i know from the other ministers, especially in john ministers to underlying that, we are taking all the refugees and again, things to the countries directly at the borders, organizing everything on the ground and you, you are mentioning that there are problems which we are looking at. so closely are those sir civilians which are not having ukrainian passports because her this is in this horrible times. the good thing. there are 4 ukrainians that we have already, the situation that they can ne, enter the european union, resolved any visa so we can be really, really quick at the borders and that we are going to agree that people can stay in the european union without too much bureaucracy and also for those who do not have ukrainian passport. this is our responsibility to give also those a shelter we from the german side are also a definitely preparing all the preparations we and talk so with other countries

like israel, also with camtree's from asia, where we know that they have citizens in ukraine to help organizing when they enter the european union and we stand, he enclosed solidarity, not only as a european union, but also with our friends in the u. s. in canada, and many, many other countries are worldwide. the death of her confidential to the for the last question. mister schultz from tots of hardy for him for a question regarding that was the press conference of a to a foreign ministers of sylvania and germany that we brought to you live and talk more about this. i'm not joined bashi for the correspond, belinda cry. pretty straightforward. press conference off to foreign minister, so basically all the same page to allies. so what stood out for you except the, unlike most press conferences of this nature, they scarcely talked about their bilateral relations. there was

a brief reference to what they're doing in the area of climate, but essentially this was all about and, and that's hardly surprising the conflict that we're currently seeing that russia's invasion into ukraine. the 1st thing that stood out for me was hearing the references by the slovenia in foreign minister. mister low, hard to look out to the usaa wars. because we're, we're often saying the 1st major conflict in europe since the cold war or since world war 2. but in fact, it's not the balkan wars of the 1990s occurred in many ways under similar circumstances or at least with a similar catalyst. it was slow, vain. his declaration of independence from the former yugoslavia, the dissolution of yugoslavia that essentially precipitated the war. the 1st began with survey the survey on croatia and then went on of course to serbian bosnia

herzegovina with terrible suffering. i covered those wars and they were bloody and they went on for a long time. so few leaders are better placed, i think, to feel empathy for what's happening in ukraine than those of the western balkan. and we heard him say that and we heard him then say, what, joining the european union meant to them following that conflict. and indeed, we heard really ringing affirmations from both foreign ministers here of the new signal, tense and, and sense of solidarity within the e. u. so germany's foreign minister said, we are showing that we have capabilities that few people would have thought we had just a few days ago. and he said, i feel proud to be a european at this moment. and indeed, it is a rare sense of unity that we're getting particularly on the question of refugees.

and they also addressed the question of e u membership for ukraine in precisely this topic, we're hearing increasing suggestions that well, if you crane can't join nato, perhaps it could in least join the you the german foreign minister. yes, exactly, exactly. she said, you know, that doesn't happen over night. as we know, the, you have strict requirements, like nato. one of them is that democracy functions well that a government is transparent and stable, and ukraine still has some work to do in that area. nonetheless, the commission vice president are still a fund a lion and off. so lavinia have said they firmly stand behind a you membership for ukraine. the german foreign minister sort of hedged her words on that. but clearly, in the face of the fact that the, you would has now pledged 500000000 for the 1st time in military support to ukraine

. that enhances the attractiveness. now of being a member of the you, even in terms of security policy form is a logo. also mentioned yesterday's landmark decision, really of germany, particular germany, not just the you to as of increase the defense, a budget and deliver weapons to ukraine. and he basically indicate that he feel now feels more secure off to this. and also do you think that's a sentiment that is across small countries in eastern europe, neighboring countries of you crime it? it may be an incipient sentiment in that direction. and it reflects what we heard yesterday from foreign minister bear bark, who said that germany was shedding a long term sense of self restraint. essentially what we were talking about just before the press conference began, germany sense that because of its world war 2 history,

it essentially had to tie its own hands when it came to military might and focus entirely on diplomacy and dialogue. and yesterday's decision by the chancellor, supported by the foreign minister, supported even by the head of the opposition to vastly increased german defense spending to send weapons exports to a war zone, a prohibition. until now for germany. all of this shows germany willing to now start to take a responsibility commensurate with its economic might in the security field. but we know it is going to take a long time to remedy this serious weaknesses and deficits within the german military. the bonus fair drastically under equipped the chancellor referred to gaps in every area, hardware, software skills, cyber logistics, across the board. before germany can become a strong security partner. it's going to have to do

a lot of homework and it's going to have to spend a lot of money that at least we're seeing the beginning. and that may then make a difference in terms of common european security policy level. it also them, our colleague richard walker was at the press conference asked a question that referred to reports that a non ukrainian or people who actually tried to flee ukraine and cross the border held off. and there was also controversial statement, apparently from ice. lavinia, politician about that, and babylon said, oh refugees, hoboken not dependent on passport. is there unity, the you not precisely. it's really fascinating to compare the situation now with a situation in 2015. as you remember, it was because of hungary, extremely restrictive policy on immigrants who were coming from the middle east, from syria, also from afghanistan, essentially hungry,

shutting down its orders that persuaded anglo michael to take her revolutionary decision to open the german border and lead in a 1000000 refugees, which proved to be a very traumatic event here in germany now managed well, but it took quite some time compared to that. what we're seeing now is some of the same countries that held back in 2015 hungary that were very reluctant to see middle eastern refugees enter. poland, of course, as well. now, welcoming with open arms, ukrainian refugees. so it's not only slovenia having made that statement, which later as he pointed out, was than deleted from the web page. but, but a general attitude amongst eastern european countries, that neighbor ukraine, that they're willing to take in these refugees from ukraine because they are like us. but we're very resistant to taking in the others. and this is

a very real issue. and it is definitely a require some hard thinking and some examination on europe's part. about whom do we welcome and whom do we, to whom do we close? our doors for administer burbock attempted to address that point in a diplomatic fashion, but it's even in the midst of thankfulness that many countries are, are showing a welcoming stance. it's a very open question that needs these an answer, whether the crane, as his little correspondents, thank you very much for this analysis. and i stand for a quick recap of the latest developments. ukraine and russia wholly their 1st talk since russia's invasion. now in its 5th day, ukraine says it is demanding a cease fire. and the withdrawal of russian troops from it's totally the talks are being hosted bela bruce close to the ukrainian border. ukraine has sent its defense

minister and deputy foreign minister. russia delegation is led by its culture minister, which is raising questions about how seriously russia views these negotiations. ukraine says it's still successfully defending its major cities. though there are reports that have russian rocket strike in the 2nd largest city car has killed thousands of civilians. a capital heave and mario poor are also coming under increasing pressure warning. some of our viewers may find the images in this following report. disturbing. i miss facility of this conflict in plain sight medic say the people here were injured as russian troops. shells the port city of mary apple. one of them a 6 year old girl doesn't make it yet another pointless loss of life crush

a face. it's not targeting civilians. the pictures such as these are which ukraine says is a residential building in flames. in the northern town of china have seemed to disprove that claim. as to these satellite images, showing craters caused by russian artillery fire near residential areas in the city of khaki in the east. ukrainian say they will do all it takes to defend their country. a civilians learn how to become soldiers. ukraine's foreign minister makes clear the extent of his resolve that they will never give up. he also have this appeal to people in russia. court will soon american fo, would like to address the citizens of the russian federation. look what vladimir putin turned your country. you'll be country into here, declared an invasive war against ukraine. she sent here your sons' husbands to kill

ukrainians. capture our lands, destroy our cedars. ukrainians did not want this war, but they will fight for their land and their homes. no green configured. documentary awful residents sheltering from the fighting in an underground jim many have been here for 5 days despite what is happening outside to some a trying to be optimistic through my loser. let's hope for peace negotiations because everyone wants peers and some kind of result. so that civilians are being killed where the majority here, but when your bill of lading for now though, there is no peace in this is the new reality for the millions of ukrainians who just last week were leading normal lives. mollusk at the latest from murdidlier correspond furniture char, she's in the western ukraine in the city of mallet ski funny. we just saw some hot,

harrowing pictures in that report up with all that to the people in ukraine still filled as any hope. there is a negotiation underway with a goal to at least from the ukrainian interest to have a ceasefire to make sure it is russian troops withdrawal. and there is peace. unfortunately, we did not hear yet what the goal is from the russian part, at least for today's meeting. but of course, just a couple of days ago, when they've already proposed a president zalinski, this offer the so called offer to meet him by the route which down was rejected by ukraine. they said, or rather the ocean president wickersham go said you better come to that negotiation table. otherwise you, you, you're going to lose your state. your so the interest from the russian part before 2 days, negotiation to place is very clear. you are either on the russian side or you're just going to cease to exist. having said that, it's really unclear just what this negotiation. today's going to bring people here

here, not just yet, 100 in ski, but across the country are feeling the brunt of this entire full scale invasion. the 5th day of it and all what it brought so far injured people, people killed. they are hoping for peace, but is it really possible there is more skepticism than face that this is going to happen any time soon while we're talking for the hope for peace, we're getting reports of heavy fighting and major cities including kia from khaki. if what are, can you tell us? what are you hearing from those areas? yes, keith and her case has been a hard sheet again just before dawn. the 1st explosion, sir, but also the parts in the south eastern part of ukraine and in the north are heavily hit by a military, airstrikes and also their reports that apparently a nuclear power plant has been seized in a south eastern part of ukraine by russia. something that ukraine denies and therefore the is of course a lot of conflicting information,

just how much headway to russia and the troops allegedly have made while the ukrainians are seeing that they are very successful. have been very successful actually during the past few days to repel a russian troops from a key military infrastructure, but also to keep them out of the city. now, if this is going to be maintained as a, as this entire invasion, continuous is a big question. of course, if you look at the number, russia is superior, given the quantity of the troops, their soldiers to military equipment. but just now, as we are hearing that ukraine is going to receive a more military help from nato, from europe, at least that there is hope that this fight is going to somehow level up to an even fire. as long as it continues none the less, of course, it could even, i mean the food escalation here because a rashi already reacted to those plans by europe to increase the defense budget, but 450000000 euros. and to, to bring in weapons here,

they say that's one of the reasons why.