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minister on a lena bear bock has spoken with her russian counterpart, sergey lab, rob berlin, warns the russian owned north stream gas pipeline could face sanctions. should russia invade ukraine, also coming up defiance in some don, for weeks thousands have been breathing bullets and tear gas to demand a return to civilian rule. after a military coup, we'll get an update from the capital part 2. plus this, the surveillance footage helped police arrest the suspects in a spectacular german museum jewel heist. they are now on trial, but the big question remains. where are the missing japs? could he go on to make history profound? adopt the spanish super star tennis superstar surges and to the final of the australian open in style. his dream of men's record 21st grand slam title edges ever

ah . on lylark. thank you so much for joining us. we start with europe's latest push to diffuse, growing tensions between russia and ukraine. just a short while ago, french president, a monday when michael spoke with russia's, vladimir putin, whose country has mass, tens of thousands of troops on ukraine's border. mister prudent told, present my call that nato and the u. s. were ignoring russia, security demands, but kept the door open to further diplomacy. germany's foreign minister has also addressed the crisis with her russian counterpart. meanwhile, washington has told ukraine to be on alert, scanning the landscape on this ukrainian border city troops try to gauge moscow's next move. one soldier believes an attack here in lou haskell is unlikely

feeling when natural thought that when our navy is not enough to withstand heavy attack sooner than that. so i think the coast line could be easily captured. filiette lewis. ok, that's my opinion with everyone thinks about an invasion to hockey or don bass, but it's around point of view as them if they attack, they will do it from the see. if with the, with the shows more in the black sea rushes navy carries out drills on friday, still the kremlin says it wants a peaceful resolution used to be at the lease. if it's up to us, the russian federation, there will be no war. we don't want war, but we will not allow our interests to be violated, and we will not allow our interests to be ignored either. it's hoped a diplomatic offensive will deescalate tensions. high stakes talks with various

players are giving hope that a war in eastern europe can be averted for those stuck in the middle. life is on hold. much in the games, we just hope russia takes us for good because it has to stop at some point. it's been what of 8 years of conflict with somebody to read to blame. yet as diplomatic efforts advance, the u. s. is still warning ukraine to prepare for a russian invasion. let's go to our correspondent, emily sherwin in moscow. emily, again, a flurry of diplomatic efforts underway to diffuse a possible conflict in ukraine. what have you ard? well, i think coming out of this week, it's pretty clear that the russian side does want to keep talking. that would be, i think the main takeaway, and we saw today that letting me put in the had that talk with the french president

at minor and my call and there was the talk between lover of and bear book, the german foreign minister here as well. both calls focused on the fact that on russia's reaction to the fact that the u. s. and nato have issued that written refusal of russia's main demand, which is a stop to eastern expansion and the call between put and, and my call today was actually the 1st reaction we've had from putting himself there was kremlin statement after that call, which said that put in express dissatisfaction at the fact that the u. s. and nato had refused that main demand. but he did repeat the russian position that the russian side would study the written response carefully. so essentially keeping the door open for dialogue when it comes to the call with with bad book, the german finance foreign minister. they also discuss that issue conspicuously absent from the statement that we saw for those talks between the foreign ministers

was the elephant in the room between when it comes to russia, german relations, which is north stream to their book, just this week, threatened that there could be sanctions against that project, and i'm sure that they discussed that, but we don't know what they said. well, let's talk about the elfin in a room very briefly. however, when leverage does germany really have over russia? why think germany has quite a lot of leverage over russia? germany is the 2nd biggest trade partner for russia after china. so, you know, they have very significant economic ties. that shouldn't be underestimated. i think . and there's always a sense here in russia politically as well, that despite there being a lot of differences between germany and russia, germany has russia's back. and when it comes to these threats that we've heard from a bad book against nord stream to it seems that that could be changing. i think that's worrying for russia. did abuse. and we sure when reporting from moscow,

thank you. and with the world's attention focused on ukraine, germany and its ties with russia also firmly in the spotlight was bringing our chief political correspondent melinda creed, who is closely following developments that can give us the german perspective. melinda, germany, is it prepared to suffer economic pain to send a message to russia? well, as certainly, as some members of the german government are indicating that they are ready to bear that pain, the fact is, this comes with the background of germany. seeing some of the worst international press. it's had in a very long time. in fact, the government spokesman was asked to day about that and about how chancellor schultz is reacting and the spokesman said, the latest comments that he's hearing from washington are positive and that the

west speaks with one voice. the fact is, as we just heard, foreign mister bare book has been stepping up the rhetoric, making it clear that germany will get on board with tough economic sanctions, including possible suspension of the operation of that controversial russian german gas pipeline nord stream to and let's just remember why this is so important to both sides. for germany, an enormous portion of its, of its fuel comes from russia. so the commercial ties and the vulnerability do cut both ways and this pipeline bypasses ukraine. in other words, it essentially diverts from ukraine revenues and also leverage that it previously had now chest. a schultz has been perceived by many people as equivocating on whether north stream 2 would be on the table as part of the sanctioned package.

possibly reflecting the russia friendly position of many of his fellow social democrats. so it's interesting that some german media are reporting that s p leaders will meet in private to discuss the parties, russia strategy. and it's also of note that sholtes will be traveling to washington to meet directly with president biden on february 7th. so clearly there is an awareness here in berlin that germany's allies expect to see it play a more proactive role. and also to send a clear message to moscow that moscow is not going to be able to exploit divisions in the western alliance. and in fact, most experts do believe that only if europe and the u. s. act in concert to they have a chance of conducing russia in a few words. melinda, how i mean this has, this instance has exposed the divergence in how germany is perceived internationally. and how germany perceives itself is the german leadership playing catch up. now i think it absolutely is, that is why you're seeing

a foreign minister burbock and striving to get out in front on this issue. and we also heard somewhat stronger statements this week from chancellor schultz. but again, the, the group with the most catching up to do at this point looks like the social democratic party, the party that chancellor sholtes does come from, which traditionally has a rough russian friendly stance. chief political correspondent, melinda crane. thank you so much for providing us with perspective. a quick look now at some of the other stories in the headlines right now. north korea has released images of its latest missile tests. the launches on tuesday and thursday were of new short and long range missile systems. young young has conducted 6 weapons tests in january, despite being barred from developing missiles and nuclear weapons. malawi has declared a state of natural disaster after tropical storm anna made landfall. much of the

country lost power for several days. most em big and madagascar were also hit by the storm. at least 77 deaths have been reported in the 3 countries. the west african block eco was, has suspended burkina faso after last week's military coup. the regents heads of states condemned the takeover and called for the release of ousted president, osher, cowboy, who was detained in the qu, leader of the new military junta says, constitutional order will be restored when the conditions. alright. we turn our attention to sudan and the broadening crack down on pro democracy protest. scores of protesters have been killed by security forces since an army cru. last october, demonstrators gathered earlier this week in the capital harton to demand justice for the victims. and 2 more were shot dead on despite the danger,

more people are taking to the streets, increasing pressure on the regime. dw correspondent, increase reports from the capitol a call for action for demonstrators. incidence, capital 2, including sheriff up to the since the military crew in october, people have taken to the streets every week, calling for democracy. that's like the altima lead. then i want the civilian government to return to power. they didn't have that she had at the military turn back the clock because they don't want a civilian and democratic government shower. they raped women with any they killed . revolutionaries asked us a little more hollow, and with our protests, i think we will make sure the democratic system comes back to sharon dental, the latin amanda emilio, me ali for sharif abdulla, the fight against the military regime is personal on the banner, the picture of her son was a doctor shot dead while trying to help other protesters recently sedan had been

moving to woods, becoming a democracy, but this latest military take over his crushed all hopes. general upton, idaho hahn is now in charge. and the protesters want him out. but once again, they're facing a stiff pushback from the security forces. so this has been the reality for weeks again, fish, lot of people are getting injured during the protest. the security forces are responding with violence towards the demonstrators. more than 70 demonstrators were killed since the military. coups in october and thousands were injured. neighborhood committees are blocking access to their streets, fearing attacks by the security forces. it's a grassroots movement. the protests are not being organized by political parties, the people who want a civilian government and no compromises with the military. but the military has lots to lose, says human rights activists without e let him add them after the cool he was offered the position of a new civilian prime minister by the military to

a peace protesters. but he refused. he doesn't believe they wants to reform on the discussion. i said, you know, i know you are scared that young giving orderly civilians and doesn't live in and in your learn. don't you know, will be taken to local justice is also what sharif abdulla once back at her house. and mura reminds her every day of her son, bobby cur, aaliyah kentoya, who said about he would be happy seeing us continuing what he started and seen us and, and what he believed in my favor septa, or shall alice and it would make him even happier and if we succeed in getting democracy, this all up in the 5th or that i'm battling, the truth is, is that people are still dying. that is very tragic. will issue that we will succeed. i'd go and this will make him very happy less as ellen m as adding louis

said, hurry far. duleigh says she will continue to join other protesters in their goal of democratic change. first done. she says they owe that to the many people who have paid the ultimate price. increase reporting from sudan. 6 men have gone on trial today in eastern germany over there alleged roll in the green vault museum jewel theft. the robbery at the dresden museum took just 8 minutes best to get her say, the suspect made off with lute worth at least 113000000 euros. and the stolen gems. still missing. the thieves smashed glass display cases with an axe to gain access to the jewels video, surveillance captured images of what's been called the biggest highest in modern german history. they broke into the residence green vault museum in the early hours of november 25th in 2019 and made off with 21 pieces worth over 113000000

euros. it was a huge shock for those in charge. a probably me, i don't have to tell you how shocked we are at the brutality of this burglary to this i'm, it's my job here to let you know, as i'm sure you do find that we're talking about culturally and historically priceless pieces. once as tuition and quote, joy, so washing via 100. the 18th century jewels and artifacts, including this diamond laden polish order of the white eagle, were part of the collection of augustus, the strong and 18th century saxon ruler, who also served as king of poland. subsequent investigations by police indicated the haste was a well planned attack. premise on this, he had for me the security measures of the dresden state. art collections here at the dressing castle were excellent and comprehensive. that we can see that this is not the case. if the follows, it was nearly a year before berlin police carried out raids on the stronghold of the so called

remo clan. a family of arab origin notorious for its ties to organized crime. prosecutors charged 6 men aged between $22.28 with aggravated gang robbery and aggravated arson. when flavors, li arrested persons are all men but all german nationals who come from the so called klan mill. you none of the missing treasures has ever been recovered. experts fear they've been broken up, melted down and sold, and will never be seen again. let's go now to where did every correspondence manuel shall there she is in dresden of following the trial. emma, good to see you. what do we know about and what do, what more do we know rather about the suspects? well, to seek. so suspects are who are before the court to call to day all belong to the

same class there in their twenties. and they are suspected of having taken part to what is germany's biggest hides, highest a so far you see behind me where these are all a took place in the green volt at museum. whereas where jewels are invaluable jewels belonging to a german museums and which are reflecting german history, a steel, a cat. so today at the child began any to expect it to bring to light a chain of responsibility and a role each of those are those man, all belonging to the same plan are hard on the night of the heist. emma talked to us about the jewelry. i mean, these are irreplaceable pieces of historic value. they're gone now for good. well, this is the thing layla a day or value day monetary value is, is estimated at over a 113000000 euros. but lucky say at those places are,

is simply inestimable. they are part of their german history and, and you know, art historians, i know so the investigators fear that we will never find them again. and some of the man who actually are all before court to day, who stand accused accuse also involved in, in other robberies. and not least one of the goldman a gold medal that was a 100 kilograms gold medal that was stolen from the board and museum in berlin. and that it was never found found again. and that's the fear that many people have a hearing. jason wallace talk a little bit more about the people in dressed in the stall and a treasure, of course, well, part of their heritage. how is this trial being viewed? well i, today the museum reopened its doors and you could see a we were there earlier on. you could see

a lot of people visiting the gwin volt again. so it really shows the attachment of people here, interest and to add their history. but as the trial began earlier today, you could also see that the tension in the city, and not least by say, seeing how many, how many police vans and how many police officers were, you know, it was a, we're wearing a machine guns around at the place where the trial at ease taking place. so you can really see that is something that people here are, are following are following was it was a lot of interest. like he said, it's a part of their history. emily rushes reporting from dresden bank. you're emma now, spanish tennis star raphael nadal has powered into the final of the australian open . he beat elite mike, there. you're better, danny, and is a step closer to a record 21st man's grand slam singles title. you'll play danielle met with the f

in sunday's show piece match. oh, the brink of history. rap on a doll needs just one more triumph to become the 1st man to 21 grand slam singles titles. he faced italy's mateo better t mean is a strain in open semi final taking the 1st set 63. no dollars only will near still, you know, once before in 2009 but a 2nd success edge closer as he took a to set lead. there are seni managed to claim the 3rd set in melbourne and threaten to come back but nadar would not be denied. he is level on 20 titles with no back doc of it, and roger federer, but with federal, injured and 2021 champion, jock of its deported for not being vaccinated against covey. 19 the door has opened for the spaniard. the 35 year old now has the chance to become the most successful men's grand slam tennis by of all time in sundays final

the report by mike met m as in mike, is with me here on the said he is unstoppable. he is, i mean he did not, he start for him very well. the build up to this is during open a title or temp because he actually got cove it back in december, but he was vaccinated. own like know that doc of it you was sent home because he wasn't so he managed to recover in time. the natal and he's been superb during doing old to him. i mean, it probably said the young guys coming guys of probably got the games to match him now, but they haven't quite got his will to when they haven't got his knowledge of how to do when the chips are down. and you know, is an incessant when the baseline just keeps on hitting it. and you just know at some point, the other guy's going to make the mistake before him is not like he seen so many amazing winners. he just like a metronome. it's incredible. now he faces daniel medford. yes, i mean, what is it his chances against the russia?

i think of everyone in the drawer given fedor is not their joke of it's in their narratives probably got the best chance of beating natal because my bit of is a grand slam title when he won't be jock of it at the u. s. o. last year. he's been in the final before in melbourne. he lost a joke of it. sure. last year. and he's also the atp tour champion from 2020. that sort of like the 5th major. so maybe there is not a nobody. so not i will be a bit word but not our think hang on. it opened up for me now. you know, without jock of it that better. i'm got to get ahead of got to get this 21 in this great race between these 3 great players and i probably guess he will think you're ok. well how is it to it before that on saturday we have the women's by now. yes indeed. we got ash, party of australia against daniel collins of usa, asked party is the massive favorite. she's the world number one. she won the french opening 2019 wimbledon last year. and it would be a great finish to the tournament for the australians furnace trillion to win it because of a see at the start of the time. there was almost as much criticism of the australian government for the joke of its saga as there was of no joke of it. so i think this

jones would actually love for ash party to win on saturday. and then they can in this tournament on a high after a few ups and downs along the way. all right, mark matters. thank you so much. good to have you with the quarter finals of the africa cup of nations say get underway on saturday with 18 still vying for the title for many soccer fans on the continent. the beautiful game is a source of hope and inspiration. that's certainly the case for the girls in our next report. after fleeing from nigeria to cameron, they formed their own soccer team, finding piece on the pitch. they were denied at home. practice is in session on this dirt pitch. well, that's what i mean brought when i would, you might are inspired by the african taking place at the moment. these young nigerian women formed this all female football team. resources are scarce and conditions could be better. so come when we are playing,

we don't have issues of playing at ways. the problem spirits were lifted when the team was invited to an africa cup of nations match to watch their nigerian team play. says they came to the come by think the will 79 dennis l. when we come to the come node, it $1417.00, it in it is a full time for them to go out of become an adventure for them. and with nigeria winnie that match their adventure ended well, well, glad to support our team. and julia, well, was very happy since we entered to the car. we are study moville as miley did it, you did or did he angry at all? i live there with the girls are among the thousands in nigerians who fled across the border to cameroon. to escape violence by boca hiram's jihadists

relating day now phantom leaving his and his duty. apple only truly rush so that he will hide from them. we are running lansing acela's during that time i have his make by no way to say it is too late to do anything i will easy, cried minnie here have hopes of returning to nigeria. but for the time being football has provided an escape for these young women. from every day hardships a reminder of the top story said that we are tracking for you right now. germany's foreign minister on atlanta bare bach spoke with her russian counterparts and extensions mount over the ukraine crisis. berlin said the russian own to north stream to gas pipeline would be targeted by sanctions. should russia invade ukraine?

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