ah, ah ah, this is deed of the news live from berlin defying, put in warning, finland and sweden move a step closer to joining nato villains president says these countries entering a new era the day after russia's president called the idea, a mistake. also coming up ukraine can win this war. nato secretary general says ukrainians, defense of their homeland and russia missteps could spell defeat for moscow as ukrainian forces say they are holding off a renewed russian offensive in the east. ah,

and i am told me, laddie, welcome to the program in a historic shift away from neutrality, both finland and sweden have taken firm steps toward joining nato. the movers prompted by a concern for their own security in the wake of russia's invasion of ukraine. there's one problem though natal member turkey could use its veto power to block the expansion. it's a radical break with the past one that was almost unimaginable just months ago. in finland's capital, helsinki prime minister, santa marin, announced the country's decision to apply to join nato. after decades of non alignment, we have reached to day an important decision in good cooperation between the government and the president of the republic. we hope that the parliament will

confirmed that decision to apply for native membership. during the coming days. it will be based on a strong mandate. finland shares a border of over 1000 kilometers with russia. after russia invaded ukraine, public opinion based in part on fears that its eastern neighbor would do the same to finland, moved strongly in favor of joining nato. this happened as foreign ministers from the military alliance as member countries met in berlin. nato secretary general appeared at that meeting via video link. he welcomed finland's decision and encouraged sweden to follow. this would be a historic moment. their membership in nato would increase our shared security. the most with the naples door is open of aggression. does not pay the meetings. host,

german foreign minister and elaine of bab box added an enthusiastic note. she leaned on finland. if you are ready, we are ready. piano soon after sweden's prime minister answered the call, thus just unprovoked invasion of ukraine is, sir, not only illegal and indefensible. it also undermines the european, secure it, the order that sweden bins. it's security on. as the member of nato, sweden will not only achieve more security, but also contribute to more c caught to more security one potential problem. turkey has expressed reservations about letting the 2 nordic countries join anchor a blames them for sheltering kurdish activists that turkey considers enemies of the state. there should be absolute security guarantees here. and this is not just about to candidate countries, but also about allied states who need to stop supporting terrorist organizations.

but officials said they were certain those differences could be resolved quickly. meanwhile, nothing will change right away. the finished parliament must ratify the decision, and the nato application process could take up to a year. and at that meeting of nato foreign ministers in berlin, secretary general jen stilton bug also delivered an upbeat assessment of ukraine's battle against invading russian forces. he has some of what he had to say. ukraine can win this war. you cray news or bravely the fendy, their homeland russia war in ukraine is still going us will school have planned? they failed to take you. they're pulling back from around called kid. there major, offensive, and almost hoss sold. russia is not achieving. it's so teaching objective. morale,

ukraine says its forces managed to hold off russian offensives in the east of the country on sunday. and after weeks of russian bombardment, ukraine's 2nd largest city is secure once again. but while the immediate threat may be receding from hark eve for civilians still left, the city conditions are dire. but the thousands of people still sheltering in harkey is metro system. the war is far from over. after weeks of shelling that's left much of the city in ruins. summers scared to leave the safety of the underground. hawk. ugh! where she lives in our south. we are very afraid to go home. but there's so many explosions. so many bombs were very afraid by it's a lot of pressure. you might others say that the worst seems to be behind them longer surely, we were finishing at the beginning. it was extremely hard. we were more because

there were a lot of people here and a lot of destruction. we all felt defeated in with her. you would now we haven't heard bombs for last 3 to 4 days when the children were, we were frog that's likely to be down to the ukrainian counter offensive that seen soldiers retake nearby. villages like this one north of hark eve with ukraine, claiming on sunday the sum of its troops had even reached border with russia and set up a new border post. keeps gains in the region, come as it started putting western supplied heavy weapons into action. ukraine's army says this is one of several recently arrived us how it is, it's already using on the front line in the east with russia still trying to

advance in the done by the see even more action in the days to come. let's take a look at some other developments in the ukraine conflict. ukraine is accused russia of dropping phosphorus bombs on the as of stall still planned in mario poll . images of the alleged attack are released by a pro russian separatist commander. the use of white phosphorus is not banned under international conventions with human rights groups of cold for it to be outlawed because of the severe burns it causes cranium. president of the mirrors, the lensky says, negotiations on saving ukrainian troops defending the as of style plant are at a complicated and delicate phase. korean sources say some $1000.00 people are holding out at the site more than 18 days after the invasion started. they are refusing to surrender to russian forces for months. now ukrainians are shown the world. a determination to resist the russian invasion authorities and civilians

alike and gauge in the war effort. dw correspondent emanuel. she has visited a greek catholic monastery in the western ukrainian city of yvonne, no franky, where monks and church goers make supplies from scratch for soldiers on the front line surrounded by a green park in the middle of social housing. from the communist era. this monastery exudes. com, in the middle of turmoil since the beginning of the war, its been hosting displaced families clean the atrocities in eastern and central ukraine. but brother yvonne wants to show us that hospitality and prayers are not all that's been done here. amongst are also actively supporting ukraine's armed forces. as adults were watched, the you can see how we make the camouflage and it was shipped from the nether itself to the camouflage close. it was nowhere. the monks are not alone in their war effort. volunteers meet in the monastery every day to hand craft camouflage

nets, which the army desperately needs to lead thee a new meal. since i can't shoot, i do what i can and the kettle, i could be cooking dumplings, but i prefer making these nets, or they can protect someone's life, especially that of our soldiers. in another room volunteer stitched together underwear for the soldiers. that's not all they make to support the war. here is what brother yvonne calls the war cabinet where military gear and 1st aid kits for combat zones are assembled. unless we so the complete medical kits, according to the multi system, we fully complete them here at the moment where on the missing toner case. but otherwise we have all other necessary items which are from since the beginning of the war with st. 30 bullet proof. this it is to the omelette with my this part, but we also have to order the plates for the monastery has even been making custom military footwear for the soldiers. we ordered them from the factory key. we

designed them on the computer and they produced their shoes from basement to attic . every room of the monastery is used for manufacturing goods needed for the war effort. they also make hundreds of loaves of bread and energy bass, at least once a week. all their supplies are transported by one of the monks to the front line. it's the way these men of god have chosen to support ukrainian men at war. and get you up to speed on some other stories making headlines around the world. north korean leader kim jong on has ordered his military to get involved in fighting a growing coven. 19 outbreak. state media reported nearly 400000 more people with fever symptoms on monday, and put the dest also for at 50. it's thought most of north korea's population of 26000000 is unvaccinated. former somali nita has unshaken

ma mood has been elected president. the 66 year old previously held the office from 2012 to 20. 17 united nations backed vote was delayed by more than one year with the intervening period mod by violence and political infighting, to sport, and the women's bundles league a season finished. on sunday, the title had already been wrapped up by a wolf's burglar. the battle for the remaining champions league sports was intense . in the end by and munich and frankfort will be joining the wolves in europe next season. it was a thrilling finale to the women's bundis league a season champions. valve sport thrashed labor cruise in $71.00 to end their campaign in high style, and they savored hoisting the league trophy in front of the home fans. the race for 3rd place came down to the wire in the end,

louder for i gangs brace made sure. frankfurt secured it. they punched their ticket to the champions league for the 1st time since 2016 by a munich finish. the season in 2nd place. after beating potsdam 5 nail, that means they are also champions league bound. and the man's bundles, legacies included on saturday with by and munich once again, champions, players, coaches, and club bosses gathered for public title celebration of sunday afternoon. due to a covered restrictions was fans had not been able to celebrate with the team for the past 2 years. which meant this time around was all the more special munich town hall balcony was full of bonus league trophies. this season marks by and 10th championship in a row. and marine plots was full of fans for the 1st time since 2019 meg. i mean, i could really, really cool. i i was here before cove,

it broke out and it was a great atmosphere then. but i am really happy to be here again on magazine plots, the atmosphere and the weather to day are perfect all day long on that. that is perfect by on sites were already set on the next leak title. when he kept her, thus, the congo and it came to my ears that our opponents are hopeful to win the championship next season. he lies. i have said quite a few things standing up here, but let me tell you, they have no reason to be helpful. for me, a game of, i'm sorry i, he's off know, got busy apps. me again. celebrations were plentiful and judging by their speeches, it seemed the players also enjoyed a couple of cold beers. yeah. longer we had to wait a long time to celebrate with you again. and as ali said, we want to be up here in the upcoming years as well. celebrating with you all in

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occurs when the earth passes directly between the moon and the sun and cast a shadow across the lunar surface. well, that's your news update. doc film is up next as more news and i website w dot com and told me will article for myself on the team. thanks for watching every day for us and for our planet. global ideas is on its way to bring you more conservation. how do we make cities greener? how can we protect animals and their habitat? what to do with all our ways? we can make a difference by choosing reforestation over deforestation.