when we're silent on this issue, the other side wins by default, lady that lived over there. i was walking one of the jobs, which is why you where again, where you stay on nothing. they take it off it. i think the people need to take responsibility in their own and be prepared if those kind of weapons who are less available. we wouldn't have a lot of the shootings. we certainly wouldn't have the number of deaths. ah ah, really doesn't limit. you must give us the guarantees it is up to you, and you must do it immediately. present potent lashes out at night as east would expansion, as he answered questions during his annual news briefing. he also responded to a question about the energy crisis to no, to europe's paying record prices after ditching affordable gas contracts. when

you look when emitter what no said the european commission, we must use market terms. the market will regulate. well, here's how is regulated with $2000.00. 1000 cubic meters. you're welcome. i'm waging war on vulnerable minorities muslim groups appealed to the european court of human rights against the ban on slaughtering animals without studying them. first, we'll hear both sides as our guest debate. the issue lay to this our ah hello, welcome to out internationals world news at 9 pm for most here with me kevin allen 1st and the annual end of here media briefing by the russian president vladimir booted putin as wrapped up. it lasted more than 4 hours. what is more gusty of a cynic correspondence as the key details? what came up? this is an opportunity for, for journalists from all manner of outlets small,

large, international, to, to gather together, to ask, puking, are the most pressing questions that they have. but that includes a journalist from small provincial outlets in russia. people forget, have vast. russia is 11 time zone that spans and there's a lot of questions the journalists want to ask. so we had questions ranging from, from issues with mortgages and provincial towns. the big hitting questions lou did questions even from foreign journalists, asking vladimir putin if he can guarantee that russia won't attack you, craig said, will you guarantee unconditionally that you will not invade ukraine or any other southern country? now, should easterwood was a erections will not depend on negotiations. they will depend on unconditional compliance with russia. security, in the sense we've made it clear that any further movement to the east is unacceptable. we are not threatening anyone. we didn't come to the u. s. a yukon

borders, no, they came to ours. not an inch to the east. that was a nato guarantee in 1990. so what became of that? they fooled us. we've seen 5 waves of nato expansion and you keep demanding some guarantees from us. you must give us the guarantees it is up to you, and you must do it immediately right now, instead of talking about it for decades, they also spoke about the other thing that russia has been charged with a suspected of manipulating. and that is the guy gas market in, in europe. he says, well, what we're hearing from various outlets is baseless and senseless. germany for example, is buying gas at $57.00 times below market price. we're and then they're using that gas to perhaps celadon, to poland, which is paying an entirely different price because it insisted on trading with russia at market prices. now, the gases or the above $2000.00. well, it is ruinous, ruinous for both you citizens who have seen their household built for electricity

go up for 500 percent ruinous also for businesses which year which as she and even larger rise the world to him with by it and look, they are lying to us there confusing every one gas promised shipping the entire volume requested by its counter agents. in accordance with the existing contracts, they're even increasing the volume by around 20 percent. they're increasing shipments to europe. i believe the gas from is the only company that does that u. s. supplies and not supplying the european markets enough. europeans used to think they had premium markets, but they were left behind. were talking about liquefied natural gas. americans are transferring their shipment to the premium markets to latin america, brazil, china, south korea, japan and the price is kick, we were saying we must not destroy long term contracts. but no, said the european commission, we must use market terms. the market will regulate it. well, here's how is regulated, we have $2000.00 for 1000 cubic meters. you're welcome. the other thing that popped

up here was us you of recent scandals and russia involving jails, prisons and the torture of suspect, and inmates by prison. authorities at these were both, both incidents were, was shocking because there was graphic footage of it happening. there are more cases where we haven't seen footage. this is something that has been a sore point among russians for, for many years. and vladimir putin was asked, what is being done about this. he said that the, the russian government is taking action. there are number of criminal proceedings against her former prison institution, their staff members, as well as the fact that peter, this is a problem only in russia. this is a problem in even in developed countries. and it is very difficult to put an end to it. then them solution in this case is necessary festival to rely on the states for of the investigation. 17 criminal cases have been initiated and are being under

investigation. you have named only one or 2 people, but there are, as far as i know, more than a dozen dismissed in their criminal cases, opened against them. yes, there is a problem we need to work with. it's and rely on a conscientious, fully fledged investigation of those crimes. and these are clearly crimes that have been committed. we need to bring it to an end so that everyone understands that punishment for these offences is inevitable. i was sir lucky enough, also to be able to ask latimer bruton question. my question was about cancelled culture phenomenon as well as woocommerce that have so pervaded west and politics. sometimes in very extreme forms. for example, for example, the incident with, with jake a rousing and how the axes that she made famous with her harry potter movies have turned against and asked vladimir putin, what he thinks about the social justice culture. and whether it is coming to russia, as so been this natural of history. the peculiarity and strength of our millennial society lies in the fact that russia has evolved as

a multinational and multi confessional state. and we've learned to respect each other. and this means to respect the basis of our traditional spiritual culture, him or the peoples of the russian federation of a certain internal moral protection against such retrogression. and well, this must be fought not by direct instructions and shouts, but by the support of our traditional values. not the biggest crowd that attendance today because of her pandemic safety measures their social distancing and effect. here there's a mass mandatory masts, of course. there were also humidifiers and all sorts of anti sept express inaction today, but they were much bigger crowds and previous years. nevertheless, this, the session lasted for fear for 4 hours, 3 hours, 56 minutes. i believe though people defer on how long. exactly, and this is this year's vladimir prudence press conference. yeah, more gas deals there will lead president potent answered 55 questions during his

annual press conference. and one of them was sir, on the recognition of afghanistan's new authorities. earlier about a boy, he gave us more details. it's a question now for the west, but for the united nations, because there are a couple of resolutions not recognize taliban as, as a terrorist organization or as an organization involved in terrorist activities. and for that to be removed, that there has to be an international consensus and actually looks like this consensus and maybe within the range because for all the disagreements that sound the ukrainian issue, the russian authorities have been quite complimentary. the reason why the russians have sorta played along with this new situation is that they believe that they regional consensus will be much helpful in if not bringing peace to afghanistan down at least making sure that you know, a tire risen doesn't spread beyond its borders. and bigger goal would be to how the

eurasia, it's sort of to do, raise the center of erasure, or from the poles there, you're half china and want to pull. you have rush on the other pull. you have india there as well. so there's a whole that is the local players, regional players can agree of not supporting various quasi actors there that perhaps we're with you time the this taishan can calm down and develop in accordance with the local customs. traditions and you know, social conditions rather than trying to build, there is something that could not be supported from, from the grass roads. he also talked to question about anti russian sentiment. let's just listen to what he said about that document. but i did go up. what's going on is the creation of an anti rusher on this territory with a constant pumping of weapons and a brain washing of the population. how can you imagine russia to constantly live with this, with an eye on what your weapon systems are being delivered?

and then on the cover of weapon systems, radicals being pushed to resolve the issue in dumbass in a military a, he clearly sees the conflict, the in the ukraine as a consequence. also, the sustained drink is long attempt to contain russia, as he put it, he strongly feel that there is a strong tendency in the west to try to mass up with russians development or china's development. and it was once again calling for putting it aside and allowing each country to develop in accordance with its own history and culture, its own value system, its own goals and its own abilities. let's get some more thought. so it's compensator and see whether live on the line with his either anthony, good evening, see or thought about nato chieftain stop. book. first of all, it is claimed that the military lines never pledged not to enlarge. it just blurred with time of memories of didn't on one side, at least, or should

a big promise like that be kept? well, i think we have to look at watson the entrusted well piece and are the general public out there in the world, particularly in the west. certainly don't want any conflict and begging the train. russia are not upper upper trunk trees. and the whole situation has been trying to reach out to proportion room. and we have to remember that it wasn't long ago. there was more uniform to ukraine where both sides were working together with in a modern government. so we w, she really won't show, had conflicts in the past the world or we've already seen and a lot of big, lots of our desks. and then just raising all call is sort of unnecessary headlines

and all the papers look at the british papers every time. and most of the west and papers the saying, you know, is posting going to invade, what is his plan? lots of question marks, mainstream media jumping exclusively in data to today's briefing that potent and explicitly rule out invading ukraine despite everything has been said about it before. it's a little i wanted to hear, i wonder. well, the, it's always been non realistic to suggest for brad would bear a russian invasion of the crime. it's all designed to cause conflict between her people when people are my area a creation of arms race. and if you look at the situation and the train and eastern europe, no country actually wants to have a war type situation. they're not in

a position to today, sorry. so whatever you say they're not in a position to, to go to or what about that list? russia put forward last week. the red line list, if you like, and this is where rushes put it back over to the, the western court. one of those conditions was winding everything back as far as nate has concerned, but the early ninety's. well, nate has already said that the countries involved that the bolted country, that's a nonstarter, is russia going to get any of the security guarantees is asked for what happens if it doesn't? well, well we'll, we'll have to say at the end of the day, what russia is opposites trying to achieve is a peaceful resolution or a lot of war. margaret being gone for some time. and i have this on the hall because where you know, which, which countries in the west genuine may want to have an aggressive situation.

where with russia, i think it's more question or let's have a go at the bar game, russia, and then we can take your attention away from some of our domestic, if she's been, you know, the russia can be blamed on some of the populace in the world but she is, russia has not been coercing or any of the problems in the crane. if you analyze the situation, you will see, suppose been coached and arming, of forces in the, in the trying. i'm encouraging them to be aggressive, but what we need is politicians here going to dumb down the saturation area. again say, bring about peace for me. and you know, it's been a long time since politicians like reagan, who when shouted his way to have peace between these and was, but, you know,

we have to bad mind. russia is a christian western country is not a communist country or the more it's an awesome enemy. and this attempt to try and make brush out should be in me is, is absolutely absurd. well, what brings you can always hope for better, can you but seems to go from bad to worse at the moment until the weather, political commentator on the line for you. okay, thank you so much. get on the line with this a good evening or i school to pass are leaving moscow time. this is out international so well, these are 9 with me, kevin. oh, it still to come muslim communities appeal against belgium's band on stunning animals before slower. so we're going to debate that issue hopefully with i guess after the break. ah

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ah ah. hello, good evening muslim organizations of filing an appeal at the european court of human rights off to belgium's biggest regions, band ritual slaughter of animals without stunning. the queen the hopes that the court will might reason triumph over this emotionally charles case. the rule of law must not succumb to the growing political and social pressure of populace movements that are waging a battle of symbols against vulnerable minorities across europe. while the 2019 by angus both was live and jewish community to consider stunning animals before slaughter, to cause extra pain, but the european court and says praise, studying is actually more humane. the protection of the welfare of

animals is sent him beings, constitutes a legitimate, subjective of general interest. let's get some thought. so let's go live to my how much have fig, chief executive, the ramadan foundation on john gaunt as well radio to coast and call him his guys good evening. thanks and have a chat about this and show way this is going to get people rolled up for decades, isn't it? mo, if i come to you 1st, my home at 9 and 10 europeans, one animals study before slaughter shouldn't wish you to the majority. be respected . like the touch paper off you go. yeah, well look, i think one of the debates are last 100 john goal was about be you referendum we added 2016 and hindsight tells us no, actually live in the european union is probably a good thing because here in the u. k, the jewish muslim communities, right to ritual slaughter is be protected. unlike your european continent. what this is, is another example of attacks against my, i know communities,

in this case, the most them a jewish community who is standing united. i'm taking court action against this decision and so it is important, but you look at yeah, but i got about my initial point to you was a non, at a 10 year opinion say they want animals done before, slaughters from majority, want the studying. and so i suppose is it right to say the minority to go along with it then? well, i think we can live in applauding society, kevin, i respect one another and also make sure that we do when we come to protect the welfare of even when the i'm just gonna make one more point and that, that is. and if you talking about animal welfare, then you should really be talking about the role welfare across the board and the european union and the european commission and confused in the europe in europe. a using this as an excuse to camped down on the individual rights of muslims and jews

across europe. and i think it's up to you right? that is challenged through the court system. and john, right over to you then. um, you know, you've, you've heard what you've said about it so far. what do you think should be happening here? well, i agree with muhammad, it was good to get out of the european union. i don't agree with his analysis of what the british people think. if there was a similar pole just for the united kingdom, it would unanimously not unanimously but by a vast majority, said that animal should be stunned 1st. i respect his culture, respect his tradition, but unfortunately, no religion should ever be above the law. now when we go back to look, a belgium, i think 2 states have already put this in since 2019. it's getting attention now because now it's about brussels. but sir, i thing animals deserve to be slaughtered humanely. i understand the religious really reasons why both muslim, well sir, and sections of muslim community and the jewish community want to carry on with

these barbaric traditions, but they should not be allowed to in a western liberal society. everybody should play the rules. and as you said in your poll, 9 out of 10 europeans, not only that europeans been, you citizens or european, so i e, british as well. i say that animal should be stoned and it's obvious they should be stunned. and also say no religion, whether it's jewish or muslim. we've been christian. if it was a similar case, should trump the law of the land and i would love this to be outlawed in britain as well. mohammed could you explain to us for the people who don't understand me included actually, and why some religious groups consider not studying more humane? yes. so there's 2 distinct opinions within the muslim community. the minority opinion that you should do priests, and that's totally acceptable. and in the confines of the summer principals and

others who say like a jewish community, the priest on is not allowed. this is about really just liberty, not really about. let's be on. it's not really about, well on the more wealth. when we see some of the state of the up, which was across how down in and out on a john kingdom have done my as john did when it comes to abbot was i'm not talking about the united can don't let me finish, please. if you, if you don't mind, i'll listen to in silence. you know, if you look at the animal welfare stand in the back there argument. but just to look at some of the cases that come out from europe being confused around animal safety. and so there has to be a balance of religious liberty and respectful individual minority communities. it's something which i take great pride in here in the u. k, with a total society. and john's absolutely right. there is only one law in this country . that's the u. k. law, we all respected, we'll formulate and we continue to support that. no,

but within the confines of law, the freedom to talk to show faith and i think that should be preserved. and i don't generally clue that totally. you should be able to practice your faith. you yourself said the muslim community, he's splits on this. the jewish community is as well. mohammed if there was a pole to morrow, well, both sides could put forward the position, you know, as well as i do, that the overwhelming majority would ban this, because each crew you are slitting the throats of animals without pre stunning them . you all welcome to religion. i like the fact where multiethnic and multicultural in our country. i respect your religion. i don't believe in it, but i respect it just dog. i respect the jewish. i don't agree with anti semitism more people being anti muslim, but i'm afraid this particular tradition is out of step and should be banned in the

u. k. i hope belgium goes ahead with this. i'm in a say 2 states already have. this is barbara can when you talk about a grease of course have already banned it. but we must be careful to remember the average war standards in britain are some of the highest in the world. john, of course, is also the file is a big school of thought to save when animals asked, and it's still not a totally painless death for some of them. but again, you eat meat if you eat chicken, et cetera. that goes to the territory, i suppose. yeah, i would accept our folly army teacher as well, of course, killing an animal, bring some pain, but if they're stunned, it reduces that. and that's what we need. go come, panam saw it usage, graphing terms, the slitting the throat oven and stun stunned animal has got to be more painful and more barbaric than going through a more modern facility. now we know that's been an scandals in average, was out of all different kinds of animals and therefore producing meet these places

should be highlighted at the owners who do this should be fined and indeed the workers and if necessary, shut down. but the overwhelming amount of which was in this country, many of which are populated and worked by muslim people as well. that is perfectly good. so of a high standard. and that's what we should do. but i'm a great believer that no religion should trump the law. why i'm about to focus on what's happening in ro have no language. sorry i yet, and i just want to said is no religion from any law. we are all agree you within the, within the respective laws we liberate. and so the idea that any religion has spread precedent or over others, or is not fact, you correct? and actually in the u. k, we have the, the stablish shirts of england, which, you know, is, is our national faith and we live within the, i don't, i don't, i don't have, and i actually celebrate that we have

a strong christian community here in the u. k. need not country. i, we have the vibrant faith as you said, they take this issue, but you know, if you were really concerned about anymore, well, an audio safety then maybe should choose to become a beacon or vegetarian and not guy. you know, you know, how much usually you have a good i'm happily eating on a joy mummy. i know you don't know. i'm the same on the same and i wouldn't become of egan because that particular guy is unhealthy. you can't get things are b, b 12 again though i except people want to be vegetarian and they want to be reagan . however, what we're talking about here and you didn't really answer my point. if this was put to a vote in this country in the u. k, you know, that the vote would go in favor of banning the the death of animals without pre studying. and that's what's happening in belgium. i welcome them to

carry on with this just like greece. i think the banner is absolutely correct and it's not about disrespect and religion. it's about disrespecting, barberic crap says and saying to the jewish faith, i'm the muslim faith. get with the program and we get a bit because we should be focusing on your belgium. so to belgium, the muslim statement saying is part of a backlog year of his venerable minorities and there was states in the case by this . yes, no, i do think one john would say yes, i would probably said no vibrant. you based on your program and i cannot smoke and we kind of have a dialogue, we can respect you and have different viewpoints. and it's great to be with you john. once again, how much do you pay? but i've always been, you know, we've got to respect faith and within the confines of the law that we live in. and i'm really proud to be british. i'm proud of. we live in a computer, i can practice my plate and the community will feel the same way. i just feel that

this is been done in a climate where, you know, fall right. i activism, i'm file right. narrative sweeping across the european. i'm not, not to be be can be mainstream. and i think that this is another indication of thought when you see the jewish community and the muslim community side shows you. we but a tech issue, the big tick tock time has caught up with us again. we had to go a break. my chef, a chief executive of the rabbit them foundation, a job gold, a radio talk hosting column is lovely as always have you to the program of good evening. thank you. good evening and merry christmas to you all. lovely christmas 7 saw the world news at 9 pm for moscow live with me. kevin, thanks for checking my christmas to to call to be celebrating it. and all seasonal good wishes from us have a good evening. ah

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