it's a lie, is just cynical, he knows that it's also i've seen 5 voices in ukraine's western city, if livid, working to control the damage as an oil facility hit by russian cruise missiles on saturday. the city close to the polish border was targeted as president thought.