we're brain changes, so get ready for the brain update. 40 to the answer to almost everything. starts january 15th on d w. ah ah, this is dw news live from berlin, more than 9000000 ukrainians face power outages, as russia continues to target critical infrastructure. fierce fighting rages in the eastern done. vast region with president polluters. lensky, describing the situations areas such as back more difficult and also coming up

extreme weather conditions continue to wreak havoc across the united states. blizzard is the one for the ages. certainly it is. the blizzard of the century, with nearly 50 people dead, the governor of new york warns the disaster is far from over. as more snow is forecast. and an interactive exhibit in berlin simulates the experience of people suffering from long coven. the goal is to boost awareness of this condition, which affects growing numbers of people globally blue unexpired. sir, thanks for joining us. ukraine's president says around 9000000 people are still being affected by power outages across the country. as fierce fighting continues in the eastern dumbass region o. 6 and his nightly address,

laudermill zalinski said the situation. areas like bach moods are difficult and painful. zalinski planes. russia is using scorched earth tactics according to ukraine's foreign minister. keith is now aiming for a un backed peace summit to be held by the end of february. it fall follows russian president vladimir putin claim that moscow is willing to negotiate the war. and ukraine is being viewed with particular fear in the tiny baltic stakes like ukraine . they were once part of the soviet union and fear russia might try to annex their territory to latvia, for example, shares a sizable border with russia many here now feel constantly under threat d w's. uri rochette visited a village in western lottie to find out how russia's war is affecting daily life. he found security concerns are not the only problem facing both residence. every day yon us rosen, towns uses around 8 meters of linen to produce 6 scarves,

which he sells with his wife. laila. janice has been running the business for 20 years, but doesn't know how much longer he can continue. the war in ukraine has changed everything. the bank, i'm very worried about everything to do with the war part of a he don't know how much fuel is going to cost at the filling station with bands. i think one think i and even just turning the lights on its up money. perfect as governor alone, uranus has friends who are helping him to build his house. but the price of building materials in latvia has gone up by half. and he doesn't know when it will be finished. the rosen tolls live in a small village in western latvia, set in beautiful countryside. janice takes the children to school each morning and

brings them home again later. but all is not as idyllic as it seems with a population of just to 1000000 latvia is one of the poorest countries in the european union. it's economy traditionally closely linked to russia's. the war has had a disastrous impact on business owners like yon us, m. o 's board. we've always worked closely with business partners in russia and people there always wanted our products back now that's all gone human. got such a sad way. so me. anees about lat fears. big neighbor to the east has risen sharply since the start of the war. latvia declared independence from the soviet union more than 30 years ago. but the invasion of ukraine has brought back traumatic memories . he this the other baker uppercase. it feels like the apocalypse. so you would please him to know you wake up completely confused. oper old things like asking,

why are you read the news and wonder what the hell is going on in the world? yoyo this, but i'm hoping things will get better. know a thorough level. it's human nature and michael to make the best of things work with what is the lobster parcel own sanguine, but so silver table? it's only a few hours drive from the rosen tells house in western latvia to the border with russia in the east. the 2 countries have a long shared history, but to day latvians feel threatened by russia. and d w. uri ross shadow joins us now from riga for more urine. how are people in latvia really doing nowadays after almost a year, as since the war began? but what's the mood well, with one hand to the people of latvia are quite a warrior to both the future, but there is no atmosphere of total in fee or so or despair, nor are people freezing in their homes because they're can no longer pay that gas

bills here in riga, people enjoy christmas markets and the drink, mild wine under the christmas trees that is on the outside. life hasn't changed that much when people feel the war is of course, primarily in their wallets. everything has become more expensive, especially heating costs. at yes, nobody freezes because of the high build, but most have knowledge to save a lot elsewhere to pay that bill. and the topic of war also dominates as ever. these live i'm from the deputy with ukraine remains strong and just as strong as condemnation of russia's war of aggression against ukraine and your in your report or the like vin said they're afraid of an attack by russians on their country as well as is that fear justified, do you think? well, look of the latins are used to this threads, all, let's say, are the influence of the russians. by the way, not only the russians that history of this country is more than dramatic because lot, there was constantly at the mercy of the others, the germans, the russians,

the poles, and little n is the swedes then against again, as the germans and the russians. so historically, people here and in other both countries have suffered many, many times. and to lot the fact that the russians have now attacked the ukrainians is by ha, is hardly surprising for the latins, especially of the older generation. yanez, as a protagonist of my report, told me about his grandmother, who was on the one hand, happy about his business with the russians, but nevertheless, warmed him about the russians. and to know it turns out that she was probably right . and one must therefore consider that a historical dimension when speaking over the relationship between the baltic peoples and russia. always be careful, always be aware. they always said a young and talking of history yury before the war. there was a lot of support for lighting potent, especially among the russian speaking minority in latvia. is the country divided today? well, of course,

lot vans have many contacts with russia as a country has a border with russia and a great many people here in lot via use russian as they are every day language and riga. when right now it go capital of latvia, a quarter of the population speaks russian and in the 2nd largest city, dog of bill. so there are 80 percent russian speaking citizens. in addition, especially in the border agents, many people have watched or have been watching russian television will or it's propaganda power. over the past 20 years. until a few years ago, riga had a male of rational region, the former interior minister. he of lot, there also has russian roots and of if you go to your mother 20 minutes by car from here on the cost of the baltic sea, you will see a lot of houses that the russians have bought. ah, that is at this country all along was very closely related to russia. you can change that politically overnight, but not in the people's minds. nevertheless,

of course, the russian friendly people or the russia friendly people here, also see what russia is doing with ukraine. and that is why their relationship with russia is changing in favor of strong solidarity with ukraine. and the authorities are doing everything they can to reduce rushes influence from banning russian media to largely closing the border to most ratish. russian citizens, especially russian tourists. ok, lots of changes taking place your rossetto in riga. thanks so much for that. days of massive snow fall in japan and less, more than 17 people dead and dozens injured. much of the countries west coast and northern region of her condo had been buried under heavy snow. thousands of homes have suffered power outages, pans whether agency is urging residence in the affected regions to avoid travel after hundreds of cars got stuck on roads. and of course, severe winter weather has also been pummeling the united states and canada.

emergency workers are working to restore power to hundreds of thousands of homes and businesses. more than 50 people have been confirmed dead in what new york's governor has called the blizzard of the century. the deadly blizzard brought several meters of snow heavy winds and misery to millions across north america. despite the power outages and freezing temperatures, people in many cities across the continent are being asked to stay indoors as snow plows get to work clearing roads and pathways. when the vehicles themselves aren't stuck in snow, drift workers are also out in force, repairing down power lines in cities across the continent. to date, many of the deaths have been in heart hit buffalo, new york, individuals who had died as a result of the blizzard, died in a car, died outside for exposure. all died in the snow shovel or cardiac of out regarding

the snow blowing were found in a home. that number is expected to rise in the coming days. in canada, 4 people were killed and several more were injured. after a bus rolled over on an icy road in the western province of british columbia, the scope of the storm is unprecedented. stretching from canada as far south as texas in florida, frozen stiff iguanas dropped from the trees, unable to move, and in a catatonic state. not only did the deep arctic fries keep people trapped in ice and snow encrusted homes, it also disrupted holiday travel plans for millions of people. several weather advisories remain in effect across the continent. let's get

a round up of some other headlines now. south korea's president has called for stronger air defense a day after north korea flute, several drones across their mutual border for you. and also announced plans to create a drone unit to monitor north korea. tensions remain high in the region after an unprecedented run of missile test launched by joan young. this year. china is set to scrap its coven 19 quarantine requirement for passengers arriving from overseas beginning january the 8. currently, they must quarantine for at least 5 days at a hotel, followed by 3 days at home. travellers still needed negative virus as 48 hours prior to departure from china. after 3 years of the pandemic, more than 650000000 people around the world have tested positive for coven 19 while most recover, others are burdened by longer lasting symptoms. the condition is called long covert symptoms differ from person to person. one cove it is diagnosed if symptoms persist for more than 3 months after the infection. sadie suggest 7 to 10 percent of people

who had covered may be affected. the world health organization is calling for more research into long covert, as well as better rehabilitation measures for those affected and interactive multimedia exhibit in berlin, provides visitors with a simulation of what long covered can feel like in order to boost support for those with the condition between 5 and 10 patients with the krona virus will go on to develop long cove it fatigue is one of the main symptoms. one paper estimates 46 percent of people with the condition will suffer exhaustion. i'm in front of one of the exhibits here, which is a weighted vest which together with these weight, his arm band and leg bands weighs about 20 kilos. now the idea with this is tara, emulate, the feeling that people with long cov, you'd have a very sort of large pressure on the chest and shortness of breath. i had one account of a man who couldn't read his children at bedtime story because he described his son

back on his chest. i try the leg and arm waits on along with the suit to see what it's like. i try walking up the stairs. i already feel really quite out of breath, just walking up those stairs and i'm conscious that my heart is beating quite a lot harder than usual. hum. i feel quite sick to be honest, as well with the, with the f, a of the weights and my body is also a bit of pain from sort of supporting the weight people with long co video advised to keep moving to help with their rehabilitation. the center uses virtual reality to encourage that with activities like football, archery, or boxing. the hope is that by increasing their strength, non coven patients can get back to their lives. what i really taken from this exhibition is not only how or consuming an intense, having long covey could be,

but also how difficult it could be to function in everyday life. either around $200.00 symptoms associated with long covered. so any treatment would be highly individual and how it was tailored. still not very much about it is known medically, but the center told me what it does do is point people in the right direction of medical care and also towards support groups that can help them cope your. of course, watching d. w. news live from berlin, an exposure to watch. ah world. the good to go beyond the obvious well, as we take on the world, i do all this. yes we're all about.