why? because no one should have to flee. make up your own mind. d. w. made for mines. ah ah, this is d w. news. why? from berlin? russia steps up. it's bombardment of frontline cities in ukraine. colin's president tells the ukrainian parliament russian forces must withdraw completely and he says, giving into aggression would damage democracy. also coming up, change at the top,

down under the opposition wins, australia's election, new prime minister anthony albanese, is promising to turn australia into a climate change super power. ah, i'm michael ok. welcome. polish president on j. duda says russia must withdraw completely from ukrainian territory. duda is the 1st foreign head of state to address the ukranian parliament since the war began. he said concessions to russian president vladimir putin's aggression would be a blow for the entire western world. meanwhile, russia has stepped up its attacks in the dumbass region in south eastern ukraine. many buildings in the town of sola, dar have been destroyed. residents are hiding in underground shelters, not knowing what will happen next. dude up says ukraine must be free to shape its

own course that the chief go. i want to say clearly, but i will, but only ukraine has the right to decide its future. i live with my ukraine has the right to self determination. severe not missed out that the international community must demand on russia and it's aggression l. u and leave ukraine completely. okay. and then is that it thought, ok, i, you know, that it must stop trembling on international law that, that means that there can be no negotiations and decision making behind ukraine's back hold on. nothing can be decided about ukraine without ukraine. so absolutely not. this is an iron principle that they put in it. earlier i asked the w, corresponded mac xander, how the polish president's words went down in keith. right, so actually this is the 2nd time the polish president came to kiva during the course of this war. but yeah, as you, as you put it, rightly he is, it's

a 1st time to any foreign leader what address to parliament. and he had some very interesting things to say. first of all, he thanked ukraine for their resistance for their bravery, for the courage in defending their, their motherland. and secondly, he also spoke about worrying voices that were essentially what he said i'm calling to yield to putin's demands. and the post president may clear that the ukrainian parliament and the training parliament alone would decide how ukraine would go forward in this war. ah, be it diplomatic means or be it's our military warfare. and this was a strong signal. can machine a strong signal against us than you or the security order this new world order. so to say that rush i was trying to impose on the rest of the world and also shows on that. poland in a way and other european countries in other countries in the world. i feel threatened by what's happening there by the fight that is being fought against the ukrainians and that their worries that they could be next. if this were an example

that we would that, that countries would give in to what's, what's happening then of course, we would assume that the ukranian president have a lot of miss zalinski was also in that parliament building. max. of course, he has been declaring at that fight will only and to diplomacy. but has he given any indication of issues he might be willing to compromise on as far was know, as we know, he hasn't given any details on what ukraine may or may not be compromising on. he said that the end of the fighting, the ultimate end of the war would be decided that the negotiate table. that's right . but he also said that until that could go forward until that could happen. there would be a lot more fighting and a lot more bloodshed, but he has called for, for more sanctions by the west. he has also called for bilateral talks with russia by the way. but here we have to say that the last time actually that the 2 sides got together torn lodge was, was just about

a month ago on the 22nd of april. and as far as we know, there are no further talks scheduled with we've also heard from military advisor present lensky to, to put this into context. who said that there will be no concessions on the battlefield in terms of land gains that the russians have have made. and there will be no cease fire at the moment because this would all only mean and in his opinion that the russians would take a break, i regroup, and then fight back even harder. max, the relative. com that we see behind you belies the war that's raging in the eastern part of the country in his nightly address on saturdays. zalinski said the situation and dumb boss is extremely difficult as he put it. what's happening there at this point? right to the eastern, what areas in don barza, particularly the regions of don yesterday. hans can have been partially in control of russian backs up just for quite a while. now russia has been for the last couple weeks,

shifting their focus to his area and pushing forward with everything that they have in that area. in the nights during the day they've been attacking what was heard from the ukraine, the military, a 60 civilian targets, and they're going after one strategically important town to be able don't. yes, i'm the we have heard that they have the russians that the russian military has tried to take the force around the village. they have not succeeded doing so, but military experts expect a fierce fighting around to be able to nest the next couple of days. that's a max xander in keep many thanks is always match. a story now, you know, might not have considered the war in ukraine has up routed millions of people. many have shot refuge in areas where the violence is less intense, but it's not just people. zoo animals have also needed rescuing, getting them to safety is a big logistical challenge. t w's mathias bellinger report.

these 2 refugees, obscene, terrible things. they rescued from the zoo and hark of the city in easton ukraine that has been showed since the beginning of the war. now they have found refuge here in odessa and you will stay on the bug in your e ocean senior pastor there, thumbs up on it. they were permanently under fire. those who suffered a lot animals were killed and stuff as well. it was very tragic or shoot ocean traditional. this is why the director of the zoom here in odessa is deputy loaded up to cages in the van and drove to hot gift to rescue the 2 lions compared to the embattled city. odessa has been relatively safe. during this rule. the city has taken knock. it hits, but it has not seen the same level of fighting at the beginning of the war. this so close, like most institutions and ukraine did. but after a month they decided to reopen to the public. and people are taking up the offer inside the gate. it's almost as if there was no war

young people, there's not something needs to be operational. we need to take the kids out from time to time and the animal need to be fed. we came here to support the animals and to see the new pets from the zoo has not only taken in connie was from others whose inside building hundreds of rabbits, hamsters and guinea pigs have found a temporary home in the 1st days of the war. those who told citizens it would take care of their loved ones because only people found themselves at an impass. imagine a woman fleeing the city with their children and with suitcases. there is simply no way they would be able to take their parrot on top of all that. that's why we decided to offer people help with this impossible decision and taking their pets. situated at the heart of the city,

this was an institution in odessa and director bailey, a cough as a well known public figure removing the faith. was there a fire in wartime? the role of this society is even bigger and we not only have to take care of anamosa. we also have to cheer up by citizens and the visitors are up for it when a cough was born just after reopened. the onlookers were quick to pick a name for her. the creature is called jolena, named after the javelin messiah that have been instrumental in defending the country. some other stories now making use around the world at this hour. german chancellor, all of schoultz is on his 1st visit to africa since taking office. he's arrived in senegal for talks with president marquis. so the 2 leaders are looking at the sharp rise in fuel and food prices caused by the war. new crane

u. s. president joe biden is in japan to strengthen economic ties. fine is setting out his plans for a new trade agreement with tokyo. the u. s. wieder earlier wrapped up the 3 day visit to south korea. he secure to $10000000000.00 investment from car maker who died. heavy rains have caused widespread floods in bangladesh. in india, at least 50 people or dead millions more have been stranded by rising waters. it's the worst flooding in 2 decades. israel and switzerland have confirmed their 1st cases of monkey pox. a global outbreak of the viral infection is spreading. the world health organization says a $120.00 cases have now been reported in countries where the virus is not usually found. most cases are mild. australia's labor party is celebrating victory in national elections having ousted the governing conservatives

from nearly a decade in power. incoming prime minister anthony alban easy is promising to tackle climate change. global warming was a key election issue following recent devastating floods and bush fires. ah, a celebration that marks the end of almost a decade of conservative rule australia has elected a new prime minister in anthony albanese. the leader of the center left to labor party said night, the astrology and paypal had voted for change. i am humbled by this victory and i am honored to be given the opportunity to serve as the 31st prime minister of the new prime minister has vowed to tackle corruption and turns trailer into a renewable energy superpower. with the country still reeling from a series of devastating floods. earlier this year, climate change proved to be

a decisive issue at the polls. the incumbent, conservative liberal party lost seats to labor across the country. but the biggest challenge came from a rising group of independent candidates who focused their campaigns around climate action and cracking down on corruption. the outgoing prime minister scott morrison conceded defeat and announced he had stepping down as leader of the liberals. i've always believed in australians and their judgment, and i've always been prepared to accept their verdicts and to not they have delivered their verdict. and i congratulate antony abernathy in the labor party and i wish him and his government all the very best to help with vote still being counted. the new prime minister has not yet secured the 76 states needed to a eve, an outright majority. and with almost half of australia's 17000000 voters,

costing their ballot by post. it may be weeks until the final result is known. football now and li all have upset favorites. barcelona in the women's champions league final. in a thrilling encounter at you venture stadium in turn, the french side came away with a 31 victory, a stunning outcome against a varsity team that won every single one of their games in the spanish league this season. it didn't take long for leon to get on the score sheet. a mundane honory fired in an unstoppable racket after just 6 minutes. and then with 23 minutes gun odder hag bear doubled leon's, lead the norwegian patted her record as the all time top scorer in the woman's champions league. and leon kept pushing for more. this time it was usa international. katarina mccarrow doing me honors, and it was looking like a route for barcelona. the spanish side finally struck back

a few minutes before halftime. captain alexia potato is vali, gave bar, so some hope headed into the break. but leon held for a 31 victory. they have now won the women's champions league 8 times, and may savored the moment as did their supporters that made the trip to trim. take want on the, i'm very happy. we've got the star and on top of that, there is a wonderful atmosphere with all the barcelona me on players. the 1st half was great with fabulous goals and actually wanted to have, you know, while barcelona fans are already looking forward to revenge news out of us them, we are very sad, extremely sad, but next year i'm sure we will make it. we'll come back to cheer for them just like today. my last come one for the voice. one thing is certain, if barcelona and leon keep building up their budding rivalry, fans will be treated to plenty more thrillers in the future. and

a reminder of the top story we're following for you, the shower russian attacks continue in the dumbass region of south eastern. you crank completely destroyed many buildings. colin's president has told the ukrainian parliament, russia must withdraw completely. that's all for now up next a d, w. documentary looks at the fight for gay rights in the vulcan's a. michael ok, thanks for watching d. w. more news 45 minute south bay matter is going to spend the rest of her life behind bars for mercury. berkeley . i believe i heard him say closest is an

illness others nightmare stories, july 4th on d. w. o. in the balkans, being openly gay, lesbian by or transgender is still dangerous. i received, i don't know how many death threats them to the city, but you can't just kiss your boy frontiers. if you will. the risk of getting be to not seen a little the way the balkans deals with queer people with those who don't identify as heterosexual. reveals much about the regions mentality these days is in the influence of nation and religion is now shoot down so queer people in the arts community are now taking a stand and fighting for their rights stuff. i've changed millions

of people's minds about homosexuals for the way should we hide away that all just is quite able to. milton that i don't know. i only surround myself with love. i haven't got time for anything around that usually with oh, the army and the church i held in highest regard in serbia. yet the capital of this very conservative country is also home to one of the most important medical centers for transgendered people. world wide, many sex reassignment operations are performed here

undergoing such a procedure was the most significant event in helena vacovich, his life. antipathy tyler doughty operation lasted 5 and a half hours and i lost a lot of the day or municipal when i woke up, i was exhausted, but the 1st thing i said was, give me my fell into their lives and i took the southeast and posted it was the caption, hello, world. in osler's, fall, helena vacovich is probably the most famous trans person in the balkans. helena served as an officer in the serb army, fighting for her country in wartime, and privately against her own identity. l. polka me to peace and that i was born a boy, but honestly i never felt like it was on national, even at the age of 5, when my 1st memories day trial, i thought it was normal to put on red lipstick so that it made me look nice that it would have to said be left. she at 19 vacovich married his high school sweetheart.

it was true love and she knew his secret. then he joined the military when i called okay, below all dental, i wanted to kill dominique. good luck, better way to do that than to go to military school as it was to become more masculine, to be a real man. yeah. but no matter how hard you try, if you can't change your nature national, i was just born this way. you know, so that was terrorism. the story of the officer who transitioned then became a woman made headlines in serbia after newsweek interviewed her. that book of ich had served her country made people sympathetic to her case when young way appearing to lusan on a train ester on it was a war human interest in the top of your 250000 freight hobbles were distributed and survey assholes of almost any historian, that story completely changed after she had santiago, suddenly chance people were glued differently. i just heard from you

a sticker transfer possible but the battle for acceptance hasn't been one yet. belgrade is the economic, political, and religious center of the western balkans. but here queers can only really be themselves within their own 4 walls. most serbs believe homosexuality has no place in public life. the pride info center is the only place in serbia where the rainbow flag is always flying. i gotta do it is active here. she's been fighting against discrimination for over 2 decades and been through some terrible times. ologist say that i grew up feeling all alone that i was the only person, the world who was on the algae b t i q persons at home my. my parents were extremely violent. the school was also shell because i was constantly bullied and abused. but this whole social climate

was that homosexuality or transgender is and so on was something that he's sick, something against god, something against the serbs or to dog's identity. she says, soviet is still in the grips of a culture of violence. fostered by the yugoslav was by hooligans, politicians, and also the church, serbia was and still is an extremely a tree. our whole society with very straight gender roles. any, if you step, you know, out of your gender role that could be, you know, sanctioned and cause you violence. in serbia. physical violence is something that it was even incurred in 2001, i gotta helped organize bell grades 1st prize parade, which found a terrible end hooligans and neo nazis who'd been egged on by priests and politicians,

attacked the participants was really literally wars on the streets of belgrade and the police didn't protect us. i remember imploring bagging and some of my colleagues police to react, but then they would say, how, why should we, we protect faggots and dykes and trannies or whatever. i'll guitar still received threats, but she and her organization gettin continue to fight for the rights of trans people in serbia, for protection from discrimination and violence, and the recognition of same sex marriage. poor people in serbia still live dangerously. that's why most of them haven't come out in the public, says film producer and journalist pray drug as deckervidge neg, the missing that thought. wagner dot bits important that were visible. it's the only way that an over time will reach

a point where other people at least say so what it makes no difference in order. sure. pray drug as deckervidge also believes coach you can help. so he founded the melancholy festival. the event is a showcase for queer films, but it's also more than that. yet. it worked avila pippin yesterday. e. m a t. you me fair that it's also about relationships are to get people the chance to meet some one nice song, but never can i find love for not just sags for a night. ah, the guy, that's why we found it the film festival checks. yonkers are backed up altamont, the chava nip in film, tv, music, and literature role models are solely needed in the fight for equal rights in the balkans minimum on the, on the blood donor actor has come out here in the yes and that, that more people will come out and fight for their rights up and then that will treat where people like they do in the west tomorrow,

especially in the cartridge saturday to 40. who are the artists who dare to live openly as quiz. the balkans biggest pop star comes from neighboring bulgaria. he provokes taking the identity game to the stream. oh, i welcome to sylvia. the bulgarian capital is poor, but sexy, grungy yet hip flamboyant and square residents say that sooner or later you fall in love with sophia. it's attractions include the national palace of culture, hand the alexander never sky cathedral, as is, is openly oh to new roma and his country's biggest pop star. he's also a panelist on the popular tv show,

the mosque singer. oh oh, i was when i was by told my mother you'll see will all be famous. one day my crew. she was a pole thought a minute. but his prophecy came true. as this is mix of paulson folk law has won him millions of fans. yet his appearance is a provocation for religious and conservative vogue areas. he used to perform in drag. now he's this sensitive muscle man. what does it say not to be honest, at some point i found it down to dress up as a woman. she because i didn't want to have to spend 3 hours preparing for a performance and he just at the capital. now i just put on jeans and a t shirt. and i'm good to go, or somebody just wanted to visit the flu as is supports

a campaign and the giving homosexual young people, the courage to come out. the images are being short by her steady, crusty, of a much sought after fashion photographer, in bulgaria. ah, the marketing with vital to just saying gay, still is certainly not self evident in small towns and bulgaria thoughtfully perfect. so for the campaign that we wanted to get as many v i p some board as possible. aah! as is, knows what it's like to grow up gay in a country who's values are defined by the orthodox church, and a deeply ingrained macho, cojo, gar, micah, the posters. in my case, my mother brought me to a urologist. he examined my painters and declared everything's fine, he's no gale without them. is cause tough to me. ha is as a kid and as i use, i was terrified of being exposed lexical to me that us, i'm gay. ro martin and my skins darker than other people's premier. that's a problem everywhere. hassled seguin him, as he says, in bulgaria,

it's now easier to say and gay than i'm roma. this is dusty. luckily, i've managed to change millions of people's opinions about homosexuals in a neatly dean, but i haven't been able to change any one's about ro, month. for austell, racism is still very widespread in bulgaria. doke was people make fun of how gypsies torkel chips is due for funding. and incidentally, i'd consciously say the word gypsy, because i'm not afraid of it in a manner i use it as often as i want to see is the way as is present himself in public isn't just to show. it's also a political statement. one that's helping him change views about quiz across the balcony. it still takes quite a bit of courage to live as openly as, as is does in you members state mo, guerria, same sex marriage has yet to be legalized here. still the queer community is

fighting for recognition within the country. when yas, in school rosky sits down at his canvas, he forgets everything around him. he's a drag queen and a d. j, as well as an internationally renowned painter and illustrator. a gina is a thing my after that i had this picture is a self portrait integral, julietta electric. it is my 2nd self. she's a drug personality that's not your typical drug screening, but more of a takes on a different personality. each time all go up, the paintings and drawings are bursting with humor, joy to view, and in

a beauty his queer art pears fishnet stockings with moustaches. a cat's weight, the figures and my paintings and sketches all have something of me with my buyer to buy the mood. oh, the joy and love. the beauty and the magic i can see with justin has been active in sophia club scene since the collapse of communism in bulgaria, in 1989 here. everyone knows him and his alter ego, julietta intergalactic, a last reg personalities are important for the queer community that changing the german st street feel self confidence and aren't afraid to show the true selves and public. all of these images are from drag shows in sophia, in the 1990s back then

a completely new club culture spring up here virtually overnight a everyone went to the 1st the clubs and they had the 1st drag queens and go boys. there were lavish and extravagant shoes. the drag queens did more than just entertain. they aim to provoke and attract attention and use humor to question traditional gender roles. this made them political. these ninety's eula videos belong to a new archive documenting the history of dragonball guerria that yas and is now curating nanami us toys. but it was like a kernel loughlen all that which was festive to include today. and people put a lot of effort into there and here it was all been big party but then suddenly it was all over says stunning me upon a lot of who.