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ah. hello, i'm terry martin. good to have you with us. diplomatic efforts are intensifying on both sides of the atlantic to resolve the ukraine crisis in washington. u. s. president joe biden held talks with german chancellor of schultz biden. stress that germany is a reliable partner and that they will work together to try and find a diplomatic solution. meanwhile, french president to manuel mccall traveled to moscow for talk with russian president vladimir putin. macklin said the next few days would be decisive in efforts to avoid conflict. putin said he was willing to compromise an urgent diplomatic push weld ladies met in the russian vague and us capitals, in an effort to diffuse tension over ukraine. in his 1st visit to washington, his german chancellor. oh, laughed shalt sat down with you as president joe biden to pursue what they called

a diplomatic resolution to the crisis. i have been very, very straightforward and blunt with president putin both on the phone and in person . we will impose the most severe sanctions of ever been imposed economic sanctions . i think he has to realize that it would be a gigantic mistake for him to move on ukraine. the impact on europe and the rest of the world would be devastating. one of the biggest targets for sanctions is the nord stream to pipeline project, to bring gas from russia to germany. biden said in clear terms, he would shut it down in fresh invades. but shots made no such guarantee, vowing only a unified response would be united. we will act together and we will take all the necessary steps and all the necessary steps would be done by all of us together. will you commit today to turning off and pulling the plug and

nordstrom through? you didn't mention it. you haven't mentioned it. as i already said, we are acting together. we are absolutely united and we will not taking different steps. we will do the same steps and they will be very, very hot to russia. and they should have done with at least 100000 russian troops massed along ukraine's border. berlin has faced international criticism for its cautious response. unlike some of its nate, her allies, germany has rolled out sending weapons to ukraine. meanwhile, in moscow, french president emanuel mack wrong focus sunday escalation. as it rushes, vladimir putin reiterated his demands for nato to stay out of the region. but said he was willing to compromise. he were a deeply luxury and a number of microns ideas and proposals which are probably too early to speak about . i consider quite possible to use and forming the basis of our further joint steps

. the leisure from us are famous, michelle, go to 3. as far as we are concerned, we will do everything to find compromises that suit every one of the macro will. how talks in kiev on tuesday before heading to berlin, a long wake of diplomacy for european leaders hoping to avoid conflict from oral that speak to go hot man god, he is a professor of international relations at the university of ins, book, an expert on russian and u. s. foreign policy. thanks for joining us. professor. a flurry of diplomacy is underway focusing on russia and ukraine. let's start with that meeting between the german and u. s. leaders in washington. are you convinced by the show of unity between shots and biden? well definitely it was important for mister shows to show that germany's a reliable ally, and that's what he said, you're absolutely united. but it was really noticeable that after biden confirmed that no one seemed to would not go ahead. after rushing kotia ukraine,

shorts did not want to state that explicitly as well, so we still have doubts whether in the case of a russian incursion in ukraine. the german government will really be ready to stop north stream 2 on the other side bite and has made clear even if the germans didn't do it, we have the means available to stop it and give they'll stop it. ok. the north stream to pipeline project has been a thorn in the side of german us relations for quite some time. but why do you think aside from that, why do you think the 2 leaders are being so vague about the sanctions they would impose? if russia does invade ukraine again, well, it seems that there's some disunity between the 2 sides may be among there is other nato allies as well. if that will not be the case, they will clearly stated what kind of sanctions will be imposed in the case of the russian incursion. but they have not done so we have had statements by biden

administration, officials about what type of sanctions they are envisaging. but it seems that there's still some there to do to unite at least the germans and the americans on what to do after, after such a military invasion. let's move on to moscow or our french president, the matawan con, match our president putin. there yesterday, putin hinted at a possible compromise in the ukraine crisis. any idea what he meant by that? but it was very noticeable that ahead of the talks between put in and mac macro, macro stated that i a finland ization of ukraine was on the table. finalization means that ukraine will be absolutely free in its domestic politics, but will be limited in its foreign policy options that refers to the status of finland during the cold war of which could preserve its independence and democracy

only by clearly stating that it will mate remain neutral and non aligned in the conflict between the west and, and the soviet union. so macro is actually envisioning a dat ukraine takes the same position and i'm not very sure that he is on the same page with the u. s. and other nato allies on this issue. you are either president, my call is due in kiev today. oh, what are your expectations there with us to fall? mackerel will confirm that the territorial integrity and sovereignty of ukraine is undisputable. at that, at that trans is a, is a, a partner of ukraine on the, on this matter. and it, frances, doing everything, it can to dis, used, the cries, isn't de escalate militarily. however, what's important is what, what is not going to be spoken about afterwards. naming the proposals that macro has made in moscow to vladimir putin. mccoy needs to find out what the ukrainians

think about it. and if there is any chance that ukraine might agree to some sort of neutralization of the country in the future, professor, my god, thank you. very much for your and so i show that was gerhart, my professor and international relations at the university of its book catch up on some of the other stories making headlines around the world. today, in the united states, members of congress held a moment of silence to mark the countries, 900000 deaths from cub 19. the u. s. has suffered more fatalities from the corona virus pandemic than any other country police. in the canadian capital ottawa have seized thousands of leaders of fuel as part of a push to and protests against corona virus vaccine mandates. truckers and other drivers have jammed traffic in the city center for 10 days from minister just intruder who just recovered from the virus himself. as denounced the demonstrations saying they must stop. protest in canada appear to have inspired

a similar demonstration in new zealand capital. wellington vehicles blocked streets near the parliament with hundreds of drivers blaring horns against vaccination mandates. prime minister jacinta ardent refused to engage with protest. you're saying that the majority of public of the public supported the measures being vaccinated against covered 19 is now obligatory for all adults in the camaros islands. but the country is going further than most with its enforcement of the mandate. d w, southern africa correspondent adrian creek has more from the commerce capital moroni ah, a military police checkpoints, the cast cans, pass without a valid coven vaccination certificates the jap against the corona virus is mandatory for all adults on the cameras islands. so i think we already had lot of time for sensitivity zation. so now we are not forcing people but to we just

we just so and freon for them to go and vaccinate critics of president as early as sumani call his rule autocratic. he issued the vaccine mandate in december by presidential decree. ah, if you forgot your vaccination cards, you are allowed to ask a friend or family member to bring it here. then it will be controlled if you haven't been vaccinated though all your late for your 2nd job, you will have to pay a fine and he will be brought directly to the vaccination center. in this case, they were brought to the military police hospital around the corner. 58 people were vaccinated. the morning we filmed whether they wanted the jap or not mckesson and much if i could get more confused of exam on dog bite. for personally, i don't totally trust the vaccines. we shouldn't be forced to get vaccinated. vaccination should be debated among the general public and the commerce. we need to consent to be vaccinated and not be forced like this. like animals circle,

like sheep or cows, where human beings we have rights when they deserve when a decision on the door. yolanda in the country's biggest hospital, dr. abraham job yet defended the strict measures. he is one of the coordinators of the national cove campaign. what are in pittsburgh, when he did the it's a good idea to make vaccination. obligatory people aren't respecting, covert regulations like social distancing the vaccination people as the only way we can save lives. letters. and this is proven by the statistics issue from ramon to less than 40 covert patients are currently hospitalized on the cameras islands. dr . b, assess, none of them are vaccinated. the country is using china sign off on vaccination and it's nationwide campaign. several studies suggests 2 doses of the vaccine are less effective against the army crime variance doctor b or reject the idea. poverty is not, not true. there is proof for somebody,

so there was no point arguing about it to me. we had more than $3000.00 positive cases around the country during the last wave with less than 10 deaths. to be back at the checkpoint, the majority of those passing through have had their japs. it is virtually impossible to do anything on the camaros islands. otherwise, a coven vaccination certificate is needed to enter banks, school, and government buildings, and even to take the bus. the wave of corona virus infection sweeping germany sweeping across germany continues over a $160000.00. new corona virus cases were reported by the robert cock institute on monday. that's what's fewer than the record level reached at the beginning of the month. under current measures to current measures to stem infections on vaccinated . people are barred from many public places and there are limits on the number of people allowed it gatherings. but many of germany's european neighbors have lifted

pandemic curves. german help minister call out about as said he wants to wait until the end of this month before lifting restrictions. some germans have demonstrated against the ongoing measures d, w. us, berliners. what they think the government should do. so thought louise restrictions immediately. we can't take it any more. it's not going to get any better even if we don't loosen restrictions. it's vanessa snohomish. oh though we aren't yet where we want to be regarding the number of vaccinated people in. ha ha! from cousin on getting cove. it isn't that bad any more, them out, but i don't think we should is restrictions yet. i'm was hurting my thought and they should leave it to the scientists staring things up on the topic, especially by the media as only lead to general confusion maybe and then we'll tiger mine off of it on thank you. no news when we shouldn't ease up yet. we are at

the point where it's very important to persevere and to all pull together and protect each other, even if it's hard seen on scale. that is to shut off and strap it for more in this, i'm joy now by d. w political correspond nina has a nina y is germany, so reluctant to relax. corona virus mitigation measures when other countries with even higher infection rates are loosening out. well, as always there are several factors. so one germany has adopted or rather costs approach overall when it comes to fighting the pandemic. so it takes a lot of debate for things to change. to health issues are essentially decided on that regional and not at the federal level. and the 16 states have a very big se, and they currently have different views. 3, the peak of the on the chrome wave has still not been reached. there's still a fear of new mutations or variance developing. and the government does say that it wants to be sure that germany is health system won't be overwhelmed before relaxing

some measures. and for germany's government has had its eye on other matters for the last few weeks on the crisis in ukraine for example. but next week, after a trip to kevin moscow, all i've showed the chancellor we'll get together again with the leaders of the 16 states. and the government has already announced that plans to gradually open up again are in the works. and that could then stop by mid to and february. okay, let's talk about the government's intention to introduce a blanket vaccine mandate that controversy is really hitting up, nina. what's the latest on that? yeah, the woman in the box pops that we just saw those. i see, said it 3 out of 4 people here, a fully vaccinated one and 2 have received a booster shot. but that's not enough. say experts also in getting out of the pandemic at last, which is why gemini pasta law late last year. that makes it a requirement for staff in nursing homes and medical facilities to be vaccinated. and that should start mid march. but now there is a,

a big debate going on. it's not a nationwide mac vaccine mandate, yet it only would apply to those nursing homes and the medical facilities. but some conservative politicians have already said that they're not going to implement this requirement and they cite fear of losing stuff. and they say that it wouldn't help combat on the current anyway. and so this does look like a very politically heated up debate at the moment where the conservatives, who are finding themselves in opposition for the very 1st time in 16 years look like they have found their role in challenging the government and being very loud in their opposition to the current measures needed. thank you so much. is always our political correspondent, nina. and here's look at some other developments in the pandemic world. wide. new zealand prime minister just into our during, has warned, the pandemic will not. and with the all across wave and that the country must

prepare for future variance. hong kong has limited public gatherings to just to people as the chinese territory grapples with record infections and sticks too. it's 0 dynamic, it's dynamic 0 covered 1900 strategy. and several us states have announced they will lift indoor mask mandates for schools and other public spaces after the on the chrome sir, are watching d. w. n is still to come rebuilding from the ashes. people affected by last year's la kenny corruption on the spanish island of la palmer plan to build back better verse. misfortune news. one of china's most promising winter sports stars has just taken her 1st gold at the winter games in beijing american born. eileen grew only recently began representing china and has been winning over more and more admirers in her adopted country eileen, who is one of the best known winter olympians in china,

despite the fact that she was born and raised in the usa. she's one of the home nation's most promising medal hopes at the 2022 games grew. is among the many foreign born athletes competing to please a new set of supporters in beijing higher for sure. it's not to be ruled out that they will, may be looking for a platform that's bigger and brings them more personal benefits of yamaha. this also proves that china's spoofs and commercial environment re, is superior to the united states. sure your, your make well 18 year old, you represented the u. s. at major events before adopting her mother's home country through competition back in 2019. she's become a store of teen china, which features more foreign born recruits this time around than at any previous olympics. i'm not either they represent china and they bring jewelry for our

country. i think it's an honor to bring glory to our motherland. well, no matter which nationality you are as long as you bring jewelry for our country. you are our friend who has become an icon of winter sports in china already. and her games off fall from over off the sky began. she'll go for gold again in this slope, style and half pipe disciplines. and joining me now from beijing is d. w. sports correspond jonathan crane. jonathan, understand you watched island go when a gold medal for china in the big air skiing earlier today? what kind of reception did she get? i think it's fair to say the chinese fans absolutely love eileen, go. she's all over the place here in beijing. she's on billboard. she features in videos publicizing the games. and she really got a very warm reception. it was

a thrilling performance in the big air. she was trailing, going into the final round. she needed something special and she really pulled it out. the bag did a trick that she's never done in a competition before the crowd. absolutely love that. and as someone who's not really an expert in this, i have to admit, you could see she's head and shoulders above everyone else. she just looked so smooth and graceful in the as she landed the jump. and of course them, when she came in a ceremony and got her awards, the crowd were cheering out for that to a side possible abyss. she was watched by thomas bark and pung schreider chinese tennis player, who obviously has had a lot of attention on her people wondering where she is, how she's feeling she was at the event. we understand that she will now be leaving this closed loop system. the bubble to go back into quarantine, said no more olympic events for her, but she was there with thomas back the i see president eileen goos winning jump, did look impressive. jonathan, tell us what made it so special. well,

what made it say special is she never even pratt to stick before properly? let alone actually perform it in a competition. now she was telling a report as afterwards that she spends an hour and a half, it's a visualizing her new. so that's what she been doing. and she said she discusses everything with her mom and she told me the actually, she was on the phone to her mom before her final jump. and her mom was saying, look, don't do it, don't take the risk, do a trick that you've done before. be happy with the silver metal. and she said, no, i'm vetoing that. i'm actually going to do it. she dates and she got the rewards. now, just remember there's a lot of pressure on island to she so huge here in china. she's kind of straddling this geo political divide where, you know, she switched the agents in the united states in 2019. she now compete for china. a lot of people back in the us, not very happy about that decision. she was asked about the pressure that she fail . she said, look, i think i'm handling it really well. and at the end of the day, i'm competing here for myself. she's got 2 more events to come. she could win 2

more goals, but she said that she at the moment she's just gonna focus on the co matter. she's got round her neck and enjoy that moment i she should do. jonathan, thank very much. our sports correspond jonathan crane, they're in beijing. thank you so much. singles. victorious football team were treated to a hero's welcome when they landed back in the capital duck our day after winning the africa couple of nations for the 1st time. ah, tens of thousands of fans. what did this reach to celebrate? the historic victory and president mucky saw, declared a monday, a public holiday, cynical beat egypt for 2 on penalties in the final in cameroon. after the match ended, neil neil a months long volcanic eruption on spain's atlantic island of la palmer last year devastated homes and villages in the lovers path. several 1000 people were displaced by the calmed rubia, her, a, russian dw,

nicole reefs reports on the challenges and opportunities as islanders begin to rebuild their lives. noises of trucks removing tons of ashes at breaking through the quiet in less manchester clean up works in full swing after the historic eruption of the committee via hovel cane of also on the roof of this bar. i been as of it that the ida we wanted to open again in 10 days, but that's impossible because there is no motor way any more and distances have become longer with them for suppliers. it's challenging here, there is no running water. there's also no garbage collection. so now we hope that we can open in 15 to 20 days, vivian early moves around, 2000 residents have come back to the areas that were most effected by the wrapped in ethical. but if you have okay, now, they will have to repair a lot,

but they still have a home. hottie, garritano lost everything me carsa, lead them into my house is literally a few kilometers from here under the lava. but i couldn't tell you exactly where any more. it's as if this were just one big black desert 0. it's impressive. just impressive. now the architect lives in a flat. despite his plight, he is eager to rebuild the village of told, okay, below the lava all buildings have been dea located. they could be built in their former location and may be built with sam and made from the ashes of the comedy via ha, kasey and acres of everything that we could build on the lava could be ecological and sustainable. i also think there could be a protected natural area for the lava lauer. a big part of it could stay alongside what was once the village of today. okay, call me or what's now the new village of to decay. in this case,

we all know why the withdrawal can if the cancer but this new told, okay, is still a dream at the moment. the love of that you can see here, right behind me is partly still hot. scientists have measured temperatures of up to 200 degrees celsius in there, and that's not all. the volcano is still producing gases. and this means sometimes there is the smell of rotten eggs in the air that sulfur dioxide. so the authorities also need to be aware of the air quality here, because if it gets very bad, they need to evacuate people from the affected areas. and these factors can also intervene with the current works to free one of the islands main roads, from lava and rocks. it will take years for this area of the island to recover. the government is planning dense. the housing now that there is less space building on the lava is not possible for now. jose garritano knows that,

but that by meadows like him, are eager to move on and restore lap. i'm us identity and just reminder the top story we're following for you today on the w news. the u. s. and germany pledge the united response against any russian aggression towards ukraine. after talking between president bye and transfer shoals at the white house in moscow. meanwhile, french president mac long says the upcoming days will be decisive. after his meeting with latimer booty, you're watching the w news from berlin up next close up inside china, beijing's controversial winter olympics. i'm terry martin. thanks. watch. mm. ah, ah ah, ah

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