this data being collected or so much data, that there's a real possibility of privacy violation. and that's something most of us wouldn't want to wells transparent to prove that we must live with permanent surveillance with our top headlines live on our t a crock. down on free speech by the german media regulator after it bands are still channel a tv from broadcasting on any platform. a u. s. and nato responds to russia's proposed security guarantees is in leap and published by a spanish newspaper. the document rejects russia is piedmont, including keeping ukraine out of the alive. and you could soon put the green label on gas and nuclear power paving the way, but subsidies and tax cuts as member states clash over the switch to renewables in

the middle of an energy crisis. with we are live in a 100 countries worldwide. welcome to your weather, se headlines, zonati international. so i'll see has accused the german media regulator of suppressing free speech. after our sister channel our t. d e was hit with a full band, including online news that works production on is taking, the regulated to a court offer was wrongly name. there's the channels broadcast up here in the studio a short time ago. i discussed all of this with the latest breakdown with ortiz deputy editor in chief and nobel cannot via a license that was obtained with absolutely all fording european rules and regulations, according to the european convention on transferred to your television. and we are free to broadcast the license in the 30 plus territory across europe. they are

saying that our tv productions, which is an entirely independent production company, is actually the tv channel that broadcasts from germany. and there's generally absolutely no broadcasting happening from berlin at all. r t d e. the tv channel is oh broadcasting right here from moscow in, in fact, there studios are essentially next door to where we're sitting here. and we were here all launching the channel mid december. yet nevertheless, the regulator is asking the production company to start broadcasting, which they are not even doing, and to do it not just on television, but to do it on the all the online platforms, apps, etc, etc, which again, the production has absolutely no control over all of this is centered right here in moscow and the tv broadcasting as well is done from here. what do you think they were afraid of something that we do here at all? i mean, it definitely seems that there is quite a lot of apprehension about

a different voice, like r t or it's being present there, you know, and they are under fire. not just under it from authorities. in, in germany, the youtube channel was taken down within hours of the, over the beginning of the broadcast. that is obviously an american company. and then indeed there was pressure being put on an indicator independence satellite operator. util sat to take us to, to stop broadcasting our feed as well. so it really is a multi pronged attack when one of the comments that you've made regarding this, you say, quote, we will not be removing our feeds or channels voluntarily and encourage all platforms not to be bullied by the media watchdogs, illegitimate minds that does it seem like bullying? yeah, absolutely. and we've seen those done not just with regards to the broadcasting, but various productions have had all of their various partners, bullied, including banking, banking, relationships, other operational relationships,

pool for the last number of years. and we believe that, you know, the rtp productions position is entirely not just legal and in accordance with all the rules and regulations, but is beyond substantiated. and that we're hoping that the courts are going to see that and side with them. likewise, our tv channels position is entirely legitimate within germany and other european markets, and we will be defending that position early on the russian of foreign ministers. so a lot of warned of retaliation if germany who refuses to reinstate r t d. yet super germany is trying to place its internal regulations. which claims do not allow the registration of state channels above its international obligations under the european convention on trans frontier television. there's not a spoke with karen can i sold a former foreign minister of austria?

she seized a crackdown on r t g as punishment for the networks early successes. i think we all i have been observing at development that is more political than fact based i it's really hard to detect a really like a really a real logic behind to pull ongoing punishment sanctioning all of our t german, i believe, is who smiled situation that due to the fact that there is a certain demand for a different way of t. v. broadcasting to, to the fact that the websites are key german has already yielded some success in german speaking audience. there is a certain aneice that's the reason being a certain way of showing that the german t v stations motive to blow those which are financed by public money. by,

by the audience, people simply half a deep distrust of so i want to really miss and the whole debate is effect based argumentation. it has become from the german side, very politicized. it's a very, a harsh punitive approach towards our tv. and this technically is a 2nd kind of political chandler, it's, it's not motivated by purely legal arguments. the all t saga has actually been going on for a few months now. in fact, since the very day of the launch. so our team at nikki error, and i'll take a look back of the turbulent events surrounding the launch of our system channel t the r t d e launch states was an exciting day, but within hours it wasn't just reporting the news. it was the news with the channels live stream deleted from you chip, just a short time off. it went on air,

then just days later, there was a finding increasing interference and the channel signal after it was taken off one of its 2 satellites after german authorities claimed and didn't have the license needed to operate in the country. but the thing is it doesn't need one having obtained its broadcasting license in serbia, which just like germany is a signatory to the european convention of trans frontier television. the member states of the council of europe and the other states party to the european cultural convention, or reaffirming their commitment to the principles of the free flow of information and ideas and the independence of broadcasters which constitute an indispensable basis for their broadcasting. policy must move, which i know about the closure of bank accounts and so on. there's a large number of tactics that using say r t d cons operates, they're infringing on freedom of speech and that's very bad. but the european regulator is clearly under a different impression. the license must be issued in germany and the application

must also be filed here. first of all, this is a real irritant, and we will take care of it. so what's the reaction from the german government? what it seems they've decided to stay out of the route for now, although you don't have to dig to thought to find the kind of tone being set by some in the ruling coalition. the media authority and youtube rightly pulled the plug on the pirates station of the enemies of democracy and lateral thinkers. this repeated attempt to circumvent european and national laws underscores. the danger of this self proclaimed t v broadcaster requires action at all levels. so could this be the end of the road for the short live channel? well, archie, d. e is already preparing to fight on. we also spoke with a rafael korea. you may remember him, he is the former president of ecuador. he sees germany's actions against archie, d. e is a rather dangerous precedent for that of press freedom. but of course,

this is unacceptable. whereas pluralism, whereas democracy, freedom of the press, freedom of speech, same post these rules on others while they themselves act quite differently. for me personally, it's unthinkable to resort to all sorts of tricks to restrict the freedom of the press of individual media outlets. in the fact is that when they're alternative points, some countries are afraid of losing their well domination of the cultural and the ideological level. but it's a good thing, control the c confrontation of using it at the same time. one was always remember that these are separate opinions, proficient double standards rule the world. and the rules are only enforced when it benefits those with the most power. everything depends on them. meanwhile, they allow will do things themselves that would never be allowed in any other country. if we want to develop as a civilization is humanity, we must adhere to the same truth, the same principles. and these principles, among other things, implied the provision of freedom of the press. but this cannot be achieved by

blocking the activities of individual media individual channels. in certain countries. the full text of the confidential us nato responds to russia. security concerns has been leaked. the purported document was published by spanish newspaper l piece. earlier here in the studio, my colleagues neil harvey and taylor discussed the conference. over the past few weeks, we've seen at the highest diplomatic levels, riley's of accusations of verbal sparring. and that's just what's been happening in public, so we can only imagine what's going on behind closed doors. but now a fresh document leak has all put off a glimpse into what is indeed happening behind those doors. and it's really showed that moscow in washington, alongside nato, a very, very far from reaching any kind of consensus with regards to ukraine, issue and deed, well beyond move. not that does seem to be almost a blind unwillingness from the military alliance to recognize any of russia's

security concerns. now, the spanish language paper open hasn't managed to get it comes on the nato and us response to russia. security proposals now will remember those proposals. they were sent back in december, they fin triggered a flurry of diplomatic talks and calls, and essentially they requested legal guarantees, restricting for the nato expansion, specifically with regards to ukraine. the document that we're thing now though, reveals a very blunt response from washington and brussels. and it's, you know, all states should respect the right of other states to choose or change security arrangements and to decide their own future and foreign policy free from outside interference. in this slide, we reaffirm our commitment to nato's open door policy and the article 10 of the washington treaty. we have of course, requested comment from both nato and the us state department. but if we take just this document, it seems that it is an open shot case. them, they will not compromise. that is despite flat and person warning. but this is

a very reckless disregard of russia's concerns. it's not well for help, because do people realize that this could potentially set all nations involved down a very dangerous path of no return? because when you much listen carefully to us, i say, in ukraine's own duck, try no documents. it is written that they plan to return crimea, including by military means that it's not what they say publicly. imagine for yourself that ukraine and nature members will begin military operations in crimea. what do we do? go to war with the nato block? has anyone thought about that? so the situation is it seems to me both sides refused to budge and let him in and set it there in a slightly different context. but what do we do? what's versus reaction? been to this moscow house already sent, follow up questions to this and document. so clearly that is a desire for continued a dialogue, but most his position on this has been consistent from the beginning. it recognizes, of course, that every single pre has the right to determine its own policy and assure its own

security that is not what's being disputed. here. the issue is when countries choices have ramifications beyond its borders and actually post a very real physical threat to someone else. and let's just be clear, a potential nato launchpad located in ukraine is just a couple of minutes miss all away from, from russia. so it's essentially, i think, this fear that really underlies russia's concerns in that area. michelle and ignoring our concerns, the u. s. and need to refer to the rights of states to freely choose how to insure the security. but it's not just about giving someone this right. after all, this is only one part of the well known formula for the indivisibility of security . the 2nd integral part says that once not allow the strengthening of anyone security at the expense of the security of other states. so the russian leaders asking, why must we sacrifice our security that someone else can feel safe? but said it would be remiss if i didn't point out that the document has some

encouraging moments. i'm talking about reestablish communication long military channels, reinstating the nature office here and moscow discussing arms control. so reducing missile deployment to ukraine. but if we get to the bottom of it, that's the plan. according to this document, the west responds to an almost existential concern of russia. as we hear you, what we don't care enough to do anything. and this is in fact case closed. we're not gonna discuss it further, but here's a list of much smaller things that we feel that we can give you to protect an image that we are listening and being co operative but do nothing in any way to address your fundamental concerns with that kind of inflexible rhetoric combined, of course, with this ongoing footage of millions of dollars worth of weapons being sent to kiev. it's very difficult even with the best of intentions to see where to move from. now. i just spoke with a political analyst, patrick headings, and he thinks the ukraine crisis has actually plays directly into nato's interests

. the main beneficiary has to be nato. it has to be nato and your nato has been struggling for relevance in recent years. and that's one of the reasons why they're very keen to sort of ramp up a crisis. not only that, you know, the, if nato is becoming irrelevant, that's a major concern for washington. because nato is always served as the sort of glove in which washington can insert its hand into european middle military fairs, but also a broader broadly, your asian affairs look at afghanistan as, as, as an example. so you know, if, if europe transitions to a european defense or defense union as it has been doing for the last 10 to 15 years, gradually, most recently with their pasco agreement, if nato is on the rocks, then basically that, that cuts washington more or less out of sort of direct influence and direct to really power over the sort of the geopolitical lines of europe and more broadly,

a eurasia as well. so i say nato is a beneficiary of this crisis and washington and in britain as well, quarter past the hour here at moscow, natural gas and nuclear power could soon be classed as green energy in the e u. the european commission. suppose the idea which has been slammed by various environmental groups as quote, green washing. i discussed all of it a very short time ago with our correspondent peter on of, for a u. n. she's been in focus for quite a while with energy prices across year of being through the roof. but what we've seen on wednesday with the e u commission outline their plans to reclassify some natural gas projects and nuclear power projects on green energy investments. what the u commission, hope that this would do is that it would well take a couple of boxes, really one that it would get investment cash flowing into energy projects to get more energy projects off the ground for to supply much needed energy to the

european union. countries also that it would help the european union take some of it or meet some of its climate goals that it's set. now, mary, had me get us twos the commissioner in charge of these type of things outlined exactly why they've gone down this route. we need to use all the tools at our disposal to achieve climate neutrality. we putting in place strict conditions for their inclusion. they're subject to clear limits and phase out periods. some will use this instrument and others may not. but whoever invests will be certain that the product they're investing in should it contain nuclear or gas. they will know, well not everybody is happy with this, but some will start with those likely to be pretty particularly pleased with the saw france and germany will start with paris and swell front generates just over 70 percent of its electricity from the nuclear power. well, they may well just become one of the greenest countries in the european union if

this eventually goes through because of their use of nuclear, it's also likely to be quite well received here in berlin. germany does use an awful lot of gas to generate electricity and awful lot of renewables as well. but gas is seen very much, is the bridging fuel as they try and transfer more and more towards renewables. the gulf stream to gas pipelines, the much talked about that infrastructure project between germany in russia looking more and more important. should this plan go through and gas ultimately be designated as that green feel? we'll see more more investment towards gus in and across the european union. i said not everybody was happy though, and heading into this meeting on wednesday, we heard from austria, denmark, sweden, and the netherlands all saying they didn't want the gas added to the list. there's also a whole host of environmental groups as well, who say this is essentially just moving the goal posts to fit what you want to hear

and what you want to see and amount to little more than green washing. the complimentary delegate to that table by the european commission sacrifices the scientific integrity of the taxonomy on the altar of fossil gas and nuclear lobbies . firstly, labeling fossil gas is a sustainable activity is completely incompatible with limiting global warming to $1.00 degrees celsius and with the use 2030 climate targets. secondly, even if ignoring the risks of catastrophic nuclear accidents, it is evident that nuclear does not apply to these key principles is it poses significant environmental in social hazards at all stages of its supply chain. while there's still a few hoops to for this to jump through before it could come into force. in fact, there was some questions, put them out of me again as the commissioner about potential legal challenges for me. so member states no confirmation on that other yet, but it does help to go before the lead is of the 27 members of the european union. more than 20 would have to say no for us to fall at that hurdle,

it looks extremely unlikely that that would happen as of yet. once it gets passed there, which it looks like it will. it goes to the european parliament way, more than half of any piece have to vote in favor of it. right now. it does seem like it would squeak by us looking at probably quite a few months though before we see these new rules come into place and we see gas or some gas projects and nuclear power labeled us green energy projects by the european countless canadian truckers remain out in force, protesting against mandatory covered shots and top officials of accused them of endangering public safety, including the leader of the alberto province. and it is, however, unfortunate to see a small number of people who engaged in protest over the past few days express extreme views and embrace hateful some symbols. it's also unfortunate to

see a small number break. the law, create a public safety hazard and a enormous inconvenience for law body canadians, including thousands of other truckers. by blocking the border at coots, i want to be very clear. we are not intimidated by those who hurl insults and abuse at small business workers and steal food from the homeless. we won't give in to those who fly racist flags. we won't cave to those who engage in vandalism, or dishonor the memory of our veterans. canadians who are, is outside today patriotic peace, loving canadians recalled massage in us and races by the prime minister. so again, i will ask the prime minister, who may i remind this house war black face? one more time with eyes to the peace loving,

patriotic canadians who are outside right now. just asking to be heard a hear them yourself are that the truck has hood chanting freedom and using that vehicles right now to block a part of the u. s. border in the province of alberta. it's all despite the threat of being arrested, although it is now being reported that negotiations are in fact taking place between canadian authorities and the truckers. we spoke to one of the men from that convoy. i realized right away, i can't count all these people and all these vehicles. yeah, there was people. hi 5 in me as i drive drove my truck. it was just unbelievable. every bridge had flags on it flying. there was companies that had big dreams up in the holding flag. what the media is, is not, is trying to show is that this is a small movement. but i want to tell the world that this is huge and we're trying to keep it respectable. we're trying to keep it clean and safe for everyone. we

know that garret is behind us. what our prime minister doesn't understand is all those trucks that are there. they're not working because of his mandates. well, they have nowhere else to go. it's pretty simple. we're going to be freezing. we're, we're gonna, we're going to succeed because we are leaving, located as ministry. major is being accused of pirating the government lined by vilifying the truck as with a biology of negative headlines. however, there is very strong public support. the organizes have res, nearly $10000000.00 canadian dollars in donations. and as we understand now, some regions are starting to make concessions. a quebec has scrapped a proposed a health tags on the unvaccinated. so we spoke to local john list a key and backs. he says the media and the government are only making matters worse . i've been on the ground in ottawa for the past couple days and ever since conway

actually arrived and the means for me has completely botched their coverage of, of this protest of this demonstration in this movement. in general. they say that it's full of races, sits. i personally have not seen any confederate flags. we're not see symbolism with my own eyes. i've seen footage of it, but i've also seen fast swaths of people i outraged at the fact that that happened . and the thing is, i don't really trust. i don't really trust that it's true because you know, these people are hiding their face. they're showing their flags for a few minutes and then disappearing. but the problem is just untrue, was relishing in this tyranny just in trudeau is enjoying every moment that he's able to scapegoat a minority of people who are unvaccinated, 15 percent or so. and use that as a political step stool to stand higher and preach to his base who are eating it all up. amnesty international has accused israel of unlawful oppression of the palestinians. and what the rights group, kohl's and apartheid. israel has

a rebuttal. the report calling back is asians, anti semitic. israel considers and treats palestinians as an inferior non jewish racial group. the segregation is conducted in a systematic and highly institutionalized manner intended to oppress and dominate the palestinian people. this libelous document resorts to basis apartheid accusations against israel, among other distortions in so doing the report commits a double injustice. it fuels those anti semites around the world who seek to undermine the only jewish country on earth, while simultaneously cheapening and downplaying the heretic suffering. there was a result of apartheid in south africa in publishing this false report. and mister, you k use his double standards and demonize ation in order to de, legitimize israel. these are the exact components from which modern anti semitism is made. the israeli government has branded amnesty an organization riddled with

racism and zanna phobia. israeli was addressed to the right group spreading lies similar to those coming from terrorist groups in the region of multiple attempts at peace talks over the past 25 years of fail to resolve cor disputes between israel and the occupied territories, including the creation of a palestinian state last year or a deadly flare up between israel and gaza and may at least $250.00 palace unions and 13 israelis were killed during an 11 day conflict. and we discussed the latest accusations between the amnesty international and israel with daniel paul runs the ceo of honest reporting and lauren policy expert, solomon cycles. israel banter activations of anti semitism are designed to distract attention from the distressing and deeply shocking conversion rates in our report on our side in israel, unoccupied. and in territory you accept this system is enforced through interlock

king laws that ensure a fragmentation of the palestinian population that ensure segregation and control of allison in population. and that ensure that land and housing and results that undermine the pallets in populates and the most effective strategy for israel, it to, to stop accusations of crimes against humanity in other parts. i'd have to dismantle the them are going to allow equal rights, that kind of thing and, and jewish israeli throughout all areas under the control. we are indeed calling an international community to take action. those who stand with a science stand on the wrong side of history are complicit in these crimes against humanity. israel is a place where era of israelis not only have equal rights under law, but do everything from serving on the supreme court to being members of the council,

which is what we call the parliament. you've got enough air of jude doctors and joe and lawyers to make even a jewish mother proud their actors and athletes like your pilots and police officers. literally everything that israelis do aired israelis do. so the question of how in the world did amnesty managed to make a report that applied to the term apartheid? a situation like this? and the answer is on page 37 of the report, amnesty international actually admits that they changed the definition of apartheid in order to make it apply to israel. now when you apply a unique definition, only to one country in the world and that one country just happens to be the world's only jewish state. now i'm not necessarily saying that that's anti semitism, but i'm not sure what else you would call it. and more importantly, you got to ask the moment you can do this to anyone who's going to be next, which vulnerable group will be the next one to be singled out,

5 are wrapping up the new cost your nazi and also wrapping it up for me as well, i'm rural research right. thanks so much for joining us here on this wednesday program live from moscow. mr. unit o'neill at the desk. in half an hour's time, taking you into the evening here in the russian capital, hope you can join him then for the meantime. thanks for joining us. ah. with bring you the very latest every out the day. this is all now snow from everyone had home with

that long ago, open public debate was considered a good thing even essential for a stable and functioning society. today. if you do not follow and propagate liberal pie fees, you are a use of misinformation and should be banned from polite society, shut up or else. with every turnaround that traffic circle, with the influx of contractors went largely,

uncontrolled by us government was disorganized non purpose.