how do you fit into this twisty—turny story? so, i'm kind of... this is bbc news. i'm shaun ley with the latest headlines for viewers in the uk and around the world. "victory will be ours", that's what president putin told russians on red square on friday. it comes after a lavish signing ceremony at the kremlin in what is the biggest seizure of territory in europe since the second world war. translation: people | in luhansk and donetsk, kherson and zaporizhzhia are becoming our citizens forever. nato says it's the most serious escalation of the conflict since russia invaded ukraine in february. also on the programme. hurricane ian has now made

landfall in south carolina after it hit florida earlier this week, causing severe devastation. burkina faso�*s army captain has ousted military leader paul—henri damiba and has dissolved the government. it is the country's second coup in eight months. the first round of brazil's presidential election is approaching. this sunday, people will head to the polls, in a vote billed as the country's most important one since returning to democracy in 1989. hello welcome to bbc news we begin this hour. president putin has announced the illegal annexation of four regions of ukraine that are in part controlled by russian forces —

it's the biggest seizure of territory in europe since the second world war. in a signing ceremony at the kremlin mr putin declared that donetsk, luhansk, zaporizhzhia and kherson are now part of russia. in response, ukraine has formally applied tojoin nato. our russia editor, steve rosenberg reports. vladimir vladimirovich putin. what he was about to do had sparked international condemnation, but vladimir putin didn't care. in the kremlin, he announced the annexation of 15% of ukrainian land. in the audience, kremlin—appointed officials from those territories occupied by russia. translation: | want the kyiv i authorities and their real masters in the west to hear me, so that they remember this forever. people in luhnask and donetsk, kherson and zaporizhzhia are becoming our citizens — forever. defiant, unapologetic, russia's

president laid into the west. translation: instead - of democracy there, there's suppression and exploitation. instead of freedom, enslavement and violence. america is the only country in the world that has used nuclear weapons twice, when they destroyed the japanese cities of hiroshima and nagasaki. by the way, they set a precedent with that. comments like that are worrying in light of the kremlin's recent nuclear sabre—rattling. through this annexation, vladimir putin is trying to change the facts on the ground, trying to secure for himself some kind of victory. the problem is, you can claim all you want that land you have occupied is rightfully yours, but ukraine isn't going to believe that, the international community doesn't believe that, and that leaves vladimir putin looking more isolated than ever.

joe biden. president biden condemned the annexation and imposed new sanctions on russia. we're rallying the world to keep support for ukraine strong and consistent. applause. and ukraine's right to exist as a people. this represents the most serious escalation since the start of the war. none of this shows strength. it shows weakness. it is an admission that the war is not going to plan. moscow says these territories are joining russia after holding referendums, but they've been widely discredited. the west denounced them as a sham, scripted and directed by the kremlin. and so the stage was set for the next act,

the signing ceremony. plenty of pomp, but think of the circumstance. vladimir putin has just raised the stakes. he's warned he will defend the annexed territories with all means at his disposal, and he says he's not bluffing. cheering. tonight, more kremlin choreography, and the president portrayed like a pop star. many in this crowd have been bussed in specially to create a sense of celebration, although polls show there is growing alarm in russia over the war in ukraine and about russians being called up to fight there. but this promise from the president — "victory will be ours". steve rosenberg, bbc news, moscow.

it was perhaps no surprise that russia vetoed at the un council which had annexed put forward by the us and china havejointly india were among the countries that abstain. the resolution put forward by the us. china, brazil and india all abstained. to new york now where we can join dame barbara woodward. she's the uk's permanent representative to the united nations. permanent members of the security council don't tend to support members that the condemned. what was the purpose? the members that the condemned. what was the --urose? , the purpose? the purpose was twofold. the — the purpose? the purpose was twofold. the first _ the purpose? the purpose was twofold. the first was - the purpose? the purpose was twofold. the first was to - the purpose? the purpose was. twofold. the first was to expose the purpose? the purpose was - twofold. the first was to expose for what they are the sham and a legal annexations of the four provinces of ukraine totalling of a land area of

about portugal, the biggest annexations since hitler in world war ii. the second was to make russia isolated yet again. and resolve russia, the only question to vote against the resolution and to receive the same again next week when the general assembly the full membership of the united nations considers this question. i expect strong support for the key concepts of sovereignty and territorial integrity which is what this is fundamentally about. what ukraine has been fighting for the last seven months. , ' . , ., , ., , months. difficulty go is and it is that other _ months. difficulty go is and it is that other important _ months. difficulty go is and it is that other important countries, | that other important countries, china sent it always believes in non—intervention and is naturally uncomfortable and express concerns, the shanghai corporation, india openly criticised it and get abstain. without the support of those countries and is cold—hearted

to make progress? i’m those countries and is cold-hearted to make progress?— to make progress? i'm not sure i auree to make progress? i'm not sure i agree with — to make progress? i'm not sure i agree with that _ to make progress? i'm not sure i agree with that i _ to make progress? i'm not sure i agree with that i think _ to make progress? i'm not sure i agree with that i think we - to make progress? i'm not sure i agree with that i think we heard l to make progress? i'm not sure i l agree with that i think we heard in all of the countries that voted today apart from russia of course the support, first of all for cyber and territorial integrity, the critical principle that no country should be honourable for an autocratic dictator, rolling tanks across its border, or rent elite rent waking up and annexing some of its territory. —— randomly. and it they were absolutely clear for the support for the un charter. and i said yesterday this is a moment where prc english and standing against everything that the un stands for. so i think overall we still have strong support for the un charter and russia is isolated. difficulty i suppose is where this goes, eight years ago russia annexed

crimea it remains for all practical purposes a russian controlled area and nothing has changed in that situation despite a diplomatic process. we now have need of support for ukraine but what are the practical measures that could achieve the aspiration for these four parts of ukrainian territory as the international territories back law says they were made to recognise by russia. i law says they were made to recognise b russia. ~ . law says they were made to recognise b russia. ~ , ., by russia. i think it is worth remembering _ by russia. i think it is worth remembering that in - by russia. i think it is worth remembering that in the . by russia. i think it is worth | remembering that in the last by russia. i think it is worth - remembering that in the last few weeks we have seen significant advances by the ukrainian forces. recapturing territory, real results on the ground. very different from the sham referendum that putin has just orchestrated. in the uk and other countries are supporting ukraine in this effort, both in terms of the military support that we are supplying and prime minister liz trust has confirmed that we will be doing that next year to the same

value and until we see putin fail in other countries are doing the same so there is a strong support for ukraine both in bill to support but of course in humanitarian, as they deal with the awful consequences of this war. ~ ., ., , ., ~' this war. what extent do you think western countries _ this war. what extent do you think western countries are _ this war. what extent do you think western countries are still - western countries are still labouring under the legacy of interventions like those in afghanistan and iraq? to those concerns still play amongst the delegates you talk to at the un, particularly in the general assembly. i particularly in the general assembly-— particularly in the general assembl. ~ ., , ., assembly. i think it is obvious that the un has — assembly. i think it is obvious that the un has a _ assembly. i think it is obvious that the un has a long _ assembly. i think it is obvious that the un has a long history, - assembly. i think it is obvious that the un has a long history, we - assembly. i think it is obvious that i the un has a long history, we talked about the other interventions by think the underlying point is that the un, we stand up for the core principles of the un charter it is the sovereignty, the territory integrity of each of the 193 member states has to be inviolable. but i think that it's a very strong concept here.—

think that it's a very strong concept here. think that it's a very strong concet here. ., , ., ., ., concept here. you sit down around the stable on _ concept here. you sit down around the stable on a _ concept here. you sit down around the stable on a regular _ concept here. you sit down around the stable on a regular basis - concept here. you sit down around the stable on a regular basis with i the stable on a regular basis with the stable on a regular basis with the other members of the un security council. how would you characterise your interactions now with russians permanent representative? 1anthem your interactions now with russians permanent representative?- permanent representative? when i first arrived — permanent representative? when i first arrived here _ permanent representative? when i first arrived here 18 _ permanent representative? when i first arrived here 18 months - permanent representative? when i first arrived here 18 months ago . permanent representative? when i first arrived here 18 months ago i l first arrived here 18 months ago i had cordial and professional relations with the russian representative and we were able to quite a lot of work done. i would say since the 24th of february that really has not been possible. russia has absolutely torn up the un charter, it has violated the territory of ukraine and the uk has been absolutely committed in supporting ukraine at those principles. so it is very difficult not to have any sort of relationship with the russian permanent representative.— with the russian permanent representative. with the russian permanent reresentative. ., ,, , ., , . representative. thank you very much leasure representative. thank you very much pleasure to — representative. thank you very much pleasure to speaking _ representative. thank you very much pleasure to speaking with _ representative. thank you very much pleasure to speaking with you. - ukrainian officials in zaporizhia —

one of the four areas annexed today — say 30 people have been killed and 88 more injured after a russian missile strike on a convoy of civilian vehicles. our ukraine correspondentjames waterhouse has been to the site of the attack on the outskirts of the city. a warning his report contains some distressing details. there was no doubting the target. this was about killing civilians — people. here, waiting to be escorted to russian—occupied territory. they work methodically, patiently, under an eerie silence. until... woman cries. ..people arrive to find someone dear to them has gone. viktoriia had stepped out for a break at the cafe where she worked. she came back to find her boss

lying dead on the floor. translation: people were dying here. i was away for five minutes and when i came back, i saw a boy dying, his mother trying to save him. then i ran around, calling out for my boss. there was somebody�*s mother, her son saving her. somebody�*s husband, his wife weeping. all this and complete hysteria. you can't believe how terrifying that was. then, we're told to take cover. get off the flat. another russian missile is in the air and the fear is what's called a double tap — hitting the same place twice. this close to the front line, the threat is always there. another russian annexation of ukrainian territory has been met with the now typical kyiv response. translation: the entire territory of our country will be _ liberated from this enemy.

the enemy not only of ukraine but also of life itself — humanity, law and truth. russia already knows this, it feels our power. when you think about what this place was used for, along with that enormous crater, all of those point to a very deliberate, targeted strike. the reasons for it are not clear, as ever. but the devastation is plain to see. ukraine says it's once again applying tojoin nato. the alliance, however, has always been worried about causing an escalation — something russia is less concerned about. james waterhouse, bbc news, zaporizhzhia. lets turn to the us. hurricane ian has made landfall in south carolina after devastating florida. this is the historic coastal city of charleston —

which is being lashed by winds and heavy rain. there are warnings of life—threatening storm surges of up to 7 feet. hundreds of kilometres of the south—eastern seaboard of the us are under severe weather alerts. the hurricane has already caused widespread devastation in florida where search and rescue efforts are under way. officials believe at least 21 people may have died — however it may be days before the full number of casualties is known. our correspondent nada tawfik has the latest from fort myers, one of the worst hit areas. all morning we have had people coming through here this is the legacy harbour to ta ke to take a look at their possessions, their boats. and as he can see behind me the buds have been completely lifted out of the water come off of their pylons and have been thrown onto the shore on top of each other in the marina itself is just completely destroyed. so there is debris everywhere. we spoke with

one gentleman who is a 60 foot yacht is nowhere to be found he assumes that it was broken up through the storm surge, the strong winds and thrown into the water. we have just seen a few other people going into their boats, treading carefully over their boats, treading carefully over the debris trying to seek pictures to submit to their insurance because this, of course, will be costly for so many people. stay with us on bbc world news, still to come. we're in rio de janeiro — ahead of sunday's first round of brazil's presidential election , a vote billed as the most important since the country returned to democracy in 1989. in all russia's turmoil, it has never quite come to this. president yeltsin said today would decide the nation's destiny. the nightmare that so many people have feared for so long is playing out its final act here. russians are killing russians in front of a grandstand audience. it was his humility that produced affection from catholics

throughout the world. but his departure is a tragedy for the catholic church. this man, israel's right—winger ariel sharon, visited the religious compound, and that started the trouble. he wants israel alone to have sovereignty over the holy sites, an idea that's unthinkable to palestinians. after 45 years of division, germany is one. - in berlin, a million germans- celebrated the rebirth of europe's biggest and richest nation. this is bbc news, the latest headlines . russia announces the illegal seizure

of four regions from ukraine in a ceremony in moscow ——— the west hits russia with more sanctions in response. hurricane ian makes landfall in south carolina — after it hit florida earlier this week, causing severe devastation. an army captain in burkina faso has gone on national television to say he has seized power. ibrahim traore said he had deposed the country's military ruler, colonel paul—henri damiba, and dissolved the government and constitution. it is the second takeover in eight months. i'm joined now by our west africa correspondent, mayenijones, who's been following events from lagos. it feels like a very familiar story. what is the explanation for the

second military intervention? you are definitely _ second military intervention? vol, are definitely right it feels like deja vu. there are many mess west african waters who are would say the setting think eight months ago when a different group of soldiers took power. this time they are even citing the same reason, rampant insecurity burkina faso is one of the west african countries in this region. that has really been struggling to contain islamic insurgent groups that have been trying to carve out territory and when the previous now ousted military leader took power he said he was taking over from the sleepy government because they were unable to tackle the security crisis and i'll do the new government is failing to do the same thing. what failing to do the same thing. what decision by the _ failing to do the same thing. what decision by the mid—french government to end its support in

that country?— government to end its support in thatcount ? , , that country? many people in those countries feel _ that country? many people in those countries feel that _ that country? many people in those countries feel that france _ that country? many people in those countries feel that france failed - countries feel that france failed willfully. this is something that resident micron has refused to admit he said that he made some gains perhaps did not achieve all of their goals but many people in the region feel frustrated with the lack of progress and have turned to alternative actors when the previous person came into power they were celebrated and just today we saw on the streets civilians coming out asking for the new leaders to perhaps come into with russia which is interesting. they feel like russian mercenaries— active nearby might have the ruthlessness needed to deal with these islamist groups that have been threatening the

security in burkina faso. what that have been threatening the security in burkina faso. what into -rovided security in burkina faso. what into provided terms _ security in burkina faso. what into provided terms could _ security in burkina faso. what into provided terms could be _ security in burkina faso. what into provided terms could be made - security in burkina faso. what into provided terms could be made by. provided terms could be made by burkina faso's neighbour? this provided terms could be made by burkina faso's neighbour?- burkina faso's neighbour? this is the second _ burkina faso's neighbour? this is the second to _ burkina faso's neighbour? this is the second to in _ burkina faso's neighbour? this is the second to in the _ burkina faso's neighbour? this is the second to in the last - burkina faso's neighbour? this is the second to in the last two - burkina faso's neighbour? this is| the second to in the last two years and what regions tend to do is impose heavy sections on the leaders of the q a consider taking them out —— coup. this is not been true in other regions but it is likely they will try to employ some of the same tactics again.- likely they will try to employ some of the same tactics again. thank you very much- — on sunday, brazilians go to the polls, in the first round of presidential elections. these are being billed as the most important since the country returned to democracy in 1989. the frontrunner is former president,

luiz inacio lula da silva — and current incumbent — jair bolsonaro — is trailing him by quite some margin. a warning that there is flash photography in this report from our south america correspondent katy watson in rio dejaneiro. jet skis and jair. in beach loving brasil, this water parade has become a political statement unlike any other. "bolsonaro loves it, it's crazy," robson tells me. this week's wet weather hasn't dampen his enthusiasm for either the president or the jet ski. translation: brazil is evolving, even better than the us, - a first world country. bolsonaro in favour of the family, security, anti—corruption and he supports health. ejet ski? ejet ski. he is convinced his candidate will win re—election despite the polls saying otherwise. but rio dejaneiro is a city of extremes, deep

inequality and political division. nowhere more so than the country's biggest favela where hundreds of thousands of people are crammed in, overlooking the city's riches. here there is one clear winner. billed as a crooked politician his enemies, lula is remembered by this woman and her family as the man who made things betterfor the poor when he came to power 20 years ago. she shows me what little food she has in the house, living with her son and four otherfamily members. with no plumbing, she has to wash her plates with rainwater in the bathroom. translation: i'm not gonna say that bolsonaro hasn't helped _ but in the pandemic he didn't have a decent response to people who lost family so between him and lula, i prefer lula.

he doesn't want war. we just want to live a quiet life with a decentjob allows us to live every day. the campaign has been personal. he has used bolsonaro's love of guns to offer a more peaceful future for this violent country. meanwhile, bolsonaro is a man accused of attacking democracy, he's long cast out of brazil's voting system and this week his party claimed, with no evidence, sunday's ballot could be fixed by government workers. these elections have been billed as the most important since brazil returned democracy in 1989. more than 30 years on, the very essence of democracy is still being debated, just showing how deeply polarised this country is. for many here, they've given up on politics altogether. translation: we are going through a really| difficult times. we don't have money orjobs and politicians say so much but do very little. we are disillusioned.

i am voting for lula because out of the two worst candidates i think the best will be lula. whoever wins will lead brazil down a very different paths but either road will be bumpy as hunger, poverty and insecurity continued to rise. katy watson, bbc news, rio dejaneiro. a reminderof ourtop a reminder of our top story this hour_ a reminder of our top story this hour russia's president has formally signed _ hour russia's president has formally signed an— hour russia's president has formally signed an agreement with the illegal annexation of four ukrainian regions _ annexation of four ukrainian regions. a annexation of four ukrainian reiions. �* .., . .,, regions. a huge concert was held in moscow's regions. a huge concert was held in moscow's red _ regions. a huge concert was held in moscow's red square _ regions. a huge concert was held in moscow's red square was - regions. a huge concert was held in moscow's red square was held - regions. a huge concert was held in moscow's red square was held to l moscow's red square was held to celebrate. ukraine's response has been to formallyjoin nato apply. in another country by then said he would not be able to get away and

that his eyelids would never be intimidated by russia. you're watching world news by bbc. an atlantic weather front has swept across the uk . most of us had a spell of steady rain and gusty winds and now, in the wake of that weather front, we've sunshine and showers for this weekend and quite brisk winds as well, particularly around western areas. now, that low pressure will still drive our weather through the course of saturday and sunday. but here is that weather front it is now moving into scandinavia through germany and also through france. let's look at the early hours. quite a few isobars here because the low pressure is still close by. well, just to the north west of us, that means gusty winds pushing in the showers in scotland and northern ireland and there will be a few elsewhere but predominantly clear spells

early on saturday. temperatures will range from 7 in aberdeen to around 12 in the south and here's the forecast for saturday itself and the picture remains more or less the same. brisk winds out towards the west and the occasional shower and some of them quite heavy in scotland and northern ireland, best of the weather the further east and south you are. temperatures will be around 19 in london for a time, for many of us in the northwest, closer to 1a or 15. now, sunday, another weatherfront is expected to brush southern parts of the uk and why�*s that important? well, we've got the london marathon on sunday and here's the thinking, the rain will probably reach southwestern parts of the uk earlier in the morning, and then it should reach london. it looks as though the rain will clear by the time we get to the afternoon. so, we will call it a wet start to the marathon and into the afternoon, things should dry out but there is uncertainty with regards to how quickly,

around that you have a fine day on sunday. if you're wondering about monday, high pressure is expected to build across england and wales, fine weather here with light winds and pleasant conditions and turning a bit warmer but in the northwest, we'll get closer to atlantic weather fronts and rain expected possibly northern ireland and quite likely in the western isles of scotland. here, the temperatures in the high teens and in scotland and northern ireland mid teens and here's the outlook next week it looks as though at times, the weather will be unsettled by those temperatures could reach 20 degrees and the south of the uk. have a good weekend.

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