ah, ah ah, this is deed of the news live are from berlin, french president and manuel microns sits down to talk with russian president vladimir putin on his aiming to find common ground and end fears of a russian invasion of ukraine. we'll hear from our chief international editor as the 2 leaders faced the world's media. now that's as a germany's chancellor lands in washington for talks on ukraine off schultz is looking to reassure president biden of germany's willingness to help. after being criticized or not fully supporting allied efforts,

plus the center goal football team returns home with the spoils of a famous victory with fans into car getting a 1st look at the africa cup of nations trophy ah hello m claire richardson. so glad you could join us a week of urgent diplomacy kicked off today as european leaders try to diffuse the crisis over ukraine, french president and manual. my crime has been meeting with russian president vladimir putin. and during the meeting were crohn said he hopes the talks in moscow will start to build more trust between the e. u and russia, and avoid war put in praise microns efforts to resolve the crisis. and the world is watching this meeting and other diplomatic efforts for more than 100000 russian troops are stationed near ukrainian border. so let's get straight across to

our chief international editor richard walker. for more on this story. richard, good to see you. there's been so much high level diplomacy going on right now on all fronts. can you tell us where the french president mcclung fits into this picture? yes, it's fascinating towards claire and to what we see here. i think it is to some extent. and manuel mccaul stepping into or aspiring to a leadership position within europe in handling this crisis. and there are a couple of reasons for that. first of all, france currently holds the rotating presidency of the european union. so to some extent, it, it is in that kind of capacity that we see mac or making that this visit. but also this, the aspect of what's been happening in germany in that angle, america, after 16 years in office, where she was really this kind of dominating figure in foreign policy in europe is no longer in office. here all are short, her successor is finding his feet currently. he's actually on

a visit to washington as we just heard of that at the beginning there. so we see my court stepping in at least to an extent, into a sort of senior figure in european politics into that kind of role. and you've really seen a huge amount of activity from him in recent days. obviously, so much diplomacy altogether, but particularly from mccoy, and he stands out as the western leader who has spoken most frequently in particular to vladimir putin. plus, in addition to all of that, this is an election year in france. so there are incentives for mccoy if he can find some kind of way forward here. that could be a big political upside for him. or there of course, this carries risks if he seen as having a failure on his hands. so let's talk more about what he can actually do to potentially calm these sanctions. nieto has firmly rejected russian demands that ukraine never joined the alliance. so what do we expect? mcroy might be able to bring to the table to de escalate the situation. yeah,

there's a lot of speculation about that at the moment. we simply don't know the answer to it yet clear but, but what really stands out is that my call is of the western leaders. the one so far who has made it clearest, at least between the lines that he is willing to find a really kind of new grand bargain with lighting putin over european security is seeing this crisis is more about ukraine, but about the entire settlement of european security that emerged after the end of the cold war. now this has raised some concerns, particularly among eastern european allies, who are concerned that this may be a sign of mccoy, is minded to offer concessions to vladimir putin that could come at the cost of western europe. unity that could put their own security at risk. so mccoy's under put a lot of pressure, certainly to reassure eastern european allies in particular that his mission is not

sort of one man show which could put their positions at risk are chief international and it or richard walker. thanks for breaking that down for us. and meanwhile, german chancellor, olaf schultz is in washington, seen to reassure president joe biden, that germany is a reliable ally, shawls has reiterated that military aggression against ukraine would have a high cost for russia. but germany's nato allies, including the wes, are unhappy with berlin's refusal to provide ukraine with weapons. short stressed that decision is in line with longstanding german policy on arm sales. with whom we are closed, allied and will act in a very coordinated manner to most of the current crises. first and foremost, we have to deal with the tensions resulting from the rational to build up along the ukraine. yeah. border expensive. that's why it's important that germany, the us, nato, and the european union. i an agreement like that there will be

a very high cost to a military attack on ukraine playing with set time for some more insights on this from our washington bureau chief in his poll ins. as we've heard, germany has drawn a lot of criticism from its allies for not taking a tougher line against russia. what are the chances bite and, and shorts will find a joint solution of how to approach as crisis. i'm just coming back from a background with terminus chancellor shawls, and he was certainly hoping that the 1st meeting between him and president biden would be under better circumstances circumstances. but as it just said, there's a lot of pressure actually on both presidents on the president and the chancellor to come up with a joint solution this week. this is critical for the relationship with russia and the continuation of the transatlantic relationship as we just heard from charles himself. so however, for chancellor shawl, it is going to be necessary today to present

a clear strategy how to approach who to if he invades ukraine and that clear strategy then mean that we could see an actual action plan coming out of this meeting. that is a big question at the moment. president biden is leaning heavily on congress to come to a solution that germany's chancellor shawls will be able to agree on or will be willing to agree on. just to give you a little bit of a bigger picture from within the united states, democrats and republicans and park capitol hill has been working diligently to lindsey for several weeks where and how to implement sanctions against russia. so leaders on the hill are getting closer to an agreement, but the toughest part will be the north rim to project republicans want to impose sanctions. were democrats want to keep it out. so in the moment, however, it looks as if they don't want to take any action unless russia does invade ukraine

. i in as pulled it up. is washington bureau chief. thank you very much for your time. and in germany's foreign minister and alena burbock is in the ukranian capital kia for the 2nd time in 3 weeks. the foreign minister said she was visiting the country to underline germany's unequivocal support for the sovereignty of ukraine. she met with her counterpart, ukrainian foreign minister, demitra caliber. she is bare bach, sad. germany was determined to prevent any further escalation. berlin would slap tough sanctions on russia. if it invades ukraine, why not? i might want us, let's turn our attention now to some of the other stories making headlines at this hour. mourners in morocco are holding a funeral for ryan, a 5 year old boy who died after spending 4 days trapped down a well. bryan's plight triggered a huge rescue effort that gripped the country and many around the world, but ended in tragedy. it astral has risen to at least 20 people on for

a cyclone, hit se madagascar, nearly 50000 others have been forced to leave their homes. the storm has brought widespread flooding to the indian ocean island. while canada, a capital city has declared a state of emergency, the mayor of ottawa says a blockade by truck drivers is threatening the safety and security of residents. their protest began after they were told they needed to get vaccinated to be able to cross the us border. but it has gathered wider support in a country where many are weary of crone of virus restrictions. ah, making themselves heard in canada's capital. these protesters have paralyzed central ottawa and the cities met has declared a state of emergency. the so called freedom convoy started as a protest by trucking at a new coven 19 vaccine mandate for crossing the border from the u. s. but it's

growing into a rallying point against pandemic restrictions and the government people should be able to make their own choice to take your needle or not take the needle and not lose the job, not lose her house, not lose her income. just for the information was who is mess of the situation on the straits was out of control. as demonstrate as outnumbered police. there are reports of protesters displaying confederate and nazi symbols. we have a serious emergency where we have to put all options on the table and that may include some violence we want to minimize. but at the end of the day, the people are not going to leave. we're going to have to be forced to leave plain simple this cannot go on for months and months is. this is causing such highlight and such grief. but the movement has gained international support and millions of dollars in donations through its gofundme page. the crowd funding site has now removed the page and said it will refund old donations. many auto

residents have said members of the freedom convoy have harassed them and complained of non stop horn blaring. some have staged counter protests. i just have to stand up. i was born just after the 2nd world war. i heard this like not to be friends with their thing freedom. they're afraid they don't know what it is, not to be frank. about 90 percent of cross border truckers and almost 80 percent of canada's population a fully vaccinated. but these loud minority say this staying put in till cove at 19 restrictions a lifted. let's go to the winter olympics now where monday saw athletes break records, beat the odds and make history on the snow and on. the ice is a quick look at some of the highlights from day 4 in beijing. few names carry

greater weight at the winter games than that of michela schiffron, but this rare slip on the 5th turn saw her slight out of competition in the women's giant slalom, the defending olympic champion, losing her gold medal to sara hector of sweden. there were bizarre scenes in the hockey when canada's women will mosques during play after their russian opponents had been late, providing evidence of negative tastes. a strange sign of the times, though the mosques couldn't slow canada down. they cruised to a $61.00. when in the preliminary round tide and a spectacular record was set in the speedskating as eating, bruce became the 1st it'd be an ever to win individual gold medals at 5 separate games. the 1500 meters title was the 12th meadow of a glittering olympic career. that began way back in 2006 interior

and in football, senegal have won the africa cup of nations for the 1st time ever after they beat 7 time champions, egypt and sundays. final and young day, the team arrived back in senegal to as heroes. welcome. thousands of people gathered at the airport in the capitol into car and rose surrounding the airport float with a river of supporters. elation in de carr after santa goals 1st ever africa cup of nations when but the party atmosphere was also mixed with a sense of relief after a tricky start to the final against egypt in the 7th minute star player sadie o. money mister penalty. but recovered from the set back with the help of his teammates. oh wow. 6 what's on his account, he'll additional, you know, what made the difference when i missed the 1st penalty group in all my teammates came to me and told me mc with audio. and if you miss, but hook as we are a team, we went together and we lived together, only keep on getting us on, on federal, somewhat often after a goal, this $120.00 in its money, became the hero with

a winning penalty in the shoes house, and despite winning the champions league and premier league with liverpool, this title ranks higher, philip lose his peebles with at least the best day of my life. philadelphia, i think it's the most important trophy of my life. to bunker hill to day, i continue to live a dream. i can't even believe it is another of a wait was long, but finally we did it on the left and were all happy and proud to witness trophy via the gunners. littleton the reaction to the victory. so fans celebrate wildly and dare to dream of winning even more titles. oh, good, good. good luck with very happy about the scope. we knew that synagogue would win the trophy with utility. we've been waiting a long time to get his title. probably what it's about time. now we're going to win the world co hope that i know to reach that upcoming world cup and consume

synagogue. we'll have to again beat egypt over 2 legs in march. his final qualification round the task that now may feel more than achievable to these delighted supporters. i attorneys update and all for me. for now doc film is up next and rank awfully back at the top of the hour with worn is have ice exciter. joining us ah, hold your hand ah, can this become i can artificial intelligence combat loneliness high and i love stories from the future starts february 14th on d w. ah.