i don't see how that strategy will be successful, very critical time time to sit down and talk with headline stories, finland and mine says it's formal decision to join nate, so i think the altered security lay out in europe perhaps despite decades of military neutrality and moscow is 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 plant. as you can see, there are various medicines. here are t reports from a key bottle zone in the ukraine, conflicts rebate neu, forces from the loot, guns people's republic take control of a major chemical production facility in the region. the u. s. pledge is to

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 emblems in ukraine. as russia mark the annual commemoration of victory over nazi germany in 1945 ukrainian troops attempted to recapture an island in the block c, on the eve of the symbolic day with the operation feeling in that same with from moscow to the world. this is our 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. how think he 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, the combination of a strong national defense capability and nato membership would be a credible security solution. while accountants despite love and potent 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 of 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 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we join this faith organization that is outdated.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. 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 the important western leaders that nature would not expand. one in that they just 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 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. well,

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 on 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 that 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 sky. 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 $800.00 of. so my long border that

it shares with russia, 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 sky artie. paris, let's bring you some updates now on the ukraine conflict. more than 500 civilians were evacuated from mar, you pull on saturday, according to done yet. people's republic authorities, russian, and, and yet republic joined askew 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 and are guaranteed humane treatment if they lay down their owns on the forces of the guns people's republic have taken control of a major chemical industry facility in the region. as an rti correspondent takes us through 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 sel, plant and maria poor. 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 hoops. 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 that we also recorded sniper groups from canada. snipers, ski approached the red dozens of fortify childers located under ground. 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, alaiya, alabama, women. there are many ne to trophy, so that will now be used in the battle for several and yet, and least charter school teachers, fellowship were at the startling, exclusive shells not. but that was really the next battles of several don yet and less a chance to sort of we squeezed him all out of don. yes. really, really. they were battles here and we pushed out the special forces who held this place. so were due on the combined forces, continue 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 r t look ask new york state officials are pledged 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. see the attack as being racially motivated, the mark my words. we'll be aggressive in our pre cert pursuit of anyone who subscribes the ideals, professed by other white supremacists, and how there's a feeding frenzy on social media platforms. where, hey, faster is more hate. that has to stop the suspect a white teenage meal, allegedly opposed to the statement expressing neo nazis sentiments on images of the manifesto which included the so 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. nato is arming and training neo nazis in ukraine's white supremacist 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 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 explain how the sun and rad black sun, as a nazi emblem on an american terrorist, but patriotism, when warned by ukrainian, is off soldiers. the same symbol of warren by ukrainian soldiers emerged in a tweet posted by nate. so as well congratulating ukrainian women on international women's day the treat was later deleted after sparking criticism from people who spotted the site examples of extremist use have featured in a number of western media reports during the conflict. but given a 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 senator believes the west is trying to whitewash neo nazis in ukraine. what that is is a stand. they're trying to spin it 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 8 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 have poised to get $40000000000.00 in weapons that will go into the hands of neo nazis and 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 spreading across the globe. surging inflation is causing deep economic woes in the u. s. 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 out home. it's led to accusations that washington is putting america last . that's the argument to republican senator run poll, who this week blocked a speedy vote on a new $40000000000.00 a package for you. we cannot save you crime 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 now close to $14000000000.00. more than half of bath has gone lethal aids on the white house plans to send yet more money to the country . building up, the vast majority of the new 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. ringback 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 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 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 americans and more specifically, their children, more than $10000.00 across the country are reporting shortages of baby formula. which 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, your move out to major cities in search of more affordable lives. while it was just weeks ago, the bite and warned of a global food prices, 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 for 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 $2000000.00 adult say they can't afford to eat every day that 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 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 tax payers 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 as the 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 as off steel factory, the city of modern dupel from the stage now the move was slammed on line by many as being political under for a violation of the contest roots. 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 commentator anthony webber. hi anthony. yeah, victory insure in was called more political rather than based on the actual performance as they were all doing favorite to in, just as soon as they qualified in the semi finals days before. is that criticism on fer well, i think what the criticism he mentioned is, is very valued. and 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 kind for clinical reasons. now i think the british public it go for love, hate relationship with the eurovision song contest. it's regarding lately is very well you can, it's a 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, if you go by is cool because morgan is well then come and say in the u. k, a u. s. and he said that the whole thing was a fossil rate exercise, and you couldn't call is for a contract. so the more if the quality of the singing on the song was nothing to do that it was all due to political sort of emotional. so it's sort of, of course, the other thing i should be well aware is number countries were not even allowed to answer this year. russian by law rush, news we're, we're not able to answer. so how can you call it a contest if you don't allow

a certain key your competitors are actually answer it. so it's a pretty sort of a 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 quick regards to that countries. but injecting because that was breaking, that would have been breaking rules. so your credit really should have not been allowed city. this is a sign of the time you kind of need to balance demand and get sort of anything right wrongs under eventually that will be a backlash against a credit and having a fair chance in the competition. but he was clear that the, the k pedantry space was,

was very much so thank you phrase or thing that britain was to, was cheated. i'd of a, you're a vision when just on the precedent that was set. then until you've got your efficient, which is known for expressing views pretty of a left wing as beer over many years. but do you think they would be as a supportive organizers all your efficient if more dissenting views are actually given on the day? would that be willing to allow that to happen on stage? well, i think given them they would, they need to apply the rules rules strictly or allow more flexibility on allow just one country to break the rules of richard play and for some a people. but if you have a look at the whole situation, very cool is for the whole voting system regarding the revisions on columns has to

be reviewed. the jury system has got big false. and in fact, the irregularities with 6 of the country jury's results that you have to be by shortly taught mcgayden, because there was so, but there was some fixing going on. i'm then if you look at a 50 percent of the various is decided by, by people and so when the cherries 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 draw a massive $400.00 pounds. she wants votes of with the people that we should all be. i'm the, it's got to be questionable. i got nothing against the credit winning. i have the best so i don't even play the u. k. and

she was that great, but it certainly was better quality and some of the others are lots of people in the u. k. at the sound of this it 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, a well with some sense of normality, slowly returning to cities in ukraine,

don boston under the control of joint russian than yes, can look ounce republic forces fireworks for the 9th of may, celebrations, replace shelling the front line ah the southern ukrainian cities all pretty out on america dar, where russian forces are currently position joined in the commemorations officially for the 1st time and many years. residents of the dumbass cities i've done yet can lu ganske also took part in the festivities? i catastrophe for the ukrainian forces on pointless losses. that's how the russian defense ministry described keith's attempt to recapture the many island and the black sea ahead all victory day. the territory was taken under russian control and 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 that day 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. den esque and look, ask 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 recapture is 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 the black sea fleet. air forces for armoured vessels brought 24 ukrainian paratroopers who successfully landed on the island. the bolts for consequently sank by a rush of 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 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 bases 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 cannon fodder 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 did neither a military try to recaptures. mean the island saying it has no strategic importance to the country and the movement of the german, the island is like 2 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 minnes field defense, however, do 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 collision 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, just a reminder that our twitter page has, you've covered for all the important developments as we enter in week to give artes social teams a fall if you're not doing so reading, i'm usually ah, the blue, let's say isa hooton's farm. both for us is just like his predecessor.