ah, what secrets lie behind these wall? discover new adventures in 360 degrees. and explore fascinating world heritage site. d w world heritage 360. get the app now you ah brushes. invasion of ukraine has triggered a huge outcry across the world. many countries have introduced punitive sanctions against russia in an effort to put a stop to the war. german chancellor, all off sholtes made it clear that more sanctions could follow. nothing beyond sneaky squat. let's not kid ourselves in. putin will not change his course over night. but very soon, the russian leadership will feel the high price it is paying feels we are all ready

in the last week. the russian stock market sank by more than 30 percent. was a ship that shows our sanctions are working. and we reserve the right tempos further sanctions i to on the, the e u, the u. s. britain and canada quickly introduce sanctions against russia. russian banks are now excluded from the swift payment system. leading banks have been shut out of western capital markets, russian treasury bonds, and bonds of some companies can no longer be traded. that makes it difficult for the kremlin to refinance its debt. the west that's frozen, $85000000000.00 worth of russian assets and introduced travel bands. more than 500 people have been affected, including vladimir putin. russia has access to computer chips, computers and other high tech products has been blocked. the latest sanctions sent, the russian rouble tumbling more than 30 percent, and the russian central bank more than doubled its key interest rate to 20 percent . some of the countries banks are expected to collapse,

and analysts believe the sanctions will cripple the russian economy for years to come. but the full effects could take months or even years. ah, it's been a month since the winter olympics opened in beijing with fireworks and chinese president changing ping wave probably from the sands, abandoned by most international leaders. she only had one prominent guest rushes. why did me putin, who certainly knew at the time that he would need some support from his powerful neighbor? that's because russia depends on close ties with china. after the west distance itself from moscow. russia might be optimistic. last year, bilateral trade with china jump 36 percent to record $147000000000.00. it's set to reach $250000000000.00 soon. that's 40 percent more than current trade volume

between russia and the u. currently russia is china's 2nd biggest oil supplier providing over 15 percent of its imports. the country also covers 5 percent of china's demand for natural gas. meanwhile, trade in foodstuffs has been growing fast. in 2019 china allowed the import of soybeans from russia last year. it added beef to the import list, and just last week, wheat, china is also a huge buyer of timber from russia's far east, with imports worth more than 4000000000 dollars last year. as for trade in the other direction, china's sells machinery, mobile phones, cars, and consumer products to russia, with exports surging by a 3rd last year. china is also russia's largest foreign investor having issued at least $125000000000.00 worth of loans for infrastructure projects that are largely tied to china's belt and road initiative. rush accounts on china

as its new key trade partner with aging might show some hesitance, wary of trouble with its western partners should run afoul of sanctions. ah, the assembly lines are shut down in the russian city of columbia. folks who are different polos, tig wants and scope is rapid, are no longer being produced, following russia's invasion of ukraine. normally, 4000 people would be working at v w as facilities and calliger at nissan enough garad. it's located 340 kilometers east of moscow. and it's where the w produces scope branded cars. the volkswagen group has also ceased all exports to russia last year, subsidiary porsha delivered $6000.00 cars to russia. b, w blames the current crisis and uncertainty for the export stop. the move brings v

w in line with other carmakers like b, m, w, and mercedes benz leading us car makers, general motors, and ford of also cut off exports to russia. ah, since russia invaded ukraine, oil prices have been searching, leading industrial nations now want to tap their oil reserves to mitigate the situation for consumers and companies. the international energy agency wants to release 60000000 barrels of crude oil reserves. that's about 4 percent of all, emergency reserves, one and a half 1000000000 barrels. meanwhile, western oil companies continue to scale down their operations in russia. b, p. the biggest foreign investor in russia said it's abandoning it's 20 percent stake and state oil company ross enough at a cost of up to $25000000000.00. also oil change so now says it's ending its cooperation with gas prom and key oil and gas projects. italy's any is joining so

and b p traditionally neutral switzerland. well that's all the sanctions that the e u has already imposed on russia over its invasion of ukraine. switzerland has a band 5 oligarchy, close to russian president vladimir putin from entering the country. sporting sanctions against russia have led to a run on german team. shaka soccer jerseys in the city of gals and kitchen demand for shirts of the club rose after the 2nd division team dropped. the russian state owned energy giant gas prom as its main sponsor. the sweetest furniture giant ikea is also suspending its operations in russia and bella roost effecting nearly 15000 employees, 17 stores and 3 production sites in response to the war and ukraine. i key is one of the largest western employers and russia. home rental company air

b and b says it will offer free temporary housing for up to a 100000 refugees. flane ukraine. c o brian chesko sant letters to leaders of poland, romania, germany, and hungry, offering help to house the refugees more than a 1000000 ukrainians. have entered the e u since the russian invasion ah, the closure of russian aerospace following the invasion is set to cause massive disruption to international air, cargo and traffic. cargo flights and passenger aircraft to asia have to take different routes. lufthansa, cargo says that flights from central europe to japan, korea, and china can take several hours longer and will carry up to 20 percent less freight . this will make flights and freight more expensive. shipping is also feeling the consequences of the war and the sanctions against russia. the world's largest

container shipping company maersk suspended nearly all container deliveries to and from russia. there will be exceptions, however, for foodstuffs medicine and humanitarian goods. german manufacturers are worried about bottlenecks, especially in raw materials and intermediate products and possible price increases . german carmakers have around 50 suppliers and manufacturing sites and russia and ukraine. it's still too early to predict what impact exactly the war will have. russia and ukraine are amongst the largest exporters of wheat accounting for about one 3rd of global exports. but these exports are now at risk. and this is hitting poor countries in africa and latin american particular there depended upon cheap imports. ah,

the people of war torn yemen are very concerned about the situation in ukraine, yeoman's wheat reserves are expected to last only a few more months, but many like here in the capital santa worry about rising flower prices. yeah, that's how the russian war against ukraine. well, affect the whole world and not just us. yemen will undoubtedly be affected. we're an importer of wheat, and most of our food supplies come from abroad. on nevada, lebanon says it has wheat reserves for just one more month. it's largest silos were destroyed in a massive explosion of bay roots harbor 2 years ago. the country depends on wheat and ports with nearly 60 percent coming from ukraine. the government is now looking for alternative sources. none of this, we've reached out to a number of countries, including the u. s. india, canada, and europe. that produced a soft wheat that's needed for the air, bread styles we produce and lebanon. beneatha, ellena by net canada. turkey depends on weed imports from russia. the countries in

the midst of enact mama crisis with runaway inflation. there have been massive protests over rising food prices was when we talk about relations with russia. we usually think about weapons or energy. but much more significant is that turkey is very dependent on the russian agricultural sector, especially for weed, barley, soybean, some flowers and corn. i. we buy everything from russia, even chic peas. many turks for the war will make matters worse and continue to drive up the prices of basic food stuffs the sanctions against russia, and it's counter sanctions. will affect many european companies. eastern german enterprises like this, specialized machinery, producer kissel. shine are among those that will be hardest hit. the companies based company can process steel, copper, and other wires. such machine cost up to a $1000000.00 euros. each one is custom built for buyers. the company is

a global market leader. managing director, janski's slashed i and doesn't know whether you can keep all 45 employees on payroll. some top customers are in russia, but the sanctions resulting from russia's invasion, complicate business after and what we're currently preparing a contract worth. several 1000000 euros over the next 2 years on the on for the news. if the contract cannot be fulfilled according to the current terms is alpha we will of course, need or have to look for alternate of customers. that will take time. that could lead to a cut and working hours, and in the worst case scenario, to lay off site feel hidden in fi zone, for instance, i said nothing of the medium sized company is not an isolated case. in the eastern german city of cabinets, formerly commack dot, many companies have longstanding business dies with russia. kristof neu bag, a foreign trade expert at the regions chamber of industry. and commerce believes

that hundreds of millions of euros in sales have already been lost here due to the sanctions falling russia's annexation of creamy and 20. 14. to day putin's war could bring trade with many former soviet republics, such as georgia to a standstill. but it was on top it because russia actually has a central distribution functioned, or how many companies have established a subsidiary in moscow or in other russian regents yona, especially in the metals processing sector, eyes the 5 hallmark and from there they were active in the surrounding regions on im, done a wide, i saw it into your nose. janski's holstein does not believe that the latest sanctions will really hurt russia. at least not as far as trade is concerned. thank you one minute as vandalized the other. we have asian competitors there who then just bridge a gap in the market, and that would lead to cuts in our business here the eyes, so others would fill the gap. the sh kizzy dunlab sits needed to get his van put up with keith. jesus dialing is certain that only the complete exclusion of

russia from international payment systems can really put pressure on the autocrat vladimir putin. ah lou instead of pulling those 1st girl to put her now, i'm sure that it was. i wasn't here now too soon by the name of so cheaply. we didn't do the money in supposing what saving, what's in but other people you books on you to a so now in the money right now, the climate change event. hottest the story. this is my flex the way from just one

week. how much was going to really get we still have time to go. i'm going all in the what 5th pit, subscribe all morning like oh ah, i can't take it any more broken. it's too much. rushes invasion of ukraine has turned lives upside down. people who were just recently going about their day to day routines now fear for their lives and many are on the run seeking safety in neighboring countries, including germany. so now my mother lives in ca, keith,

and it's being destroyed the shooting at schools, hospitals just everywhere. but ukrainians are resisting. ah ah, sergei is checking on his family. his wife and 2 sons have been taking refuge in this keep subway station for days. sergei is a soldier but underwent surgery just before the war broke out, meaning he can't fight. so instead he cooks at home and brings food and water. here . the previous day,

sir days wife natalia went outside with their children to get some fresh air. and in that moment a russian shell hit keeps tv tower. ah, my thank you. my name is austin. my 2 sons were rooted to this thought, staring at the tele, luckily a soldier quickly rush, just back down here again. bob rothermel. great. what don't story. i heard the explosion and kept waiting for natalia's call. at that moment something broken side made of a loss to pity billing. my youngest son doesn't des. go out anymore honestly and my oldest son yelled in his sleep last night launch. ma'am we have to get out of here . normally a bustling city key is now practically deserted. and

farther to the east in car keys, the city is being pounded by missiles and levine, located in western ukraine. volunteers are building barricades. oh, and any one who can is leaving the country like here at keep central station and at bus stations nationwide. pablo is bidding farewell to his wife and small daughter. he's staying as men aged 18 to 60 have to help defend the country. i'm either verbal request for free on spectrum. nobody was preferred with school.

hundreds of thousands are on the move. ah. my dad stayed and many are children like marg here. that will sell things there and help our hero nation or army william our country nationally actually. and maybe he'll even fight himself hard. and they say like for many, the 1st stop in the e. u is the ship to train station in poland on the ukrainian border. more and more refugees arrive every day. and more helpers to

anna has come from the v. it's a 24 hours to get here. it normally takes just 2. but russian troops have bombed the railway, so the trains have to keep stopping for the tracks to be repaired. at least a warm meal and a bed await the new arrivals. it was exactly, we're very thankful to the polish people for helping ukraine crazy. me saturday wants to return to ukraine where he was born. he lives in poland and has a wife and 2 year old daughter here. but he's a military reserve. it well, it's a thing and devastating. i can't watch this war raging in my country. seeing what's happening on tv breaks my heart delegation with the bullets of the

but the train to keep scheduled for today seems to have been cancelled with less than a 100 kilometers to the east in levine, a line has formed in front of the local office for the ukrainian military, these volunteers want to take up arms like, oh, this started mobilization, the we're, we're done, filter any of them amory of who want to join the army can do that. women are signing up to like helena. she's a doctor and wants to serve in a medical battalion way of tama, we have to protect the site. ukraine has to survive in others have collected used clothes to make in to camouflage nets. there to protect ukrainian soldiers and military equipment from russia, airstrikes,

and this brewery has interrupted its beer brewing business to make molotov cocktails. someone has to do it. we have skills. we have been through 2014 streets revolution, the my dumb lab. we had to make an usa molto cook sales back then protests started out among students and keith before broadening into a nation wide movement, driving the pro russian president to flee the country. today they say much more is at stake. evening sets in at seamus. so train station and colon sergei isn't going anywhere today, but his phone keeps ringing. it's his girlfriend checking in with him without any new doctor that she wants to know what the plan is. him where she wants

me to come back. but i told her i'm waiting for the next train. i can't come back now and we'll, we will now let's go to the next border to the west. the german city of hong foot on their order is located across the river from poland. mike works as a nurse, but right now he's got his hands full packing aid supplies. yes, this is food and toiletries on clothes day. there was some one just donated a bag full of baby food for people and ukraine when one. okay. mike and his partner baba launched this donation campaign together. no one else imogen

flavio and from the former yugoslavia and i lived 3 will as a child my family lost everything. yes and talk with the day it or began we were beside ourselves about was on me i'm but it gave us hope to stand up and say, we're not going to just sit here and take it because we're going to pitch in and fight against the wolf with peaceful resistance and creek, nobody bang meyer, a woman has just arrived with a donation for her homeland. oh, she's ukrainian. the response has been enormous. aid organizations are already warning. they'll soon have more donations than they can manage to distribute. ah, here at the levine pallets of arts, they've gotten things prepared just hours after the 1st bombs fell, volunteers set up a distribution center for the whole country. yet from with the yesterday we sent off 50 buses to odessa, kersin and key scott and now regional distribution centers are popping up

everywhere. sensitive and fresh supplies are already on the way we've got santa here. she speaks ukrainian. that's no problem. the team is preparing to take off from frankfurt on their order the next morning. their original 6 car convoy has grown to 14 and is fully loaded. the aim is to reach the ukrainian border by the evening, some 100 kilometers to the west. at the berlin central station, a train from warsaw is just pulling in. several trains operating specifically to accommodate ukrainians fleeing the war, arrive in the german capital every day. some ukrainians are simply transiting here, travelling to relatives or friends elsewhere in western europe. little mark is 8 months old. this is his 1st big trip mother and child left keith to head west.

we just took off the voice in the hope that the fighting will end soon and we can return home. but it hasn't stopped. i felt so bad for my son, constance sirens, constantly rushing to the basement, is terrible and eager to call her daughter. she's won. this is paulina and erica the 3rd day at the train station helping. they're both russian but live here in berlin. i just feel really guilty, even though i can't help it, does this world i grew up in belgium. it, it's not your fault, says sasha lena is bleeding for the 2nd time. 8 years ago when pro russian separatists occupied the done boss region, she left her home and started a new life in odessa. on storm. yes, there are as follows. my sister stayed in odessa with her 3 son along with my mother and father, hardest. none of them wanted to leave everything behind. yes,

again for you that we packed her bags and got going by. you've been a little silverado city. they've been travelling for 6 days already. and their son urgently needs clean clothes. they need warm blankets and food to eat. now they're heading to hamburg, where lena has relatives yala dish. sonya i hope christian meant when do i hope he crane will not just survive thought but flourish? ah ah ah, the week that shook the work,

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ah ah, this is the w news live from berlin. evacuations of 2 ukrainian frontline cities are postponed as russian forces resumed the offensive, after violating a temporary cease fire. and the bombing continues elsewhere with russian forces attempting to surround the capital, keith and the 2nd largest city of hockey. also coming up families torn apart with all ukrainian men between 18 and 60 required to stay and fight. at their side, teenagers even younger than 18 who are choosing to join the resistance. we hear from some of the many ukrainian children playing.