ah ah ah, this is dw news life from building defense ministers from around the world. we'll meet at the usa base in ramstein, germany today. and the agenda will be dominated by one think tanks. ukraine says that needs main battle tanks like germany's leopard, to, to deal with a feed new russian offensive. some allies are ready to deny them,

but will germany grant permission also on the program? police clash with demonstrators in peru after thousands travel to the capital limits demand that police president stepped down. the ongoing political process is claimed more than 50 lives. and after a world cup and when to break the bond is legal returns to dive with whole eyes on yon sama the vines, last minute replacement for the injured man will noise. he could start to just one day after joining the club. ah i'm anthony. how'd walkin of the program? us defense secretary lloyd austin will, could i host the latest meeting of the ukraine defense contact group? now senior military commanders and other defense minister from caves, international allies will be present today. the gather if the u. s. ramstein advice

in the southwest of germany, top of the agenda will be how much more military equipment they will give you crime . it's continued fight against russian aggression and in particular, tanks the earlier this month, france a great the thin light armored fighting vehicles. the a. m ex tin are see other countries including germany and the u. s. have also promised to st in free fighting vehicles or light tanks. but it's the modern battle tanks or heavy tanks that president soleski is really fighting for the u. k. has already announced it will st 14 challenger to battle tanks. but so far the u. s. has refused to committee in one abrams citing logistical and maintenance problems. the real pressure, though is on germany to day night. it's leopard 2 tanks. now they're seen as the best suited hardware and the most widely available berlin's reluctance to do so means that other countries, like poland also can export their german, made leopards to ukraine. fs report explains why ukraine badly needs more and

better armor for the fight against the russian invasion. a ukrainian base in the hockey region. the area has been under russian fire again since the weekend of tatiana high to moscow and her medical team are looking after this. tank brigade, the men have been stationed here for weeks, especially chemicals. so i was good, isn't that these are russian project childs nearly every day and night. they fire at my colleagues and our ambulances. at the moment, we only have 2 of these vehicles. at least this one survive shannon hi to moscow, inspects the vehicle they use as an ambulance. that has to hold out a while longer. there's no money to replace it. that worries her, they're more and more bullet holes. commission petition are necessary to much. these are all old cars that volunteers donated to us citizen mitchell,

and that if they buy up cheap old cause then they bring them here and give them to us fidelity at them. so yeah, that we then we'll pad them all the time at a month a month or so because they keep breaking down. now my 1st question, it's not just the make shift ambulances, a tank officer, michael tempo is worried about the condition of his own vehicles. so this was a more know we're fighting here with old tanks from the soviet union with them spot with the same tanks. the russians have us with the quote, have an advantage to break through the russian front lines. or we need more modern main battle tanks like the leopard to the connection of the chain loosely so far, his unit has been using old soviet t 72 battle tanks from the early 19 seventies. the tanks have seen a lot of use and some of them are badly damaged. hence the push to get leopard twos as soon as possible on so i them to go. i was lou there. i'm sure our soldiers will

master the modern technology. what each of the soldiers, who have combat experience with the t $72.00, will learn to master the leopard very quickly. withdraw told dennis ripka in of chit, so we what the, in the lower part the soldiers here are waiting for russia to mount another major offensive doctor high to moscow is going to stay here though she can earn much more money and keep dominy situ. i'm exhausted tired all the time. i'd like to go to my little daughter. he's waiting for me at home. but i know that the soldiers here need me more. even when i'm gone for a short time, i worry about how the men are doing. janice showed him on his face, hopes that the new modern tanks will arrive soon. ukrainian president vladimir lensky once again, increased the pressure on germany. in an excuse interview with german television,

he repeated his call for the rapid delivery of tanks. more than that lamp are in plain language. can you deliver leopards are not living in this, but then hand pneumonia part of the thing. it's not like we're attacking if anyone's worried about that by these leopards are not going to pass through russia . we're defending ourselves champs. let's get more now from tim ripley, a military and defense expert and author, based in london, that good, that be with us, clear and direct criticism in presidents lensky towards germany. he says ukrainian forces desperately need weapons like the german leopard to tank. my question is, would these tanks really make such a difference in the bull? yes, i mean the, at the moment the, the as you report showed the ukrainians are using their old equipment. and it's taking a heavy bathroom and we're just about to embark on a new season of fighting. the russians of saudi is advancing around, bark, mood, offensive is probably going to escalate very, very quickly. so this bottle is going to soak up hundreds of hundreds of more tanks

and vehicles in artillery the ukrainians, going to take heavy losses and they need replacements to, to come into the battle to keep the font going. so in a we're in january now. so this was probably going to go on for, for many, many months. and the last of the ukrainian is going to take it going to be huge. so they need our replacement equipment from the west to feed in to keep the fight gun . we hear german chancellor salt says he'll send lippard to tanks only if the u. s cents abrams tanks, which thy side i want has the german chancellor found another way of stalling the decision. well, i mean this is, this is this of the famous a. it's called a german war guilt thing that they don't want to be seen to be a going to war. russia by themselves. they want to be part of a nato and alliance, a maneuver. so they can't be accused of, of just being a, just a german war move. so it's, it's a, it's sort of

a long held german issue with supplying weapons to conflicts and but, but in the americans have their own issues with supplying our arms and, and heavy equipment allegedly present. darden made a deal with the chinese back in the spring spring that to try and head off chinese arms supplies. he promised that the press, the prison of china, that america wouldn't supply offensive weapons. fighter planes. tanks, attack helicopters, long range, cruise missiles. so the, the americans, they calibrate in their response as well as not just the germans who have this issue about not wanting to escalate the war too much. right. and that's against that backdrop defense latest. we'll meet at the ramstein a base today on, on friday, u. s. secretary general austin is hosting. why do you think 2 of you crimes closest allies, the finding it so hard to agree on what is needed here? and is there a solution to break the deadlock? well, it's very clear that it amongst the western countries,

there's no real clear consensus about how the war should end. i mean, yes, i mean every, everybody wants the ukrainians to keep, to be able to defend themselves. but no one is really clear about how the war ems is a repeat treaty to the ukrainians. keep fighting until they can recapture all their last territory including crimea. i mean, if you're talking about a ukrainian defense that retakes crimea, that's probably gonna end up with an endless war that will go on for years and maybe even the ukrainians won't be able to win it. so it's, it's, it's more problem that how people see this war ending. and that the, the uncertainty about that, which is, is not gonna be resolved very soon. and that is, that is why, you know, people are really the trust western wines are reluctant to write a blank check to the ukrainians to give them what they want at the moment. before we go, what do you think the russian response would be if these tanks are delivered?

well, i think we're seeing the russian response before the tanks delivered. i mean, they start their offensive now on tuesday and defense minister, so you announced that the russian army was going to form 12 new, a motor rifle and parachute divisions ready to, to be ready to attack. and they will be started employing their $300000.00 reserves to their mobilized in the autumn. so their attack is unfolding now, and they are engaging their troops now. so they want to preempt the delivery of these, these, these western equipment. this even this 1st batch of western equipment they, they see their window of opportunity to attack right now. and so in a, there's a famous phrase, the enemy has a boat. they are engaging in this battle to preempt the western deployment of arms to try and get a position improved before these weapons arrived. so this was dynamic and it's not going to be a very soon. i mean, there is talk about this being,

this delivery being decisive. it will make a difference. it will keep the ukrainians fighting, but it's not going to end the war. military and defense expert tim ripley. great to get your input. thank you so much. you're welcome. let's go to our correspondence. sonya finally got in the training capital. now sonya, we heard earlier from president zalinski about the desperate need for better equipment. how is the tank delivery issue being viewed in ukraine? ukraine now has for months specifically been asking for these german made lepper tanks to be sent to the front line to help at recapture territory, but also to fend off new russian advances. and there are experts here who do say these tanks will make a success, will make a difference on the battlefield because it will help you create your breakthrough russian defense positions. and really in the kind of french warfare that we're seeing in the, in east and on bus region that is inflicted heavy losses on both sides. so in that

context, present, lensky has criticized germany's hesitancy on supplying these tanks. and of course, the backdrop to all this is that concerns are growing in ukraine, that it only has a short window now to prepare for an anticipated russian offensive in the coming months. we don't know where that offensive might be. it could come from the east russian defend you crate in defense officials also saying it could potentially also come from the north from bella, luce, lots of concerns there. so i think there is a growing sense of urgency. sure. yesterday, the defense and foreign ministers of ukraine put out a pretty strong statement saying that, you know, the threat of a full scale russian offensive was very real, that russia enjoys still enjoys a significant advantage in terms of troops and equipment. and that russia is determined to wage and active, active and long war and that statement. it coincided with the arrival in key of yesterday of the president of the european council, charles michelle. now i spoke to him yesterday here at a press briefing, and he said that, you know,

he remains in favor of providing these heavy bed. this comes after, you know, russia says it has also made advances in a not done in a salt mining town. solid are on the northern outskirts of park moved. and i think all this now adds up to a picture of, you know, ukraine's control of buckboard looking increasingly shaky and back move of course is absolutely key. russia is made a key to its campaign of, you know, pushing forward and occupying the anti don bus region. so i think we're likely to see a lot of escalation there. sonya found the cur in keith, thanks so much. when through thousands of demonstrators have poured into the capital lima, as the countries deadly political crisis deepens, supporters of after president pedro castillo are demanding the resignation of his replacement president dina watson. oh, they came by the thousands to oust to president. and after week sip,

turmoil and deadly violence that demands a getting louder ah, more than 10000 police officers greeted, demonstrates them the streets of the peruvian capital authorities. taking no chances after the country's worst violence in 2 decades. and it's not long before tensions boy over ah, with running battles between police and protest is continuing into the nights. i was get them and attend to those who are protesting daily. who is financing you. why are you not working? and what money are you bringing to your home safe? why are you leaving your families to protest? i said i like i the apricots that was the kidding. okay,

but i really felt that what you want to do is create chaos and disorder and emit that chaos and as are a take over the control of the country, the money we're building a fuel. oh, anger has been growing across paris since the arrest, the former president pedro castillo, the country's 1st leader from a rural and d in background. many of those demonstrating here have traveled from the poor, andy and regions now bringing their fight to the capitol, field by mistrust. in the countries elite and anger at the blood shed, linked to crackdowns on protest is in their home towns get him ordering. so we won't, di napoli wanted to resign, and the conquest to be restructured. and that i found them, we want a new constitution. so that the country can find its way back to p. i suppose. if he could, i must. well, there is not poverty. i must my fin laura band,

and most of there is nothing off here. no history is waiting for us, but that's why we came here today to fight her hello charlie. president's body water has insisted she won't resign. the says she does support a push to bring forward elections for president and congress to 2024. but that's unlikely to quiet these protesters and how heel a country deeply divided. okay, let's have a look at some more headlines from around the world. now we stay in peru where fi for is in the capital lena, are battling a large blaze that broke out during those anti government protests. the fire rob downtown has demonstrated class with police. it's unclear how the play started. president has extended the state of emergency and lima and 3 other regents. dozens of homes have been destroyed in the fire in south korea's capital sol. around 500 people have been evacuated and hundreds of firefighters were deployed. you don't

village. a shanty town sold south is prone to fires and floods with many makeshift homes made of cardboard. and wood. german parliament has recognized the massacre of ethnic your cities in iraq as genocide. the move was hailed by your city community representatives who attended the session parliament fighters from the so called islamic state killed more than a 1000 in northwest and iraq in 2014 years. president joe biden has visited areas of california hit by rain and snowstorms. at least 20 people died in the extreme. whither by admit with paypal impacted by the damage to determine what additional federal funds are needed to help rebuilt. you said that anyone doubting climate change must have been asleep in recent years. a prosecutor in the us state of new mexico says act alec baldwin, will be charged in a deadly film set shooting authorities believe the shot that killed

a cinematographer in 20. 21 was accidental, but they're accusing baldwin and the cr remember handling prop weapons of demonstrating a quote, criminal disregard for safety. rachada. he came in here the panel as a rehearsal on sat you turns deadly. police descended on bonanza creek ranch and new mexico to talk to roy were after alec baldwin from the low budget movie rust in 2021. balden was holding a load of revolver that went off shooting and killing cinematographer. helena hutchins. the director joel sousa suffered a gunshot to the shoulder and survived. while we got the boat right here, that they did this, i think, would answer all your questions is what's in joel shoulder. huh. is it a rock, or is it a boat? i can actually show that to you. i suspected somebody put alive round

no, and that he said the gun never should have been loaded with alive round that he was told it was safe to use. it's a point. baldwin insist clears him of wrongdoing. but prosecutors disagree. the after and the films amara honda gutierrez reed, are facing 2 counts of involuntary manslaughter. we need more units, audra. i'm have been assigned a criminal defense attorney. rachel file is connected with the case that says the charges aren't about intense the charges all relate to negligence, nothing intentional. there they are not trying to show that any part of this wasn't accidental. they were just trying to show that they were not exercising caution and care. organ baldwin's team comes to charge a miscarriage of justice. the producer who handed him the gun, has accepted a plea deal if convicted of the most severe manslaughter charge. the hollywood star

faces a maximum sentence of 5 years in prison. singer songwriter david crosby has died at the age of 81. he was one of the most influential rock artists of the 19 sixties and seventies granting an enduring folk rocks out with the birds. and crosby, stills and nash, ah, his watch and said that she and his son jango with him when he passed. oh or a to some sport now the bonus league of returns this friday after an extended winter break due to the 2022 world cup, letting the german charts bind munich up. not far behind the frog and logic. the question being can any one challenge the team? that's one a record 10 bonus like a titles in iran. ah,

building exercise high up in the mountains by and munich players bonded one last time of ice driving before the restart of the bananas league season. let us see every one else and struggle with the drifting as well and on the sofa. this is brings a tier together on this nice and jamal marcial and also a thing or 2 about working together. the teenage sensation is by ins, meeting poacher with 9 gold so far, but he's not alone when it comes to giving ah sigh and have netted a total of $49.00 gold so far this season and on course to bringing a wreck, an 11 straight tighter. none of these guys have it their way high book are currently in 2nd place. just 4 points behind by an incense of d for has done most of the talking up front with 9 goals. the season. that high

book can also brag about having the 2nd best defense in the league. they've only conceded 17 goals. latency are also trying to make a push for the title. they came close twice before finishing 2nd in 20172021. something that hasn't gone unnoticed with friday's opponents, by an normally exhibit. and like i one of our main title rivals to shop there in good forms. and on those points wise, they're right there with all of their unbeaten ages. i couldn't log in and this more in christopher nicu like to half the needle top gold score of this season. the frenchman needs the way with 12 goals. now he is a team that should be challenging for the title on a regular basis. if they can get the act together, the blacken yellows have a way of knowing away points. as cynthia against me at abilene earlier in the season were dormant, conceded 3 goals and 6 minutes after taking

a to delete the last time dormant one, the one is eager. title was back in 2012 with co children pop. but ever since it's by and that has been running circles around aaliyah, the teams in the me. julie, now for more on the bonus lego return to action is chris harrington from databases sports. good to see. here we are again asking the, the question we ask every year at any of those things we heard about in that report capable of dethroning by you know, in my opinion, you should rename the bonus. they go to the buy in league or the last dominates know over the past decade. oh, he has shown itself true and the reality is their head and shoulders above the rest . i know when you look at the table, it's very tight. it looks competitive for point difference and so forth. but when you look at the depth, the talented byron has, and one number to me stands out more than any others. and that's goal difference. goal difference in football is very important. fire $36.00 gold difference. best

office and defense in the been as they go. the 2nd best is in single digits and that goes for the rest of that. a lot of negative single digits as well. you know, so for those reasons, i think buyer, you know, want to win and obviously try to recover off this dismal world cup. their core players are going to look to make a point for the rest the league in my opinion. so as we get started again, bon. asunder replacement, the engine, go keep up, men will noah. he's only just arrived. do we really think yan sama is going to stop here? yes, that's a good question. you know, is he ready? i think what number stands out to me that the number 19 he said a, but as the record, he had 19 saves against byron munich back in august. i think he really, you don't want the appeal of the barn brass. he showed how good and how versatile cat like reflexes between the post. it was unbelievable. and i, i think that considering his experience of the international pitch with switzerland, you know, he's a very season goalkeeper. i think when you look at the other options, fin, all right, you're gonna want to lean to yon summer. they were trying to get this deal done.

reports were you know, glad by holding that, but obviously now the dust settles has settled in a barn, got what they wanted. they've always wanted to go keeper, now they've got zelmer and i think he'll be the starter swindle. rush, i think it's just a perennial number to the toki of number 2. let's talk dalton the perennial runner up. what sort of a boost is the return of sebastian holla to that group? huge. they gave him number 9 for a reason. he was looking to fill the shoes of el al, and we all know how ellen ellen burned up the bonus they go. well, sebastian, allah, because he was diagnosed with cancer. he missed his day view. he hasn't been able to get his day bugle last year. i actually scored 34 goals 11 in the champions league, and he just recently scored a hat trick in a bonus like a friendly here's what he had to say about his return. finally, after 6 months, after 6 months in a year, like i said, it was really looking forward to her to play. because of course, when you are, when you signed for club, you want to play direct and the not the chance to to do it so. so now i hope we

play games play a lot in. get no stop in the sir adventure. chris, before we go by and travel to light, seek to not what are you expecting? will i think up are be lactic of always shown a strong home presence. you look at this season, you know, they have the best home record of all the bonus lager. and then there's a bit of emotion entangled in that you, leonor guzman, used to coach at arby lives, gothic. one thing does potentially give barn a bit of an advantage or we like to go have the number one tracker cars for him cuckoo in the line of he was injured, missed out on the world cup as well. i think that does give by the slight edge, but now the last it should be a firecracker of a match. we will see all the action on t w. later on today. chris harrington from date of the sports. thanks so much. thank you. and with that, you're up to nights up next to the point, looking at a power struggle unfolding and putin's kremlin and what it means for the board. and he cried. what's you date of the news to stay with?

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