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has destructive and likely to increase tensions even further. also coming up a taste of life beyond the pandemic. the okay and denmark lifting corona virus restrictions, in spite of high case number and have people had enough of facebook besides reported a drop in daily use this for the 1st time ever as parent company met the chaise. think a staggering 20 percent and with just a day to go before the winter olympics in beijing, we'll hear from our correspondent in the chinese capital about the start of the competition and life inside the beijing buffalo. ah. i'm rebecca route is welcome to the program. german chancellor,

all our shult says he plans to meet with russian president vladimir putin to discuss tensions over ukraine. shalt has been facing pressured to take a tougher stance on russia with critics accusing germany of being out of step with its allies in tackling the crisis. he's now trying to reassure people that germany is pulling its weight, the tradition, but be shocked with of course, i have also spoken with the russian president, and of course, we are carefully preparing everything that needs to be done. on the phone, i will now be going to the u. s. and i will be continuing the conversation on the necessary issues in moscow soon as it's important that the policies of the european union and nato are coordinated. but it's also important that the decisions that we take are the result of sound preparation and hard work. what does it normally, tata ahmed? let's make down to gustavo gretel acre, a senior policy fellow at the european council on foreign relations. mister gret, so thanks very much for joining us. now. pressure is mounting on chancellor's help

to take more action. he's now headed to moscow. what will that achieve? that's a good question because i mean the interview that you have cited before it could have come from a yes, mr. show or he didn't really outline what was versus plans what he wanted to achieve and which further lines he, he will press creating towards, i mean, we can roughly guess that it really be about sanctions that it really ruby about the revival of the normandy for what about we actually do not know any details, and germany has consistently refused to sand defensive weapons to ukraine, citing historical raisins and frustrating its allies on both sides of the atlantic . as germany's approach bain the wrong move, yes. and it was also very badly justified. i mean, the problem is, or the problem for german policymakers is that there is no domestic consensus in this and there's no parliamentary majority. and that is something people would

understand. but if you sort of bring in history and say it's our historic responsibility, not to a country that has suffered more than diverse, from nazi occupation and sort of the eyes of coping and the s, as has done a tremendous told to the local population. this is ignorant, that, of course, has, has caused much more harm than the faces of other countries who do not deliver weapons. fact remains to be silent and history. your opinion watch, i'm going to be doing differently. well, again, starting from the rhetoric are also one of the mistakes is and here he's been pretty much repeating medical not to talk to the public on what's at stake. and what do you need if you are a politician at certain point, mobilize your public to follow year. makayla has never discuss important decisions . the thing was she was in charge for so long that pretty much everybody could

predict what's going to be the red line and whatnot. now for example, sholtes not communicating what actually and which side she turns on various topics and issues is making people maneuvers because they don't know him yet because they don't know what the new government lines actually would be. and then of course, they open up this phase for a misinterpretation, but also for this information that has been spread, trying to denounce the german government or discredited. another key issue that germany is all very involved with in this issue with of course the nord stream to another issue that's been ruffling the feathers of allies. germany says the gas pipeline is on the table for sanctions. if russia does indeed attack, do you think germany is serious about that? well that happened thing that consistently now, and i think that is a consensus reached a win washington on the shows america promised to the americans that a pretty much can't move themselves out of their own commitments. the little cover

you have to have on that is that the still think that an all, all the tackle ukraine is unlikely that the main target of the russian war wrestling is actually the way to, to push out concessions from the to and from, from washington on on other demands in the ukraine, and here sort of the germans put no string to on the table, but they are pretty sure or in their believe they won't have to pull it. the interesting question of course, will start if there is no war or there is no further war that we witness now which the correct term, but not going to is not get certified. done a lot of regulatory issues. the new ministers economy will and has both to take the concerns issued by the european commission and, but also european member states on the legal issues of offering to much more seriously. and that will lead to a further interesting debate inside germany. because in the past,

this concerns helping awfully ignored and the question on what to do with the pipeline a such hence, will remain a very hot political potato even beyond the current crisis in just a vessel. thank you very much for your time because i guess from the european council on foreign relations. meanwhile, the u. s. is mobilizing 3000 troops to reassure its allies in eastern europe. the soldiers will not be sent to ukraine itself, but to germany, poland and romania, an attempt to deter russia from inviting nato chafe l. j a n. a schellenberg has expressed concerns that russia has deployed more troops and equipment to belarus than any time in the last 30 years. another day, another increase intention over ukraine. the u. s. ascending 2000 soldiers to poland and germany one another, 1000 move from germany to romania. the current situation demands that we

reinforce the deterrent and defensive posture on nato's eastern flank. president biden has been clear that the united states will respond to the growing threat to europe's security and stability. our commitment to nato article 5 and collective defense remains iron clad. the pentagon may declared that no you a soldiers will fight in ukraine. ukrainian president followed them to lensky said, diplomacy comes 1st, but no options are off the table. me. we only think about t somewhere. we only think about the return of our occupied territories and only through diplomacy. lamentation shall issue. betia. we will not give up with a single piece of our land to day yolanda. we will not give up our territories. we needed them no matter what the prize you're cups enough. ah jeez, but i would nibble on despite zelinski reassurances. others are preparing to do battle. if it comes to a fight. former boxing champion, vladimir kitch,

go signed up for the army. his brother vitale accompanied him in a show of support. we milt weak and an aggressor have to understand you. they do it. activity, aggressive or duty against you brain. you have to pay huge price for that. where did it to fight? leaked documents confirmed by the pentagon, revealed the back room diplomatic efforts to avoid war. the u. s. suffered russia access to inspect key military sites in return for a de escalation. russia says it has no intention to invade ukraine, but these pictures released by russia's defense ministry showing joint combat drills with better roofs. send a clear message. russia is not backing down. not turning to some of the other stories making world news today. rescue and cleanup

efforts around the way in ecuador capital key to flood caused a landslide. at least 24 people died after the rainfall, the country's heaviest in dealing to decades. it doesn't. people are still missing, authorities haven't ruled out the danger of further non flies. the zeal and will begin to reopen its borders in phases starting at the end of february, fully vaccinated citizens and visa holders promise, right? it will be allowed in 1st, under the new rules, vaccinate and citizens entering the country will be allowed to quarantine at home instead of at a managed isolation facility. she is in facebook on a met, plunged by around 20 percent in after hours trading on wednesday, knocking a massive $200000000000.00 off the company's value. chief executive monk soccer bird had warned investors in a call earlier that meta expected 1st quarter revenue to decline to, to competition from rival conscious tick tock. if the stock doesn't rebound before

trading, resumes on thursday will rank was day in the company's 10 year stock market tenure and one of the biggest one day falls of any company on record. well, let's discuss it further with rob was from d. w. business. rob, thanks for coming. it looks like i'm not the only one turning away from facebook. what are they doing wrong? well, they're losing young people with demographics. i'm sure you consider yourself a very awesome. yeah, over mark, it's like a book says is that younger facebook uses are leaving the platform and they are going to the likes of tick tock and youtube tick tock in particular, which is growing in the markets where facebook is really been struggling. europe, north america, i mean, you don't need to cry too much facebook. they're still getting 1900000000 uses each day that's on a quarter of the planets population still logging in each day, but for the very 1st time. and it's 18 year history. the number of uses is going down, that's a big problem for them because the big way that they make their money is by

advertising to those uses now matter has various challenges when it comes to advertising. for example, companies are just advertising less at the moment. you know that there's supply chain problems that mean that companies already can't meet the demand from their customers. so they're not looking for more customers necessarily. but also facebook, instagram, both owned by matter, have struggled as a result of new privacy policies from the likes of apple, which meant that they're not as a was a target, the advertising. and that's something that advertise is really want to be able to do. of course, and what's been the biggest impact then on facebook matter, i should say, well, you were just talking about this drop in chef rice, 22 percent in after hours trading. that was $200000000000.00 off the market capitalization of matter that is bigger than the economy of greece all wiped out in just a few hours. yeah it's, it's massive, but we're talking about a company that just a few months ago was worth more than a trillion dollars. it's also spooked people who are invested in other social media

networks. you know, like twitter, another very big name, but text based also snap and pinterest saw their share prices drop after this gloomy news from facebook because we are seeing a change in the landscape when it comes to a social media. yeah, absolutely. i mean, we really seeing it changing very fast, do matter. have a plan to keep up with progress with the way that things are going well. they clearly don't see facebook is the way that they are going to move forward and stay with the times. and we know that because they changed their name at the end of last year, they changed it away from facebook. to matter. fact, new name gives you a hint about what they do see as the future. mark zuckerberg wants to be right at the forefront of creating the matter verse, this virtual reality world where we can meet with people, we can work, we can blame it. also we can spend, spend, spend. but to make that come about matter. marg zuckerberg have got to spend, spend, spend as well,

and is going to cost billions of dollars and that's money that they're not going to get any sort of return from for many years. however, that is where matters sees the future. while i may be too young for facebook, but i am too old for the sounds of that. that sounds terrifying. what? thank you very much for coming in to break it down. well, the united kingdom and denmark are among the 1st european countries to lift most of their corona virus restrictions. despite relatively high case numbers, a governments have decided the vice now poses less of a risk to citizens and to public health systems. but while many are hoping this could be a step towards life beyond the pandemic, some businesses are choosing to keep taking precautions and experts are wanting. the virus is still unpredictable. packed paths in london as people meet for a drink after work, just like they did before the pandemic. a cherished tradition revived. even as the corona virus is still wafting through the air, being ease into that now and it's,

and it's working. i think it's, i think it's okay and i think it's happy. it's lovely. coming out with that. while i've had my coven, i haven't really. and i'm calling my place. i've been almost all restrictions in the u. k. have been lifted. the vaccination rate is high, especially among older people. new infections are decreasing and hospitals are admitting fewer patients. but some still urge caution is always demonstrated as ability to surprise us. now, there are some that have this idea that in some way, viruses tend to evolve, to become less dangerous. that's actually not based on any good historical evidence . and it's perfectly possible that another one will come along. that is more severe . businesses are now free to write their own rules at the hair salon. employees

are supposed to still wear a mask away doing so to make you feel more comfortable if you'd rather not. that's absolutely fine as a client sit down where i'm off again, whatever makes you happy, the government is already planning its final faith from mid march. those with cove at 19 will no longer have to self isolate. meanwhile in denmark restored freedoms are being welcome to designers serving the schmidt and his team are making final preparations before fashion week starts in copenhagen, math, free and test free damn deer. i am so happy that we can come together again and celebrate fashion was ominous. are afire moon, many danes are relaxed about restrictions having been lifted a 2nd time. more than 80 percent of the population is double vaccinated. more than 60 percent has had a booster. there are far fewer patients in hospital i see use. but the number of

new infections remains high. a problem for schools and day care centers, which are struggling to stay open due to severe staff shortages the government is warning people not to underestimate the virus in spite of the freedom. that's why here to many businesses are voluntarily maintaining some precautions of a more. i'm joined now by paul hunter in norwich. he's a professor in medicine and infectious diseases at the university of east anglia. professor hunter, welcome. thanks for joining us. as we just heard the knock and the u. k, i have very high vaccination rights and that's why they're able to lift restrictions. but we've also been hearing all along that vaccination alone isn't enough. so wow, those opposing viewpoints come together. yeah, i mean, i think one of the problems is that we're conflating both infection with actual

severe disease. and to large extent, the role of vaccines is not that good at preventing infection, although it does prevent a substantial proportion of infections. but what vaccines are very good at and remain good, even with new variants, is preventing severe disease, preventing hospitalizations and preventing deaths. and so at some point, we have to accept that this virus isn't going away. it's going to be with us for decades to come. but hopefully, we won't see the same, and i think it unlikely that we'll see anywhere near the same severity of disease, the number of deaths and the number of hospitalizations that we have. and so we ultimately have to come to some sort of balance echo librium with this virus because we will, the other corona viruses typically cause infections every 4 years on average. so that is still a very high number of daily infections that we're likely to see for decades to come

. but we won't necessarily see the severed hospitalizations and desk, which is great news. and obviously, due to the vaccines are germany and austria, for example, have far lower rates of vaccination. then most of western europe, really, austria has just introduced a mandatory vaccination system. and many in germany want the same here. do you think the mandatory vaccinations are a good way out of the pandemic? i personally, i think it, i think everybody should have the vaccine, i think are particularly health care workers. i think it's, it's a moral obligation on, on. if you're a health care work and have the vaccine, but at the same time, personally, i'm uncomfortable with forcing people to have any form of medical intervention. and we've seen him in the u. k. the a likely backpedaling of the government's decision to enforce

vaccination in health care workers because to do that would actually ultimately cause more pressure through a loss of substantial numbers of staff. so yeah, everybody should go out and get vaccines. but that doesn't mean just if they are not yet vaccinated, but that doesn't mean to say i, i personally support compulsory vaccination, or i professor pul hunter. thank you very much, paul hunter, professor in medicine infectious diseases and epidemics at the university of east anglia. let's take a look at some of the other developments in the pandemic. germany's vaccine commission has recommended a 2nd cove at 19 booster. that's a 4th shot be given to at risk groups that includes the over seventy's those we have compromised immune systems and health workers. sweden has announced a well left pandemic restrictions next. wednesday, the prime minister said the hospital system was coping well despite high number of infections and bali,

indonesia is welcoming back its 1st international flights. in nearly 2 years, a dozen passages are said to arrive from tokyo on thursday, vaccinated tourists must still quarantine for 5 to 7 days upon entry. meanwhile, tom has gone into lockdown after confirming a number of covert 19 cases. the pacific island nation is still recovering from a devastating volcanic eruption a massive tsunami. last month, before the disaster tongue, it was coded free, but ships bringing ada likely to have carried the virus to the island. all is quiet on the streets of the tongue and capital. nuclear alpha images reminiscent for many around the world of the beginning of the pandemic in 2020 but for residents here in tonga, the measures to deal with cove at 19 are now necessary. there is a lot and i think it's a good thing. we need to be tracking and doing tracing. all of those were in

contact with the read. the 1st 2 cases, tonga entered a lockdown after several covert. 900 cases were discovered. it's thought that ships bringing aid may be, have the corona virus reached the country's shores. the south pacific nation was previously corona free. it's another blow to tongue guns who are still struggling to deal with the aftermath of a catastrophic volcanic eruption in january. but there is some hope over 80 percent of people over the age of 12 are fully vaccinated. the lockdown, which only permits essential services to remain open, will be reassessed by the tongue and government. every 48 hours sport. now, in belgium skeleton raisa came elements, has been brought to the olympic village in bay jing after an ios, a intervention following her emotional appeal on instagram. after

a positive test on her arrival in the chinese capital elements was initially taken directly into isolation, where she then returned 3 consecutive negative pace yards in the video on instagram, she described what happened when she was picked up from the isolation unit. we thought this meant i was allowed to return to the olympic village and will be treated maximum as a close contact. i'm on the way to the village. we did not turn to lunch, but the ambulance went to another facility where i am now after that video was published, the international olympic committee intervened to bring mail months into the olympic village, where she nonetheless remains isolated from her fellow competitors. they w sports correspondent, jonathan crane is currently in badging to report on the when to games. and earlier

today he sent us this message on the bizarre life inside the olympic bubble. it's been a very surreal experience like nothing i've experienced before from the moment. we landed in beijing on tuesday. we were greeted at the apple playground stuff and has not saved monster through every step of the apple for p. c, all through customs and immigration. and then we had to wait in our hotel room for that all important, negative test result. thankfully i got it, which means i can answer the bubble properly, but the bubble is effectively a 50 within the 50. we can already be in the hotel game venues. special transport takes us in between. and as you can see behind me, the olympic stadium is that this is as far as we can go within this media compound, we're take it off. we're watching the people on the other side. they're watching us . it's a really bizarre situation. comedies, jonathan crime in beijing. when you dance a release this week by danish researches shows that greatland's massive ice shade

has lost enough ice in the past 20 years to cover the entire united states with half a meta water. the arctic is warming faster than any other place on earth and ice melting away from greenland is now the main contributing factor in rising save water levels on the front line of climate change. current studies show green lens rapid melt is helping push up global sea levels. they've risen by an average of $1.00 centimeters around the globe. dot see all the up the arctic ocean especially is warming out. that's led to this dramatic melting of ice . the ice sheet at the top of greenland is actually continuing to grow. but the i slow it down is melting away, much quicker than what's going on top. this is free. if you, me, i thought, wow, call this nasa model shows just how rapidly it's happening. since 2002,

4700000000 tons of ice have melted away from greenland coasts. that's enough to put the whole of the united states under half a meter of water. rising sea levels are a threat to us all. take a here and the ins and, and percy the islands of the pacific countries like bangladesh, but also here in germany. it also plays a role for the german coastline guy. we're already strengthening our defenses. it all costs a lot of money and so we're also affected by the rise in sea levels of climate researches. a warning that time is running out the urging politicians to act. now, greenland glaciers, a melting $6.00 to $7.00 times faster than they were 25 years ago, and an end to that development is nowhere in sight. meanwhile, a major snow storm is causing widespread disruption in parts of the united states. but some are reveling in the cold weather, a polar bear in

a chicago. they can't seem to get enough of the fresh, powdery stuff. hudson, as he is named, is clearly in his element. the state of illinois and parts of northern indiana are expecting up to $45.00 centimeters by the end of thursday. in watching date, eveline, it is a reminder of the top story we're following for if german chancellor, the olaf schultz has said he'll mate with russian president vladimir putin, to discuss tensions of a you crime. and the u. s. is deploying additional troops to europe in a show of solidarity with ukraine, and it's nato allies. that 10 news updates. they turn out that focus on europe. i'm rebecca, written in berlin. this is database news. thanks very much for checking with with

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