compromise seems to be prevailing. will this impact the west offensive against russia? with the leaders grow increasingly defiant and refusing to pay for gas in rouble by dia, a german $4.00 costs a catastrophic effect of a cutoff in russian supply, including a decade long recession, russia and china agreed to move to with what they call a new multi polar fair and democratic well daughter to the summit of the 2 countries. dorn with arthur cru, get food and essentials to desperate civilians in the southern ukrainian city of mario pope. i'm helped evacuate resident that the humanitarian catastrophe bag road can take a look at some of the things that were bringing it. so water for chocolate. so for children, and of course i have a huge box of medicine. ah,

i will welcome to you. you're watching aussie international with the latest world news update is great to have you with us this hour. now, as russia deadline looms for europe to switch to gas payments in rubles, the you leaders seem increasingly defiant in refusing, despite the massive economic damage from a loss of supply. germany is economy minister insists his country will keep paying in euro we do not accept the violation of private contracts for the supply of energy. i'm glad that companies are assessing the situation in the same way with a huge amount of concern about what sort of impact they could be on energy supplies across the european union. at the end of this week, because it does seem as if they even rusher, completely look ahead. over this issue of payment, the kremlin has demanded that gas supplies imports into the you are going to be

paid by the end of this week in roubles. and that means the whole of the e u because it's been class is unfriendly. nations will have to do that. it's been seen by the use a response from moscow to the crippling economic sanctions that have been placed on russia as a result. this war in ukraine, and actually the result is that they could be a massive impact in europe. if you just look at the moment of energy that comes from russia into the block. it's truly staggering. just for example, when it comes to natural gas in pools, they make up around 41 percent of all imports into the block. and there are some countries such as germany or where that percentage is far higher around 55 percent for natural gas. now really does have been absolutely clear. we've heard this from germany, from france, from italy, and from others,

that they will not acquiesce to that demand from the kremlin. and they will not pay for the gas in roubles. so. busy if that demand for moscow is not met, and that seems to be the kind of stalemate that we're at at the moment. and then moscow decides, well, we're not going to send the gas any more to europe. that really does put the block in a very bit of a big pickle of a situation and the impact on countries. as i mentioned, like germany who have that higher rate of gas imports could be absolutely devastating. for example, german industry uses around a quarter of those imports alone, exploding energy prices, but above all of possible gas embargo would had energy intensive industry. the mother of the industrial network part, the consequences would not only be reduced work hours and job losses, but also the rapid collapse of the industrial production chains in europe with worldwide consequences. germany has just issued warnings about

a gas disruption urging its customers and companies all ready to reduce their using case that they're all these shortages if that supply is halted. now in terms of the longer term, there really is a pretty devastating impact on look at the german economy as some german economic institutions warranty being crunching the numbers on this and they have painted a very bleak picture. let's take the institute d i w, which says, an immediate halt of both oil and gas from russia. i would peak in around 18 months in terms of the impact, and that would be at 3 percent minus g p, p. and that would provoke, of course, a recession in germany in that recession that could last as long as a decade. and it's also wound that inflation in the country could be put up by 2.3 percent. that's really something that will hit the pockets of everybody because

that will impact pretty much everything that you buy. ministers of also suggested that they're always to conserve energy, that people should perhaps be looking at decreasing the amount of energy they're using at the moment. but as the german energy means to said the reserves that germany has really depend on how it's used right now, how much gas is enough depends on many factors on consumption, on the weather. with act of heating, storage facilities will empty, faster. now the weather is warmer, occupancy has increased. this is to some extent a speculative question. well, there's no need to run hills just right now. germany has been pretty clear that households will have priority over industry. and then when it comes to hospitals and other care settings and priority services at these would be shielded away from any issues, at least for the moment as such as blackouts, which could be the case. we've already had warnings about those here in jimmy is

also making moves to try new to any impact all the holton russian gas and potentially russian oil as well. it's refined up, it's cold stations, not great for the environment because of the c o 2 emissions and but it sees that as being an immediate way to plug any gaps. we also know that germany has been sort of and closing up to countries like cattle with a new energy deals that would see supplies coming in in the longer term. but the reality is right now, it's, at the end of this week, russia decides it's going to hold those supplies of energy because it's not being paid in rubles at the fact that we're having a wind to snap once again, here in europe, really, we may just all have to rate or when to wardrobes once school or we asked russia as deputy foreign minister about the unfolding energy crisis in europe like a round coff stays, russia will continue to be a reliable trading partner. my hope would be that the people in the european union

and elsewhere take the right decisions. i mean, they speak about contracts and how long it would be to change contracts that we rush does at the moment. we're not changing contracts, we are defending our interest, a gaze at $29.00 me a wave over it completely irresponsible sanctions that simply rock the fundamental international trade and international financial system. it's shameless, what's going on in the action of people who, momentarily all one night really just, you know, abandoned what otherwise would be regarded as on the waiver commitments in form of contractual contractual obligations with russia in so many other areas. russia has always been a very reliable supplier of energy to everyone. we intend to continue this wave for

the wrong, but our interests and our demands should be respected and on are expanding cooperation without limits. that's the top take away from the latest meeting between the russian and chinese foreign ministers who sat down similar is a common response to us lead pressure at the crisis in ukraine. the can now cause to live a 2 tang lee, a local journalist, joining us from china. i get to see your tongue lee. so what have we heard saying? far from the talks between the foreign ministers i'm yes, the russian foreign ministers and came across his chinese cut apart for the 1st time since the warning cran. you've got to demand it military relations are at high level both sides underline. the chinese part also says the relations which russia has no limits asking with praise that relations between the both sides

torsos, china, russia, corporation, has no limits. our striving for peace has no limits. our upholding of security has no limits on our opposition. tours. hegemony has no limits. yes, china has no joined assumptions against russia and is this is tim rush, washington's pressure to do so. beijing, half of get to rebellion. yes. for the crisis in your crank. st. resulted from the west, ignoring russia. security concerns for yes. we need to one believes economic sanctions, singling destructive world trade and don't how present the company stating earlier these mounts that china's relations was russia. 81 was one of the most crucial by the trade relations in the world, and held friendship between a pair of iron clad ministers among other topics has discussed and present geopolitical changes. amsec 2 countries to establish new monte paula fair and

democrat who weld order. we, we are living through a very serious stage and the history of international relations. i am convinced that at the end of this stage, the international situation will be much clara and that we together with you and with our sympathizes, will move towards a multi polar fe democratic quote order. what are the outcome of the talks? china and wash will be mainly ly partners not only did magically, but also economically. they are talks about paging, buying more russian oil and gas. i'm about using their national currencies for not sure neutral trade instead of scholars. law pro also has already met just on foreign minister, had a conference of those neighbors. how did about china over the next few days? rush and talk to people. maps has underlined the some i trying to replace with

ukraine offices river to china. russia may so will travel to india, we just quickly increasing if energy contrasts with russia, understanding for against western pression, a moscow gun. this term gives us enough that you need to meet those with the right to make. i'm going to some center of the world politics right now to make ukraine to replace. i've got what are the outcome of the toss? china and russia will remain, rely upon us not only, not only diplomatically, but also economically. there are talks about beijing or more russian oil and gas and about using their national currency for mutual trade instead of dollars. while growth also has already met, just on foreign minister, has a congress, i'm going to neva, posted it by china over the next 2 days, rush and talk to mom. i've underlined that some are trying to replace things done. ukraine on his delivery to china, russian, me, which i went to india,

which is quickly increasing in energy contrast with russia, standing for a guess. what was some pressure on moscow? okay. time the local journalist trying to lee, thank you very much for that update. dance as hang me. they're speaking to us from shonda and china. my russian, deputy foreign minister said a radical gang said russia and china are committed to strengthening their partnership known use in these, in terms of our very consistent and longstanding policy and developing comprehensive strategic partnership with china. this is just yet another step and important step. i on this road, and this is also where we find opportunities to develop of practical cooperation to develop new form swain direction. given the complexity of challenges we face because of very failed policies of so called collective west,

we also work to develop to develop our ties, practical thighs, political dialogue and interaction with countries everywhere with every single country who is interested in this type of cooperation with russia we are facing an extraordinary challenge from the west. we have a hybrid war, which is being fought against russia by people led by the us in the collective west . and we have to find extraordinary answers to these challenges. that's what's going on. and this is how developments e, china at these meetings, that's not just a meeting between russia and china, but so the meetings, there are how they unfold. while russia and china work out a common strategy, b, u. s. is seeking to expand its own ties with another asian nation, singapore,

the only country in the southeast region to open the condemned russia. eating washington to opt for by natural summit with singapore and said that they propose meeting with other leaders from southeast asia and talking to rachel flattens report. at the start of this year, the white house as a new, hidden in its foreign policy. it was going to concentrate on the east with a strategic focus on establishing the american presence firmly in the in the pacific under president biden. the united states is determined to strengthen our long term position in commitment to the indo pacific. we will focus on every corner of the region from northeast asia and southeast asia, to south asia and oceania, including the pacific islands. well, it has been less than a month since that $900.00 page document was published and it has not been met with a warm. 2 woke up as it seems, that every corner of the region is not keen on having washington dictate their policy. while the buying administration promised to summit with representatives of

the 10 countries that make at the association of south east asian nations, which press secretary again, saki described as a top priority to show that the u. s. is a strong, reliable partner in the region. yeah, that's the one that has now been postponed indefinitely. instead. president biden held a bilateral some. it was singapore alone this week. why singapore? well, the only country in southeast asia that is complied with washington's demand to condemn and impose sanctions against russia. i'm sure you are right. know what the job are giving so why the cold shoulder from the rest? well, as the u. s. has made clear and it's criticism of the neutral positions taken by china and india and ministration expect nothing short of full condemnation of russia right now. but many of the countries in the region has strong economic ties

with russia, and they're not willing to jeopardize that relationship out washington's command. for example, the anom relies heavily on russia for its coal supply, which served as the largest product in the $1780000000.00 worth of goods. it being on ordered from russia and 2020. on the other hand, indonesia relies on russia to buy its resources with over $1000000000.00 worth of goods exported or russia in 2020. but it's not just about the economic impact. it's also a question of the overall gravity. the u. s. has is, indicates the rules for both policy and condemnation. in fact, just last week, the u. s. declared a genocide of the people in medium are a key member of the southeast asian alliance with some even calling for military intervention. the u. s. government should couple. it's condemnations of mine. mars military with action for too long. the u. s. and other countries have allowed my mars generals to commit atrocities with few real consequences. variables of intention to cambodia,

which is the chair of the alliance after the u. s. and alton arms embargo back in december, claiming it was concerned about the influence of china's military. we urge the cambodian government to make meaningful progress and addressing corruption and human rights abuses and to work to reduce the influence of the p. r. c. military and cambodia, which threatens regional and global security. so washington is sending the message, the nations in the region can't get you close to china or russia, or they may find themselves facing action from the us. but that didn't stop indonesia from joining china and voicing support for rushes place in the g 20 alliance. noting that it is the premier gathering for economic cooperation, not a political venue. and speaking of china, beijing just confirm that it will be hosting the foreign ministers of indonesia, thailand, the philippines, and me and mark this week. china will also have in depth exchanges of views with all parties on the current, regional and international situation and contribute more positive energy to regional peace and stability and global prosperity and development. so it appears

that the increased pressure from the u. s. is actually pushing key countries in southeast asia, even closer to the nations. they are being warned to stay away from a policy that is not working out too well for the buying and station in washington . rachel blevins, r c. in the wake of the latest round of talks with ukrainian officials, russia's top negotiator has come out with a more detailed explanation of what's on the table for both sides. cheryl grass guster, i'm of the yesterday for the 1st time, the ukranian side recorded him writing its readiness to fulfill a number of conditions for building normal and good neighborly relations with russia. let me remind you that after the anti government qu in ukraine, that took place in 2014 russia has been making these demands to the ukrainian regime and their sponsor, the united states. for years. russia offered negotiations and various agreements meant to guarantee both the security of ukraine and the protection of our national

interests. all these years, since 2014, the demands have been ignored. nato continued to create an anti russian bridge head from ukrainian territory. that is ukraine's accession to nato, and the creation of military bases on its territory was supposed to be an already resolved matter. it was a question of time. it has already been proven that work was carried out to create biological weapons. and the issue of ukraine's acquisition of nuclear weapons was also raised all these years, the ukrainian regime was carried out genocide against the population of the domus there is evidence that keith was preparing an attack against the dumbass. and then russia would have to defend tens of thousands of our citizens living there. under these conditions, russia was forced to launch a special military operation. yesterday for the 1st time ever, kibble thirties declared their readiness to negotiate with russia. they conveyed the principles of a possible future agreement, fixed on paper. these principles include the ruling out of joining nato, a commitment to ukraine's non alliance status. the refusal of nuclear weapons or

the development and acquisition of other weapons of mass destruction, a pledge not to deploy for military bases on its territory and obligations to conduct military exercises with foreign military forces, only with the participation foreign guarantors, including russia. that is, ukraine has declared in readiness to fulfill the requirements the russia has been insisting on for many years. if these obligations are full filled, then the threats of creating a native bridge head will be eliminated. this is the essence and importance of the document previously agreed as a sufficiently high level by ukraine of a work and negotiations continue. and i want to highlight that also as position regarding the dumbass and crimea remains unchanged. russia announced a major de escalation of a military operation in ukraine following the talks in istanbul and tuesday, moscow promised to scale down it's offensive in the key f and shinagle of regions in the countries north. meanwhile, russians defense minister bound to refocus all efforts on liberating dumbass in the

east, from occupying ukrainian forces would, despite this seeming progress in diplomatic talks, there's been a new case of collateral damage in dumbass. as a don. yes, repub people's republic were poor. think key of sports is on again, shelling residential areas. ukrainian force is high reported. carried out on hillary strikes on h residential areas. this is footage of an apartment building and cars destroyed in dawn yeske authorities, at least one civilian was killed and 7 others were wounded including a child. if they had more people could still be trapped under the de breed. officials as ukrainian troops also hit civilian infrastructure and more than 20 residential blocks across the region. leaving 16 people wounded me while russia say this military has completed its initial objectives in ukraine. and now focusing on the dumbass, which has been under the most intense attack of the past month. you see the latest

drone footage from mario pulling the don. yes, people's republic. russia says it now controls most of the city. those st battles are still ongoing. tony as forces continue to fight ukrainian near nazi groups, remaining in the city notation among cause of as in mary o po, delivering aid and helping people get to safety. the signs of humanitarian catastrophe are everywhere in the city of maria pole. and so we've been coming there for just for quite a few days already. every time we've been bringing a humanitarian aid the, the things like of food gap, food, our water medicine and other items as well. all last few days, a friends of mine have given me, donated money in order to bring food and medicine and everything else. so the people are variable, it's still not safe there. so a shelling is still taking place. so i am, i do need to wear a bullet proof vest once i'm there, but say you can take

a look at some of the things that we're bringing itself water for chocolate. so for the children, and of course i have a huge box of medicine. and it's not just any medicine people have actually requested things that have to do with a heart disease that of things for it's, they're living in basement at the moment. so many children are actually of falling sick with a flu and some bring antibiotics as well. so once again, we are going to the city of rouble and will continue doing that until the humanitarian catastrophe is over. mm . i.

mm. i see there is a feeding out of may him happening. a lot of people have been without food, hands of water for a while, a long time. and you're basically thinking, we'll go to fighting for bread for can good of everybody. i promise that i will be back here every day. so let's go back to that humanitarian catastrophe. is find the or mm ah driving around in them, are you looking for a certain address and we got to stop by some civilians here and there. they asked

us to take this elderly gentleman to the hospital already he needs urgent help right now. so we are taking him to the hospital mm. with 4 years old or world war 241 full year when he was a child should be live. best time. the war found him once again. hospital hopefully 11. once he comes out, every year i was just asked to evacuate, said 3 people from a mary, opal and an elderly woman,

another woman and her son. and so they asked me to take them to raw stuff, rush, they are already waiting for me on the outskirts of variable, and we're going to pick them up right now. ah, ah, so with one of the russians it was caught here with as well. the trip will take about 4 hours and will be there soon, and hopefully on the other side of their relatives, we'll meet them. we'll show you that as well.

ah, ah, ah, ah, ukrainian children have reportedly been found playing war games on training to fight russia. they've been dressing up as nationalists, spice's carrying replica weapons and using national symbols and signs. they will also picture checking taz to russians by demanding their documents and checking, but they speak ukrainian reprisals for november. so let me follow each possible with

the suit overflow. with more with however disturbing reports on ukrainian children being trained to fight russia have emerged for years. kids as young as the 8th have been shown that these special summer camps being indoctrinated, indoctrinated and prepared a war lead. there also support at houston. there were also so he truly fumes supposed to go on to the amount of money with his more like, oh, or the glory to you train glory, to the heroes slogan. you just heard young children chancing that was popularized by the nazi allied ukrainian fascists in world war 2, let by step and bon dera. they massa could thousands in ethnic cleansing operations including poles and juice for children also being indoctrinated with nazi symbols

such as this young girl posing with the swastika logo on the ukrainian armies leading regiment. the nazi as of battalion photos of her were released on social media shouting threats to russians and raising her hand in an apparent hitler's lead growth in anti semitism and persecution of roma. and ukraine is being reported as well as restrictions on the use of the russian language and destruction of world war to liberation. monuments. a clinical psychologist says children can easily be swayed into following hostile ideologies. at this age, children are very much like sponges. they're learning everything, they're learning how to speak, their learning, what their name is, everything that they're learning about, their identity is coming to them through the adults in their life. so at this very young, tender, vulnerable age, they could be very impressionable as far as learning and understanding who is an

enemy, who is a friend, who is a fo, children do use play as a way to cope with stress or to feel powerful when they are feeling scared, so for many children, even acting out in a playful way, scenes about war or conflicts can be a way of coping or feeling powerful during extreme stressors. with back with more, the latest news updates in 30 minutes see them a

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