more life starts may 28. 0 d w ah ah ah, this is dw news live from berlin, a new attempt to evacuate civilians from the as of stalls steel plant in mario pole . at least one bus load of people has been taken away from the besieged factory and taken to territory under the control of the russian military. also on the show, after a barrage of criticism for not sending heavy weapons to ukraine, germany announces 8 will supply 7 advanced howitzer artillery systems last,

ah latvia, struggles to find its identity as russia celebrated historic victory over nazi germany. many latvians who grew up marking the victory day holiday now find themselves appalled. attributions war ah, hello, i'm clear, richardson, thanks so much for joining us today. both keys and moscow say around 50 civilians have been evacuated from the besieged, oslyn stole steel plant in mario pole. and international rescue effort is underway to bring the remaining civilians to safety as ukrainian soldiers defend the facility from a russian assaults. and the as of stall plant is b, last ukrainian hold out in the key port city. they've made it out more people have been evacuated from the oscillate style steel plant in mario pool

. though they are currently in russian control directory. moscow says they can choose which site they want to go to from their ukraine and authority. see, the truth is constantly been violated by russia. diaz or regiment even alleged that evacuation efforts are being targeted. they said this soldier was injured than a card on its way to help civilians who was hate to that. i think previously though, that family member there was a police czar long appealing, once again for international intervention, man ukraine specimens were lot amused. zalinski wander dire consequences if you korean fall in love with g. g gone, went to europe in union gets weaker, and then god forbid you korean falls leave will come to germany. it's a matter of unity. zelinski has invited german chancellor, olaf, charles,

and germany's president to keep next week. earlier i spoke to the new correspondent mateus bollinger in michel. i have to ask him about the people who are trying to get out of the as of solstio plants. well, another 50 to day and estimated 200 who are still there. her efforts will continue to morrow, at least, that's the planet depends, of course, always on whether the seas fire holds on to the plan is to get every civilian out of this steel plant. as we expect that her fighting there will only intensify in the next few days. and as his fire was meant to go into effect starting thursday, or has it been holding for the evacuation to take place they have been of equations, these obligations only possible if no heavy fighting is going on,

but they have been interrupted, at least that's what the ukrainian side says several times, so they haven't really been holding the si, fi as should have been holding from 8 am to 6 pm. but often these evacuations had to be interrupted still. then there were periods went where people could get out. so no, they have not been holding, but there were some windows of opportunity. as we said before, this steel plant is the last hold out in mario paul, the strategic port city. does it look like russia is now getting ready to declare a complete victory in mario, paul? well, it's hard to say whether they will be able to gain full control over the still works within the 2 days that remain before may, 9th. but it's also possible that there was declare victory, even if they haven't they haven't gained full control yet. um, it's not really a problem for them. they have been saying a lot of things that we're not exactly are matching the situation on the ground or

that we're completely opposite to the acquisition or to the situation on the ground . and um, we would expect them to declare victory because it, it seems that this a victory or this, this control over marie opal is very important to them. it would be a major game for them and it would be a major achievement. and to have been very few achievements that they had so far. um, so speculation is that they will hold victory parade and marie will pull whether this is true or not, we do not know, but we know that a potent house sent one of his most important aids there to clear or to choose to take control of the situation, i want to turn our attention to michel. i did the reporting there for us. he tell us how the conditions are there. yes, as you can see, i am in my hotel room because it's already past curfew. the curfew is rather early

here compared to other cities. the city has been shelled constantly for the last few weeks. although the pressure has now eased a little bit. the ukrainians have been able to push the russian troops a little bit further from the boundaries. and it's not within reach any more or many, most parts of the city are not as much as close to the front line anymore as they were. and that means that they're out of reach for most a tillery. but we've had, we've heard explosions here several times. in the past few days, or there have been rockets hitting the city and the city is cut off from water supplies there. so people hear how queuing up during day time for in front of for trucks that bring in water. and they come there with their bottles and, and buckets and get drinking water letters or putting a voice in because they say safe and thank you so much for reporting.

let's take a closer look. now at other developments in the war and ukraine, a top kremlin official says russia plans to stay in southern ukraine. quote, for ever. andre tortuga, who's a senior lawmaker from the governing united russia party, was speaking on a visit to the southern ukrainian city of her son. the city has seen protest by local residents against russia's occupation. amnesty international says it has documented extensive war crimes by russian forces in ukraine, including the torture and killing of civilians. the organization has been collecting evidence of atrocities in areas around keith and misty's chief who's been visiting ukraine said it was vital that all those responsible faced justice. my number and ukraine's president bullet emer zalinski is to join a video conference with leaders of g 7 nations. this coming sunday, he's been asked to brief the virtual gathering of leading industrial countries. g u

. s. president biden also wants to discuss further coordinated sanctions against russia. and protesters opposed to the violence in ukraine have demonstrated in front of the united nations in new york. ahead of a security council meeting. they included ukrainians living in the us. the security council adopted a resolution with russia support expressing concern over ukraine and backing efforts to find a peaceful solution. well, germany has made a another pledge to support ukraine with heavy weaponry, announcing the supply of a 7 self propelled armored howitzers. the artillery system has a range of up to 40 kilometers. the german military will also offer training to you crate ukrainian troops. berlin has been under pressure to do more to help you crane defend itself against the russian invasion. last month, the government agreed to send german made anti aircraft tanks to ukraine. and

earlier i spoke to frank lead, which he's a lecturer in strategy and law at the university of portsmouth and a former military intelligence officer. and i started by asking him to explain more about what the, how it's, or artillery guns are capable of. well, 1st of all, to taylor is absolutely crucial to this, to this fight all along the line. these particular pieces of equipment of potato, especially effective. they have very long range between 30 and 40 kilometers and some, some of the ammunition could go way beyond that. so that allows them to stay out of russian count to strike a russian artillery range, which is what you need to be doing in the artillery. they're extremely effective in that they allow no warnings for the enemy. so no time on target, they can put their shows down immediately. they're extremely quick to set up is also very important because these things move around. you have to move around to avoid counter strides from your and any of these things can do that. it's the accuracy on the range. it's important and they will make

a difference. also. so also worth remembering that $155.00 millimeter, which means they can use the american ammunition, which is being sent in huge quantities, nato ammunition over the last few weeks and will continue to be. now you said earlier on this program that we are looking at a war of attrition, anywhere in the midst of one in ukraine. don't you think that more heavy weaponry will lead to a more protracted conflict? if we want, we, the west one ukraine to succeed in this conflict, then a constant supply of weaponry will be needed. they, we don't hear about them because you kind of extremely careful about making their loss is for very good reasons. but they are taking huge losses and without western reinforcements in terms of equipment like this, which also constitute improvements on what they've already got. there's no way the credit could hold the line indefinitely. they would be overwhelmed. so the question

perhaps, the answer your question directly as well. maybe, but the, the alternative is defeat for, for ukraine. and i think nobody in the west one starts. and this is the only way to do that, as russia focuses on the east of ukraine. now, what conditions do you think will be most defining for the course at this war? very good question class the ukrainians. according to president landscape today, i think previously have set up a target the recovery of the land to a point before february 24th the present. so you said that today your hint strongly after it and that will require you create counter attack and retake land. now does down the certainly doing that now in the car. ok, very cock it now. the city of cock it is now out of russian artillery range and it gave you credit for threatening russian supply lines. but of course, the key fight is in don't that ukraine is. i think it's fair to say, well taking some some losses in terms of land making some, some regains. but it's,

it's a very hard fight down right now. they're not in a position to counter rush and sent home to one division. one battalion yesterday took too many losses according to the trainings, but to come back to your question, what do you kind of want realistically, is to return things as a starting point for negotiations? to the point before february 24, that implies a long conflict. franklin with senior lecturer for strategy and lot university of course not. thanks as always for coming. i think. i mean, if thank you, class will, may, 9th is victory day in russia, celebrating the soviet union's role in defeating nazi germany in world war 2. traditionally, it's marked by a mass of military parade in moscow. this year, of course, the event is overshadowed by russia's war on ukraine and the russian military sluggish campaign. there, rehearsals in moscow, none the less are already under way that she stole around moscow's tourist district

. among the stereotypical russian souvenirs you can no find the letter zed printed everywhere. oh, it's merchandise in support of russia's quote, special military operation. the only name a load for the war in ukraine. in the city center tanks and rocket launchers rolled towards the kremlin, while russian soldiers fight on the front line and ukraine. it's the rehearsal for the may the 9th victory day parade, which for many is an annual spectacle. this year, everything is different. prize nick knowns, this live is indeed a holiday. no, but it's one there with tears in the eyes. it has now is the time to think about the irretrievable losses for that have been suffered so that, oh yeah, washington, mr. law, i love my country, very much joy. yeah, i'm not ashamed to be russian. so president with all that,

i like are president very much because he protects us. you hurting you're gonna be . i don't want to offend anyone but poach in is a president for the world. i love him. of the parade is also a grand show of patriotism. no one here. dear criticized. what is happening in ukraine? right. no. wesley, with no comment. i suppose my country, that's all i can say was because i to the parade which celebrates victory over nazi germany will be smaller this year. few are soldiers only around $11000.00 and fewer special effects. but vladimir putin could use the day to mobilize more troops. was moscow gets dressed up for its big day. this will be a 9th of me like no other and victory day is also usually celebrated in latvia, a former soviet bloc country. but official ceremonies are off this year after

russia's war on ukraine. let authorities to ban celebrations. he w correspondent, your chateau, went to lafayette city of dal got post here. many residents speak russian or are even russian nationals. and this conflict has left them questioning their own identity. there are few cities in the former soviet bloc which carry as many traces over the soviet passed as dull gulf built in latvia, with more than $90000.00 inhabitants. lottie, a 2nd largest city, has been considered a rush and strong old until to day. every 4th barrister, living in latvia is russian. this is the only city were russian speaking. people are even in the majority most russian skin to dog of bills during the soviet era of the walls were too many residents here continue to feel culturally drawn to russia. some criticized that the latter young government because it

requires them to speak latvian, the official language even is all. many russians can't speak it the doctor, bruce it in and william doesn't have it. city. the chic language needs a linguistic environment to live in wars, misty, a person must be able to speak if he can, to creates problems. furthermore, we want to let via for everyone who did not, so that live remains calm. here will a spa coil. the divide here between russia at block dance is evident every year on may, 9th victor, a day of a nazi germany. but while russians celebrate the day from many lottery, ansible 2 or 2 also represents the beginning of soviet occupation. this year or so, it is finally decided to cancel events because our fresh us war of aggression in ukraine and move some criticize on you. kirk, new c, as in charlie of his celebration, isn't meant to humiliate the latvian nation, but we russians learn to celebrate this in childhood. we have it in our blood, yon. it shouldn't be taken away there. recently in the capitol, riga,

hundreds of people from latinos, russian speaking community, protested against the russian invasion and held rally insularity with ukraine. b. o, o, o. in the center of the latin capital russian speakers leading here wanted to show that they do not support that the policies of vladimir putin o . but not every one sink. so with notes russian language, a journalist in up lavaca, a big part of russians believe the russian propaganda and stand behind put in. she says, oh, she's thought as dinner, my e society is divided right now. i can feel that our communities are not united, and that scares me. this is

a big problem for the security of our country. missus thomas blocker says the linguistic divisions in law to go further separate people. and she believes the responsibility lies with russians who want integrate, but she suspects rushes on. ukraine could now change event. yet for the record in you as the purchase thought, i thought only felt very clearly that i am a part of this country at this. tell me, it's a difficult admission, but i don't want to be part of russia anymore. arguably, even though it's the country whose language i speak and i got my apostasy, english from seattle go at. models can music in any case, the eternal flame, as is soviet memorial in august bill cycle going on victim. it wouldn't be felt the officials celebrations. let's bring you up to speed and now it's movie other stories making headlines around the world. paul's in northern

ireland suggest the nationalist shin fein is set to become the largest party positioning leader michelle o'neill to head the next government. it would be the 1st time since the partition of ireland that the government would be led by a party which advocates for re unification. cuban authorities say at least 8 people are dead and dozens more injured. after an explosion ripped through a hotel in the capital, havana rescue operations are under way, authority. se preliminary information suggests a gas leak. the fivestar hotel was under renovation. when the blast hit a co in bella. ruth has sentenced a 24 year old russian citizen to 6 years in jail for charges including inciting hatred. sophia of jaga is the girlfriend of blogger, romano, brought a savage who frequently posted information critical of the bell russian government online. a couple was on a flight together. last year, when it was forcibly diverted to bella, ruth and the 2 were arrested tree long as president has declared

a state of emergency starting midnight after anti government protest shut down. parts of the country, police fired water cannon and tear gas on protesters rallying against the economic crisis. they want the government to resign. basic needs are in short supply and sri lanka is facing bankruptcy and in madrid to people are dead and several injured after an explosion in an apartment building. it happened on friday in the salamanca district of spain's capital authority. say the blast was lightly caused by a gas leak to the philippines now, where the son of a late dictator, ferdinand marco's is tip to win. next, monday's presidential election, ferdinand marco's junior, also known as bonbon, has sought to reinvent the marco's name. that for many is synonymous with a brutal dictatorship and corruption. bon gong is running together with the daughter of the populace incumbent rodrigo to tattoo t w's. janelle do

a lot on traveled to mark a stronghold, a locust nortech, to speak to his supporters. the specter of ferdinand mark a senior still looms large over philippine politics ahead of the election. visitors are flocking to this museum in a locus nor dave for a dose of history. if not a particularly nuanced one. inside a chronicle of the marcus his time and power a lot on the rise. but curiously little on the fall and nothing on the documented human rights abuses and wholesale plunder in between. located in the marcus's home province, it's called the milan young of the north, named after the presidential palace in manila, some 480 kilometers away from here. it is a symbol of the path he has taken from here for the highest office in the land. and it will become clear in a matter of days whether his son will managed which he the same here, at least at bumble marcos is guaranteed in the right. many voters remember the

marcus's thought as cluster crab, but his patrons not help was did marco steel look at our roads? how nice they are gonna buy. oh, even if i were bribed, i would never change my vote. the marcos is our good people and those who study the regency support for the marcus's is driven by a sense of gratitude among the electorate. they will tell you that their lands are from mark worse. their cows are animals game from mark worse. if you are a university named rafter, markesha been hospital named after marcos and other and other institutions. and if you 3 step again to harden which are we called dr. young, you have the goal, or you have to look bar or b for whatever, whatever benefit that you that you had from, from your benefits board. that means campaigning for any other presidential

candidate here apart from bond market is an especially difficult undertaking. no more than welcome to somebody in the hot and we have experienced harassment, bullying and we are told there is no place for us in the locust nor che got or does he know was not they not about what it is. scary throws volunteers on. i mean, you'll marcus, but we keep on fighting about at all possible nick, without pulling up a republican people glauben up and knock off and pick up the wash out one them because when i meet silent supporters, i am happy barbara, and i know we are not alone, i am going to put on the leg usa while rob read or is unlikely to win in this mark of strong home. what's clear is that different versions of the past and vision for the future are competing in this election. 4th, an enormous north and across the philippines. and returning now to our main story. russia's invasion of ukraine author tanya's mother choke is one of the most

prolific and audacious ukrainian writers of her generation. she's won many literary awards and her work keeps drawing recognition. but like many ukrainians living outside the country, the war at home has turned her life upside down. the island of loser dome, in the north of germany, a brief moments of peace for reiter tanya ballier chak, rare since the war began against her homeland of ukraine. despite living in the safety of vienna for years, the war has overshadowed everything. tanya maniachi has stopped writing literature for her. the war does not allow stories since the massacres. her next book project is also on hold. ice alcorda and minister as a writer, i am dead on that. i have to say at the beginning of the war. if not, i didn't understand what effect the whole thing had on me as a after seeing that violence. is that something something that changes you

a lot and i can't imagine being able to write another poem to be frightened or a novel or the i know a little more about what maria chuck has just been awarded. that was a don't literature price. the jury chose her for the prize weeks before the war for her poetic language and her critical insights on europe and ukraine. i knew literary rebirth took place when russia attacked ukraine from all sides at for i am on february the 24th. since then, my heart is broken, all my colleagues and fellow writers are at war, or a helping behind front lines. tanya maniachi looks novel, the blue wail of memory is about how history is created. ukrainian identity, servitude, and fear. it provides insights into the courage and perseverance of ukraine to day

. the novel recalls the folk hero vac islov lipinski and how he fought and failed in his struggle for ukrainian independence in the early 20th century. maniachi says ukraine has finally left behind its role as a victim, and despite concerns for her colleagues who are risking their lives on the front lines, she remains hopeful in these am. and i don't want to live in this misery. so i forbade myself to think about the future building. now it's important to act in the present, to ags and to speak, to convince, to write, but to cry. all kinds of things now is the time you decide. yet, every day of successful defense, life means the end of the empire of russia, the sing, putnam. so let's get a reminder of our main story. at this hour, both ukraine and russia say at least 50 more civilians have been evacuated from the besieged almost all steel plant in mario full people were brought out on buses by

an international effort overseen by the united nations ukrainian fighters hold up in the plant along with civilians have repeated their bow to not surrender. don't forget if you want more news. you can always get that on the go to download our app from google play or find it on the app store. that will give you access to all the latest news from around the world as well as push notifications for any breaking etchings update at this hour. i'll be back in just a moment to take you through the deck and clear richardson in berlin. thank you so much for watching. ah, with

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the remote island of san antonio, a testament to the quality of the water. ah, one of the success stories, bastion of bio diverse 20 d w. renewed attempts are under way to bring the remaining civilians trapped at the as of stoles steel plant to safety. they haven't seen sunlight or had access to enough food and water for 2 months. survivors say those stuck under ground aren't even aware. the city around them has been reduced to rubble. mario bowl has faced the most destructive siege in putin's war on ukraine. it's capture would let russia claim total control of the strategic port city. just the kind of.