people, we shed light on the opaque world who's behind the benefits. and why are they a threat to whistle? open worlds this week on d, w. d ah, ah, this is d, w. news live from berlin. russia advances deeper into the don bass. russian forces now poised to take complete control of the eastern city of several thousands of ukraine and civilians were main trapped there without food. all power. coming up on

the show, investigate as they rush has committed nearly 15000 a lead to war crimes and ukraine. hundreds of suspects have been identified. we speak to ukraine's top prosecutor and civilians. 10 soldiers. we meet a group of cuba residents getting ready to defend their homes. should the russians return? plus the hollywood trial watched by millions, jurors deliberate in the defamation case between pirates of the caribbean star, johnny depp. and his ex wife actress amber heard ah, i'm told me your logic. well, it's good to have you with us. russia is tightening its grip on ukraine's don bass region. the governor of lou haskell eastern ukraine says russian forces now control most of the it josefa da,

thats one relief organization estimates. as many as 12000 civilians are trapped without food and power unable to flee because of the heavy fighting. russia is trying to seize the entire don bass region, already partially in separatist hands since 2014. the sound of artillery echoes across the don bass. russian forces in sunny fields shelling already shattered towns and cities before moving troops and for combat. meeting with slovakia as president ukrainian president followed him as the lansky said, getting artillery from allies would make a crucial difference as williams glutter in the east. it's difficult for us because of the lack of appropriate weapons with if our mission to reclaim the region when it leads to tens of thousands of our people dying monthly. yet we will wait for the appropriate weapons to save as many of our people as we can. not the weapons are what will reclaim the territory the we changed the yawn williams,

the tuscan theses, russia, is pushing to seize the entire eastern region of don bass, which has already been partially in the hands of pro russian separatists since 2014 severe done yet. has seen widespread destruction, similar to what happened in the port city of mario poll, but ukrainian forces have had some small successes elsewhere in the east. more than a 1000 civilians were evacuated from russian controlled towns around hockey id than the most is in the my there's no power button and no phone service, no water. the echo, it's hard with gun. i can't contact my children like my oldest daughter. there's no work and no money, but it was seen, it isn't an occupation regime is being established and they've introduced the rubel prices of changed the force people to sign agreement saying they'll cooperate

with me at me. an idea is, i hope i believe that i will return home to where i'm from and that it will be a part of ukraine up with almost as because i don't want to live under occupation. i just don't want to as the russian on slot grinds on, the exit is continues. people fleeing the east with whatever they can carry. leaving behind homes, reduced to rubble and bodies buried hastily before leaving. d, w corresponding matches. bellinger is in the ukrainian capital key. if he sent us this update on the latest russian gains in don, bas. yeah. so a russia seems to have concentrated most of its efforts on the city of sebra, done net exhibitor, than it used to be the administrative center of the new ham, screeching of those parts of the lawns. regionally. we're still controlled by

ukraine. that's the was about 2 thirds before the war of this region. the rest was controlled by russian backed, so called separatist, but it's now been reduced to 5 percent, which is really the city itself. and the neighboring city of listed chance can we are hearing that we've been hearing for days that they have entered the city. and that fighting has been happening in the streets of c. c, at an eskimo. or the news point to that they are, might already be in control of a huge part of the city and the city might fall soon. that would be an important symbolic game for russia would not be a breakthrough. because from there it will be very difficult for them to advance further. there's a river and then a hill. and on top of that hill, i ukrainian position so it will be difficult for them. it's not their breakthrough, but it will be a symbolic game. here is a quick round up of some of the developments in the school. the united states is agree to supply ukraine with more advanced rocket systems. the him,

ours launchers will be able to hit precision targets within a range of 75 kilometers. part of a new $700000000.00 us weapons package that includes anti tank weapons, helicopters and vehicles. denmark is preparing to vote in the referendum on whether to join the european union's common defense policy and mark as a member of the you, but opted out of corporation on defense nearly 3 decades ago. like it's neighbors, sweden and finland. it's been reassessing, a security policy following russia's invasion of ukraine. ukraine's top prosecutor is preparing to try dozens of suspected russian war criminals. hundreds more are under investigation, including military chiefs, politicians, and propaganda agents. some soldiers have already been found guilty and jailed, but the more ukrainian territory russia takes over the harder it will be to gather

evidence and bring charges, a wanting to view as some images. and the following report may be disturbing. images that shocked the world. in future, the evidence were alleged atrocities was plain to see what happened. there is just one example of retreating russian forces, leaving horrors in their wake. ukraine's hell is now investigating nearly 15000 suspected war crimes ranging from pillaging and looting, rape and summary execution to indiscriminate bombing of civilian infrastructure and keeps. investigators aren't on their own that aided by a growing group of european prosecutors, the eas, judicial agency euro just is coordinating the joint investigation team, which includes staff from ukraine, poland, lithuania, and the international criminal court. with latvia, estonia and slovakia joining on tuesday, ukraine's prosecutor general welcomed the teams expansion at

a news conference and said it was clear who was to blame for alleged war crimes. of course, this president of russian federation and his team actually who started this war, who started to kill civilians, rape, or oh, city allowed starter civilians every, all these atrocities. what to and now hell on the wrong to ukraine, really. she's dressed as well. how vital the investigation is to ukraine for us very important to win, to win on military front, to win on traditional front to win on diplomatic front. it's very, very important. all ukrainians want justice, justice, accountability and justice. but that will likely be a hard task. while these captured russian soldiers may have been found guilty of war crimes, putin and his associates remain far out of the reach of any ukrainian court. russia's attempt to capture ukraine's capital cuba,

the stars of the war ended in failure. but now many of the cities residents were that moscow may be preparing for a 2nd assault, which could be even more brutal. it abused rebecca ritter's met up with a group of civilians getting ready to defend their homes as best they can. hello america. ah, okay. oh, preparing for a 2nd onslaught. when russia tried to storm keith, these residents were on the back foot like katya, who felt helpless to defend herself. and her city. water made me want to learn this even more is after everything, all the work crime started to get out. you know, i want to have an opportunity to protect myself. the actor says she owes everything to those who fought when she felt she could not. the only thing that allows me to do that, you know, allows me to leave to choose life. is that somebody is susan death

like right in the same moment. so they are choosing death for me to leave, you know, and that's just terrible because it's my people i know with fees growing that moscow, emboldened by gains in the east, could launch another attempt at taking the capital. these people say they won't be caught off guard again. volunteer instructor uri guides them through the basics. since the war broke out, hundreds of people have signed out to courses like this one. so many wanted to assist in the war if it, but didn't have the skills for combat. of course they are not yet soldiers completely, but at least for we have some some knowledge of their experience experience they feel they need for people here. the threat is existential. same will yet is we need to be prepared for everything was the threat of russians returning will remain

with me until the end of my life. i wouldn't say sounds. lemme see that there's always a chance. russians will come back. but according to the attitude i see from my friends, i don't think they stand a chance here. it's not a recent build up of deliveries in troops. if ukraine's northern border has only added fuel to fears of another attack. re support, they will record for several thousands of troops or, or was, or not as a border there, waiting for some border rule. be this order, given redondo, what we mazda, read it. if there is to be a next time cartier says she will definitely fight. she and her fellow classmates fear a 2nd attempt on the capital could be even more brutal. and we'll take an even bigger ref it to the fate. now to some of the other stories making headlines around the world. k pop group b t s a visitor at the white house in toto president joe biden. the boy band

discussed the rise in anti asian hate crimes in the united states. b t as a known for using their international fame to promote social justice issues, including in the us invited to the white house today. norway and hungary have confirmed their 1st monkey box cases over 20 countries where the virus is not and damage. have now reported outbreaks, 300 cases have been identified so far. most in europe on the monkey pox is usually confined to parts of west and central africa. people of thousands of gathered in india for the funeral of rappa. c. do mussa walla. the 28 year old was shot dead in his car by unknown assailants at the weekend. police believe his killing was related to a gang rivalry, was a while i had massive fan following, not just in india, but also in the u. k. and canada. for 6 weeks, the world has laptop louis claims and counterclaims between pirates of the

caribbean stock, johnny depp, and his ex wife actress amber hud depth is suing her for $50000000.00 for defamation. she's count assuming him for a 100000000. now the trial is wrapping up with jurors. deliberating johnny depp and amber herds law suit and counter law suit have kept millions glue to their screens for weeks. with 30 details human fecal matter, the accusations ranging from absurd to harrowing god dish tv. as the trial unfolded, crowds of spectators and supporters gathered every day in the early morning hours to get a peek at the 2 movie stars, entering the court in fairfax, virginia, experts say the decision to broadcast the trial was part of depth strategy. most celebrities do not want cameras in the courtroom and johnny depp's team really

pushed forward amber. her seemed did not want it. so with a celebrity case, normally we never even see this part of it. jap denies allegations of abuse. instead accusing heard of trying to destroy his reputation in 2018, she published an article, calling herself a public figure representing domestic abuse. she didn't mention dep by name, but he says it damaged his career. this is about hen winning. his fans back, this is about him getting his reputation back in hollywood. in the studios, judging by the internet, deb strategy has worked. social media users have overwhelmingly shown him their support. while many have engaged in campaigns to discredit heard, no matter who wins the case, experts warn that victims of domestic and sexual i once may see the trial as another reason to keep silent. finally,

one for the harry potter fans. how much would you pay for a signed copy of the 1st book in the series london auction house christie's is hoping this 1st edition of harry potter and the philosopher's stone will fetch at least 200000 pounds, or about 230000 euros. when it goes under the hammer, the hard back is one of just $500.00 printed in the 1st 1997 run. well, that's it for now coming up after the break business news, i'm told me aladdin both. thanks for watching every day for us. and for our planet, global ideas is on its way to bring you more conservation.