the, the, this is dw news live from berlin, 2 years of war and ukraine. russia launched its full scale invasion on this day in 2022. its war has killed hundreds, killed and wounded hundreds of thousands and displaced millions of ukrainians from their homes. we take a look at where the conflict could be headed and it's the 3rd year. also coming up the death toll from an apartment complex fire in spain rises to 9, also are g severe. that number could rise further as firefighters pick through the building. still smoldering remains on high times for economist lovers in germany.

lawmakers past new legislation in parliament, but legalize marijuana for personal consumption, allowing people to smoke at home and in public the who will welcome to the program. european leaders have called for unity and resolved to help you crane as it marks another year of war. russia lost its full scale invasion of the country 2 years ago today. and that time, the conflict has claimed thousands of lives and displaced millions washer controls, just under 5th of the training and territory as things done. now you and 2nd, for general, antonio gutierrez, has described the was devastating impact on ukraine in any was everyone's saucers. but the people of ukraine are suffering appallingly from the want inflicted on them

by adoption. but what, 10 in the house calls and civilian man, women and children have been cubes. though this will feed good is likely higher damage in this direction of hospital schools. those facilities and see really need for the structure these frequent and then tells you 590 education and goals, get facilities with damage, all these thriving generally alone. and that means the brutal reading test over 380000 villages across the country. what we don't feel like 3 cpo nearly these months, according to the canadian energy company, united nations, as documented, widespread and disturbing brutality. 2 years after russia launched as full scale invasion, ukraine remains in the fights for the basso has entered in you and on search and phase kia. this facing many challenges among them, a critical amunition shortage. political deadlock in the us blocking military assistance and a lack of production capacity in europe. since russia invaded us taking control of

large regions of eastern ukraine. and currently moscow appears to have the upper hand after taking control of the ukrainian tired of, of disco last week. russia says its forces have advanced further to the west, dw is ukraine bureau chief, nit quarterly poses the question. can you crane keep up its resistance to cushions, war? the only thing we can regret is it, we didn't stop active measures earlier. he means the rule that was brought to my patients message, their recent interview with the russian state tv woods, to put an end to speculation that the kremlin might be open to some kind of deal to freeze this conflict. a receipt, let's say, which is ukraine x, but at london's chatham house, think tank. she says pollutants still think so. you can take or if you claim it is clear, wrong boykin's public statements that he's not changing his war objectives. what i see russia in this year really believes it has a chance. it has

a chance to break ukraine, and they will be breaking ukraine militarily. unnamed russian sources, talking about the potential piece deal, adjust to districts and tactics. she says. they also will work in the west to actually undermine decision making to some of these confusing messages about the possible ceasefire. meanwhile, not mean ceasefire for them. they would like to see washington actually accepting food instead of tauriel drab versus victory, and have div was the biggest since the full of buffalo last may many expect pushing to use momentum. going to try to take all the full ukrainian regions is already formally annexed. that's done yet. so hans, somebody's you. okay, so it would be easy. ukraine still controlled sludge waves of these regions puts in may want to push on, but does he actually have the results is taking of difficult construction forces.

many lives wasted intelligence estimates for the casualties and over 10000 dead, a one russian ministry builder. you can claim that the death toll had reached $16000.00 mike martin the senior visiting fellow and was that is at kings college london. he says that ukraine, you know, me, can make russia pay a higher price for any territorial gains. defense is much easier than attack. the russians may well be able to take small amounts of grounds at great cost, but they don't then it suddenly roll it over and take up his operational desa. and i know you guys know that they need to just move back very slowly. their ability to do that will depend on how well west and support holds up. do you have got ukrainians? were fortunately out gunned 5 to one. you promise its supply ukraine with a 1000000 shells in a year failed. while russia got that many from north korea in a matter of months, well, you can, you know, is now on washington. but i think at the moment we were that little bit of

a guy political waiting point. everyone's waiting to see what happens with the us presidential election. think you'd come winds, we all going to say, you know, quote unquote the date of the century and from is going to hand lodge average of ukraine to pizza and for the ukrainians on working off the assumption that they're on their right now. so they're doing what they can with homegrown innovation. heating targets deep inside russia with long range drones to fit maximum damage on pretends war economy. as ukraine and his 3rd year full is trying to take the flight to russia while it waits to see whether the west provides resources have another go on the battlefields to us. president joe biden has a nice punitive sanctions against 500 targets in russia and a fresh effort to counter what he called persians war machine. the measure is also seek to punish russian officials for the death of distant politician. i like seen

of all in the last week, targets include people connected with his imprisonment as well as individuals involved in supporting war, including the defense and financial sectors believe easily. and here's what president biden had to say on the new sanctions. we can't walk away. now. this is putting this, betty, this is betty 9. we're going to walk away. that's why i'm announcing more than 500 new sanctions. i want to to conquests in response to the election of all of these debt. because make no mistake putting is responsible for alexis there. dw is janelle denali on in washington dc. tell me more about this new raft of us sections. to know these sanctions are in response for alexis, of all of these tests as well as russia's ongoing, a war on ukraine, which as we know is entering it's 3rd year. now this is the biggest round of

sanctions imposed on a rough shot in a single day. since of the war started and then includes over $500.00 targets across. so russia's industrial defense sector and its financial sector. it includes, for example, 2 of a rush has biggest companies buy revenue, one military logistics company as well as a producer of specialty steals. so these are companies that are integral to all russians war effort. the sanctions are also targeting russia is financial sector by way of targeting its national payment system. it's also going after a prison officials that the u. s. says are linked to alike sandoval and the stuff as well as sanctions enablers around the world in europe, in the middle east and in asia. now this latest round of sanctions from the west comes after the e. u announced their own measures. and it really is the hope that these coordinated

sanctions help to slow down russia's war machine at a time where ukraine is running out of ammunition. and it really does look like we've reached a states all in the war where both sides are truly well and dug in. those dw used them out to now to my own will display know where authorities in valencia say at least 9 people have died after a fire ripped through an apartment block. fears are high, but the death toll could climb as emergency workers search through the remains of the high rise residential complex to play star shoes and one of the apartments on thursday nights and spreading quickly. i just control the fire fighters search the charred remains of the residential towers, looking for victims. it's not clear how many people were inside when the fire roared through the joining buildings. the complex reportedly contained 138 apartments and was home to some 450 people.

volunteers and local residents have sprung into action, gathering donations for those left homeless. how do i? i bought every single medicine suites for the kids. can stop thinking about the kids who are without a house. now. i don't even know anybody, but it breaks my heart some of the survivors have been relocated to nearby hotels in the city of valencia when there was a very stressful time. me just didn't want to get burned to death. the model of the fire broke out on the 4th floor of one of the buildings. it then spread quickly to the neighboring structure. rescue workers used cranes to help residents trapped on their balconies to escape. others were forced to jump into inflatable rescue cushions. strong winds helped the fire to spread and

hampered firefighter's efforts. spain's prime minister travel to valencia to meet with emergency workers and to offer his condolences to the victims, families. lovely with yes, hold on. come off the priority now, as we have heard from the authorities, is the search for victim use a so that will know and to try to guarantee the safety of the public service workers and all that also to be the disability question, what's the government? there's a and of course later to clarify what has happened is, you know, and to help support the families of this terrible tragedy of familiarity. is this, the theory as to search for bodies continues. so does the search for clues and investigation is underway to determine how the bully started and why it spread so quickly? some are pointing to the structure is highly flammable. polyurethane clodagh saying

it may have contributed to the fires ferocity. here in germany, lawmakers have voted to legalize the possession uncontrolled con cultivation of cannabis. people will soon be allowed to grow a few plants at home and possess up to 25 grams in public. the government hopes the legislation will reduce the power of the black market on drug related crimes. but the initiative phase, considerable opposition from medical associations, the judiciary and opposition. politicians. with a vote of $407.00 in favor, and $226.00 against germany's parliament to prove the new plan to legalize cannabis adults will be allowed to carry up to 25 grams in public in grow 3 plants at home distribution will be handled by members, only cannabis clubs. this parcel legalization is welcome news to many cannabis users in germany. it's so nice on my other mind the system generally speaking,

it's an important step and a modern enlightened drug policy. and it's really important that these endless, pointless criminal proceedings at the moment. they're $180000.00 kind of as criminal proceedings a year that this stops. this does all all said that somebody, for example, if you are check the day after you've consumed, you could lose your driving license or your job, but in front of you, it was a job for you. but the law also has its detractors. germany's opposition conservatives have already said they will repeal the law as they when next year's election. law enforcement have also express criticism, pointing out inconsistencies and complications and the new regulations escaped for owns and there is no clear regulation for how we as the police officers should ag related to cannabis. there are many unclear things which we will have to deal with, and that's where the law is not ready yet. just type this to us because as soon as you guys start to come out to put germany's health minister who spearheaded the

bill, is convinced it's a step in the right direction. and important step away from what he regards is germany's current fail drug policy. well, president and mazda usa is madam president, ladies and gentlemen, today we're adopting a very important law with which we are fundamentally changing our kind of as control policy we're pursuing to goals live. the 1st is to combat the black market box. the 2nd is to improve the protection of children and young people. kendall drove insurance from miners under the age of a team. it's kind of as remains legal, as does using the drug in the vicinity of schools to and for was a reminder of our top story. the world is marketing 2 years since rushes full scale invasion of ukraine at the united nations. ukraine in foreign minister valued his country with when the war ukraine is pressing for more military aid. as the russian troops advanced in some parts of the country. and you're all up

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