ah ah ah, this is the w news live from berlin, russia more soldiers killed in one of the deadliest strikes on the bore into cracked families, hold a vigil for the dead. as many commanders face growing criticism from russian. commentators also coming up jerusalem on edge of the far right is rally minister makes a controversial visit to holy side just days after taking office. opponents condemned

the visit as international provocation and brazil bids a final farewell to its greatest sporting legend, killing a private burial services taking place in his hometown santos, following his death last week. ah, i'm anthony, how walk into the program? russian military commanders are facing mounting criticism over the deaths of some 63 soldiers killed by a ukrainian missiles struck. families have held a vigil in samarra in central brush at the home city of some of the troops. the kremlin took the unusual step of confirming the debts in the strike on new year's eve. usher media. commentators who backed the war in ukraine say senior officers have failed to learn lessons from previous incidents. there's not much left of this

building once used by the russian army and mc keith. car ukrainian forces attacked the site in the russian occupied city after noticing a cluster of my ball thing signals. the russian defense ministry confirmed the attack for the 1st time in a long time admitted significant loss. as regarded, waterford, issued, the 63 russian soldiers were killed. as a result of fall miss, i'll strike at a temporary deployment point here. this is one of the relatives and friends of the dead soldiers of a being provided with all the necessary assistance and support it by the author. ukraine reckons the number of casualties is much higher. the ukrainian armed forces estimates that full 100 soldiers lost their lives. but if it federal, on the 31st of december in the settlement of mc, keith k, internet's up to 10 units of enemy military equipment of various types were

destroyed and damaged, who was sick. the losses of personnel of the occupy as is still being determined while you will push nature. on sunday night, russia again attacked ukraine with a rainy combat trends. ukrainian sources say 41 of the pilot. las aircraft were shut down by anti aircraft missiles. moment we have information that russia is planning a prolonged attack using shad thrones. it's probably banking on exhaustion. exhausting. are actually around to aircraft. offense is our energy, but we actually do everything so that the terrorists fail in their e. m. as all the others are failed, no or well, yes, she each he is. may i have a tele glitch case that that while there have been some damage to energy infrastructure? no one had been killed or early. i asked our correspondent and keep roman gone to ranko, why the kremlin acknowledged these casualties despite routinely withholding such information. well, i presume there could be 2 reasons. one is m e. they couldn't hide it. there must

have been some witnesses and the 2nd and more important one, they pro war russian bloggers, some of them affiliated with the russian government, criticized the russian officials who decided to deploy a russian troops in that school. so the criticism are very, very harsh, and you have to understand this bloggers, they are very influential. some of them have up to $1000000.00 and more subscribers and, and they also criticized, for example, the events in september last year in the region of hark. if in north of ukraine, when completely unexpectedly to the russian forces, ukraine started a counter offensive and could take back a lot of territory. that was the time and bloggers also are criticized the russian army and the result was on what may be one of the reasons why in the russian government decided to change the commander. so they are very influential because they, they are being read and earned by, by the hard core and supporters of vladimir putin,

russian president and supporters of this war. so it is very important for us and not to lose that support and, and that's why i think there decided to, to be more or less frank and say that yes, we have a problem and dozens have been killed. right separately to that roman ukraine says its forces have killed and injured around $500.00 roughened russian soldiers in half sun in the south. what more can you tell us about that strike and there are not much details on that, and it is still unclear what is the proportion because the ukraine and source are so to say that a $500.00 is the number of are killed and injured. and we don't know if there were 100 killed and 400 injured. it's just a figure. so i'm, but you have to understand that we have nearly every day information from the ukranian army that about a 70 or 100 russian soldiers are being killed. we cannot verify, verify that information on the other hand, also the russian army,

a general general's every day on the briefings they say to day is no exception. they say that they killed about 400 ukrainians on different locations. so if you add that up a $130.00, they're 50, they're 80 on another place. so you have figures like 500 or 400. what we hear in cliff cannot verify that information. what's interesting is that we have information from ukrainian sources. there is fighting or to this house, or of course on which was liberated last year, a fighting for a, for an island in the delta of the nipple river. and this is not far away from the place or 2, could you like if car and federal you've got those 22 villages, ukrainian villages under russian occupation at the moment. and this is for me and indicated that the fighting the south, of course on is still continuous. the order is still ukrainian. i'm is still attempting to, to, to attack the russian army there and to liberate even more territories. they doubly

kurt correspondent, roman gunter, anchor. and keith, thanks so much. now, russia's drone and miss awe struck on civilian targets. come alongside, beat a trench warfare on the was front lines, rushes focused for months on taking backwards in the east and on beth's region. the city of st. some of the most intense fighting of the war much is trench warfare and the front really moves. shelling is causing heavy losses on both sides. the soldiers a pinned down in known locations. and they w max and the joined a medical evacuation team saving lives on the eastern front, cheating death at high speed. when taking the injured from ukrainian front lines on every 2nd counts. the glare has those county. when you put your foot down andrey, and flying around back here near doesn't it?

they call her call. it means little one. she isn't told with few can match her calm . at medic experience. she's working on a soldier who's vehicle was involved an explosion because like, was this a ricochet? no, we hit the my mom the driver threw me to the left and i saw everything he was thrown over the top. i had a plugs in and a helmet on, i hit my head and i got hit in the chest. for me. oh oh, you mean the soldier will most likely fully recover? his driver is dead. his lunch at this and this is from a little warrenton, so we have some other things to take care of it. do you have children? why does it always leave the 2? 0 and then the set in must be 3 more. he might be in an ambulance

on the way to hospital, but his mind is still on the front collision with them. every one thought that we will break, but a fact we stand and will continue to stand. all these rates, it only anchors is more, makes every one stronger. it spin a grim day. wouldn't those a diskin then to day as a very difficult day lets you skip the enemy? the russian aggressor will not come down for a while and unless he sees the advantage is anal site and fights harder and harder . lisa, my, however, i am disparate because today which unfortunately we had 20. but last 3 that out, the lady isn't the way that they have the more oh, finding the strength to face what is coming out of the bottom? what area? oh, for some of the hospitallers voluntary combat,

medics. faith is part of the answer. co ha converted to islam while working with muslim volunteers in the field after hostilities began in 2014, she says she only fears god, but the job takes its toll. does she have i challenge what i have seen includes dates and see if it lemme opened heads and stomachs is i put a barrier in front of me so to speak and wasn't there. so he is wounded of what i work with him virtually. and if i give up love and how will that help in the me almost the so i hold on to filtering them yet. i have 2 nephews at home when i'm exhausted here. bailey, on my feet, and then i have a rotation though. i got home and seeing these nephews and other children fixes everything that can be fixed. did they do us the new ones that could avoid social was it, but she has to return to the front even though it's been quiet for a few days. she knew rain and low cloud have created poor conditions for artillery

and drones. but in the distance cannon fire, the weather has changed, and the next evacuation call may just be moments away. the united states has been the biggest supplier of weapons to ukraine since the invasion, but that could change now that the house of representatives is controlled by republicans. most republican voters back the u. s. support ve crime but more radical voices within the party. a questioning the policy they w michela cooking reports from washington dc, when ukraine's president vladimir lensky spoke before us congress in december, he took a calculated risk, leaving his country for the 1st time in 10 months of war was dangerous. but we assuring his most important ally was vital on your money is not sherry team is an investment in the global security and democracy that we handle in the most

responsible way. days later, congress approved an extra $45000000000.00 package for ukraine. but that decision was taken by the old congress, led by democrats. this new congress is split. republicans have taken the majority in the house and that's about to sound a lot more like this. president tramps, border wall would have only cost $22000000000.00 with the money we sent to ukraine . we could have our a secured our border, but we're not doing that. leading voices of the hard, right. echo chamber have little power on paper, but growing influence over the political agenda. americans feel like we've been providing the lion's share of the support for ukraine, both material and financial aid. they do not want to see that continue because we have so many domestic problems on our own. they want to see europe step up,

their aid and support for ukraine. the u. s. kept or so little debate over whether to help you crane in those 1st 11 months of conflict. this new congress includes a large number of hard, right? republicans who want to turn ukraine aid into a political bargaining tip. it's inflation and border control that worry americans a lot more than the war in europe. but polls also show that most americans are in favor of supporting ukraine. that's what the person described here as the most powerful woman in politics is banking on nancy pelosi is stepping down as how speaker, after having led the democrats for almost 2 decades legislators. how will the new congress feel for 16 years? oh, i think they're going to be, i mean, i think there's very strong bipartisan support, respecting, respecting the courage, other people,

if you came to fight for their democracy. the fight that people have ukraine are making for their democracy is a fight for all democracy or portman. so the ukraine debate may come down to mostly drama, with an eye on the next big test. at the ballot box for sas, this deeply divided new congress put a horse to jo biden's ability to launch any major new legislation. he will have to work that bit harder at home to remain as stable partner for his allies abroad with the tension fast turning to the question whether buying will run again in the 2024 presidential. honor has a look at some of the other stories making headlines around the world. new s republican liter kevin mccarthy is facing a challenge from the right wing of his party. he's struggling to get enough boats to become speaker of the house of representatives. mccarthy has been critical of the former president, donald trump protest as in bolivia have attacked police during demonstrations

against the arrest of a local governor. 1000th of his supporters gave have burnt vehicles rather, and blocked high wise louis camacho as most detained for allegedly being involved in removing the form of president. even morales in $29.00 to california is preparing for more heavy rain and flooding. a weather event known as an atmospheric river has already dropped 13 centimeters of right on the sacramento valley. and arab leaders have condemned to visit by israel's new far right. security minister to one of jerusalem's most hotly contested holy thoughts. palestinians are angry that a security detail accompanied it. am albin ga, via into the compound one of the most sensitive sites in jerusalem. this holy complex is known to palestinians as the noble sanctuary and to israelis as the temple mount competing claims of the shrine represent

a major source of conflicts between the 2 sides. one that has often resulted in violence. now tensions arising once more. just days after being sworn in as israel's national security minister. far right politician is a mob been given, has visited the site he to the grounds flanked by armed security, a move that has outraged palestinians, the militant islamist group, hamas recognized as the terrorist organization by the e. u. has threatened repercussions how through this provocative behavior increases, the state of tension brings matters closer to a major explosion and opens a door wide for real escalation, really under a so called status quo arrangement, non muslims are allowed to visit the holy compound on the condition that they do not pray, but the visit of an ultra nationalist, israeli minister, is a sensitive matter god and called came the security force has think this is

a dangerous move. it's not an accident that ministers have avoided visiting for many years like nestali melissa a blow. it will be seen by the whole world as break in the state of war, even if it's not, it's an unnecessary risk. then given responded to criticism by lashing out on twitter, saying the site is open to all and warning. hm. us that is rails new government will not back down. earlier i asked our correspondent, rebecca britt as injury slim. why this visit has drawn so much condemnation. then it is, as you mentioned, a very new member of the government. he's a himself, a settler. he's from the very right wing extreme parties that make up the faction that make up the gov of the coalition rather than make up the government. and that is potentially seen as even more of a provocation. just, you know who, what he symbolizes. and what he said in the lead up to the election, all the rhetoric about how he wants more access to the jews,

how he does want to change the status quo to allow jews to be able to pray up there . and so this move today, well, it isn't a technical change to the status quo. we say as a provocation, that as you rightly point out, has been condemned inside by the opposition been condemned by the palestinian authority. hamas has come out saying that this activity, any continuation of this activity, would lead to violence. it is being seen as provocation. its neighbors as well. israel's name is also very upset by this move, the israeli ambassador to jordan with salmon for dressing down for talking to if you will. this is been seen very seriously by israel advised. hi, rebecca, reticent, jerusalem, that while the war on the new crime will again top the political agenda here in germany this year, johnson, the olaf shelters government has already pushed through relief packages to offset the rising energy prices. but it's fear the economic pinch could undermine public support for buildings. ukraine policies. when spring 23 comes,

the 1st big question will be did the german government do enough to get germans through this winter? okay. as john flesh has promised, people do consume more gas and electricity when it's cold. after all, will consumers and companies have been able to cope with a high energy prices and with inflation? and what about energy security? german chancellor will have charts when spent much of secondary in office trying to replace russian energy sources just like he did in his 1st year following russia's large scale invasion of ukraine. but will that come at the detriment of the countries climate goals? which brings me to the 2nd big challenge of 2023 will have shards needs to keep the germans convinced that solidarity with ukraine has to continue for as long as it takes printer, financial aid, humanitarian aids and weapons. will continue this support for as long as it is

needed for as long as russia doesn't withdraw its troops. that is, a december poll showed not even one in 3 east german say germany should show solidarity with ukraine even if that comes with negative consequences, like high energy prices. in west germany, the number was slightly higher, but still not the majority of people. and why re on that topic will afterwards needs to convince international partners that germany is reliable and can be trusted when it comes to support of ukraine. and that includes modernizing the german army, which is a huge challenge after years of neglect and all afterwards needs to keep the country united. a foiled qu attempt in december reminded every one how real, the threat from bright wing extremism is in germany. the most important consequence is that everyone knows that we have a state that can defend itself. we are a democracy that can defend itself,

which can force such violations of law, such planning with its security authorities and can defend itself with full force. then of course, there are the big international talent is what is russia going to do next? and all i've showed says he wants to put a big focus on the countries of the global south, which are becoming increasingly not just trade, but also strategic partners for germany. that means you'll be doing a lot of fly trying to have face time with leaders in countries like brazil and india will find out more details once the new national security strategy has been spelt out. and that will happen early on in the year. and that is supposed to be followed by japanese new china strategy. now some are already ringing the alarm bells because of germany's high dependency on china. germany is an export oriented country, roughly 1000000 jobs depend on trade with china here. so what if tensions rise between china and some of its neighbors?

well, that would be pure speculation and let's face it. the german government looks busy enough as it is now, brazil is saying it's final farewells, football legend, pele, and he's hometown of santos. thousands offend fence, joined a vigil for the 3 time world cup winner. she stretched for kilometers in this the city where he played club football for most of his career allies. funeral is today and brazil's new president lula, the silver will be that they double is nicole recess in santos, and describe the outpouring of emotion for the man beloved as a global football legend. oh here in his home town are you really could feel the gratitude in the air. crowds of crowds gathered during the passing of the convoy and they followed it. there was cheering, there was a singing. there was clapping, and it was a real party of good response. i would say because obviously there's

a lot of emotion pinned to play in santos. and during the week, in the stadium, the 24 hour week over 200000 people are said to have joined. so it's really important for people to see their last cook by to pay their respects their proud that to lay on has brought football and made football so big in brazil and a half bit brazil worldwide famous boy, it's football player. and so that's one thing that he gave to them and you really feel it there. if you, if you ask people they, most of the time told me he is here. he is in my heart. and i think that pretty much as a very strong sentence are ready to say so he will never be forgotten. and it's very, very important for them to say good bye. here in santos makalya described what hello meant to the people of santos. what did that place and its people made to him? well, this is where his career started. this is where he was training from an early age

on back at the stadium here. and this is basically what made him one of the best football players in the world are his star tear. and his curio are basically rooted in santos and football is all around this place there. lots of football pitches. there are lots of young football players that you can see in the morning already training. i, my guess is that they also do aspire to be as good as palais and for him as, as all fight kind of always his hometown, his mom this year to convoy all the path by her house because she physically is not able any more to, to get out on the street to join the whole thing. um, so this is basically our ground 0 for play for an icon of football for somebody or gold as many more goals as anyone of anyone else. briefly, if you could nicole such a momentous day already of what comes next. hopefully.

oh, billy will have a very, a private funeral in a high rise building. it's a vertical cemetery and he actually is placed there has a view to the stadium. so we were always somehow be connected to santos and the stadium and the beginning of his career. he believes nicole bris reporting from santos. thanks so much. now germany is hosting a winter sports tournament for jewish athletes. it's the 1st time the mcabee winter games have been helping only 90 years. and the 1st time in germany, competitor has from some 20 countries, are taking part in the events ranging from skiing to snow, volleyball. they've come from all over the world to varia. jewish athletes celebrating them a copy, winter games once again, after a hiatus of 87 years. and for the 1st time germany is hosting, we always have lots of competitions in the united states, but never something visited with death for us on. and it's of exciting. it's taking

part of the 1st my coffee winter game each because only stuff it's i have the honor of representing israel as an athlete, and he said, israel didn't exist yet in $1036.00. so i think this is historic for us on historic . the last mc copy winter games were held in 1936 in the former czechoslovakia. 2000 athletes from 12 nations took part. this time about $400.00 participants have come to rip, holding, and bavaria not only to compete, but to build bridges and dismantle stereotypes. deutschland is taught satari. germany is a free democratic country road system. it is happy that jewish life is visible in sports. the su dish, which wasn't always the case, is irosia, vice versa. intrusions had finished. however, while a lack of snow on the ground means some sporting events are taking place in neighboring towns. the ice rink and reposing is ready for action. the jewish winter games coming to germany is the restoration of a tradition and assigned that anti semitism and racism have no place here. it

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