ah, ah ah ah, this is data of new news life from berlin. russia keeps up its attacks on ukraine despite hopes for a reduction in military operations. the eastern region of the nets comes under heavy shelling as part of a possible shift in moscow's war aims. the kremlin says there's been no breakthrough at peace talks on that scaling back. its forces isn't to cease fire. also coming up germany, braces for possible disruptions to its gas deliveries from russia,

and activate an early warning plan. this after berlin rejects moscow's demands to pay for gas in rubles ah, i'm pablo foliage. welcome to the program. ukrainian ukranian officials say be russian military is continuing attacks on the capital cave and the northern city of chinese. this, despite russia's pledge on tuesday to drastically reduce military activity in both areas, moscow's continued assault is fueling skepticism the peace talks and turkey achieved any meaningful progress. meanwhile, russian forces are also intensifying attacks in the east of ukraine. russian attacks of fled again in southeast, in ukraine, like he and don't ask it, thought this is where russia is concentrating its military strength during talks.

him is stumble on tuesday. russia's chief negotiator said operations around keith antony of would be scaled back. now we believe that this is a real positioning, not a real withdraw, and that we all should be prepared to watch for a major offensive against other areas of ukraine. it does not mean that the threat the key is over. despite the russian statements, the regional governor said and telegram that shall continued inch in eve. though there hasn't been independent verification was mentioned the arc the will see. let your leave so called reduction of activity in the chimney of region was demonstrated by enemy strikes all night long. so much the i received them with you soon. you sure got you. when you switch, are you ukraine's jermel stuff spoken facebook of a russian ploy been ukrainian president the lensky, also skeptical war. the enemy is still on

a territory. the shelling of our cities continues. maria, paul is besieged me. silent as strikes of not ceased, but the reality and those, the fox said a sir fox. now moscow has moist it's summary of the talks. cremeans spokesperson, dmitri pascall says there have been no breakthroughs. and that much remains to be de la for the latest on the ground in ukraine were joined by dw correspondent, amen, as if, who's in the western city of live. if i'm good to see you now, we just heard that the governor of ash had any heave region denying that russia actually reduced its military activity there as promised yesterday. what more can you tell us? well, the mayor of charity eve said that last night was just as they expected. pablo, in other words, he never trusted. the russian promised that they would reduce military activity in the area. he said that the bombing started just hours after the promise was made and claimed several lives. now people i've talked to in the key region were woken

up last night by the sound of bombing as well. and the ukrainian military reported shooting down russian missiles headed in that direction. so this flies in the face of the russian promises that were made. that said, they wanted to build trust in order to go forward with negotiations and to re, greatly reduce military activity in area. pablo. i mean there have been reports also that intensified shelling in eastern ukraine. what's the latest? well, in hockey, that's ukraine's 2nd largest city. it's been a hot spot of russian bombing since the very beginning of the invasion. things have ramped up there, according to local officials. the governor said that the city was hit $180.00 times with grad rockets, causing damage to civilian infrastructure, and also residential buildings. now that city, as i said,

is the 2nd largest city in ukraine, and it's in the east, but it's not part of the russian occupied don bass region. it's close to that area and russia is trying to take control. but so far, they've only managed to surround half of the city and to continue to bombarded. and if russia is following through with these plans to reduce activity around keith and to move their attention further east than i think that city is going to see more bombardments look like we saw today, more destruction to civilian infrastructure and more loss of human lives. problem dw correspondent amin, as if reporting from the city of live, even ukraine. thank you. here are some of the other headlines related to the war in ukraine. the u. n. refugee agency says more than 4000000 people have now fled the fighting in ukraine. that's nearly 10 percent of the country's pre war population. more than half of all refugees have crossed from ukraine into neighboring poland.

and in the midst of tensions over the war, a moment of cooperation to russian cosmonaut slammed back on earth, bringing with them a u. s. astronaut, mark vander hi, caught a ride home from the international space station on board a russian capsule. the group touched down at a short time ago in kazakhstan. ukraine has honor the border guard officer who bluntly defied calls from a russian warship to surrender snake island in the black sea. at the start of russia's invasion, it was roman gree bob's voice hurried in the audio. it's strange with the war ship that has gone viral. the guards were captured, but later freed, as part of a prisoner exchange. well, the leader of the russian republic of chechnya is calling for the storming of ukraine's capital keith as part of russia's so called special military operation. for years, soldiers from chechnya have been fighting alongside pro russian separatists in

eastern ukraine. chechen separatists fought to wars against russia after the collapse of the soviet union, but russia violently defeated the separatists. now chat me as part of the russian federation, and is ruled by rams and caddied of a loyal ally of president vladimir putin. pohden has repeatedly called upon caddied of paramilitary fighters to undertake risky missions in ukraine. but some chechen separatists have also joined the war on the ukrainian side, fighting against russian forces. they're seen as the muscle of a russian military feared for their brutality on the battlefield. soldiers from chechnya fighting the president's vladimir putin in the chechens of believe to be in the thick of a fighting he in what's left of mary, a po, federal, east, 5th footage. they say is from inside the city,

it shows them going house to house and firing on residential buildings. they're loyal to this man, rams on career of for pro kremlin presidents of a church and republic who calls himself putin's foot soldier at your door. so i'd like to give some advice to the current president of ukraine valdemar zalinski, before he becomes the former president of ukraine. stubborn prescott. you should hurry up and call our president the commander in chief of vladimir putin and asked for his forgiveness. but priscilla isn't in love with during the 2nd chechen war, he dear ivan, his militia helped moscow defeat separate his rebels and bring chechnya back into russia control. it was a brutal war, but left for capital grossly in ruins. seen similar to the destruction seen today in ukraine. kirov claims tens of thousands of his men are fighting in ukraine,

whatever their true number they're seen as a potent psychological weapon for vladimir putin. for analysts suggest they might actually be more hype than help. this footage filmed by the ukrainian military on the outskirts of keith claims to show what's left of a chechen column after an ambush, burns how armor litters were road book a day rough denies his forces suffered any setback. near country o dash 2 will be to some say that many of our fighters were killed. no, it's not natural by so long when i see it from the other, we have not sustained a single loss. no, it's not. a single soldier has been wounded up not a single soldier scratched. not a single person has even caught a cold or nast more conversion. a fierce fire fight in the village northeast of kiefer. this video was posted on social media by ukrainian

volunteer unit is believed by us from church the oven. it's rang fighting for the government in keys and against rams on kitty of chechen on both sides of a front line. in a war we've been a war. when i was mentioned chechen leader rums on the roof as cold for the storming of keys, even as russia signaled it would reduce its forces around the capital. now, earlier we talked to miriam has a research fellow at the german council on foreign relations who's written extensively on chat, mia and it's malicious. and we asked if could did off is acting outside of the gremlins authority proof. i think we have to understand kind of rule really in the put in a power structure and this is more that could, you know, it's really the only person or one of the person that is only loyal to put in him. right. so i think this narrative of him acting outside of put him commands as

something i'm highly skeptical about. i think this maneuver of him really like trying to emphasize the more narrative of being ready to storm and like to 5 key of something which is just like playing into the narrative of him trying to and instrumental lies. the stereotype of the tension was proven. combat experienced hydra, in some highly skeptical about him, really acting out of put him c'mon, i rather think that he's trying to look at some fight experience. narrative again to the conflict as russia now, like allegedly retreating his troops from you or rushes. war on ukraine had given added urgency to you, efforts to win itself off russian, oil and gas. today, both poland and germany have announced plans to bring our to address the issue of energy security on the continent. and for more on the impact of the ukraine war

on e. u. energy supplies. let's bring in march invalids ascii. he's a senior advisor at the war. so security form in the polish capital war. so marching, i'd at like to start with a sound bite from the polish prime minister today, and then get your take on it. so 30 am my budget today we are presenting the most radical plan in europe to move away from russian hydrocarbons to get away from russian oil gas, russian gases over from ocean coal than my body. this most radical plan is needed of me. it is needed. so that finally, europe versed will wake up her vote up here, just ra shudukana movie as you dish. we knew that russia is using gas and oil road, especially gas pool of black manager and jim sean 1000 martin. so poland is the vanguard in europe, pushing for a complete, caught with russia in oil, gas, and cold. now we heard this morning that russia is backing down on its immediate

demands for energy payments in rubles, is the kremlin feeling pressure now over the threat to its energy exports? well, thank you very much for didn't the patience on pleasure to be here. again, i believe this whole exchanger in terms of paying withdrawals for for gas supplies. it's all publicity stunt. i cannot imagine that the criminal expected to be treated 1st seriously in the face of sanction from the face of the ongoing invasion. so i believe they are feeling the pressure and while of course they still have a lot of currency reserves. they can definitely see that the sanction will have a larger impact. and to indulge in that view, it's certainly a positive thing that we're seeing coming from poland announcements to cut off all

supply of coal of gas oil coming from russia. and certainly one that was expected from the polish government who, who was making those announcements for a long time to do, would be willing to do that move. and finally, now, making it happen, which of course put even more pressure on the, on germany to do a similar type of announcement. as we know that the has been a difficult case for the german government to decide. but certainly we can see that the pressure will be mounting. well, that was march. him was an ski, he's a senior advisor at the war. so security form in the polish capital war. so well, germany's government has a name. it's activating an early warning status in preparation for possible shortages of gas deliveries from russia. a crisis team is being establish, establish too closely monitor all supplies. this follows moscow's demand for gas

payment in roubles, which germany and other importers reject. russian gas is still flowing to germany, but the government wants to be prepared in case the taps are suddenly switched off . it triggered an early warning status for gas supplies. it's the 1st of 3 steps in a gas emergency plan for germany. economy minister call by topic announced that a crisis team will now closely monitor supplies so that further steps can be taken if necessary. because organ, fisher hope supplies are secure, or contracts are being fulfilled and gas and oil are arriving in germany as planned . so this is a preventive precautionary steps. in the previous yawns or falls, oregon shied on. there is concern that russia could cut gas deliveries to europe unless they are paid for in roubles, which germany and other g 7 countries refuse to do. but germany is heavily dependent on russian gas importing up to 55 percent of its total supply from their

high back is also calling on everyone in germany to reduce their own consumption. you know, i'm dish bought every kilowatt hour of energy saved, helps. and that's why i would like to combine the triggering of this early warning for gas supplies, and with the appeal for companies and private consumers to help you helping germany . you're helping ukraine. when you produce your use of gas energy in general, i am spawn germany's industry wouldn't be disrupted if the gas flow were to stop. lawmakers are working on a plan to support the sector. some industries you can just turn it off and on. then the whole production line is broken, so it's really important that we keep, and that we keep things running and therefore we're working really hard in the background on some measures that will help small medium,

but also all the large companies in germany. and through these rough and tough times, so far, germany's gas supplies are not directly under threat, but the country wants to set up all possible precautions if indeed supplies were suddenly cut. let's bring in lots of i shy. he's head of policy at berlin for german watch. hi, i'm welcome to d w. what is this early warning plan? exactly? well, the, the gas emergency plan, according to german law, has 3 levels. this is the 1st one, so it's activated if there are some serious indications that there are potential threats to the security of gas supply. so i mean, currently there is no shortage, but there are reasons to be worried and, and it means that a crisis unit is being established at the ministry that meets daily includes representatives of different ministries of the pipeline. operators of the regulator of the german state. so the regional level to monitor the situation closely and to

prepare plans, and in case we would have to activate level 2 or even that's the case, then we have real shortages where the state would actually intervene in the gas market. so we're not there yet. this is just about preparedness, it's a precautionary move and i think it's also an important signal to german companies and consumers to take the situation very seriously. and as, as a topic just sent in the video, you showed to, you know, every effort to save energy in this critical moment is very welcome. now germany is painted. he said it would not stop importing energy from russia g to its dependence . how concerned is berlin that russia may short off its gas lines? i think this announcement bureau, but harvey this morning shows that the burdens very concerned and and, and rightly so. i think if russia were to make that decision,

germany could survive that the german economy could as well, but it would come in and very serious economic costs. so. so decision makers are worried about this. and to get out of this situation, of course, saving energy in improving energy efficiency is crucially important. and in that context, of course, this announcement, as i said, i think, is also a very clear signal that everyone who can should do what he can, which he can what the company can to, to conserve energy. how fast could germany replace rushes energy imports? well, it depends on the fuel, really and i think and that's important to realize for most fossil fuels we get from russia, ending dependents, ending imports immediately or very soon on a similar timeline is on poland announced and it's possible as most coolest concern . oil is concerned, diesel is concerned. and we also import some rushing gas via tanker sue ellen. gee

. and all of that could be ended very soon. and that would of course be a very significant blow to putin's ability to fans. it's war and something that we would also recommend as joan watch to look into this and to do so. because we think i turn tips are available to least of course, renewable energy, energy efficiency, for pipeline gas and gas to get through pipelines. the situation is indeed more complex. if russia leave germany no other choice, as i said technically, it would be possible. there are some reserves there and turn into sources. the emergency plan would ensure that households and critical infrastructure such as hospitals, will continue to receive gas. but industry would probably be cut off from supply and that concerns of important part of german industry and would have a very serious impact on the german economy. so for gas, for pipeline gas, the, the approach has been to look at a more managed decline. right. but there are also some interesting proposals to,

for example, use like a blocking account where we write, continue to receive gas from russia, but put the payment on a blocking account and the money is only free to fresh meats or conditions or to levy, an additional high tax on these imports. so do you think that the pipeline gas is more complicated, but there are interesting options there as well. lots of i had of policy berlin for german watch. thank you. thanks. in somalia, hunger crisis is looming again. the horn of africa is experiencing its worst route in more than 40 years. severely hitting crops famines in 19922011 devastated somalia. there are fears that many in the country are facing starvation . once again, and the war in ukraine is further disrupting food supplies and driving prices. a refugee camp in southern somalia, more than 4000 families have fled here in the past 6 months because of the devastating drought in their country. when the lemaire last on for 2 years,

the rains have not come about our animals had nothing to eat and died. we were dependent on them. we don't know any other way to live alone. as in lima, honey noel in animal carcasses lie along the road to the camp. somali is not the only place affected. people in kenya and ethiopia are also suffering from the drought. in the horn of africa, some 13000000 people are dependent on food aid. children of the worst affected in the refugee camp there. examined by a team of doctors, had our her lee has walked 5 days to find help for her daughter. that is about it, that the 1st be cried because we were afraid of the hunger and suffering. now my child's condition is the worst thing for me. then i won't get into cal eva butler foiled. ooh, botch suffers from a disability and is now acutely malnourished. her family also lost their livelihood, their cows and goats died because of the drought aid agencies one the current

international support is not enough. this equation is serious. i am the more you delay. oh, you response the war you mic the, the cost of response high. the more you are driving people to it's from him a day later in the refugee camp, but did not make it wrapped in a carpet. she was buried. 8 children have died here in 4 weeks. here's a look at some other stories we're following for you. this our, china's most popular city, shanghai is grappling with a strict to part lockdown aimed at curtailing the city's worst outbreak of cope with 19. the measures have seen the cities financial district who dong effectively cut off from shanghai historic center with bridges, tunnels and roads closed. british police say they will find 20 people over the various staff parties held in the offices of british prime minister bars

johnson. during corona virus locked hands, johnson himself has not been fined. the scandal dubbed party gate has rocked the governing conservative party and threatened johnson's leadership. the investigation is ongoing. us health officials have authorized a 2nd cope with 900 booster dose for people age 50 and older. the regulators decision offers a further dose of the biotech visor or maternal vaccines to that age group at least 4 months after their previous booster. in football, senegal are heading to the world cup after defeating egypt on penalties in their playoff, just as they did in february's african nations comp. final center goals scored early to make it one all on aggregate. there were no further goals, meaning the tie went to penalties. egypt star pyar seller missed his bought kick before saudi on manet, scored the winning penalty to send synagogue to the 3rd world cup in the country's

history. ghana, cameroon morocco, engineers. you will join sen ago as african representation in guitar. well, on the european side of world cup qualification, 2 of the 3 remaining spots have been filled. portugal defeated north macedonia, to nail to san christiana, rinaldo, to his 5th world cup. poland beat sweden to knelt with robert evan dusky among the gold scores. ukraine's play all semi final with scotland has been postponed until at least june, june, due to the war. the winter will take on wales for a place in guitar. and finally, many volunteers around europe are doing what they can to help you. cranium, refugees, including offering up their special talents in spain. a chef is serving free lunches of the regional rice dish at his restaurant in valencia. he says he wanted to do something for people who have been left with nothing and have travelled for

days. the restaurant has become a meeting place for the ukrainians, who found refuge in the city of valencia. while you're watching the w news, here's a recap of our main story. ukraine says russia is continuing attacks near the capital keys and the northern city of chinese. this despite pledges from moscow to reduce military activity around both cities, ukraine on the u. s. a. moscow is just repositioning troops and not withdrawing germany's government as triggering an early warning state as in preparation for possible fuel shore to just from russia. now, a new crisis team will closely monitor all supplies. germany is also encouraging individuals and businesses to reduce energy use. this follows moscow's demand for gas payment at roubles, which germany and other importers reject. well,

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