so you are not a visitor, not a guess. you want to become a citizen. in phil migrants, your platform for reliable information. ah this is the w news line from berlin. the west promise is more heavy weaponry to you, cried. german chancellor, olaf shalt, says berlin, we'll send mam, anti aircraft missiles and write down equipment on the united states pledge is advanced, ad defend system's prompting a warning from moscow. also on the program, nato applicant to sweden and finland tried to become turkish objections to that.

joining the alliance, sweden's defense minister talks exclusively to d, w, and germany launch is a summer travel special for just 9 euros a month. anyone can travel on public transport as much as they want. as part of the government's efforts to help with rising energy prices. ah, i'm so gale. welcome to the program. western governments are increasing no promises of military aid to help ukraine found off a russian assault in the countries east. yes, president joe biden says his country will provide advanced rocket systems while germany has promised modern anti aircraft missiles. russian foreign minister, psych, i love the said that the deliveries risk bringing a 3rd country into the conflict without specifying further

as the russian assault continues in easton, ukraine locals like those here in the hands of faithful of the looming advance writing in the new york times. president joe biden announced to us, we'll send more advanced rocket systems to ukraine, to help it fight against russia. long requested by president vladimir lensky. keep hope this type of weaponry will help it gain the upper hand kremlin spokesperson. dimitri pascall said the moved by the us is a deliberate escalation of the conflict last in a speech to the german parliament on wednesday,

chancellor ola schultz followed him, biden's footsteps. he announced that germany will be sending modern air defense systems to ukraine, as well as rocket launchers in coordination with united states live content. in the coming weeks, we will also deliver further weapons from by for example, you beat german government has just decided that we will supply the iris t system. the most modern air defense system that germany has. this will enable ukraine to protect an entire city from russian airstrikes. that, too, is a decision by the federal government. ukraine's army chief has said that these rockets systems provided by the us will be crucial encountering russian attacks in the long battle over ukraine's eastern territory. or they w causalities billing or is in cave. i asked him if these are promises of rocket

tor system's been that. are you crazy? military is finally getting what it need. yeah, i mean oh, there have been announcements before for these rocket launchers. there has been a bit of confusion when biden announced that they would not deliver rocket launches that have a ray that would be able to hit russian cities. but there was about the range of the rockets they deliver. that was not about the principal and the rocket launchers is something that ukraine has asked for for some time because they hope they would be able to destroy russian positions. basically more effectively, especially in the danverse where russia has brought a lot of heavy artillery. and um, yeah, of course everybody we spoken to in the military have said that this kind of heavy artillery rocket launches a long range, how it is, et cetera, which could change their situation in their own it, in their faith. what says the situation is, let's talk about what's going on in a dumbass or how are you korean forces ferry?

there this all, it's from the russians on all the positions of the ukraine's have been very heavy. and what russia has done, what is there is also learned from what they have done before and where they have failed before is that they concentrate a lot of firepower on the next place. they want to take, often just raising the cities that they are attacking to, to rubble and gem. this is what they have done. it has worked. they are advancing in the places where they have used this tactics, but it works slowly and the ukrainians have done pretty well. also at fighting back many of these attacks. but let's save their 10 attacks at 10 different points at along the frontline, which is a 500 kilometer frontline. at some point, one of them will succeed and this is what we are seeing. the russian successes are mostly mostly very expensive. hard fought for advances where they have

used a lot of ammunition in particular to get to these positions over the long term. however, these are advances and the ukrainians are under huge pressure. i was so much of this fighting now concentrated in the east. how are people farther west in like, like in the, in cave where you are? how are they coping if you visited keith to day and you hadn't been here before, and you hadn't followed the news. you and the thing is that there's a war here. life is pretty much back to normal. people are out on the streets. there's still some shops close there. so there are some pro precautions. there's also a curfew still on. but overall, it looks very different from what we've seen just a month ago or even 3 months ago. so life is pretty, pretty, pretty relaxed actually here, and key people are returning to the city and returning to their normal lives. having said that, there are threats against key of the have been warnings that russia might attack you again. but this is not in

a shirt something they could do in the shirt. short term. they would have to have major successes in the east in order to free some troops to attack key if again, or other places in your credit. and at the moment it doesn't look like it. thank you for that much is putting it in keith. i've also been speaking with the w military analyst of frank lead, which is based in oxford in the u. k explained how, how these advanced weapon systems would change the calculus on the front lines. well, last mathias was saying the tactics of the russians are based around blasting that way through to local tactical success rather than any particular skills or aptitude . and that's because the russians go very major on artillery and always have back decades after about a 100 years. so in the eighty's, nato developed these multi large rocket systems, specifically, to challenge this problem of russian artillery. and what was what we see now

announced the high mass system from the u. s. is the latest iteration of that. and it's specifically designed to reach behind the lines and attack russian equivalence and their supply lines. so it's taking the battle more deeply into russian lines. so it's very good news for the ukrainians, the american gift, and very bad news for russian gunners. also to offset the lack of power on korean side of the circle interdiction role, which is cutting off supplies and attacking that support is kind of my aircraft. and of course, the credits are pretty sure it surprisingly got anything actually. and the other system, the iris team, it has to be working together actually because clearly the, all the kind of positions available to russia are pretty reluctant actually to go the ukrainian lines. but they be far more reluctant now with iris t at the other radar systems. so to be deployed, i would say one thing though,

we're not going to see these on the front lines or deploy 20 battle. but for many weeks training needs to be done. like ration and so forth, but couldn't use the credit. and now we have a russian foreign minister. i love rob saying that there is a risk that a 3rd country could become involved in the conflict. is this a threat? you think, to the u. s. and germany yes, the usual saber rattling that we should ignore to get it that treat it with the content that we've been hearing this really since day one. the west has been assisting you crazy since day one and will continue to do so. despite the various red lines and threats issuing from moscow or satellites should be ignored treated properly unless now there may well be sort of behind it behind the scenes negotiations which are taking place between russia. yes, but that's, that's, that's going to be rather covert right. just one. ok, so and just to pick up on

a point that we heard from a class that has been a gap in there between promise is from the west and actual delivery of equipment on the ground. that must be very disparaging. if you're a new crane, well yes, but on the other hand, the announcement today we'll get a real lift. about 4 weeks ago we heard of the transfer about a 100 artillery guns, and they've only got to the front line in the last week or 2. you need to train crews, you need to integrate the systems. so we can expect that there's going to be a lag. the problem i have of many others have is that perhaps the time is come. we should stop litigation, which system and what is going to want numbers and leave the intelligence service to do a bit of a bit of hard work in finding out for themselves what's been transferred it slightly just to me as an internal act 4 times. it's awesome. to hear while they're being transmitted, this not weapon system,

it does help. it does help the other side. i see why they're doing it, but, but perhaps you should sort of wrote back on, right. and a quick word about that, comments that lots of comments that i'm hearing today saying that the despite their advance in easton ukraine, russia is actually repeating mistakes made at the start of the war. is that your assessment? yes, the pentagon has came out with this in the last couple of days. russia has the same problems you have since day one. it's got caught out on me. it lacks infantry, it's equipment is in poor tricks. command systems are antiquated. where's the, where's the crates are far better to get all of those, and all of those departments. just finally one point. remember, the russians are operational piece time money out with reduced reduced use ukrainians of war time money and have no problem with their issue is with the kind of kid they have the capabilities and that's why these announcements today are so

important. thank you for that. frank led, rich, and oxford. thank you very much. pleasure. we'll take a quick round up of some of the developments in this war. russia's foreign minister sokolov ralph has met with various, our foreign ministers, the gulf corp counsel, in reality, in saudi arabia. focused on the talks isn't clear, but comes to day after european union leaders agree to ban most russian oil imports . or the end of the year. francis says that wheat exports from ukraine should be allowed to leave the country freely. him at food should not be used as a weapon of war. a russian blockade of ukrainian port is causing global shortages and putting up prices. as demand increases, the ukraine's top prosecutors preparing to charge dozens of suspected russian war criminals. hundreds more, including military chiefs are politicians and propaganda agents are under investigation. some soldiers of already been found guilty and jailed,

but that more ukrainian territory. russia takes a harder it will be to gather evidence and bring charges. annex report contains images. you may find upsetting. images that shocked the world in future, the evidence of alleged atrocities was plain to see what happened. there is just one example of retreating russian forces, leaving horrors in their wake. ukraine's as it 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 it is president of russian federation and his team actually who started this wall who started to kill civilians, rape or a city allowed starter civilians every, all these atrocities. what we now hell on the wrong to the ukraine. 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. sweden

and finland are pushing ahead with our landmark bench to join nato, sweden joining the military alliance would mean giving up more than 2 centuries of neutrality. public opinion in favor of joining groups around 50 percent when russia invaded ukraine. but nato member turkey opposes the beds, turkish president, reggie time urban accuses sweden of supporting terrorists and his angry about stock homes embargo on arms sales to his country will. speaking exclusively to d, w. new swedish defense minister to hold crist, explain what was behind his country's sorry shift from neutrality to seeking nato membership. the situation before the 24th of february was long situation on the situation of the russian attack against ukraine wilson. it's another we have ways when we have a real war in our neighborhood and that they've changed the ration from the

mentally. and we have also decided off the security to go to nathan membership together. we've seen land or, well, you're saying well us at other countries in europe for example, your money and, and others we, we try to great piece and we try to play the food solutions. but we are not now you will see to development around us. we must also make conclusions from, from that situation and now we have the 1st big war in our neighborhood since the 2nd world war. so there is a fundamental change and it's 100 percent. russell responsibility, swedish advancements of you to hold crist, voters in denmark, a going to the polls today in a referendum on whether the country should join the european union's common defense policy. denmark is an, a you member, but us negotiated exemptions to various policies, including defense,

against the backdrop of russian aggression. things are being asked whether they still want to opt out of a you defense planning. denmark has a history of saying no to europe in referendums. it is long been concerned about to close the union and being swallowed up by bigger neighbors. only 30 years ago, they decided to opt out of a common european defense policy. danes wanted nothing to do with it, and the eel went ahead without them. her thought they should do a show, the delta v changes show that now we need the stronger ural while european countries we're looking for more military co operation. denmark rather focused on its membership in nato. just recently, they increased their presence in estonia to help protect the baltics against russian aggression. but it was russia's invasion of ukraine that finally changed

the political mood and cut meg. in spite of traditional your skepticism, there is also a realization amongst the public that we are in a crisis situation. so maybe it's not that bad an idea to reconsider out. and mike is participating in security defense prime minister matter. frederickson called a referendum on whether to reverse course and opt in to the use joint defense policies. neither saw hair as to her gather tear to night have agreed that a referendum will be held on the 1st of june. this year. we very strongly urged the danes to abolish the defense reservation at our scarf, fortress ford. opinion pulse for sea imagery for yes, but parties on the extreme left and right. are campaigning against giving up the opt out option and danes have been known to change their minds before. take a look at some of the stores making news around the world to security forces in

israel, her shot dead, a woman in the occupied westbank. israeli military says that she was holding a knife when she approached the soldier carrying out what they called, routine security activity. israeli palestinian violence has intensified over recent weeks. israeli rates in the occupied westbank and deadly palestinian attacks on israel is chinese visual say 6 point one, magnitude earthquake is killed. 4 people an injured 14 others. the southwestern sich, one province who thought is in the city of yarn, which was at the, at the center of deployed nearly 4500 rescue workers report suggest to craig triggered a landslide that damage several homes. and from today, people here in germany will be able to travel for the whole month on most public transport for just 9 euros. the cheap transport deal is a response to rising energy prices organizes also hope it'll lose people away from their cars. millions of tickets have already been sold, but there are concerts,

endless possibilities. a long list of regional trains, ready to take people across germany. and all you need is 9. your us. anyone in germany residence and tourists alike can purchase a monthly pass for this bargain price. it will be available for the month of june, july and august. it's an easy deal. you can buy the ticket at a machine like this one online or on the app. and once you have the ticket, you can travel anywhere you want. in fact, the past can be used on local public transport, like buses, trams or the metro, but also on regional trains across the country. the aim is to incentivize the use of more climate friendly, public transport, but also to counter rising energy prices. this train is headed to the ball 16th. now normally

a return ticket would cost around $50.00 heroes. but with the 9 year old ticket, it is all included in the price. you can go there and back. anytime you want, at no additional cost. the trips might be a long one, though high speed trains like this one are not included in the path, which only covers trips on slower trains. at berlin's main train station, people seem excited about it. i found it very, very good. i'm actually not the big use of public transport, but at 9 euros. one should consider italy. it's a good idea to have it in the entire country that's. that's very cool. mind blowing crowds like these are a big worry. there are concerns that the infrastructure will not be able to handle an influx of new passengers. and it's sometimes hard to figure out which trains are covered by the ticket. but despite some possible glitches,

this is gearing up to be the summer of climate friendly rail travel in germany report from julius r deli. i caught up with julia at berlin central station and asked her how popular this new ticket has been. yes, we've heard it from the deutscher bank. germany's real service that up until today . 7000000 tickets have been sold germany wide and that is quite a significant number. considering that the ticket came into force only today. and we've heard a lot of enthusiasm about the ticket from people we've spoken to both people who already use public transport, but also people who might give it a shot. now that it's, it's become cheaper. and this is also an advantage for not only residents of germany, but also tourists who come here over the summer. they can also take advantage of this ticket and it is quite a significant benefit, of course, that famous for its cause. and it's all to bonds, not so much for it's public transport. efficiently took you to

a new direction for the country. well, it is definitely an attempt to try to incentivize the use of plumb public transport and trains. but well, we've also seen criticism of the measure, for example, people seeing that instead of spending all this money on this cheaper ticket, they could have invested the money and improving the real infrastructure. and also at the same time as the introduction of this ticket, the government has also lowered taxes on petrol. and that is also seen as a sign of the government actually still subsidizing a cars and car drivers. so this is definitely an attempt to try to push people to use trains more. but whether it is a such a big change in terms of mobility in germany, that remains to be seen. okay, so i'm going to presume that you have a bought one of these don euro tickets. where will you be going? actually i already have a monthly pass and the great thing is that with this monthly past,

this normally costs around 60 euros, and i can only use it in berlin. and now i only have to pay the 9 euros and i can travel with it across germany. and i think i will go and try to visit the baltic coast. it is a great summer destination in germany with beautiful beaches and i just have to hope that the trains aren't be too full to get there. okay, thank you for that to julia, south valley, off to the beach. other say life imitates are thomas proof on the streams of thailand. our next report looked at a real life fight club inspired by the 1999 american cult movie. since 2016 the ty spinoff has drawn hundreds of amateurs looking for brawls and bruises. when the street lights flicker on, it's also time for flight. cal thailand. nothing here is as glamorous as to glitzy, ty boxing stadiums with these underground bouts in the ports. light neighborhood of

bangkok have their room magnetism. ah, it's quite different from traditional sites. it's fun. it's unique. fighting with containers surrounding us, it's just fun. and it's exciting. my van said, my niece and also what, when i roll out on my bill, got the fight club is partly inspired by the cult bread pit movie with the same name. no skills are required here. it's all about instinct. everyone gets to go all out in a single 3 minute round. whatever style the use, it's become a local sensation since its founding in 2016, the bottle, the 11 in the beginning. we just wanted to fight and filmed the fighting. but once to fatigue got on the internet, people became interested. so we ended up creating this club than more and more people approached us. and it all snowballed from there. the gatherings have also

gained the attention of the police. they say the match is violate the so called boxing act, which is punishable with a jail sentence. but the group has found a way to keep the fights going on along one of them. we're not under the laws of the boxing act. so that means we're not holding unsanctioned fights. ready to come out, holding boxing matches, or spots matches. we are holding an event under the association of fight club thailand. and event with guidelines after the reverie explains where the amateurs allowed to hit their punches, start to connect. and as the co founder puts it, change violence into friendship. where's reminder of our top stores? at this hour? german chancellor, olaf charles has promised to send

a modern ad defense systems to you cried in a speech to parliament. the chancellor denounced what he called russia's imperialist onslaught promise to continue to support your credit as long as necessary. united states is also financed at new military aid for ukraine, including advanced medium range weapon systems. the decision comes as russian forces continue to make gains in easton, ukraine's at dawn bass region. coming up next to a made in germany. take a look at diversity in the workplace. i'll be back at the top. the. i'm good with

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