[000:00:00;00] the news headline story's been london onto its formal decision to join nate. so citing the altar and security lay out in europe this slide decades of military neutrality. and moscow is warnings of possible retaliatory measures. the threats near its quarters also ahead the shoulders were used by the crane and military during the battles. class. as you can see, there are various medicines, parts, the reports from a key bottle zone in the ukraine conflict relation. noise forces from the lute guns people's republic take control of a major chemical production facility in the region. clubs. we cannot say

ukraine by doing the u. s. economy. us run poll delays the senates approval of a $40000000000.00 aid package to ukraine. thing support to kiev can tell him at the expense of american interest. russia mark the annual commemoration of victory over enough, the germany in 1945. treaty and troops attempted to recapture an island in the black sea. leave salt the symbolic day with the operation failing in the around the clock across the globe. this is our, the pleasure of your company today. i'm, you know, neil, after decades of neutrality, finland has made the formal decision to abandon the status of military not alignment on join nato. i think he justified to move by citing the current security

situation in europe. following russia's invasion of ukraine. a fundamental change has taken place in the security and operating environment of finland in europe, jointly agreed international commitments and principles of european security did not prevent war in europe. the combination of a strong national defense capability and nato membership would be a credible security solution. while i call mr. spyglass mirror, put in warning helsinki that joining nato would be a mistake that will harm finish relations with moscow. stressing the russia does not pose a threat to finland. the kremlin earlier said it would be forced to take retaliatory measures to stop the threats to national security of finland joined the u. s. lead block of the 2 nation. sure. along the border, dr. young oberg, director of the transitional foundation for peace and future research, believes nato's further expansion can only harm regional security. finland and

sweden say we join this faith organization that is outdated. i think it's a disastrous decision because the swedish people in the finish, people are not going to be benefiting from this. an eto has now proven that it's not able to deliver what the taxpayers are paying for. namely, civility, peace and security. wearing the worst crisis in that sense, nato was created in the world and we have to ask ourselves, what caused the conflict? you know, gorbachev was given promises by all the important western leaders that nature would not expand. one in that this is denied in some circles, but that's a lie. it was give each were given. and we to believe that they will not be american bases on american troops or something, you know, more permanent in, in finland and sweden. i would, i would like to see the evidence that, that is not the case. all the countries who have joined nature, the last 220 years or so have been on the ebay pressure. and it's nonsense when

secretary general of nato assault back says that we just welcome anybody who, blah, blah, blah, because it has been a deliberate policy to do this. they have been wooed all the time by exercises, by money, by trading and mind you. contrary to democracy, no other alternatives, but nato membership is discussed. i'm a poll by the fact that media are 80 to 90 percent is pro nato. it is very difficult to get into the media today with an alternative view. this is intellectual and moral disarmament. it's pete root know to little and act in panic . and just on those points, nato expansion was one of the red lines continually emphasized by russia before the conflict in ukraine begun. despite alleged assurances from the alliance in the 1990 s, it wouldn't enlarge eastward. the block has been steadily expanding in recent years . with sweden now also announcing its decision to join the us led organization

stock home claims. the country won't allow the deployment of military bases nuclear weapons in the event of its joining the block your chart to charlotte students. moscow has been clear that any further nato expansion is a red line. viewing the blocks increasing encroachment eastward as being a threat to russian national security. but despite that, there is plenty of encouragement for both sweden and finland to dive in to the alliance. the war in ukraine is forcing our school to make difficult decisions. but sovereign nations must be free to make those decisions without fear or influence, or threat of retaliation for food. in particular, the worry is sent it on the fact that it has an 800 of. so my long border that it shares with russia and helsinki fears that asking nato for membership could see an

immediate reprisal from moscow. so why does russia see this is being a threat? both sweden and finland have greatly increased their defense spending in response to the war. as countries with high levels of per capita income, they could make a net contribution to nato's military capabilities over time. it makes sense that they might take on a leading role in defending the whole baltic region, for example, by adding enhanced air and missile defenses. making contributions to nato ground forces currently in estonia, latvia and lithuania. but considering the situation in ukraine's nordic nations a wondering if it may be better to be in rather than on the periphery of the nato block. even if the kremlin believes it will not bring greater security for europe. and it's a gamble that finland and sweden look increasingly likely to take shoulder table ski, artie. paris. ok,

let's bring you some updates now on the ukraine conflict. more than 500 civilians were evacuated from mar you pole on saturday, according to done yet. people's republic authorities, russian, i'm done. yes. republic joined rescue services are also beginning reconstruction efforts in the devastated city while on its side skirts the sound of over the a, off spell. the plan continues. the russian defense ministry again stated that ukrainian fighters can leave the facility under guaranteed humane treatment if they need done their arms. the forces of the guns people's republic i'm taking control of a major chemical industry facility in the region. has an rti correspond, takes us through now that we are now in the industrial zone in the vicinity of the city of rebecca. this is desirable planned for the production of gunpowder, which has been spoken about a lot and was under the control of the ukrainian armed forces. well fortified by ukrainian troops, as in the case of the as of cell plant and more useful. but as we can see now,

this very large territory is under the full control of the united force of the law . nato advisors coordinated the defense of this plat. dozens of foreign mercenaries, including us citizen, were killed here on the phone calls in arabic and other languages suffices. members were intercepted hoops. if we have recordings of representatives of the nato block here, in particular, america cannot loans in just one plants. you know, the crystal facility we recorded 7 americans who remained on ukrainian soil forever see there. we also recorded sniper groups from canada. snipers, ski approached the red dozens of fortify childers, located under grandma. some of them have 3 floors. these shelters were used by the cranium military during the battles had the z. i plant, as you can see, there are various medicines here we can see these doors are made from green, fort steel, which protected them from artillery and shelling. ha ha. this particular shelter

could hold up to 150 fighters of the nationalist battalions and foreign mercenaries . alma klaya, alabama women, the remaining nay to trophy. so that will now be used in the battles for several, and yet, and least charges squinty shoves fellowship with a sort of his classes shells. not about that as leading the next battles of several dong it's and lisa chance to sort of, we squeezed him all out of don. yes. really, really, there were battles here and we pushed out the special forces who held this place. so were due on the combined forces continued their offensive to establish full control over the administrative border of the republic. and after that they will be able to determine their own future. so what us are gone had dia artie le ganske searching inflation is, was in deep economic was in the u. s. despite balance washington's been dishing out billions and relief funds to a country on the other side of the globe. much to the dismay of some hard hit citizens at home. it's led to accusations that washington's putting america last.

that's the argument of republican senator run poll, who this week blocked a speedy vote on a new $40000000000.00 aid package for ukraine. we cannot save ukraine by dooming the u. s. economy. americans are feeling the pain. and congress seems intent only on adding to that pain by shoveling more money out the door as fast as they can. total us expenditure to ukraine during the conflict is not close to $14000000000.00. more than half of that has gone on lethal aid on the white house plans this and yet more money to the country. admitting that the vast majority of the new spend will go on military assets, pentagon spokesperson, john kirby said. the new package must be passed quote, quickly by may 19th to avoid any interruptions. well it comes as many americans struggle with basic needs with the countries annual inflation rate sitting close to a 40 year high. the producer price index,

which tracks how much manufacturers get for products that their initial sale has risen by 11 percent from a year ago. according to the bureau of labor statistics, while the american automobile association reports that gasoline prices have increased by a moment, 40 percent in one year picking up a story for us ortiz rachel blevins. all intentions are supposed to represent the people who elect them and put their interest 1st, but many us lawmakers appear to be promoting the interest of an entirely different country. the congress refused to approve around $10000000.00 in cobit 19 relief funding for americans. previously, i had recommended the congress take over due action on much needed funding for coal, the treatments, vaccines, and tests as part of the ukraine supplemental bill. however, i have been informed by congressional leaders in both parties, that such an addition would slow down action on the urgently needed ukrainian aid. so congress is making it clear that it's funding for ukraine 1st in covey,

really for american 2nd, with some on makers, openly saying that ukraine is their top priority. i think we all agree. the most important thing going on in the world right now is the war in ukraine, while americans may not be taking the streets to approach as they are voicing their frustrations on social media. with the questioning why us politicians are voting with americans in mind. they got money for wars, but can't feed the poor no matter how bad things may seem, we can always count on our government to have an extra multi 1000000000 dollar check laying around to prolong a war on the other side of the planet. for those who are concerned about the actions of their elected representatives, how figure nancy pelosi suggest taking a sort of biblical approach. so when you're home thinking, what does this all about? just think about when i was hungry, you fed me in the gospel of matthew. okay, but in this case,

who is feeding america and more specifically, their children, more than 10000 georgia cross country are reporting shortages of baby formula. which 6 states saying that more than half of their supply is out of stock. all of this is prizes continue to store with reports from april, showing that inflation in the us remains at 40 year high. domestically in the u. s. the march inflation reports show that food prices for home consumption were up 10 percent year over year. that's the largest increase we've seen in our a 40 year period. those storing prices for some americans to move out of major cities and search a more affordable life. while it was just weeks ago, the bite and warned of a global food crisis is here. now, new sanctions against russia, here in the us, food shortages have started to become a reality as food things across the country report increased demand from the americans who can't afford the prices at the grocery store. and it's not just the

us in the u. k. a recent study found the more than 2000000 adult say they can't afford to eat every day. the prices continue to store with even the bank of england predicting that inflation will hit 10 percent this year. meanwhile, prince charles, adjust the crisis while lavishly sitting on a golden throne in a golden room with lots of golden accessories. her majesty's government priority is to grow and strength from the economy and help ease the cost of living for families . the u. k is also following in the footsteps of its american allies with prime minister boris johnson, boasting about sending 450000000 pounds of taxpayers money to ukraine. the opposition was quick to call him out to out of pocket to meet the challenges of the moment too tired to cross the opportunities up a future time has passed. so is western politicians continue to go above and beyond for ukraine, while their own people sing deeper into crisis?

they're making it crystal clear, just what their top priorities are and what they think they can get away with while still keeping their coveted political titles in washington, rachel blevins, r t. the new york state officials are pledged to fight right wing extremism following saturdays must shooting in buffalo. a gunman killed 10 people, most of them black at a local supermarket authority, see the attack is being racially motivated. but mark my words. we'll be aggressive in our pre cert pursuit of anyone who subscribe. see ideals profess by other white supremacist and how there's a feeding frenzy on social media platforms where have faster is more hate that has to stop the suspect. a white teenage meal allegedly posted a statement expressing neo nazi sentiments,

images of the manifesto which included the su, named black, some nazi symbol spread online. social media users were quick to point out that a's off battalion fighters in ukraine use the same sign as part of their emblem. may do is arming and training neo nazis in ukraine's white supremacists dissolve movement. who use the same fashion symbols as the terrorist mass shooter in buffalo, new york. weird to see a lot of people praising neo nazis from his are for 3 months. 247 on here. suddenly being outraged with another local neo nazi from buffalo. they will go back to cheerleading for his off tomorrow until how they aren't actual nazis. and it's a difficult issue. after the buffalo shooting, i see liberals are back to declaring nazi bad should be interesting how they explained how the sun and red black sun is not the emblem on an american terrorist, but patriotism. when warned by ukrainian, his soldiers also the same symbol warden by ukrainian soldiers emerged in the tweet posted by nato,

congratulating ukrainian women on international women's day. the twitch was later deleted after a sparking criticism from people who spotted the emblem well signs of extreme misuse featured in a number of western media reports during the conflict. but given little comments, for example, that bbc interviewed a soldier who had been not c budge on his jacket here. while the some newspaper showed a funeral ceremony, but fail to mention an attendee clearly wearing another s s division, emblem. the less cross live? no, to tara, read tarzan, ortho and former u. s. senate aid on this very welcome to the program. hi tara many. hi. on no problem. have spoken about they had parker c of the a's off battalion known for having neo nazi members. essentially getting good publicity in the western the war . what's your take on that connection?

well, i think it's really stunning how america has been, you know, lifting up these neo nazis since 2014, so the made on which victoria newland was there. and as you know, julian assange exposed the q that was american backed in 2014 and and it's off. a battalion was part of that. and 8 to 11 percent of ukrainian government had neo nazis. so now the neo, not the support for these neo nazis in ukraine has come home and you see this horrible massacre of 10 people that just occurred and 2 others injured. that was racially motivated by somebody with extreme views and followed a manifesto and also refer to the as off time with the symbol. so the question for american citizens is,

why are we are poised to get $40000000000.00 in weapons that will go into the hands of neo nazis in ukraine? and you see right now on western media, they're discussing gun control. they're discussing more censorship by social media of these extreme, neo nazis views. but they're not talking about the elephant in the room, which is that the u. s. government and nato are funding neo nazis and ukraine and that sentiment of spreading across the globe. tar. i remember back in 2019 the media and particularly the new york times pointed out that the symbol displayed by the christ church shooter. and new zealand was also used by the off battalion that was seen and a lot of places. why haven't they told me that in this case, to thank i think right now what you're seeing is a western spin, because they know that there's collective guilt about furthering. and it's not the

extreme, it's news and not dealing with it properly. so, you know, us citizens and european citizens need to ask why their tax money is going overseas to fund, you know, these, this proxy war against russia. that the u. s. a native was engaged in and funding extreme neo nazis, which is only going to spread more fascism throughout the world. the united states included as we just saw, tara time as business. but thank you so much for your time today on sunday of all days as well. tara read author and former u. s. senate aid. thank you. serbia. busy well refrain from imposing sanctions against russia, quotes as long of possible that was the statement by the countries president this weekend's serb remains the only country among you. member on candidates states that hasn't joined the blocks, anti russian sanctions earlier. numerous rallies in support of mosque were held in the country,

or for belgrade has faced consequence this because of its independent position. according to the republics, later, we will oppose the implementation of anti russian sanctions by the west. as much as possible. we have to face a lot of difficulties, not imposing sanctions against the russia, but we ourselves choose the direction of our foreign policy because we are an independent country. western states declared that they will not agree with changing the borders of ukraine, but they themselves participate in redrawing the map of serbia insisting on the independence of kosovo. how hypocritical is that? we discussed the pressure serbia's face, and dr. estefan gauge professor at the institute of european studies in belgrade is frustrated with only economic. there is a concrete military pressure as we speak. there are military exercises or they just finished in macedonia. i'm not a neighbor of serbia where more than 4000 nato troops, mostly american,

and britain and british are exercising. i'm my question is, i guess, i guess who? because the only country that is not the only countries that are not in natal in the region are serbia. and. busy the enhanced goinna and serbia as well as a country with neutral military status is of course a scene in these news relations as anatomy. this is exactly how they behave. they are threatening and speaking about the some, some values that serbia should fall, whereas they're not falling out the shrine of these values when it comes to serbia . well, let's do a recap this weeks victory de commemorations honoring the memory of those who lost their lives. fighting against naziism in world war 2.

ah. and in russia, the largest military parade took place in moscow on monday, during his victory day speech on red square, vladimir putin praise the immense sacrifice made by the soviet people. some 27000000 lost their lives in the great patriotic war. he also drew parallels between what happened then the current conflict in ukraine. so megan, you know, not says the everything pointed to the fact that the clash against me, a nazi followers like the united states and their satellites put a stake on, was something that had to happen immediately. it was becoming more and more dangerous with every passing day. in russia prevented this hostility. we had to do this, it was timely, and it was the only right thing to do. it was the decision of a strong sovereign, an independent country with your fighting for your homeland and its future to

ensure that no one forgets the lesson of the 2nd world war. so that there is no place in the world for executioners punish and nazi lame bullet as soon and with some sense of normality. slowly returning to cities in ukraine and dunbar now under the control of joint russian than yet, can look elsewhere. public forces fireworks for the 9th of may celebrations, replace shelling on the frontline

ah the southern ukrainian cities, all pretty young and inner good are where russian forces are currently position joined in the commemoration officially for the 1st time and many years. residents of the done by cities have done yet scandalous council also took part in the festivities. a catastrophe for the ukrainian forces on pointless losses. that's how the russian defense ministry described tia this attempt to recapture the many island in the block c, a head of victory day. the territory was taken under russian control in late february. and how's a strategic significance for both sides in the conflict? moscow was alleging that the operation was orchestrated by london to cast a shadow over the de significance. the operation which ended as a disaster for keith was carried out on sale, ask his direct instructions and despite the position of the ukraine and on forces

general stuff, the operation was deliberately planned on the eve of mine, the 9th, based on information available. the idea of the operation was suggested by london in order to overshadow the celebration of victor day in russia, de nest and legacy republics, and in the liberator territories of ukraine. according to russia's defense ministry, president vladimir lensky is p. r. stunt turned into a catastrophe for his military over a 3 day period. more than 50 elite ukrainian soldiers lost their lives for plains. 10 helicopters for vessels and 30 drones were destroyed. starting on the 7th of may, he made multiple attempts to recaptures. mean the island at nightfall 3 ukrainians, 224 bumpers and wants to 27 fighter. carried out a boma strike. flying at extremely low altitude to the islands, all hostile aircraft were destroyed over the sea by the black sea fleet. air forces

for armoured vessels brought 24 ukrainian paratroopers who successfully landed on the island. the boats for consequently sunk by a rush of air force. while you cranes, special forces, soldiers were all killed. following an intense fire fight. another attempt to capture the island took place. the next day, one for helicopters, tried to bring in more troops. this time, they were led by the deputy commander of ukraine's navy. the whole helicopter group was destroyed by fighters of the rush, the airspace forces on approach to the islands. the pilots on board, the london units and eager beds i. the naval aviation head of the ukrainian army were killed. other ukrainian equipments never even made it off their basis as the russian air force destroyed them before take off. for russian defense ministry essentially described ukraine's attempts as, as suicide mission. the soldiers, executing their orders were not come. he causes, in the real sense of the word they could be better described as cannon fodder. none

on this gamble has turned out to be a disaster for ukraine. the thoughtless p r action of the key of regime to take snake island by victory de, led to the meaningless depths of more than 50 ukrainian fighters, including elite soldiers. some ukraine and officials deny their military try to recapture. mean the island saying it has no strategic importance to the country and the movement of the german, the island is like to football field, cyclical. let that be russian troops there. you can hit them and we won't miss. i don't understand why the russian troops need it. strategically, for, i'm a supporter of the russian army holding the island, and we will hit them. ukraine's intelligence chief and the united kingdom's minutes feel defense, however, do not agree with that assessment. the british tweeted, if russia consolidates its position on the mean, the island with strategic air defense and coastal defense cruise missiles, they could dominate the north western black sea. so is this a lack of communication among the anti russian coalition,

or an attempt to play down the catastrophic outcome of the operation? president zalinski, who reportedly gave the order to recapture me in the island, remains quiet. okay, time in moments for another visit to the world's apart studio, standby for ox, aloe and guest, italian author. money will be a trouble to take ceaser a mm hm. mm

hm. hello and welcome to worlds apart. the old of live in maryland is maxime, show me your friend's and i'll tell you who you are gonna be more relevant today, especially in the context of the war torn ukraine, not only politics, but an entire worldview can be deducted from where one sounds on the conflict. how much do these before clients influence fraud blind? well, to discuss it. i'm now joined by emanuel. yes. born italian author and political consultant who is a p one. it's good to talk to you. thank you very much for your time. thank you very much for him today. sure. now i know that for you, the conflict in ukraine is not just about ukraine now or it's territory. you wrote recently that it's a battlefield where the west, russia and other big players are fighting over diversions of and you world daughter . i wonder if this transition to