ah ah ah ah, this is dw news live from bud and ukraine says it urgently needs the battle tanks and germany is under mounting pressure to provide them. the issue is set to dominate a meeting of the ukraine defense contact group. now on the way up the u. s. ad base sometime in southwest germany, us defense secretary lloyd austin is hosting counterparts and senior military

officers from countries supporting ukraine's fight against russia. also coming up police clash with demonstrates as the in peru is thousands, travel to the capital lima, to demand the peruse president that down the ongoing political crisis has claimed more than 50 lives. and after a weld compound, when to break the bond, this league returns to day with all eyes on young alma lyons last minute replacement for the injured manuel noah. he could be starting just one day after joining the club ah ny manuscripts. mckinnon. thanks so much for joining us. germany is coming under increasing pressure to donate it's leopard 2 tanks to you cried. or at least to

authorize allied countries to provide keith with the german made leopards from their own stocks. now the issue is set to dominate the latest me saying of the ukraine defense contact group, which is underway right now at the u. s. a. base in about 15, western germany a u. s. defense secretary lloyd austin is hosting counterparts and senior military officers from countries supporting ukraine's fight against russia. in his opening remarks, the u. s. defense secretary said that western allies need to dig deeper to support ukraine was military 8. ladies and gentlemen, this is a crucial moment. russia is regrouping recruiting and trying to re, quote, this is not a moment to slow down. it's a time to dig deeper. but ukrainian people are watching us. the kremlin is watching us and history is watching us.

so we won't let up and we won't waiver in our determination to help you crane defended so from russia's imperial aggression. now addressing the am stein meeting via video link, the ukrainian president, the modem is lensky urged his allies to speed up weapons supplies. now there is much agreement among the defense ministers and military commanders missing on the u . s. air base. but the question of main battle tanks remains a major sticking point. earlier this month, france agree to st. light, armored facing vehicles, the amex 10 r c. now other countries including germany and the u. s. have also promised to said infantry fighting vehicles or light tanks. but it's more than battle tanks or heavy tanks that president zalinski is really fighting for the u. k. has already

announced that it will send 14 challenger to battle tanks. so far the u. s. has refused to commit the em one abrams fighting logistical and maintenance problems. the real pressure, though is on germany to donate it's a leopard 2 tanks. now they are seen as the best suited hardware and the most widely available balance reluctance to do so means that other countries, like poland cannot then export their german, made leopards on to ukraine. either the more and all of this, we're going to bring in d w as chief political correspondent, nina has a who's standing by for us at the ad 8th in amish. dia, hi there, nina. now what we're hearing out of a gum shine so far is how vital it is the allies to act. now is every one close to being on the same page, i think really trying to call the pressure on of course, as i mean, of course, that's their 100000000000 dollar question here. all eyes are on this meeting here

at ramstein, lloyd austin, the u. s. defense secretary said himself keeps watching us. the kremlin is watching us, but history is also watching us. and of course, in the days leading up to this meeting, there was a lot of tension in the air. there was a lot of criticism of germany's reluctance, or of course, the issue of battle tanks is one that is the big elephant in the room. will germany give its green light so that other countries can re export? the german made a battle tanks to ukraine, as they've suggested they want to do like poland for example, em. but then of course, of a lot of movement happening behind the scenes and because it is such a crucial meeting, everybody is well aware of that. and the feeling here is of course, that they do have to deliver some tangible results, something that can really make a difference on the battlefield. what i thought was interesting, also in the address by the ukranian president zalinski was the didn't just ask for battle times. he also asked for us systems like fighter jets long range missiles.

he wants everything the west can give him. but of course, this meeting is also about coordinating which countries can deliver what best when, and they will have to develop, deliver some sort of a minimum result. i just want to talk about the issue of unity because, you know, all eyes are on germany. the pressure is allan, i over this stand off over sending battle thanks to ukraine. could this german hesitancy that we're seeing push the unity of nato, the unity of the european union to break from point? well that is, of course, a huge test for western you'd as he and of course everybody here. all the participants are trying to avoid a situation where there is even the slimmest impression of a crack. in that western unity, they is say that they remain resolved to support ukraine for as long as it takes and that they want to sound convincing when they do that. but of course,

it will have shows the german chancellor has come under a lot of pressure, especially at the european parliament passed a resolution saying a germany needs to stop standing on the brakes. then there is the talent pledge where some 8 countries have outlined already. what they are willing to deliver and that includes poland that says it is willing to donate some of its lepper to tanks, that he got from germany or germany. the german government has to give its consent . now what i'm expecting to happen is that there is movement on that issue that other countries will probably get this green light from the german government because there is no plausible explanation anymore for the german government not to do so. the german government argues, though that they do need for u. s. support. they need the u. s. to throw all its weight behind those efforts of supplying ukraine militarily as well. there's just this fear of potential escalation and all of shots doesn't want germany and the europeans to stand alone in such a potential scenario. now, boris visorio, the new german defense minister,

has already said that nobody is ruling out the delivery of such slept 2 tanks to ukraine, but it needs to be deliberated very, very carefully. so of course, the western unity and western resolve is being tested today. it is very rare walk to day is definitely one of those moments where you as a journalist, are aware that you're witnessing history in the making. and we will be watching closely w as chief political correspondent, nina has a thank you. now the ukranian president of the modem is lensky has made a point of increasing the pressure on germany in an exclusive interview with german television, he used it to repeat his cool for the rapid delivery of tanks. more than that lamp are in plain language. can you deliver leopards or not living in the southern hand? pneumonia part of it? it's not like we're attacking if anyone's worried about that. these leopards are not going to pass through russia. we're defending ourselves, james. and we're going to talk now to thomas v. god, he's

a defense and security journalist here in berlin. welcome to d, w. now we just heard that from president, relent, ski, the pressure on germany to supply battle tanks explain for us. if you would all our focus is hesitancy. well, it's a bit difficult to explain. however, the impression the overall impression is that the chancellor wants to avoid as embolic dwell situation. he doesn't want to see pictures of german tangs versus rushing tangs on the battlefield. witching award to remain. no reminder of the russians of the west of the world of the times paused. i think that's his main concern. why he doesn't want to see the, the tanks in the situation. on the other hand, germany has delivered how answers has delivered rocket artillery. it's not that

germany would not have delivered lethal weapons. so it remains. i'd boiled stone to his symbolic picture. ok, so the shadow of german history very apparent that now poland, deputy foreign minister has said that it might send its german made left the 2 tanks to ukraine without germany's authorization. can you tell us how significant that would be in terms of the e u. a nato that will be rather significant early, usually when arms are exported from which country, whatsoever. it comes with certain legal obligations and from germany. the obligation as me for the country is allowed to re export any weapons. they need approval by the original country of production. and if poland would skip this and would just say we don't care. this would have a legal obligations for their relations within the,

within day to was in europe. the so much talk about these lead to a tanks the as the battle tank of choice. and as opposed to the u. s. abraham, what makes them so that so special? so in demand? well, 1st of all, it's the logistics problem. and the abrams needs a lot more of either carabiner diesel, depending on how it's used. but the fuel consumption is nearly double as high as was a leopard. and that's a problem on the stretch front lines in ukraine. logistics is a problem. any way you have to get ammunition to the front line, you have to get fuel to the frontline. and if you have to get the double amount of fuel that's puts a strain on all the logistics you can offer. if the leopard is worth to make it to ukraine, how decisive would they be in breaking 3 russian lines. this would depend on the

numbers the europeans are willing and able to provide. and it would depend on the type, the leper to comes or with the worst and 2 and a variety of types from the to a for up to the to way 7. truly no country is willing to offer the most modern versions of $27.00 plus. so it will be either the 2, a 4 or the $25.00 and which works and it will be in the end. we'll decide how useful, how effective is these tanks will be against the rocking tanks. timothy, going to central security journalist. thank you so much for that analysis. you're welcome. for months now ukrainian forces have been locked in bloody battles against russian troops in the eastern dumbass region facing has intensified

around the town of back moves where soldiers and civilians are holding out in harsh winter conditions. despite the dangers of some volunteers continue to take aid to people in the area though they w. sonya valeca met some of them in the capital. keep most of them because that jolina hood, the ankle is getting ready to go to the dangers on. she's about to leave for bach route in the east and on bus yet and shes, but i you, some of it is for hospitals. the doctors often have to cut their uniforms open and the soldiers need clothes. and this is for broken bones or choice that every 30 them but then she's got magazine pouches and power banks, medical supplies, and candles for power shortages. jolina was an actress before the war. now she raises money for supplies and takes them to the front lines. it's risky work,

yelena posts about her trips on social media. that's how she raises donations. she had a scare on her last trip to become with her group got dangerously close to russia to positions. and taking aid to those in need isn't always as simple as it sounds. i remember what i was in buffalo in november was that there aren't many people left shoe, some people are pro russian, others a pro ukrainian who's out there, a few kids and lots of elderly people with well, some of the men shouted at us. there were angry were there even though we were providing food supplies. it was hard, though, a very hostile hummingbird is usually ugly in glasgow war. but she's going back even though it's frightening, was the last rational, the foolish times i'm scared where not superheroes, pet friendly going to the front lines. seeing all the shelling it's really inspired me. it sounds strange because we see all of this devastation. but it has motivated

us to continue working for said ok. so let him and there's hope is will she pick these in bucklin say gray, and then there were blossoming there. about it's a symbol of ukrainian land says rest of the ship. them were green despite the war flowers, flourishing their mckinney green book of sin across stone. alexandra cup shinkel mixed french candles with bateson wax. b can provide heat as well as light, and can be hugely had through the soldiers. in freezing winter conditions, the big ones can burn for up to 7 hours and can even help cook foot. alexandra reckons she's made of a $1000.00 so far. one, it doubt that there's up of the shuttle to plant out there's lenses and the front lines use everything month, gleaton, that them and happy them for some widely question. what is that audit gotten, daniel little, because you can't not do anything that charlie bit trimball should be, will at that you have to support them, shows like that. the bush,

copper white down here with some more maxima. rubbish. till then. that separate ribbon club, the alexandra strange candles will go with your inner again, your inner leaves, the relative safety of keith and heads for the was most dangerous hotspot. let's take a look now at some of the other stories making headlines around the world. dozens of homes have been destroyed in a fire in south korea's capital sol. around 500 people have been evacuated in hundreds of fire fighters have been deployed. gary young village, a shanty town and sold south, is prone to thighs and floods. with many makeshift homes made of cardboard and wood, the ox, alec baldwin, will be charged with involuntary manslaughter over an accidental shooting. in

october 2021, a cinematographer was killed when a revolver vold when was rehearsing with, during filming, fired, alive round the act to denied responsibility for the death at the time, saying he was told that the gun was safe to use. the u. s. president joe biden has visited areas of california hit by rain and snow storms. at least 20 people died in the extreme weather bite and met with people impacted by the damage to determine what additional federal funds on needed to help rebuild. he said, anyone doubting climate change must have been asleep in recent years. and in georgia, 5 people were killed when a gunman opened fire from an apartment balcony. the victims include his neighbors and a police officer. children authorities say the perpetrator who was a former soldier than killed himself. it happened in the town of saga ray or east of the capital tbilisi. now, in parentheses, thousands of demonstrators have poured into the capital lima. as the countries

deadly political crisis deepens. supporters of the ousted president pedro castillo, are demanding the resignation of his replacement president dina blotted. oh, they came by the thousands to oust a precedence. and after a week sipped turmoil and deadly violence, their demands are getting louder. ah, more than $10000.00 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 just on my turn to those who are protesting daily who is financing you. why are you not working and what money or you're bringing to your home? why are you leaving your families to protest? said aleck, i yep. okay, that was good. the kidding. okay. but i really found it. what you want to do is create chaos and disorder, canada, and emit that. chaos and disorder 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 and didn't regions. now bringing their fight to the capitol, fueled 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 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 you get i, you must, well, there is not poverty. how much money fin laura band and most of there is nothing off here. no history is waiting for us on that's why we came here today to fight her. hello charlie. president's boy u r. t a has insisted she won't resign. her 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 help heal a country deeply divided at the sing a song or i said, david crosby has died at the age of 81. he was one of the most influential rock artists of the sixties and said,

praising an enduring folk rock sound with birds and crosby's ah wish is wife. john said that she and his son jango were with him when he died. oh and some sports news for you now. the bundis lee go returns this friday off from the extended winter break due to the 2022 world cup, leading the german charts off by on munich, but not fall behind them. fryeburg, i'm lights ish, and the question now of course can any one challenge the team that won a record 10 on this league? a titles in a row? oh, team building exercise high up in the mountains by and munich players bonded one last time of ice driving before the restart of the business league season.

messes. see everyone else and struggle with the drifting as well and on the sofa. this is, brings it together on this nice and jamal marciello knows 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, by and have netted a total of $49.00 gold so far this season. and on course to printing a record 11th street. title. not if these guys have it their way. highbrook are currently in 2nd place, just 4 points behind by on vincent. so d 4 has done most of the talking up front with 9 goals the season, but 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 norm lights exhibit and like a one of our main title, rivals, social. they're in good forms. and on those points wise, they're right there with all of their unbeaten ages. i couldn't log in. oh and this more in christopher nicu like to half the neat top don't score 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 him he against the at abilene. earlier in the season, we're doing min conceded 3 goals and 6 minutes after taking a to lead 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 and joining me now for more on the been to speak is returned to action is chris harrington from d w. sports. chris, are there are any of the teams that we just saw in that report capable of dethroning bion when we're looking at bar, we're looking at a dominance horn display for a decade, and people argue that it's competitive. look, there's only 4 points between 1st and 2nd. place fryeburg, but the reality is when you look at the depth and the talent buyers are head and shoulders above the rest, and one number stands out to me. it's the gold difference. very important number in the game of football byron. is it 36 fryeburg in single digit? so that just tells you are clearly have the most dominant office and defense in the league. and the title is there's to lose a vaguely lagossi man have done themselves well. and they got a very important piece recently said by and just signed a replacement for their enchant goalkeeper manual. noah. he's only just arrived and

is he already going to be playing tonight? you think? you know, my instinct tells me he will be playing because bar had been speaking about this in the build up to the return that they desperately need a goalkeeper and they finally got you on summer. and what stands out to me is another number 19. he had a record 19 saves against bar munich. you saw between the posts, his cat like reflexes, in just a dejected look of a bars, a faces you could to see that he is a piece they definitely were looking for to feel the boy other 2nd place. goalkeeper secretary, goalkeeper spend. all right, i think is a perennial number 2. i think the brass sohmer himself, he's chasing titles. he's happy in the team is thrilled. i do expect to see him between the books. hey, can we have a quick chat about dalton and the the, the perennial runner up? what kind of boost will it be now that sebastian, alas, is back after his cancer surgeries and chemotherapy? i think it's a huge boost when you look at the office of production from dorman this season, you know, a buyer and, and, you know, comparatively or over 40 goals,

dorming only 25 goals. they desperately needed a number 9, a sebastian alleyah wearing them, and i like ellen holland did before him in this coming offer incredible season it i acts. it's nice to see his return recently and a friendly his quarter hattrick in about 7 minutes. so it looks like he's ready in our he spoke about his return recently, and this is what he had to say. let's take it 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 were, 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 this. a bench. best in a laugh that the sleek i do just want to aunt ski add by and travel to our b light says to night for the buddhist eager restarts. thoughts on that game or be live sick, is a fortress at home. they sport the best home record in the boonies they go. but the reality is the head to head fixture favors byron heavy heavily. there is some,

you know, emotions about that because you, the law goes by now by and used to coach or be leipzig. but i do give by the slight advantage because our we live since may go get christopher or cuckoo is out. he leaves the league and goals for that matter. and he's out a lot of pressure on the shoulders of team of anna. i don't know if they'll be able to get that done in leipzig, but it should be a firecracker nonetheless. we'll be watching chris harrington from database for. thank you. thank you. and that's where we have time to go to the point is up next for the discussion about the power struggle in the law demand credit. and i'll be back in half an hour in ah, with

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