w ah, ah ah, this is dw news live from berlin, the u. s. and germany cool for de escalation from russia off the nato says it's seen no proof of moscow pulling back. it's also from ukraine's orders. president biden, as chancellor shows, disgust diplomatic efforts to avert a europe easton doorstep. also coming up, the brazilian city of patropolis declares 3 days of morning after major flooding and landslide, the dozens dead plus were bring on the bed. the bed in full festival awards at the

top price to 2022 really now it golden beer goes to the movie. oh kara, a spanish director of color, simon's phil. hi. phil is about struggling, cattle and farmers. and that takes on the top honest i am writing the 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. after a phone call to discuss the crisis on europe's eastern flank, russia announced that it's pulling back some of its forces from the border. but the us and nato say there are no signs of any russian troop withdrawal. yet,

a while says of a russian invasion of ukraine did not materialize. united states and its allies maintain that the threat remains high. wealthy japanese washington bureau chief in, uh, st. 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? well, june, chance lola schwartz, india 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 highest 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, and 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 li into fighting positions. this is cause for profound concern. so in as, what are we to wait in to this? well rayleigh, we all know that the 1st victim in a war is always the truth. so what we are experiencing right now is kind of an in for 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 combat 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 s paul, in washington, dc for us. thank you so much. but how are you craniums feeling about the ongoing tensions on their doorstep? t w's. nick connelly is in ukraine. the 2nd largest city college give just 40 kilometers from the russian border. and he sent us this report from a town that would be on the front line. if russia were to send troops into ukraine . the announcement by russia's military, that some troops will now be pulled back from ukraine's front is to be welcomed by many observers abroad. the beginning of the end of this crisis assign, the risk of conflict has passed with no international observers on the ground to check these claims in tens of thousands of russian troops still in place and bowers,

the black sea ukraine, leaders, se, it'll take more than just a few statements as a photo, opportunities for them to believe that the danger has really passed hearing hurt. if people tell you that they've been living with war in their country for the past 8 years, or the tensions of recent weeks and nothing new. the russia can't scare them yesterday, but i don't think there's any danger. that's my opinion. i don't think there's any more eval coming up because you know, crane and russia is always on wire since 2014, i guess. and this is just a political thing yet, so do it. i think there's no chance. so my futon will take that risk. that's a good but ask a few more questions. many will admit the news of ukrainian oligarchs and politicians leaving the country in recent days. and private jets came his shock, the wealthy and well connected, no things over, people didn't. ukraine's principle admit,

zalinski is now struggling to take back finished if after weeks of do laden headlines. like crazy, new holiday unity day, which is 2 days notice flags apply on government buildings suit overseeing the anthem zalinski himself been attending military exercises. the threat or russian dimension may not have significant being reduced in recent days. zelinski was $40000000.00 ukrainians to believe their country is taking the initiative. their country is prepared. whatever happens next, even if it is a return to the negotiating table and no shots are fired. one thing is clear, these escalations undermine im, ukrainians, belief in their own country stability and in their own future in that country. and that's something that will take far longer to repair than any talks. at least 94 people have died of the catastrophic flooding and landslides. in brazil, the worst effect, the city metropolis has declared 3 days of morning in the hills above re diginero.

some communities have seen a months worth of rain in a single day, with an avalanche of mud has beaten a path of destruction through this hillside. neighbourhood houses bill, precariously on steep slopes, have been washed away. boring inhabitants in the debris, dozens of dead and rescue as on a grim race against time as they search for survivors. often they come too late. they stoke survived him and his being looked after by a local volunteer. his owner was not so lucky. how did i lose him? we rescued him over there, his own eyes buried in the mud. and we took the dog hot, but he went back for his owner. now i'm trying to not set him down, so he can't go back for a 2nd from the shaking boston home with in just 3 hours

more than 20 centimeters of rain came down and patropolis acquaint holiday town nestled in the mountains above rio de janeiro. residents are in shock and morn that dead enough. i mean it might come in 8 family members were in the house. i lost my nephew and his 5 year old daughter. that was, i want to know, they only found him just now. we didn't expect is tragedy. it's the end of our city . oh, this church built on top of a hill, has become a sanctuary for those who have lost their homes. my judge, look at the people came yesterday, and this was the 1st place to welcome them to. they could have a little dignity and shelter from the bad weather bath. one of the family, 4 of us a warm meal and a place to sleep. a welcome relief but the scale of the destruction makes

clear that residents need more than a quick fix solution or has look at some of the stories that he headlines around the wild hospitals in hong kong are struggling to keep off with the city's worst outbreak of coven 19 infections. since the pandemic began, chinese president, jean ping has ordered the territory to get the situation under control. locally deck carry lamb has appealed to residents to stick to her governments. strict 0 covered measures. frances president, in many more hong has been welcoming african union leaders ahead of a summit with their european union counterparts. the gathering could lead to a major reset in relations between the 2 continents. the u hopes to reestablish its influence with african countries of the russia and china made games through investment and sharing coven 19 vaccines.

dear opinions. highest court has rules 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 euros in you recovery funds. mental and the berlin international film festival has handed out the top prizes at this year's berlin ali . the golden bear went to spanish director college simon's film, alcaraz. it tells the story of a family of peach farmers fighting for their future in spain. d. w. nichol frolic has more. berlin is a lucky place for carla seaman. in 2017, she won the belly, not his best 1st feature award. 5 years later, she triumphantly returns with her follow up, feel medicated as claiming the golden bear for best picture. i think i consider myself like a lulu this please of really money. this is truly our film hall. i think maybe i

should just move here because every time we come, something raising her from 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. midtown 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 will dedicate this award to her abbey a 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 hurry, the silver beer for best directing. oh, happy south korean production. the no willis 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. the brilliant time passes time goes by, but he's a betty peer. you will always be contemporary. thank you. if that had to cancel her appearance in berlin due to a covey 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 to out of 5 movies screened or directed by women. but many more told stories about female empowerment, emancipation and sisterhood. we should both into pound woman. oh, in

a memorable press conference british actor 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. beautiful. it's funny in front of a marathon. don't move, don't go, don't just don't move. defects, it does affect it and don't judge it is the hardest thing i've ever had to do. it was one of the rare rowdy moment sanibel danella that generally spoke in softer tones. making the message of movies like i'll get us all the more powerful. and finally, a california landmark has got a temporary makeover in a nod to some hometown heroes. the iconic hollywood sign above the hills of los angeles was changed to read graham's house and attributed to the super bowl victory by the allay rounds football team players and 5 over 3 to 2,

a parade through downtown los angeles. it watching d. w. news life from berlin of next is all the latest business with my colleague robots, jason of the battle against cove. it the only variant is putting healthcare systems around the world to test vaccination campaigns or accelerating while restrictions are intensifying once again. but are these measures enough to stop the spread of omicron fax data and reports, you know, weekly.