a with while we approach and explained a mechanism for countries to pay for their russian gas important roubles instead of euro's and dollars. and warned that moscow could turn off the chaps if they don't comply with. i have been in the basement for 21 day in us. how long do you think we've been there? residents in the embattled city of marble or on edge as they struggled to cope with food and medicine shortages in archie cru assistance and delivering much needed humanitarian aid. the russian military release of the documents purporting to show ukraine's interest in using drones to deliver weaponized pathogens, which they say were developed in us funded violence. and we look at how middle eastern powers are switching focus from the u. s. to china as they pursue

better business deal with marketing. my direct my studios in monica, this is art international. i'm john thomas. certainly glad to have you with us. now vladimir putin has explained the new mechanism for countries sanctioning russia to pay for natural gas supplies in rubles and warrant their contracts will be considered void if they refuse, move across the country by assigned to the cree, establishing the trading russian natural gas, and so called friendly countries, the counter policy for the countries will be required to open rouble account in russia by when you have from which payments will be made. such payments are not made and we will consider this default on the part of the bias with all the ensuing consequences. we are not going to the charity. vladimir prudence, executive order,

basically sets out new conditions for russian natural gas sales going to unfriendly countries. these are european nations that have put sanctions against russia. these countries now have to send euro's which is the currency is stipulated in their contracts to a special account in an unsanctioned russian bank. the bank is then going to take those euros and buy roubles on the moscow stock exchange and then take those roubles and put them back in the accounts. so these companies can fulfill their financial obligations waterproofed and says that if those accounts don't have enough money to pay their bills by april, 1st, these already existing contracts are going to be considered know, and void. now. then his recent statement, the russian president also said that the u. s. is trying to take advantage of current global instability. he said that by the you with the u. s. trying to basically capture the european energy market with it's much more expensive. liquid natural gas, it's putting europe down a road of

d industrialization. what's the goal is what he said to say show the us will try to capitalize on the current global instability by attempting to move europe over to expensive american liquefied gas. as a result, europeans and not only forced to full count more, but to also undermine the competitiveness of their companies with their own hands, by removing them from the global market. to europe, this means large scale the industrialization, the loss of millions of jobs, and addressed decline in the standard of living of a citizen. this is, this is the price of the ruling western elite are offering to pay people for their ambition for the economic war. they're trying to unleash against russia or haven't leashed. now, earlier this month, portland 1st said that unfriendly countries are going to have to start paying for russian natural gas in roubles back then. that statement was met with defiance by a number of european countries. and now is no exception either. both germany and france have said no to paying and roubles contracts. contracts contracts are based

on euro's and so we will continue to pay for energy in parts and in euro. do you want to to us? there may be a situation in which to morrow, in very particular circumstances, there would be no more russian gas. so it is up to us to prepare for these scenarios. we are preparing them with robert while taking care to respect the principle of european solidarity. and it's also important to note that just last week, the estonian prime minister and one of the former us investors to russia, said that russia should be penalized for its military offensive in ukraine. they said that russia should continue to supply western european countries with natural gas, and that the recipient countries actually should hold their payments in escrow until the military offensive in ukraine ends. now, obviously, with this recent russian statement, any such plan like that is going to have really bad effects for europe. who heard from former australian foreign minister con, can i saw who says that

a reduction in gas supplies would hurt european industries. the time, the not european union, paris and berlin has already stated, no, we will continue the currency that we have concluded the contracts in but, but it remains to be seen. what will then happen whether this leads to either an embargo by the customer? i think we, we will not allow a late hour old regime or whether that would be a supply sgo got supplies a 1st and foremost for the industry. the households come next, but it's all about natural gas supply for the manufacturing. and that's the goal from for july petrochemical industry into the automotive industry, which is the most important industrial branch of germany, x 14 industries. so without natural gas supply,

it's not only about freezing love, freezing and some voices have been blaming over the last few weeks. it's really about how can the industrial manufacturing still be it joe biden wants to use america's oil reserves to bring down recently sewing fuel costs, which have been a major source of discontent during his presidency. he plans to release up to $180000000.00 barrels of oil over half a year. the largest amount since the u. s. reserve was created 974. now put in price range from price height is hitting americans at the pump. which, which brings me to the 1st part of my plan to immediately increase the supply of oil. just imagine if in fact, europe didn't have to count on russian oil, if they were energy independent. but analysts say the release of about $1000000.00 barrels of oil reserves per day is unlikely to resolve the fuel crisis. well,

consumption in the us alone is about $20000000.00 barrels per day. the total release of $180000000.00 barrels plan to take place over half a year would satisfy just 2 days of global demand. republicans have hit back at biden's plan, disagreeing with the reasoning behind it. house minority leader kevin mccarthy says that while the white house blames russia for the rise and prices, it's actually biden who's liable. we heard from international energy markets expert who foresees it coming response in global fuel prices. when the previous time he released $15000000.00 barrels last year, it has the global oil markets and prices ignore it completely. then in january, the internal national energy agency also announced the release of 60000000 barrels from the inventor is of the or is she the countries again,

the market was indifferent to them. now president by then is trying his hand again by releasing almost 1000000 barrels a day, as it was reported. that might have slight effect on the prices, but it will psychologically alleviate the tensions and the tie this in the market to some extent, the market will tell us soon, and the price is where it is. one. accordingly and anyway, it depends, the impact on the price will be on the way the oil is released. will it be $1000000.00 daily, or will it be half familiar or a quarter of a 1000000? so all in order still unknown to us, the russian military says vladimir putin has agreed to

a personal request from french president, micron and german chancellor sholtes to openly open evacuation roots from embattled variable to the south eastern ukrainian city of prussia efforts to evacuate residents from variable two's approach and we're instructed on thursday, reportedly by have re showing from suppose you can, you nationals, troops, the reputed, neo nazi as of a battalion is said to have open fire at a kindergarten and a church in marble and against people who were said to come there for water or the sort of coast of reports from my job where he has been delivering aid and helping people get to safety. we are continuing to collect too many terry and aids for people who are you for you to store can here? well, other things, other food items, we bought a lot of bread. bread is the number one items sought after in or it goes within about 5 minutes. i got some hygiene. good,

good. some chocolate for the kids. got some read over here. water. there is no water in the city of variables at the moment and also one, it goes very quickly as well. plus. so like i said, there is no electricity. so we are buying a battery, hope people measuring blood pressure, people using a radios or anything like that. so i would send 510000 roubles by my friends, by my subscribers. we spent about 300000 already. we have some medicine in the car, it's the medicine that people living in bomb shelters in ashley or and so we're going to deliver those good to them today and tomorrow and for as long as needed with

with orange. let's go my child. let's get you something sweet. did you want me to? and i stayed in medical by euro and relatives managed to leave the daniel today. we stayed basically on the street living in the basement. all right, thank you so much, please don't forget us. we're still alive here. a lot of people are without food running out, all right, 1st with so another day here in myrtle is over for awesome. fortunately, these people will remain here without water,

electricity, or food. we try to do as much as possible today. and i received a bunch of orders for more medicine already, so i have to be back here. i feel like it's my duty to come back here the next day and the next day until the humanitarian catastrophe is over. we are bringing medicine. we're bringing food batteries, other essential, as you can see, all around me. the city is completely devastated and people are forced to live in bomb shelters. hopefully the rebuilding of the city of marie will will start very soon. until then we'll have to do with all of this room on call for marty variable. we heard from the spokesperson for the red cross who said civilians trapped, mario pl must be provided secure ways to flee as the situation continues to devolve

into an even deeper humanitarian disaster dissertation in ukraine is increasingly dire. what we see that the needs are growing by the hour. we also see on my colleagues share with me the information that you'd like, mario will, people are a truck which is no safe way out. and this is very boring. we're calling for the people to be able to have the safe to have the right to leave safely, displaces and to, to be able to leave if they want. but also it's really important that the humanitarian assistant is allowed in. if this people want to stay, we see that the wiring for the millions of people, how old is the big display, is due to the conflict, but many are still trapped in the city. and this is really important that they have a possibility to see if safely leave this place as rushes. military has released a lead document, purportedly sent by a turkish defense company to ukraine in response to key of asking whether

a drone manufactured by that company could hold and spray aerosols over long distances. companies, i want to emphasize that this document is dated december. the 15th 2021. it's essence. is it possible to equip this you avi with systems and mechanisms for spraying aerosols with a capacity of more than 20 liters with the flight rain to such a u. a, the up to 300 kilometers equipped with containers of biological formulations. a real threat is created of large scale use of biological weapons on the territory of the russian federation. in fact, we're talking about the development by the care regime of technical means for the delivery and use of biological weapons with the possibility of their use against the russian federation. the stock human published by the russian ministry of defense is a correspondence they intercepted rural, aquatic, otherwise. nevertheless, it is correspondence between a turkish company which manufactures a wide range of offensive military jones,

the by doctor t. b 2 as well as in this case, what they were talking about was the, ah, by iraq dot, i can ici, which is another drone that is manufactured by, by target and the ukranian side. apparently the questions, various questions were posed by the ukranian side. the ukranian government agency for export controls and they asked questions such as, you know, what's the maximum range, how far, and how long this drone can stay in the air? what it's payload is, one of the questions was, ah, but it stated, does this drone have the ability to spray more than 20 liters of aerosols whilst in the air? now the, the question is, the russian military is asking, what is a reasonable explanation for why the ukrainian military would want a spray air assaults from a military drone? just before you know, as tensions were. mounting, this is against the backdrop of

a wide range of a united states funded bio labs being uncovered in ukraine. something that marcia had been talking about for years. it had it had been ignored for years, the subject. but now we've learned that yes in the united states is confirmed that various viruses deadly viruses were being research, denise laboratories. prior, earlier we paid attention to the facts of the development in the united states of technical means for the delivery and use of biological weapons. thus, the u. s. patent and trademark office issued a document for an unmanned aerial vehicle for spreading infected insects in the air . the patent description states that with this device enemy troops can be destroyed or disabled without risk to u. s. military personnel. there, there has been no answer yet. the russian side has requested common for both ukraine and the, the turkish company responsible for manufacturing these drones. this was all this exchanged by the way happened on the 15th of december,

just scant months before the russian special operation here began. and that a time when the united states was openly talking about the, a russian military buildup and also warning that the eat would be russia that good perhaps use chemical weapons in your grade. again, no answers for why ukraine would want a spray aerosols from military drones, rushes ambassador to the organization for the prohibition of chemical weapons has said that russia will pursue an international investigation into the pentagons alleged activities in ukraine. i mean, it does. we received documents testifying to the dangerous ventures by the pentagon on the territory of ukraine, particularly the creation of biological weapons, a very disturbing pictures emerging that research was conducted on ways to transmit dangerous diseases to humans. through mice, there is a feeling that americans have focused on studying pathogens that have natural centers on both the territory of ukraine and russia. this was done in order to

disguise the use of biological weapons as an outbreak of natural diseases. we are very concerned about this, but the united states has not yet recognize this fact. we will seek an international investigation into the criminal activities of the pentagon on the territory of ukraine. among documents released on thursday by russians, defense ministry, where some that claimed to prove hunter biden's involvement in alleged ukrainian bio labs are to come up and comments. well, the russian ministry of defense has come forward with documents that essentially show that hunter bite. who is the son of president joe biden was involved in providing the finance so black and the beach as well as meta by iota could be involved in setting up these bio labs in ukraine. now they've come forward with this information previously. they've said they've had this information now they are coming forward with emails that are said to be obtained for 100 biden's laptop. here is what we've heard from the russian ministry of defense about the proof of

the side of the president united states and his involvement in financing these bio labs about the contents of the law to show the hunter bought and played an important role in creating a financial opportunity pathogen work in ukraine. the published correspondence indicates that the true goals of the pentagon ukraine are far from scientific. i am one of the letters the vice president and method by alter, noticed that the company's activities will be aimed at ensuring, quote, the cultural and economic independence of ukraine from russia, which is rather strange for biotechnology company. now the russian state duma is conduct conducting an investigation into this issue as well. and they have at this point, stepped forward and asked for comments from joe by president of the states as well as from victoria newland, the u. s. under secretary of state. now they have asked them for their comments as this investigation into the very serious matter of biological weapons,

potential planned biological attacks. other other very serious matters proceeds. russia is trying to get to the bottom of what was going on with these bio lab. they've asked for comments, years from the russian state duma, children actually earlier. so the chairman of the state duma instructed our international committee to begin the procedure of preparing an invitation for explanations from us officials. these are mrs. newland and biden junior. now the investment fund runs by hunter biden was called rosemont seneca, and it appears that data that was acquired from his laptop indicates that rosemont seneca, his firm, is investment firm, was involved in working with metro by iota as well as black. and each to can, you know, to basically facilitate the, the setting up of these bio labs and ukraine. now the united states and boys in united states have insisted that these bio labs were not for military purposes.

however, the fact that they were financed by the pentagon and the pentagon. ready involved in them they and the fact that we have victoria newland us under secretary of state, testifying on the floor of congress and a congressional investigation. irrational hearing now that she was worried about russia getting his hands on them. when asked in response to a question, asked about whether or not ukraine had biological weapons indicates that there could have been some military purpose. there. russia has quite a bit of information they said that goes against this narrative. we're hearing from the usa that these were harmless, meaningless, non military, biological research facilities. so it's quite a serious matter. now it's important to keep in mind that for a long time the united states mainstream media would not highlight and refuse to even discuss hunter by the laptop when under by the laptop 1st surfaced during the lead up to the 2020 presidential election. us media band, any discussion of the story. facebook and twitter would not allow the story from

the new york post to be shared. and it was basically declared that because they said this story was somehow russian, this information i wasn't allowed to be part of the date in the election. the fact that hunter biden had a laptop with all kinds of scandalous information, and now we have the new york times stepping up in admitting that indeed, contraband laptop was real. and that hunter, by the laptop did have some scandalous contents. so now a story that was dismissed is just information is being acknowledged pretty widely in the united states as being true. so russia stepped up and said that this laptop contains information related to these bio labs and the potential danger to russia. so at this point, it seems that the u. s. media that treats with skepticism, anything related to russia, i is having to admit that russia has been saying quite a bit of true things. troops that us leaders perhaps don't feel comfortable acknowledging despite their basis. in fact, political analyst, patrick headings and claims, the pentagon's alleged role in bio labs in ukraine implies

a level of open corruption in u. s. high circles. i think i think it's absolutely incredible that one of the companies that 100 biden founded, i believe in 2009 rosemont seneca was involved in organizing one of the 1st rounds of funding for medic. by auto. this is a biotech or a bio surveillance company, which was a major subcontractor for the pentagon funded bio labs, the chain of bio labs, and fact in ukraine. it's just amazing that this somehow has escaped really not, not just most of the mainstream media, but also congress as well. i think this really speaks to the level of corruption we have within our mainstream media institutions in the west that for partisan reasons . they won't touch the story. but also it speaks to a potentially a level of open corruption, specifically within the biden family. which, you know, should have been the center piece of the election. we're talking about not just

conflicts of interest in nepotism in terms of a sitting vice president getting his, you know, or not, if not getting his son appointed to a major gas company's board in ukraine. at the time when joe biden himself was in charge of the ukraine portfolio, but the fact that even happened while he was vice president and he didn't intervene to make sure that that didn't happen. that, that throws a shadow over the election of the 2020 election. it throws a shadow over the white house. as america pushes its allies to punish russia and imposed more sanctions on it. middle eastern powers have started to turn their backs on the u. s in favor of better economic deals with china ortiz, ritual blevins comments. the political world is fast pace. you can lose an ally almost as quickly as you can gain one head for washington. that was in the middle east. they are losing patience. take saudi arabia, for example. us saudi relations,

the back 70 years, their brothers in arm quite literally. and then with the u. s. supplying the saudis, with hundreds of billions of dollars and weapons, the alliance has led to the kingdom becoming one of the u. s. army most strategic base it and they've also been strategic allies in the energy sector, but they might be changing. it is the biden administration's determination to resurrect the iran nuclear deal that has most convinced saudis that america is determined to dismantle the regional order that it created. no matter what demons it may unleash. while saudi arabia has become frustrated by the many contradictions that come with american policy, china is presenting a path that is rather straightforward. beijing is offering riata, simple deal. so as your oil and you can have access to whatever military equipment you want from our catalog in return, help us to stabilize the global energy market. in other words, china is offering a deal that appears very similar to the one shared by the u. s. and saudi arabia

for decades, but the kingdom haven't been to bond or president by that, especially after comments he made when he was campaigning for office and which he said that when he was president, he would force the saudis to pay and make them the pariah that they are, well that doesn't seem to be a bible is actually doing now that he's an office, but his policies have a concern for saudi arabia as he works to bring one of their main rivals back to the table. the washington desperation to hit moscow where her new cut off their oil supply for the rest of the world has pushed the us to look into working with countries. it currently has strict sanctions on that as well. i hand of course are wrong, and that would mean a resurrection of the iran nuclear geo, leaving saudi arabia, which is still actively at war with the iranian back who is not happy. meanwhile, another one of washington closes allies in the region who is currently feeling betrayed. is israel the same time israel will do anything we believe is needed to

stop the rain and nuclear prob program. anything from our point of view of the iranian threat is not theoretical. the rain is wants to destroy israel, they will not succeed. we will not lead. despite the reason summit, israel or secretary of antony blinking, met with top arab diplomat and tried to reassure that the washington is still their protector. it appears that the american spell has been broken, because despite the by an administration continued requests to boost oil, offered him as during prices, the message from saudi arabia is clear. we will let you drag us into your political game. i've been asked to testify to you and i know how we managed to compartmentalize our political differences from which is good for the coping goods uncommon good of all of us. as a result, israel has shown caution when it comes to following washington's lead in prime

minister bennett has treated carefully on the topic of ukraine, expressing a solid charity with the country, but not issuing an out right condemnation of russia. instead, you've taken a neutral stance, which is seen him involved in mediation, sending humanitarian aid and taking in refugees. but that's not good enough for the hawk than washington who speak in the language or weapons, and want to know why israel is sending any to ukraine. israel's reaction to ukraine will have bearing on future aid from the u. s. to israel pay it forward. well, even with the harsh words, israel is not budging, at least for now. and it's also following saudi arabia by increasing its economic ties to china as it benefit from the belt of initiative. so is this just the beginning of countries turning to a world power like china, which is seen as offering stability and comparison, washington's turbulent and could the tide returning even for the closest and u. s. allies in washington?

rachel blevins, r t. twitter says it's cracking down on posts that back, let me put in, and the russian military campaign in ukraine after and out pouring a support with the hash tag. i stand with putin trending and multiple regions, particularly in india. twitter has alleged that the widespread pro russian sentiment has actually spam, but russia maintains extensively strong ties with india, particularly in economic spheres. users from india made up nearly 11 percent of those posting the pro put in hash tag and the 2 weeks after the ukraine conflict interrupted it. twitter spokesperson says the company is investigating some war and ukraine began. we have removed more than $75000.00 accounts for violations of our platform, manipulation and spam policy. these accounts represent a wide range of attempts to manipulate the service and we don't currently believe they represent a specific coordinated campaign associated with a government actor. we heard from the research editor for the magazine, india today, who says that western powers should take note of put in popularity and the strength

of russian business ties in india. the truth is that a russian president, putin, is very popular among the indian population. very, very popular. and the reason is, of course, well known, you know, india and russia has had very long relations, very good friendship. a lot of defense links between the 2 countries. in fact, during this special military operations period, the oil is coming at a much cheaper rate compared to the market, which is very, very high. that card, you know, that lots of indian students used to study bought in russia and ukraine and loss of russia. and india is a hard, long people to people relations. so as a result on the ground, that is a lot of support.