ah, we ask, why? because life is diversity. make up your own mind in d. w. need for mines. ah ah, this is dw news lie from berlin, russia, telephones to penalty for anyone refusing to fight in ukraine. it comes that security forces arrest hundreds of demonstrators opposed to russia's military mobilization activists say the column is far more sweeping than the criminal is

letting on. the german chancellor is looking for new energy partners in the middle east. olaf shelter arrives in saudi arabia, in search of alternatives to russian oil and gas, plus an emotional farewell for tennis, great, roger federer, who plays is final match after a glittering career. ah, i'm pablo fo lillius. thanks for joining us. as hundreds of thousands of russians are called up to battle in ukraine, russian president vladimir putin has signed new laws that increased to penalties for any one who refuses to fight. the amendments now threaten up to 10 years in prison for any one who disobeys orders. refuses duty or surrenders. protests against the draft have erupted in several russian cities in

a rare show of resistance to the cremeans war rights groups said several 100 demonstrators have been arrested. well d, w 's, russia analyst konstantin agger, told us of at the scale of what moscow has called partial mobilization, dis, partial, probably with regard to this said bureaucracy which to logic sent from a certain level being exempted from, from this mobilization ah, banking sector employees. because peter wants the financial system to work ah, over they claim the, the, the authorities claim that i t sex, people will also be exempted a box. there are many reports of people with i t sort of a specialization being drafted or rather being pulled up. it is of, i would say very traditional russian kills because put in the system is a very much builds on a, basically bureaucrats ah,

over ensuring themselves. and that's why the image of people pretty much everyone, probably apart from these people i mention being are pulled up in shops on the streets. ah, that is something that is really happening. this system is trying to ensure that the 300000 people that put in order to be called up will be called up no matter what. didn't use konstantin edgar there. well, as moscow looks for more troops to bolster its invasion of ukraine, it's also making changes in top military leadership. russia's defense ministry says it has removed the deputy defense minister from his post. meanwhile, in for russian controlled regions of ukraine, separatist leaders are holding so called referendums on whether or not to join russia. they're illegal under international and ukrainian laws. no independent observers are present and report se teams are traveling door to door to force

residents to take part. earlier i spoke to olga. i was all sca from the civil network of horror, which conduct independent election observation in ukraine. and i asked her what this vote means for ukrainians in the occupied regions. first of all, i want to highlight these and doesn't have any connection with real wrap around them. a real world. that's why we call it to the referendum of fake wrap around them. but unfortunately, it's a huge damage for the local civilians who stay on occupied territories to these these. because often this you the referendum, we will have annexation from russia side these territories. and then russia will mobilize man to be a part of the armed forces group on that side of russia can ration these people will not have any choice because according to russians on the stand and they will

be on the they are jurisdiction, then i believe that the next stage of the problem, it will be a, like a and pressure on prosper physician process. because russia needs more than they are citizens on occupied territories. and this is one of the tools to have as much your isn't as possible. and then unfortunately, we see that russia is going to terrorize whole europe and ukraine waves nuclear wrap them, because according to their military, the 3, it's possible to use military. what happens if someone will at tek rations territory? that's why now we're watching a new stage of war when russia decided to block some small camps or some small perspective in the future negotiation because it's impossible just to back this. there are tourists on the ukrainian jurisdiction when russia

will include it into the institution. that's even after pu teen regime a new russia will have a problem with that. but in between these all blessed and occupied territory, this same problem will be a waste grania right. olga. is there anything that ukrainians in these occupied regions can do to actually peacefully oppose the so called referendums? they have to leave the territories, especially man, if the reason is there is any opportunity to leave that character is because of the annexation. it will be a huge damage for a population and from another hands. it's very important. don't be a part of the faith process because if people will be a part of administer to bodies according to ukrainian legislation, they have to be punished as a 15 years in prison. and are those people who have opportunity do not

rolled, even in the cities? and when are people out? i'm into the plants and homes directly with rappel to the boulders. it's very important to me these bolton, if the reason not is there is any opportunity to look like that. i've a self scott from the civil network or puerto thank you for joining us. on t w. german chancellor. all of schultz has arrived in saudi arabia at the start of a 2 day tour of the gulf, germany and seeking new energy partnerships to make up for the loss of russian oil and gas supplies. a whistle stop. tour of 3 gulf states in 48 hours. that doesn't give german chancellor sholtes much time for lengthy talks. he met saudi arabia's crown prince. mom had been salman for the 1st time. they focused on energy security . as get of dawned of thought and it's also about the fact that german companies

can play a major role in further developing the economy here as well as the use of oil and gas and other resources and in developing hydrogen technology. the fact that this is possible was one of our discussion points is engaged on august. the hiccup is investment is a key topic, because saudi arabia is a major exporter of oil, as well as natural gas in the future. the country also wants to become a world leader for hydrogen projects. germany is eager to profit from this. could it's looking for this evolved on future. it's all going to be about creating opportunities on a large scale for the use of hydrogen in germany, which is produced here and in other places. casting a shadow over the visit is the issue of human rights and the murder of saudi journalist, jamal castle. you 4 years ago for which you s intelligence says the saudi crown prince is responsible reacts. poor women's rights record is another highly sensitive topic. saudi arabia's trying to appear more modern and organized a meeting with a group of young women for shoals. his next ups, the united arab emirates and guitar,

where he hopes to secure deliveries of liquefied natural gas. let's take a look now at a few other stories making headlines. this are investigators in mexico say they've uncovered signs of human rights abuses at an army base in the capitol. mexico's president created a truce commission to look into allegations of torture and murder at military camp . number one, during the 1960 s, until the 1980s survivors of the camp of participated in the investigation and provided additional testimony, england dramas, hurricane fiona has slammed into the eastern coast of canada damaging buildings and leaving hundreds of thousands of homes without power. the storm is expected to be one of canada's most severe on record. fiona earlier battered bermuda and several caribbean islands killing at least 8 people. ah. well here in berlin, it's martha weekend and the face of these or it can years, l u would keep shogi has fuel talk of another world record as to city welcomes

runners from over. $150.00 countries kept shogi holds the current world record. after finishing the race in a time of 2 hours, one minute and 39 seconds in berlin, 4 years ago. but none of this would be possible without the volunteers who are worth their weight in gold. coordinating the 45000 athletes is no easy task, and dw spoke to one who's been a fixture of the marathon from more than 2 decades. these volunteers make the berlin marathon happen. close bosom is one of them. the 63 year old has been helping out for over 20 years, and it is his job role to see that everything goes smoothly. but everyone gets there but number and that the people who help to ruin to your fine. at the end of the day, all of this is voluntary. who's on one of 5000 volunteers. he ran the marathon himself 15 times, so he knows how to help. like last year, when a run,

a told burs on, he couldn't run because he had caught a cold. i said, how about you help me on sunday at the suits done. and he came and he was happy on thank be a bunch of times and is with us again this year. my last year sedition was just half the size due to covered restrictions. and even though the marathon generates millions and tourism revenue, the city of burden doesn't support and financially organizers say one more reason by volunteers are so important. volunteer for them. we also started a volunteer program which works with the volunteers for the whole year. because without them, it wouldn't work. why this would, it would is equal to the us and with volunteers helping along the way. people from all walks of life can compete in berlin. in the nation's league, germany surprising, he lost at home to hungry and the wind for the visitors means they need only a draw with italy in their final game to win the group. an early gulf from adams

ally was the difference between the 2 sides and seas. germany loose for the 1st time since coach fancy flick took over 14 games ago. italy beat england and the groups other game meaning germany slipped a 3rd in the table. they pay last placed england on monday. well that wasn't the result germany had hoped for and here's some reaction after the match. if definitely river we have something to do, especially against teams who, who suspect very deep to be fair to them. they, they made a good, they defend the world. they were like sceptically, very prepared, but still we need to find the need to do more. so where does the last against hungry put germany ahead of the world cup in katara our sports correspondence max merrill was at the match and this is what he had to say with less than 2 months to go until the world cup kicks off in guitar. there are plenty of question marks hanging over hans. he flicks germany the coach doesn't seem sure what his best 11 is or his strongest squad,

or even which tactic to employ to get the most out of his players. that when his 14 games in charge, this is his 1st loss. but recently germany have struggled, they've conceded, and all of the last 6 matches. failing to keep a clean sheet. and now out of the nation's league after losing the hungry one mill here in leipzig. but also presents another problem, which is one that has the flick, wanted to avoid. now germany won't have any competitive fixtures between the end of the world cup and guitar, and the beginning of the euros 2024 here in germany, where germany qualify automatically as hosts had they made it to the final for they would have had some competitive fixtures to focus on now it's another period of uncertainty for honey flick, following the world cup. max merrill there. well antennas, roger federer played his final competitive match on friday as he represented team europe alongside old rival, rough in the dow, in the labor cup. double federer enjoyed

a rapturous reception as he was introduced to the capacity crowd at london's oh to arena. even though the pair lost the 41 year old, swiss player said, coming out by playing doubles with an adult would be the most beautiful thing. federer has 120 grand slam titles in his career and saying good bye to the sport that has given him so much, wasn't easy for roger federer. let's take a look. this is the part that was extremely worried about is taking the microphone just because i know how impossible i am on the mike when i am emotional. because i've had many times before i was able to remind myself always on the court again. and how wonderful this is, this is not the end, the end, you know, life goes on. i'm healthy, i'm happy. everything's great at this is just a moment than time. lots here. sports rand open, here's a reminder of the top new story. this,

our russian president vladimir putin has signed utilized that increased penalties for anybody who refuses to fight in ukraine. it comes to security forces arrest, hundreds of demonstrators opposed to russia's military mobilization activists say b call above reservists is far more sweeping than the kremlin admits. alright, well up next report her looks at religious tensions between hindus and muslims in bangladesh. and remember, you can get your news around the clock on our website, d, w dot com and follow up on our social media accounts from the team here amberlynn on pablo foliage. see again at the top the next hour. or i'm skim that. i want. that's hard and in the end the, some me, you are not allowed to see you anymore. we will send you back. are you familiar.