oh this is, these are the news live from berlin, the u. s. and germany corporate de escalation from russia. author, nato says it's seen no proof of moscow pulling back its forces from ukraine's borders. president biden and chancellor shoals discussed diplomatic efforts to avert a war on europe easton doorstep, also coming up plans to return to normal. after 2 years of the pandemic, germany looks set to lift most cobra 19 restrictions next month and bring on the beth the berlin film festival awards its top price to 2022 berlin ali golden

bear goes to the movie. iris in spanish director carla simons, film about struggling land almost takes top on ah, i'm really mohammed, welcome to the program. german chancellor, olaf schultz and u. s. president joe biden have called on russia to take real steps towards de escalation on ukraine's border. offer a phone call to discuss the crisis on europe's eastern flank. now russia announced that it's pulling back some of its forces from the border. but the united states and nato say there are no signs of any russian troop withdrawal yet. and while fears of russian invasion of ukraine on when state is not materialized,

united states and its allies maintain that the threat remains high. well, d w 's washington bureau chief, ines paul is following all the latest developments. now the u. s. president spoke to german chancellor, olaf sholtes a short while ago. what more do we know about that conversation? oh, john chancellor schwartz, andrew as president biden see little progress in the border area. he loves ukraine . both politicians agreed that the risk of further military aggression by russia is actually still wary. high both said that the high is with vigilance is required and that a significant withdrawal of russian troops has not been observed so far. so the opposite of what president put in the saying, they agree on that. the situation in the border area is still extremely serious. yeah, there is kenny, confusing messaging with russia,

saying it's pulling back its troops, nato in the usa. that's not really the case. here's the latest press conference from the state department spokesperson. net price. to be very, very clear. we have not seen that. in fact, we have seen the opposite in recent weeks. and even in recent days, more russian forces not fewer are at the border. and they are moving concerning lee in defining positions. this is cause for profound concern. so in as, what are we to read into this well rayleigh, we all know that the 1st victim in the war is always the truth. so what we are experiencing right now is kind of an in full war being at full force in that regard . the statement of president biden is also a kind of a strategic reply to the information put in one's to spread by saying he is pulling troops back. so there is no doubt here that russia is the aggressor and that

vladimir putin is threatening ukraine. but i think we also have to keep in mind that nato is also using this conflict to underline it. it's important, especially after the trump years when the alliance was facing less and less support from the american government. i'm sure you remember the threats of donald trump to actually leave the alliance. and nature says it's considering strengthening as eastern flank did bite and ask shouts to deploy more trips to the region. well, by and wants to go, 1st of all ukraine, the capability to really strike bag if necessary, but without having american troops getting engaged in armed combat. this is very important for international audience to keep in mind that politically the american president does not have any appetite to enter a ground war with russia. but no doubt, if a nato really is going to send new convert units in central or to central and south

eastern europe, something as he will expect germany. and he will expect from chancellor olive shoals to support nato in many ways. he w, as in asked paul in washington, dc for us. thank you so much. now, ukraine's president vladimir zalinski has urged his citizens to come together in solidarity as minions faced the threats of a russian invasion. in a day of unity address, he vowed ukraine would fight back against any russian aggression. ah, a show of national pride. as russian troops remain on the border, the ukrainian president called for a day of unity, encouraging people to come together. we are all united by all wish to live, to live in peace, to live a happy life with our families,

parents and kids. we have the full right to all of this because we at home here in ukraine. many joined marches to show their solidarity. you do moves with seem driven, i think we only to gather at such time so as not to forget that we are the only united we need to go out in the street on such days, especially in this political situation. i exit us. no, i don't think the russians are going to withdraw. i don't have faith in biden's promises. the best way to protect ourselves is to stay united as one country. what is it? what is for you the sky? zalinski is keeping his troops united by attending military drills in revenue near the belly, mercy, and border where soldiers continue to prepare for a potential attack. despite the show of force, ukraine is calling for more support from nato and western allies. la moss, lucia was knew what it would be for us. the support of western countries is much

needed and important. and the weapons, ammunition and protective equipment are enhancing. our defense capacities really enable us to react to threats effectively on a footstool, not around what the muzzle rosa on the day that the u. s. warrant of an invasion. dw correspondent mathias bellinger is reporting from where the drills are being staged. it is, of course, no coincidence that this drills are happening on the day where many western services have predicted an incursion. ukraine is now making the most of the attention it is getting. oh, the people of ukraine are relieved that the feared russian invasion didn't materialize on wednesday. but nato and the u. s. maintained that the threat is high with europe security at risk. well, let's take a look at some other stories making headlines around the world. heavy rains,

flash floods and lance lions have killed at least 78 people in brazil. rescue teams are searching for survivors, but fear the death toll could rise. one of the worst affected areas is the city of petra polis. in the hills above rio de janeiro. amnesty international says to grind fighters killed civilians and gan rate, dozens of women and girls in ethiopia of horror region previous investigations found evidence of abuses committed by all sides in the year long civil conflict. the european union's highest court has ruled that brussels can cut funds for member states that don't meet democratic standards. the case has implications for poland and hungary. both countries are accused of undermining the rule of law and could lose billions of yours in you recovery funds. now germany will left most covered 19 restrictions. next, love cancer oh laughed shelves. and 16 state leaders agreed to

a step by step planned to lift most pandemic measures. corner virus infections are falling and there's also a rise in vaccinations with almost 3 quarters of the population. now with at least 2 shots with might be the beginning of the end. for most of german is covey restrictions. the 3 stage plan announced on wednesday. we'll see nearly all measures lifted by spring. first to go will be limits on the numbers of people that can meet. and the requirements have been vaccinated or tested to enter retail spaces. visits to restaurants and bars will then return to the so called 3 g rule of vaccinated, tested or recovered before the remaining rules are lifted on the 20th of march, germans welcomed the relaxation of current restrictions. as long as everything happens, gradually, it's a good idea that you have to be careful,

that things don't get out of control and really looking forward to it. i think it's about time. it seems a bit too much right now, i think in we'll have to show the corolla pass every time you go in a story. i've never done that before. so i think it should be nice. following a meeting with regional leaders, chancellor. ola schultz warned against thinking that the pandemic was over, but he expressed his optimism. he shouted as were until before i think it is a good step forward bargain because i think that somehow after 2 years, we deserve for things to be better again. and it looks like that is happening now. we've had a better word to sit on this and on the whole, so we can all does all foreign from though cases remain high. health minister cal lauterbach said the peak of the army crum wave is over, and after a sluggish start, germany's vaccination rate is now almost 75 percent. despite that,

shots reaffirmed his commitment to the controversial boxy mandate, wanting a new variant, could undo everything. if the and vaccinated aren't jogged by next winter, the berlin international film festival has handed out the top prizes at this year's berlin ali. the golden bear went to spanish director collar simons, film alcaraz. it's all the story of a family of peach farmers fighting for their future in spain. did i believe nicole farley has more? berlin is a lucky place for carla seaman. in 2017. she won the barely not his best 1st feature award. 5 years later, she triumphantly returns with her follow up phil, mike had asked, claiming the golden bear for best picture, i think i consider myself like luther this please of really money. this is truly

our if him home. i think maybe i should just move here because every time we come something a raising happens, her movie is about her real home. the town of al got at us in catalonia, it tells the story of a family of peach farmers threatened to be kicked off the land they have been cultivating for generations. milton captain menton captain took home the prize for best leading performance in robbie. corn us versus george w bush. she portrays a german turkish mother finding to get her innocent son freed from guantanamo. i would dedicate this award to her avia corners and all the mothers whose love is stronger than border. thank you so much. love is also at the center of clear denise movie, both sides of the blade, which are in heard the silver beer for best directing. oh, happy south korean production. the novelists film was awarded the grand jury prize

and natalia lopez, golardo stunning debut robe of gems, was honored with the jury price in the separate gutter on tuesday. french actor is a very fair, remotely received the honorary bear for lifetime achievement, you know, to brilliant time passes. time goes by, but is a really peer, you will always be contemporary. thank you. if that had to cancel her appearance in berlin due to a coven infection, the only major disruption to a festival defying the odds in unusual times. the 72nd barely nala was a celebration of women in film. 2 out of 5 movies screened or directed by women, but many more told stories about female empowerment, emancipation, and sisterhood. she buys into pamela o. in

a memorable press conference british after emma thompson called out the media industry for promoting self hatred through the unrealistic portrayal of the female body. suddenly women have been brain most all our lives to hate our bodies you twice funny in front of america. don't move. don't go, don't just don't move, just effective, effective and don't judge it is the hardest thing i've ever had to do. it was one of the rare rowdy moments annabella that generally spoke in softer tones, making the message of movies like i'll get us all the more powerful. to some football news in the champions league round of 16 continued on wednesday with 2 matches by an munich came from behind at the last when it's a clench o one all draw away at our b like salzburg and kingsley comin, hitting the next hitting the net full bion, and then the other game, liverpool scored to lake goals to beat into milan. the reds are in great shape

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