ah ah ah ah, this is dw news live from berlin. ukraine says it urgently needs battle tanks and germany is under mounting pressure to provide them. the issue is set to dominate a meeting of the ukraine defense contact route now underway at the usaa based on 15 in south west germany. it's being hosted by us defense secretary lloyd austin,

also coming up after a world camp and winter break, the been to speak at returns to day with all eyes on yan zelma by and last minute replacement for the injured manuel noah. he could still just one day after joining the club. ah, i manuscripts mckinnon. welcome to the program ukrainian president valadez. the lensky has made an impassioned plea to his allies for more heavy weapons. zalinski addressed to defense ministers and military leaders meeting at the usaa base. humph! dine in germany, the meeting convenor us defense secretary lloyd austin, also urged allies on friday to dig deeper to support ukraine. it's a meeting many, he has se comes at a crucial moment with russia,

regrouping and recruiting ukraine's allies feel they have to ramp up their support and fast. 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 in history is watching us. so we won't let up. and we won't waiver in our determination to help ukraine defended so from russia's imperial aggression. many of the countries present the hammerstein have already announced additional military 8. i'm at vehicles and ammunition for example, but the main focus of today's conference is on what is not yet on that list. the german leopard to a heavily armed battle tang kia has long been asking for germany itself is so far, reluctant to deliver and says it would take

a very long time. anyway. other countries like poland and finland, however, also have these tanks and are willing to send them to ukraine fast. but that to needs the green light from berlin and pressure is mounting. poland is now hinting it might go ahead without permission from berlin. i think that if there is strong resistance polish deputy foreign minister, pavel jablonsky said, we will be ready to take even such nonstandard action. but let's not anticipate the facts. ukraine too is pushing heart amid rushes, latest attacks. oh yea. i am truly grateful to all of you for the weapons. you have provided every unit cellist to see our people from terror, but attire. time remains arose and let did ha. time must be our common will. jones, my dear dance and artillery our vehicles and dams,

which were you machining about when you germany's new defense minister borders. pictorials has been an office little more than 24 hours. told german media decision is about to be mate, one way or the other. he does his chief political correspondent, nina has. it is at the u. s. air base and come shine where we've been hearing the focus is all about the importance of acting now to help ukraine. i asked her earlier whether everyone at these talks is on the same page reference. of course, as i may. of course. that's there. $100000000000.00 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. and, but then of course, 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 am ukrainian president zalinski was he 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 resume hands. 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 breaking point? well, that is, was cause a huge test for western uses. 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, are all f 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 slept 2 tanks that he got from germany or germany,

the german government has to give its consent. now what i am 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 our shots doesn't want germany and the europeans to stand alone in such a potential scenario. now, barrister stories, the new german defense minister has already said that and 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 today 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. d. w as chief political correspondent, nina has a thank you. and a ukrainian president vladimir zalinski has made a point of increasing the pressure further on germany. in an exclusive interview with jim and television used it to repeat his call for the rapid delivery of tax. more than that lamp are in plain language. can you deliver leopards are not living in the 2nd 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 i spoke earlier with defense and security journalists to must legal it. and i asked them how strong the pressure currently is on germany to supply these battle tanks. 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 russian tangs on the battlefield. which would remain

a reminder that the russians of the west of the world of the times passed. i think that his main concern why he doesn't want to see the, the tangs in the situation. on the other hand, germany has delivered to how it says has deliberate rocket artillery. it's not that germany would not have delivered lethal weapons. so it remains. i'd boiled stone to the symbolic picture. ok, so the shadow of gen, 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 un 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 is 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 2 was in europe. the so much talk about these left, 2 tanks, the as the battle tank of choice m, as opposed to the u. s. abraham. what makes them so that so special? so in demand, 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 this 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 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 leopard to comes or with the worship. 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 to effective these tags will be against the rushing tanks. timothy, going to pencil security journalist. thank you so much for the analysis. you're welcome. now for months, ukrainian forces have been locked in bloody battles against russian troops in the east and don bath region fighting has intensified around the town of back. moot where soldiers and civilians are holding out in harsh winter conditions. despite the dangers, some volunteers continued to take aid to people in this area. he w. sonya pharmaca met some of them in the capital heath. most of them because i really know who the ankle is getting ready to go to the danger. so 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 close head. and this is for broken bones or joy that every 3rd

see 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 a thumbs. i remember what she, i was in buffalo to november was that there aren't many people left. she was, some people are hard. they were very hostile hummingbird, as usual in the glasgow war. but she's going back even though it's frightening, was the last national the fluid times i'm scared. we're not superheroes, pet friendly. going to the front lines. seeing all of the shelling,

it's really inspired me over am. well, it sounds strange because we see all of this devastation, but it has motivated us to continue working for said ok. so look at him. and there's hope is will she pick these in bucklin fair grey, and then there were blossoming there about it's a symbol of ukrainian land. said bristol group, there should them were green despite the war, flowers, a flourishing american, negro. brooklyn said across stone, alexandra cup shinkel mixed krench candles with paraffin 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 that doubt, that there's a for the children to plant out and then so on the front line, diffuse everything month, gleaton, that them and happy them for them while

a question, what is that already gotten done yet little because you can't not do anything that charlie prim hope should be will at that you have to support them, shows like that the bush copper white out with some more mux. moreover, to then that separately, even the alexandra's trench candles will go with eureka again, jerry not leaves the relative safety of keys 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. germany's 3rd, ellen g gas terminal has arrived in the northern state of shalise. the hosting economy minister, or by hobbit, was on hand to oversee its delivery. once installed, a pipeline will deliver liquefied natural gas from tankers to germany's grid. this is part of berlin strategy to secure alternatives to russian gath. the french

president, menu and mac form has announced plans to increase frances defense budget by a, by a 3rd over the next 7 years. he made the statement on a visit to an air base in southwest france. my con, told military personnel he would ask parliament to approve a new budget of 400000000000 euros through 2030. google's parent company, alphabet inc has announced it is cussing around $12000.00 jobs. so 6 percent of its workforce summed up chai, alphabet c, e o said in a staff memo that the company's rapidly increased, hiring and recent years matched a different economic reality. the cuts come days after arrival, microsoft said it would be laying off $10000.00 workers. the u. s. president joe biden is in california visiting areas hit by deadly rain and snow storms. at least 20 people have died in the extreme. whether biden met with people impacted by the

damage to determine what additional federal funds are needed to help and rebuilding, he said anyone doubting climate change must have been asleep. in recent years, in peru to 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. deena battiata. good. they came by the thousands to ouster presidents and after weeks of turmoil and deadly violence, their demands are getting louder. ah, more than $10000.00 police officers greeted demonstrates the streets of the peruvian capital authorities taking no chances out of the countries worst violence

in 2 decades. and it's not long before tension. boy, over with running battles between police and protest is continuing into the nights and was just on my return to those who are protesting daily who is financing you. why are you not working, and what money are you bringing to your home? why are you leaving your families to protest? and i said i like i yeah, because that was good. 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, though, my employer billing as you oh, anger has been growing across peru 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 or her in. 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, i'm was my fin laura band and most of arish, nothing off. he. no history is waiting for us on. that's why the haney to day to fight her hello charlie. presidents body water has insisted she won't resign. her says she does support a push to bring forward elections for president on congress to 2024. but that's

unlikely to quiet these protesters and help heal a country. deeply divided. the singer some rice of david crosby has died at the age of 81. he was one of the most influential rock artists of the 19 sixties and seventies, creating an enduring folk rock sound with the birds and crosby, stills, and nash, ah, his wife jan said that she and his son jango were with him when he died. and i've got some sports for you now. the bundis league a returns this friday off to an extended winter break due to the 2022 world cup leading the german charts ah, by and noon, but not far behind fryeburg and light. 6 of the question now of course, can any one challenge the team? that's one, a record 10, but this league a titles in a row ah,

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 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 sigh and have netted a total of $49.00 gold so far this season. and on course to printing a record 11th straight title. not if these guys have it their way high book are currently in 2nd place. just 4 points behind by on. and since 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 normally 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. and this more in christopher nicu like to half the needs 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 him he against the at abilene. earlier in the

season. we're doing one 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 by and 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 dept 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 big illegals man. have done themselves well and they got a very important piece recently. so by and have just signed a replacement for their enchant goalkeeper manual. noah. he's only just arrived and he 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 yawns over. 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 on the bars or faces. you could to see that he is a piece they definitely were looking for to feel the boy other 2nd place. goalkeeper secretary goalkeepers spent. 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 pulse. hey, can we have a check? quick chat about dalton and the the, the perennial runner up. what kind of boost will it be now that sebastian,

i laugh at is back after his cancer surgeries and chemotherapy. i think it's a huge boost when you look at the options 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. he's got a hat trick 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 are, when you say 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 miss adventure. best in a laugh that the sleek i did just want to aunt c at bye and travel to be light safe

to night for the bonus, eager restarts. thoughts on that game? arby live sick, is a fortress at home. they sport the best home record in the boonies they go. but the reality is they had to had fixture favors byron heavy heavily. there are some, you know, emotions about that because you, the law goes by now it by and used to coach or be live sick. but i do give by the slight advantage because our be live since may go get chris roku 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 we're almost out of time. but coming up next in d. w. news, asia, luna, new year in exile. hong kong is in taiwan. fear going home for this annual family holiday. so they're making the best of it from far away and hitting the mass in malaysia. we meet the woman wrestler, whose toppling opponents on stereotypes in the ring. more with melissa channel

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