ah, ah ah, this is did every news live from berlin relation resets germany's efforts to repair ties with key ramp up with a visit by the foreign minister on a lena bear bock is in ukraine, promising more economic and military support and commits to helping ukraine bring russian war criminals to justice plus the european union pledges over a 1000000000 euros to hell poverty stricken syrians living with the effects of rising food prices because of the war in ukraine. ah.

hello everyone, i'm layla rock. thank you very much for your company. we start our coverage with the diplomatic rift between germany and ukraine and the attempt to smooth over differences with a visit today by germany's foreign minister on elena burbock is the 1st cabinet minister to travel to ukraine since russia invaded in february, the ukrainian government criticized germany for its initial reluctance to supply heavy weapons and for its economic ties with russia. but berlin is now sending tags and artillery and has dropped its opposition to an e. lead phase out of russian energy and earlier press conference bear. bach describe why germany is supplying heavy weapons and why it's cutting its dependence on russian oil. take a lesson. the album, me, i saw at least her son. we have understood cheerfully all too clearly that economic

dependencies do not give us security. if the aggressor doesn't care about the well being of who's peoples, and this is why we are reducing our dependence on russian energy to 0, consistently and forever and standing alongside germany's foreign minister was ukraine's foreign minister demi ciocca labor and he warned 30 will take a united europe to keep russia from using his country as an outpost to launch more invasions. but he says, ukraine isn't asking for governments to send troops in, not trying to get any other european countries evolved. not, nor are we asking them to send soldiers to fight for us. no, we are with dr. shedding our own bluster for our land and for the future security and economic prosperity of europe as a whole. glue, my sure, therefore, you napoleon of the lung, we'd expect to rudely in countries to be able to continues to provide all the

support. lemme ukrainians. and i caught up with the w, corresponded funding for shar and keith and asked her what she thought was bare box main message during the visit. basically, the germany stands by ukraine add that they do express this solidarity not just by going to butcher. that was one of the 1st a visit basically during this short trip you do not know exactly how long it's gonna take. a lot of things are secret revolving are on the strip. but the fact that you pay to respect to boucher 1st and now talking about the, the very important element that people need to be held accountable. who committed those crimes that according to human rights organizations, but also a lot of western allies you of ukraine and bound why equal to war crimes these old boots that ukrainians really want to hear? these are the things that people, they actually anticipating already to hear from germany. but nobody so far from the german government came to visit except now the foreign minister there was

a lot of diplomatic ro in between a berlin and kia for the past few weeks. so now having this press conference there in between our, the gym and firmness, dental, ukrainian counterpart called clever is really as ukraine already says, historical turning point, given the fact that now it's quite clear, the germany really wants to be not just talking about solidarity, but really actively supporting this country and not just with a few 1000 helmets as they were planning to do prior to the beginning of this war. but we haven't met with heavy weaponry now in practical terms. of course, some of that and re, is something that ukrainian so we just need to be taught how to actually applies as we have heard there from a 4 minister burbock. apparently training, training on the whole bits are, are about to begin in germany. but also this is actually what people here and ukraine we're looking forward to here. hearing is that germany says we are going to

support germany, is going to support ukraine when it comes to your membership. however, at the same time they of course want to keep and all of that realistic saying that this is not going to happen overnight is not going to be a short when it comes to you memberships have. and the have to remember people took to the streets and of 2013 here, and key of people who are dying because of they are longing towards the vast towards the european union. in fact, a coolie about the foreign minister of ukraine said, this is an issue of life and death, the e u membership. but once again, here, germany really wants to keep those hopes quite realistic that this is something that's not going to happen overnight. having said that, were there any remaining points of tensions? it seems for now, especially now that presidents lensky and foreign minister babies have met as well . it seems like everything is in a restart mood. at this point, you have to know there was a lot of discussion of resentment,

almost diplomatically as president shot i'mma. germany's presidential time i was an invited by the ukranian officials here over. 6 the 1st of all, over, some allegations that he's connections are quite close with russia, given his form of functions before he became president a in germany, when he was for a minister among the, among the cabinet of the form a chance, the medical. but it seems like all of this has been sorted and it seems as i say, because we have to see better practical and things are going to follow here to these new commitments. but it seems as if germany is really stepping up and some people really wonder whether it had to do maybe a little bit with that push that came a week ago from the opposition leader maps. who was here actually just a week ago, basically saying that the german government needs to step up. so it is quite likely that after the foreign minister being here now, maybe

a german chancellor shoals and even president shy maya may follow and acts to on the line these commitments of partnership with ukraine. and funny, can you give us a quick update of what's happening in easton, ukraine? the situation that it's really difficult you established a full picture, but one thing is certain that fighting rage is on. however, it's not just an advancement that's been made over the past couple of weeks since of the russian forces have drawn from key of it's not just the russian forces we have made some advanced met, advancements, the southern end of the eastern part of ukraine also be hearing that actually ukrainian forces are stepping up, trying to actually have a counter offensive underway in the north, east and politics. ukraine around how to keep trying to actually make sure that the russian forces redraw from these villages. not basically not trying to avoid that. they take hot, keep,

which was really the risk over the past weeks. it seems like that the ukraine and forces are succeeding in trying to a keep the rushing forces away from hockey. but that situation and a picture all over remains quite blurry. in fact, saw the observer say that it seems like this is going to be a very prolonged war, and a stand off seems to be quite likely in many parts. a few crane by for shar, reporting from the ukrainian capital keeps. thank you very much for more than most of the name boucher has become synonymous with atrocities committed by russian forces in ukraine or the threat is far from over. people are gradually returning to the small town. the 3000 residents are unable to forget the lives that have been lost. but is funny for sure reports they're trying to rebuild. among the rooms. long lines of this fuel station in butcher drivers are only allowed to buy 10 liters each de leon. it's not enough to fill up your car even to get to cave.

around 3000 residents have returned since rush shall be true from here. and the front line shifted, but the impact of the war is everywhere. here in boot shop, people have to share the swan gasoline station, and this is one of many problems they face as they struggle to restart their lives . even the basics, like water and electricity, are still lacking their priorities. restoring essential services. mclean ascorbic works for the city, coordinating the reconstruction, this ah, trade center was, are completely robbed at the beginning. she wants people to come back and help rebuild what remains after the russian occupation. if russians will not do it 2nd attempt. oh, it's a cave witcher. ah, they'll become comfortable place flavin as it was,

but for now the city depends on private donations like this to feed people, as most supermarkets way destroyed yet residence, optimistic wouldn't. and there was a guy above is peaceful. we are getting back to normal with them. so everything is getting better. people are coming back today senior this year, right. so, but not everyone who wants to return has anywhere to live. nearly 3 quarters of all homes here have been damaged or destroyed. helene and nicholas house burned to the ground in a rocket attack. roy was in, oh my god, that will at least was my living room. the couple flat to keep wood wants to move back to butcher as soon as possible. jim or bowen lewis at butcher has been liberated. it's my home. i don't want to be anywhere else. i'm staying here a little in the ruins. they find 2 jars of pickles, that's russian troops left untouched. there probably,

at least we still have these to 8 life goes on, the gap are, those are lower. no one those that are safe enough to return in the long term. but those brave enough to come back are sending a clear message to russia. they will not give up on their homeland when it's i now, but the other stories in the headlines right now. south korea's new president has called on north korea to give up its nuclear weapons and exchange for massive economic end. conservative units took your, made the offer at his swearing in. during his campaign, the former chief prosecutor pledged to take a more hard line approach towards the north. at least 43 people have been killed in clashes between rival gangs in a jail in ecuador. relatives have gathered to wait for news in the city of santo. domingo. police have seized fire arms and explosives more than $100.00 inmates are

reported to be on the run. britons prince charles has read the traditional speech at the state opening of parliament for the 1st time. his mother, queen elizabeth pulled out of the event on the advice of her doctors. the 96 year old monarch has cancelled several public events. recently, raising questions about her health. jeremy has announced that it will contribute more than a 1000000000 euros and aid to syrian refugees. the foreign policy chief warned that russia's invasion of ukraine is having drastic effects on many poverty stricken syrians, the war contributing to the global rise and food prices worsening the plight of millions of syrians displaced by the open ended conflict in their country. and early i spoke with philipo grande, the united nations high commissioner for refugees, and asked him about how he can focus donors, attention on display syrians in the midst of the russian invasion of ukraine. you

raise a very serious issue and you know, way i'm speaking to you from brussels, i'm participating in this important conference is good that the european union has decided this year again, can be in the conference and to call the attention of the donors on the need of all these millions of people, you know, i'm and it's, it's a complete coincidence. but today the number of syrian refugees registered in the middle east is 5700000. this happens to be today. exactly the same number as the ukrainian rates, which is the top left, their country, 5.7. and in a way it gives a sense of the magnitude of challenges that towards basic millions of people in different parts of the world. a lot of attention on ukraine that of course detracts from other crises and there's not just syria,

i'm just back from africa. there's many crises there and in other parts of the world. unfortunately, we need my job, the job. people like me in the united nations in the 8 community, is to keep the world's attention focused on all this crisis. because all the people that are affected need help. i need support. and a recap now of the top, a story for you. german foreign minister on a lena bear box has become the highest ranking member of the german government to visit ukraine since the russian invasion. her trip follows a diplomatic dispute between berlin and keith. jeremy agreed to send ukraine heavy weapons and back and you phase out of russian oil. before i let you go, this iconic andy warhol, prince of marilyn monroe, has become the most expensive 20th century artwork sold at auction. one not exhibited for the wall is selling hair to use the silk screen portrait called shots, sage blue,

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