sharma and i really think we need to talk about all the topics that north divides and united in this i have invited many deer and well known guests. and i would like to invite you to an end ah ah, this is d w. news live from berlin. the european commission president proposes an emergency plan to deal with surging energy costs or fill up underlying outlines proposals for a wind for levy on power companies and a greater investment in hydrogen fuel this to tackle the unprecedented energy crisis. she says,

has been caused by russia's war on ukraine. also coming up as ukraine reclaims more territory in the north east reports the merge of abuse by russian occupiers who are now retreating. officials in the hockey regions save as evidence that civilians were tortured and murdered. and the casket carrying queen elizabeth the 2nd will be brought from buckingham palace to westminster will later today, along the thames members of the public have camped out overnight waiting to stand in line for their opportunity to see the late monarch lying in state. ah, i menu keeps mckinnon. welcome to the program. the president of the european commission has said that a united europe will prevail over russian president vladimir putin in her annual

state of the union address to the european parliament. or sla fonda lyons said that europe had shown courage and strength following russia's invasion of ukraine. she stressed the unshakable solidarity with ukraine, adding that sanctions against russia will stay in place. at the e commission president added that russia's war and ukraine was also a war on europe's economy. and on its values. much is at stake. not just for ukraine, but for all of europe and the world at large. and we will be tested tested by those who want to exploit any kind of division between us. and this is not only a war unleashed by russia against ukraine. this is also warn our energy. it's a warn our economy. it's a war on our values. it is

a war on our future. it is about autocracy against democracy. and i stand here with a conviction that wrists, the necessary courage and with the necessary solidarity, putting will fail and ukraine and europe will prevail. and of course, when alexander phenomenon was following that address and she joins us now from strasburg alleys under the ear chief addresses the parliament, every september explained to us how today's address was different. well this years state of the union address was very different from the speech that we heard here last year when the moods worse, more optimistic with covet, 19 restrictions, being east with vaccination drive in full swing and the economy beginning to

grow again. now the back truck is, of course grim by comparison. we have a brutal war raging on the european union's doorstep. and this war triggered a severe energy crisis. and all of that, all those challenges were address by was a law fund ally. and but her speech was also supposed to, to send a signal, a message of courage and solidarity. she was trying to convince her audience that the european union can prevail and continue supporting ukraine. if all member states stand together and are united. now, she used her speech alexander, to confirm that a deep and comprehensive electricity market reform is plan. so let's take a quite listen to what she said. in these times, it is wrong to receive extraordinary record revenues and profits benefiting from

war and on the back of our consumers. in these times, profits must be shared and channeled to those who need it most. so she's talking there about a cap on electricity produces profits. alexandra, can you tell us how united is europe in terms of energy policies? well, when we speak about this one, a concrete measure cap or a tags on windfall, revenues of companies that produce energy at a lower price and still profit from soaring gas prices. i think that we can stay that most member states would be on board because of course, they are concerned that consumers and small businesses are struggling to pay their

energy bills and fund a lion. promise that up to 140000000000. europe's euro's could be channels to those in need when this cap is in for you. so that is why i assume that member states are happy with them. with that some of them have been demanding that this should happen for a long time. however, when we talk about other measures that are being discussed, like a cap on gas prices, for instance, that is something that is very controversial among member states with something that needs to be done. and others like germany saying that the price cap a would lead to trouble in the mark on the market. so those are measures that are controversial. so we will probably learn later today, more details about the measures that are going to be put on the table by the european commission. thunder, thanks so much. that's alexandra phenomenon, reporting from strasburg,

ukraine's president vladimir lensky has announced that ukrainian forces have liberated 8000 square kilometers in a lightning, a counter offensive in the north east. but as ukrainian troops raised the flag and towns and villages in the hockey region, reports are emerging of the torture and murder of civilians by russian forces. the regional prosecutor's office has launched a war crimes prob, elsewhere that been scenes of joy as ukrainian forces arrive in communities now abandoned by russian forces. ah, a mother reunited with her son. he had been fighting in the ukrainian army for days in the hockey vision, under his unit liberated his home village. oh my son, i have been reading for you all that i have kept all your things,

everything. they said that a mines in the apartment, um, are you looking good? as always, i missed his so much ukrainian soldiers follow a trail of destruction. as they pressed that aback. the russians are in a headlong retreat, shedding that equipment as the fallback. visually there were running like mice, they were running and abandoning everything vehicles their own man. they even abandoned one of the rhone who was wounded just to get away. the kremlin denies reports that the military said backs, atoning people against president vladimir putin or shooting for digital russian support. the president here in the mood of the people confirms this of credit union . the people stand firmly behind the decisions made by the head of states to person . but as ukraine continues to rolled by games made by russian forces early in the war, drunk phil could you not hooton's decision to invade ukraine through them? i could come back to haunt him, though it was. look at that, it's a bit of okay,

let's take a look at some of the other stories making news around the world. china's leader asian ping has arrived in kazakhstan for his 1st trip abroad since the start of the pandemic is due to attend a summit of the 8 member shanghai corporation organization. as part of his central asian visit, he's expected to meet russian president vladimir putin. ships and fishing boats on china's central coast of return to ports and all flights have been cancelled in shanghai as the country. braces for typhoon wafer. it's forecast to hit densely populated areas a hurricane speed with 5 meter high waves. and a tie soldier has shot dead 2 people and wounded another at a military facility in bangkok. according to the ty army, the 59 year old sergeant major tried to flee the scene, but he surrendered to police shortly after the shooting. please say they're still investigating the motive for the attack. now, in just a few hours time,

king charles will lead a procession escorting the coffin, carrying his mother, queen elizabeth through central london. hundreds of thousands of mourners are expected to line the route. starting at buckingham palace, the horse drawn hearse will travel down the mall, passing close to trafalgar square. it then crosses horse guards parade onto whitehall, and will continue to the houses of parliament and westminster hall. this is where the queen will lie in state and where people will be able to pay their respects for 4 days until her funeral at westminster abbey. on monday, when al correspondent burg, at mass joins me now from london and burg it, we have heard that the queue of people is growing already or to watch them or to see the queen lion state. can you describe to us where you are right now and tell us about this growing crowd of well wishers?

yes, it is definitely a launch you already. we have far come a little while ago and i estimate that it's about a kilometer long. at the point when, when we came so it might serve is probably growing at this point. so we are opposite the palace of westminster and the people that you can see here. they are basically in the front of the key. they want to this afternoon. they are expecting that they will be able to see the queen when she lies, and states and people have been coming people. i've been talking to those who are here at the front of the queue. they came already last evening last night and, and the atmosphere. i have to say is, is very friendly. people have been getting to know each other. they say it's very convivial. so it is tomba, 2 people are of course and morning and they are here for, for it for a sad occasion that they find sad. but at the same time, they also regarded as a, as a celebration of her life. and one gentleman i've spoken to, for example, he works with prison service. he said the queen is my boss. he dressed really in

a suit and in a vest. and he said i was always so proud of us for him. it was really no question that he would come here and pay his respects. now the procession accompanying the queen's coffin this afternoon will be one of the many significant moments in this week of morning. won't take, he took us through what we're going to be seeing later today. well, yes, this is saw basically happening opposite on the other side of the river, went from buckingham palace in a very formal ceremonial procession. the queen's coffin will be brought into the palace of westminster, where she will lie in waiting for several days until the funeral. and i've heard one of the commands who was a has helped to organize, they saw procession. he said they were really hoping to make it the best that they can to, to really see it as their duty that they make this the best ceremony that london

has ever seen out of the respect for the queen and people i've been talking to in the queue, they are expecting then to be able to see the queen lying and waiting, and they say, well, this will be the moment when it hits them. because when they enter the palace of westminster, later on, and this evening, or maybe to night that you know, this was a jolly atmosphere right now is right now, but best, that would be the moment when it really sinks in and somebody has said, i expect it to be a magical moment. so really a truly remarkable day here in london for the queen's procession and starting to lie in wait bucket math in london. thanks so much. all right, we're going to bring you back to berlin now and to the city's state ballet which is known for its love of experimentation. it's thrilled onlookers in the past by staging flash mobs at the city's main station and by performing at the famous burg,

hine night club. but now it's taking to the water from berlin with love is a 90 minute dance show aboard a tow boat winding through central berlin and through the government district in august. bad weather meant that this was a base dance too hot to be postponed. but in september, everything was just right with some late summer sun, an audience and varied program. as we haven't done, we did that last year for the 1st time in the context of the pandemic, where we said we want to go outside to the guests. because nobody could come to us in the theatre. and then it was so successful, sort of like a little love parade here in berlin right here in berlin. and this year to hundreds followed the one and a half hour show. the 50 dances showed exits from their repertoire, including sequences choreographed, especially for the ship. like this one called following the path to

the battery news from the classic swan lake, also avoided point dancing or big jumps. keeping that balance on the swaying floor was enough of a challenge. ah, but that you're up to date. this is up next and i'll be back in the top. the alex with will into national with cash up to date. don't miss our highlights. the d w program online d w dot com highlights closely ah.