ah ah, headline stories, finland, and 9 says it's formal decision to join nate. so citing the alternate security lay out in europe. perhaps this slide deck dates of military neutrality and moscow's warnings of possible retaliatory measures to threads near its porters also ahead with these shelters, were used by the crane and military during the battles. had the zodiac plat, as you can see, there are various medicines. here are t reports from a key bottle zone in the ukraine conflict. rebate neu forces from the loot gowns people's republic take control of a major chemical production facility in the region. the u. s. pledge is the

fight right wing extremism after 10 people are killed in racially motivated shooting. in buffalo, social media users though, point to the shooter, use the same neo nazi symbol used on the pays off battalion emblem in ukraine. and as russia mark the annual commemoration of victory over nazi germany in 1945 ukrainian troops attempted to recapture an island in the block. see on the eve of the symbolic day, with the operation feeling in its same with from moscow to the world. this is our t pleasure to have your company today. my name is unit oneal. after decades of neutrality, finland has made the formal decision to abandon that status of military and non

alignment and join nato. helsinki justified the 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. combination of a strong national defense capability and nato membership would be a credible security solution. while accountants despite vladimir putin 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 protect its national security. if finland joined the block as the country, sure, a long border. dr. young oberg, director of the transitional foundation for peace and future research, believes nato's nordic push can only harm regional security. finland in 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we join this faith organization that is outdated.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. where in 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 important western leaders that nature would not expand. one is 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 based on american troops. or something, you know, more permanent 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 results 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. are 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 people who know to little and act in panic . just on dr. oberg points nato expansion was one of the red lines continually emphasized by russia before the conflict in ukraine began. despite alleged assurances from the alliance in the 1990 studies wouldn't enlarge eastwards. the block has been steadily expanding in recent years with sweden now

also announcing its intention to become a member of the u. s. lead organization, stockholm claims. it won't allow that deployment of military base is a nuclear weapons on the countries territory in the event of its joining the alliance. here's our t show to 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 centered on the fact that it has an 800 or so my long border that it

shares with russia or 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 charlotte,

even ski, arte, paris let's bring you some updates now on the ukraine conflict. more than 500 civilians were evacuated from more. you pull on saturday according to done yet. people's republic authorities, russian, and, and yet republic, joint ref to services are also beginning reconstruction efforts in the devastated city. while on the outskirts, the standoff over the us off style steel plant continues. russian defense ministry again stated that ukrainian fighters can leave the sites under guaranteed humane treatment if they lay down their arms on the forces of the lou gowns people's republic have taken control of a major chemical industry facility in the region. as an rti correspondent takes us through no that we're now in the industrial zone in the vicinity of the city of rebecca. this is desiree i 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 suffice as members were intercepted. oh, yes. well, we have recordings of representatives of the nato block here in particular, americans can add those in just one plans in 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 underground. some of them have 3 floors. these shelters were used by the cranium military during the battles had the z. a 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. this particular shelter could hold up to 150 fighters of the nationalist battalions and foreign mercenaries. alex i, i live in that women. there are many ne to trophy, so that will now be used in the battles for several and yet, and least charges, quincy jobs, fellowship boy at the startling, exclusive shelves. much about that as leading the next battles of several diets and list a chance to sort of we squeezed him all out of don. yes. really. they were battles here and we pushed out the special forces who held this place. so we're doing the combined forces, continue there, offensive to establish full control over the administrative border of the republic . and after that they will be able to determine their own future. sorry, what else are gone? ha, dia r t look, ask. new york state officials are pledge to fight right wing extremism. following saturdays must shooting and buffalo. a gunman kill 10 people. most of them block out a local supermarket, authority, c,

v. attack as being racially motivated. the mark my words. we'll be aggressive in our per cert pursuit of anyone who subscribes the ideals, professed by other white supremacists, and how there is a feeding frenzy on social media platforms where, hey, faster is more hate. that has to stop the suspect, a white teenage meal, the allegedly post to the statement expressing neo nazis sentiments, son images, all the manifest to which included the pseudonym block, 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. nato is arming and training neo nazis in ukraine's white. supremacist dissolve, movement grew, 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 off 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 nazis bad. should be interesting how they explained how the sun and rad black sun is a nazi emblem on an american terrorist. but patriotism, when worn by ukrainian, is of soldiers. the same symbol worn by ukrainian soldiers emerged in a tweets posted by nate, so as well congratulating ukrainian women on international women's day. the treat was late, her deleted after sporting criticism from people who spotted the site. examples of extreme misuse. how feature the in a number of western media reports during the conflict. but given little further comment, one example, the bbc interviewed a soldier displaying a neo nazi emblem on his jacket. while the sun newspaper showed a funeral ceremony,

but fail to mention, an attendee purely wearing another s. s division emblem, tara rates author, and former us senate. it believes the west is trying to whitewash neo nazis in ukraine. what that is is a stand and they're trying to spit for dilute the fact that these, these neo nazis are simply far right or nationalist. and they're using words to do it. just like using the words, we full aid instead of weapons if using words to soften or to change perception. so a lot of americans are not clear that these are neo nazis as a battalion. 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 is spreading across the globe. surging inflation is causing deep economic woes in the us. the spy thought washington's being dishing out billions and really funds to a country and the other side of the globe. much to the dismay of some hard hit citizens of home. it's led to accusations that washington is putting america love. that's the argument to republican son of a run poll, who this week blocked a speedy vote on a new $40000000000.00 a package for you print. we cannot save you crime by doing 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 now close to $14000000000.00. more than half of that has gone lethal aids on the white house plans to send yet more money to the country. building up, the vast majority of the news spend will go on military assets, pentagon spokesperson, john kirby says, the new package must be passed. quote, quickly, by may 19th to avoid any interruptions. when it comes, as many americans are struggling with their basic needs, the countries, annual inflation rates. it's sitting close to a 40 year high. their producer price index, which trucks so much manufacturers, gifts for products at 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 over 40 percent in one year ortiz rachel blevins, house. the story politicians 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 edition would slow down action on the urgently needed ukrainian aid. so congress is making it clear that it's funding for ukraine 1st in co would really for american 2nd was done lawmakers 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 some 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 across the country are reporting shortages of baby formula with 6 states saying that more than half of their supply is out of stock. all of the prices 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 report showed that food prices for home consumption were up 10 percent year over year. that's the largest increase we've seen and though, or a 40 year period, those storing prices for some americans move out in major cities in search of more affordable life. while it was just weeks ago, the bite and warrant of a global food crisis is he announced 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 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 well, lavishly sitting on a golden throne in a golden room with lots of golden accessories amongst his governments. 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, boers, johnson boasting about sending 450000000 pounds of taxpayers money to ukraine. the opposition was quick to call him out, to out of touch to meet the challenges of the moment too tired to cross the opportunities of the future. that 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. ukraine has won the 2022 eurovision song contest, but not everyone believes the victory was for the country's performers called for

help. for those inside the office, the factory, the city of motor yuko from the stage. now the move was slammed on line by many as being political and therefore a violation of the contest rooms. the political message. one, what a surprise. i don't understand how you can break the rules and still when, if it was some one else they would have been kicked out of the contest. just said and a big failure for the contest. well, you guys need to change the name of your account to the charity contest. this is just ridiculous. disappointing result would love to see how different the result would be if there wasn't a war going on. ukraine has won the contest, not because of the song, but for political reasons. ukraine is not a real winner. your vision once again doesn't disappoint in its farcical political mockery of the singing competition. the organizers of the song contest or wherever i deny all the allegations and save the statements of collusion, orchestra from the stage 2 millions of years where of

a quote humanitarian nature given the current situation with me. now to discuss that is political comment here. anthony webber. hi anthony. your victory ensure in what's called more political rather than based on the actual performance there were odds on favorite to in just as soon as they qualified in the semi finals days before. is that criticism on fer well, i think all the criticisms evaluation is, is very evaluated. i think a lot of people that she saying, yes, a lot of the media was saying that the credit were favorites, but then the media is actually promoting the coding for political reasons. now i think the british public a go for love, hate relationship with the eurovision song contest for drawing did lately is very well you can, it's political are for the direction about 9000000 people watched it.

but having said that, i think most people agree with the quality of songs, wasn't really great this year. i certainly can go by peers cool. a lot of them come in sight in the u. k, a u. s. and he said the whole thing was a fossil rate exercise, and you couldn't call is for the contracts anymore. if the quality of the singing on the song was nothing to do with is all due to political sort of emotional. so it's sort of, of course, the other thing, as you will be well aware is number countries who are not even allowed to answer this year. russian by law rush, news, we're not able to answer. so how can you call it

a contest if you don't allow a certain key or capacity to answer it? so it's a pretty sort of disaster situation. but i certainly think that there were a number of countries that the contest who could have paid political commons because of a political circumstance. it's in regards to the countries rejecting because that was breaking, that would have been breaking rules. so you really should have not been allowed city assigned at the time. you're trying to see a balance of demand and get sort of anything wrong. and then you should be back rush against that. these are getting, she probably having a fair chance in the competition. but he was clear that the tri pedantry space was,

was very much so tell you friends or thing. the britain was to us cheated ida of a, your vision when just on the precedent that was set. then, you know, you've got your efficient, which is known for expressing views, prickly of a left wing as beer over many years. but do you think they would be as supportive organizers of your vision? if more dissenting views were actually given on the day, would be willing to allow that to happen on stage. well, are going to remind them very, very plain they need to apply the rules or strictly, or allow more flexibility. you can't allow just one country to break the rules of a and for some way without the people. but if you have a look at the whole situation, a call is for the whole voting system regarding the revision song can to contrast

to be reviewed. the jury system is got big false. are the facts or iraq give our cease with 6 that the country? sure east results by you have to be based on the tom again, because i was saw that there was some texting guy. and then if you look at 50 percent, somebody is decided by, by people who so solve them in the charities. and there's a huge scope for it, right? because he's, i have no, i certainly hope that will be fully investigated because the crating got a massive 400 policy. one votes of with the people each which is a b. i'm the, it's got to be our question, a lot thing against the crime winning. i have the best so

i'm the and she was not great, but it was better quality and some of the others are lots of people in the u. k. the sound that she wasn't fantastic. ok, i think we time has beaten us though. i wish we could talk more on this board right out of time. political come to anthony webber life from the u. k. thank you. thank you. well, let's recap this weeks. victory de commemorations now honoring the memory of those who lost their lives fighting against naziism in world war 2. ah, well, with some sense of normality, slowly returning to cities in ukraine,

done boston under the control of joint russian done yet can dance republic forces fireworks for the 9th of may celebrations. replace shelling on the front line. ah, the southern ukrainian cities saw pretty out on america dar, where russian forces are currently positioned joined in the memory. sions officially for the 1st time and many years residents, all the dumbass cities i've done yet can new guns also took part in the festivities . i catastrophe for the ukrainian forces and pointless losses outside the russian defense minister described keith's attempt to recapture that mini island in the black sea. ahead of victory day, the territory was taken on to russian control in late february. and how's a strategic significance for both sides in the conflict? moscow is 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 the ask his direct instructions and despite the position of the ukraine and on forces general stuff. the operation was deliberately plant 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 de 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 through 24 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 to biloxi, fleet air forces for armoured vessels brought 24 ukrainian paratroopers who successfully landed on the island. the bolts for consequently sunk by rushes air force, while ukraine's 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 aspect 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. the 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 canon for donna. 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 a minutes or we try to recapture is mean the island saying it has no strategic importance to the country. and the movement of the from 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 ministry of defense, however, did not agree with that assessment. the british tweeted if russia consolidates its position on 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 as mean the island remains quiet. okay, just a reminder that our twitter page has you covered for all the important developments as we enter in week give rti social teams a fall if you're not doing so already. i'm you normally say ah.