because i'm responsible for the fin shall fall country for the people who are behind the boss. sh. guardians of truth starts february 18th on d. w. ah, ah, this is dw news lie from berlin. the pentagon says it's detected a 2nd, suspected chinese surveillance balloon over latin america. the 1st one, floating above the u. s. heartland ignited a diplomatic storm that kept the secretary of state from visiting china, plus more u. s. military aid for ukraine. the latest package nearly doubles,

keep striking range against russian forces which continue attacking a ukrainian stronghold and the women's boon to sleep returns with eva pi your the leagues top's goal scorer, hoping to continue where she left off at sticky pulse berg tops in the table. ah and warm welcome to our viewers. round the world. i'm michael. ok. another suspected chinese spy balloon has been discovered this time flying over latin america. that's what the pentagon is saying after another such balloon was seen floating above the u. s. heart, when the spotting has complicated washington in beijing's already strained relations and drawn americans attention to the sky, there is losing nearly 2 kilometers above the united states. this balloon is

causing major diplomatic problems back on earth. and i have no idea what it is. first spotted over montana by curious residence. it's now believed to be a chinese espionage platform. china's decision to fly a surveillance balloon over the continental united states is both acceptable and irresponsible. that's what this is about is a violation of our sovereignty. so violation of international law. china rejects the spying claims and sees it's a, with the balloon that's be it. of course, the white house isn't convinced and a plan diplomatic trip to beijing has been abruptly cooled off. what this is done is created the conditions that undermine the purpose of the trip, including ongoing efforts to build a floor under the relationship and to address a broad range of issues that are of concern to the american people. i believe to

the chinese people and certainly as well to people around the world. the trip was expected to be a significant step and improving ties between the 2 countries. that balloon deflating those hopes. while some americans are demanding it'd be shot down. these balloons are so huge that even that kind of that number of munitions that, that amount of any issues that towards it is only going to cause a very, very slow leak. and it's not going to come down immediately. you can't just hot the balloon and it's going to go away. while the pentagon sees the balloon poses no physical threat, it's no doubt doing damage to us china relations relations the u. s. is determined to strengthen our mid rise and global tensions we astro washington correspondent here, yellow cliff know what more is known about the 2nd buller very the. so we only know what we've learned from the pentagon,

that the pentagon says that it is in latin america won't go into the specifics of where exactly it is hovering above latin american. i think it's rather remarkable that we're learning this today. because along with that, citing here in the united states and actually officials here now pointing towards this balloon above us territory, which apparently joe biden, the u. s. president learned already on tuesday. we also learned at least one previous such incident was reported during the trumpet, ministration. so these balloons seem to be something that has been present, that has been an issue much longer than is publicly known to the war here in europe . now, the united states has announced a new weapons package for ukraine worth $2200000000.00. it includes new longer range missiles which could double the distance you can, can strike and put rushes supply lines in eastern ukraine within reach more armoured vehicles and air defense systems are also being provided. part of the

latest package brings the total us support for ukraine since russia's invasion to more than $29000000000.00. the aid comes as keeps forces are struggling against an intensifying russian assault in the city of buck, mood, ukrainian, president, invalid may zalinski says his forces will hold back mood, quoting now for as long as we can and now joined by d. w's, russia analyst konstantin egger. konstantin, up until now the u. s. is declined to send ukraine longer range missiles for fear of provoking russia into escalating the conflict. so what's changed? well, i think that the decision by germany to st. layer barb tanks and generally dest, you consensus among the allies that ukraine should be better supplied, differently contributed to that. and i think also of the plans

for washington and for the allies. now, if they do not include list yet free victory for ukraine and full recovery or a grand territory, then at least the idea that ukraine should be able to significantly push back against the russian forces before any kind of quote unquote piece talk start, i think is no, but pretty firmly established both in washington and major european capitals. what's the response been from the kremlin? well 1st michael, we kind of thing that could be done in our with these weapons. i mean, there's been shown this morning, russian telegram channels, and youtube are full of images from the belgrade region, which is bordering ukraine. where allegedly for an oil dep odds and a factory were hit by, by a ukrainian hit with

a know with wat allegedly missiles. and it's been confirmed by the local russian authorities. that's exactly what i think the russian experts here there was no response from the grabbing. but some military analysts already saying that the idea to supply ukraine with his weapons means 1st and foremost of all putting the crimea firmly within the range of ukrainian armed forces in essentially trying to destabilize rushes, hold on the ass, off, see, are literal and basically breaking the land connection between russia and the crimea that put in managed to establish last year that seems to be warring, at least the russian moves are experts quite a lot. as always and many thanks to our konstantin egg. european union leaders have stopped short of granting ukraine a fast track to membership in the block. at a summit,

with the leaders and key presidents, lensky repeated his appeal to speed things up. he said ukraine deserve to begin negotiations on joining the union. this year. european officials pledge enduring support for ukraine, but said there are no shortcuts to you membership. this history making summits offered up a flurry of announcements amidst the wintry conditions in keith. it was also a chance for the east top officials to demonstrate the growing ties between ukraine and the european union. the future of ukraine is within the european union, lucrative people. you have made a clear choice for freedom, for democracy, and hulu, and re you with or so me the clear decision. your future is with us in our common european union. ah, but in spite of all of them,

is lensky attempts at these talks to build a faster path into the you that future still look some way off, despite all the smiles and positive rhetoric around the table that know which it timelines. but their goals that you have to reach the forms, for example, to improve a situation in the canada country to then reach at the accession negotiations and the session except itself. also discussed the war with russia and a promise of fresh e sanctions against moscow. focused on trade and technology, but president zalinski wants more immediate help in the form of weapons to hold off a predicted russian search in the next few weeks. so that you're more wiggly cesar collisions where the more long range weapons we have. the better equipped artillery is the sooner modern western tanks will start operating on the battlefield in ukraine will. okay, and the stronger our air defense will be size,

the sooner brushes aggression will and not shop for either now and protection of european security and freedom she, it will have more guarantees as acacia unless you are a basically misplaced, useful. would it beyond the pledge of new sanctions, came details of more humanitarian help for the country, including 25000000000 euros to fund a d mining program seen as crucial in helping ukraine rebuild pads in key co pratt's collide for residents. millions of energy efficient l. e d light bulbs to help people reduce their own consumption and take the pressure of ukraine's crippled power grid with a brief look now at some other stories from around the world even must, has been cleared of liability in a fraud trial over tweets in which the tesla ceo falsely claimed he had secured funding to take the electric car maker private. the entrepreneurs,

tweets and 2018 lead, were heavily fluctuating sure prize. it cost investors billions of dollars. police in memphis, tennessee have dismissed another officer over the death of tyree nichols. he died last month after beating by 5 other officers who have been fired in charge with murder. the 6th policeman is allegedly heard on video urging colleagues to quote, stop the 29 year old black man award winning iranian director jeff up. honey has been released on bail. he was jailed last july, after protesting the rest of 2 fellow filmmakers. they were demanding ron's government and it's violent cracked out. earlier this week he started a hunger strike, but now he said he was protesting the quote illegal and inhumane behavior of the judicial and security apparatus. well the women's bundis league returns this weekend with defending champions voice burg. 5 points clear at the top of the table

with a perfect record challenger is by in munich and, and tried frankfurt have a mountain to climb. if they were to close the gap, a task made all the more difficult. thanks to boast, bergs high flying striker, cheese makes everything look easy. from juggling due to scoring goals of ever kayla is joined top of the buddhist. he got scoring charts. the most books troika has quoted 8 goals in 8 matches, that she's not done yet. so he is present or done it yet is the after year branding every training session. i every game you can always do everything better. oh my, that's my goal in that scene. i don't think that you can already do it. all right. it's not like that. we saw wolf's book, haven't lost in the bonus, you get this season. they've won 10 games out of 10. it's easy to see why. the

backbone is made up of germany's national team, like marina, he going here. as well as striker alexandra pub med feelers. vanya who'd entry in our orbit off while spook have won 5 of the last 6 titles. pay your has a simple explanation for their dominance. here here i say, always hungry and i think whoops, water is always hungry and he always want to win every thing. and i like that mentality, allen given and all the each month of the month mentally deck with that insatiable appetite ever pay your end. the reigning bonus, you get champions could go the whole season unbeaten for the 2nd time in the claps history. for the room. some other news now from the world of sport, australian tennis player nick curios has pleaded guilty to resulting his ex girlfriend. but he won't face a criminal conviction after recording. cambra dismissed,

the charges curio submitted pushing over his ex girlfriend during an argument in 2021. but a judge said it wasn't premeditated and that the risk of re offending was low. poland sports minister says as many as 40 countries could boycott the 2024 paris olympics. if russia and bellows take part, the international olympic committee is considering allowing russian and belushi athletes to participate, but only under a neutral flat. it says a boycott would punish athletes. in basketball, lebron james has edge closer to the nb a's, all time scoring record. he added to his tally in the eli lakers when over at indiana on thursday. james is now just 63 points away from beating the record of 38387 points held by kareem abdul jabbar o. time for a quick recap of our top story this hour. the pentagon says it's detected

a 2nd chinese spy balloon over latin america. a day after another such object was spotted over montana secretary of state antony blinkin has postponed a visit to beijing over the incident. china says it's an all force whether we'll have to end it there up next. after a short break is shift living in the digital age. stay with us. a michael oak, who in berlin, i'll be back at the top of the hour with another news bulletin. thanks for your company and wherever you are a great day with the journey the prizes we've gone all out with i'm.