a, just a curious as the west of quotes re just rissa phobia on pursuing aggressive nato expansion in the interests of washington also had on the program today an official safe hungary is holding europe hostage with its strong opposition to a proposed embargo on russian or global week prices search the record high after india decides that file exports to tackle domestic market problems and pushes new delhi to continue sending supplies abroad. also ahead on the program today with

an r t correspondent, reports exclusively from the territory of the besieged adolph cell steel plant topples between russian and then yet republic joint forces, local ultra nationalists battalions continue to range with one minute past 4 in the afternoon. here in moscow this monday may the 16th i'm, you know, neil and you're welcome to the news our on our team today's meeting of the collective security treaty organization, the c s t o members in moscow, leaders made clear once again who they believe is responsible for prolonging the conflict and you cray that the consequence of the expansion of the north atlantic

alliance is a problem that is created completely artificially work or since it is done in the foreign policy interests of the united states. and in general, nater was used as an instrument to the foreign policy of only one country. but gunners produced on so far from the west, including washington. we are witnessing only a desire to prolong the conflict as much as possible. that is the reason why ukraine is being comfortable with weapons, the most dangerous tendency in ukraine and the attempt to dismember it. there are thousands of units that have already been created in order to enter ukraine under the guise of peacekeepers to protect it. there are correspondent has been covering not meeting. we'll cross the him a little bit later in the hours it got the very latest about what those leaders have to say. on the c s t o meeting, no nato seems to be facing opposition to finland on sweden's propose essentially, to the allies will tell them about in moments and without in mind the german of the european parliament largest party says those who oppose the alliances expansion

could face isolation, if the 2 countries want finland and sweden are part of it, no doubt, anyone who questions nato's unity will be isolated within the community. now the back dropped to that's helsinki and stock home. want to join nate, so but turkey could prove a stumbling block for those plans. the crux of the issue lies in the countries ties with the kurdistan workers, party and other organizations considered a terrorist by turkey. grass reportedly sent extradition for 33 individuals with a ledge ties to those organizations which was rejected. the turkish president accused the countries of harboring, quote, terrorist organizations betron these fish. this in the unit. we are following developments concerning sweden and finland. but we are not of a favorable opinion. scandinavian countries, unfortunately are like

a guest house for terror organizations. they have found nests in sweden and finland . in fact, i can even say that they have found a place in their parliaments, so that at this point, it is not possible for us to look upon it positively. you understand what you're most likely familiar of that nature expansion on the presence of military infrastructure on russia. this borders has been red line continually emphasized by moscow for decades. really, despite alleged assurances from the alliance and the 1990, is that they would not send large eastwards the block has been steadily expanding in recent years. those stock. com claims that won't allow that deployment of military bases or nuclear weapons on its territory. in the event of its joining the alliance, dr. young oberg, director of the transitional foundation for peace and future research, believes nato's nor to push cut harm regional security. say we join this faith organization that is outdated. i think it's

a disastrous decision because the swedish people in the things people are not going to be benefiting from this. and nato has now proven that it's not able to deliver what the taxpayers are paying for. namely, ah, civility, peace and security, wearing the worst crisis in that sense, nato was created in the world and we have to ask ourselves, what cost to conflict? you know, gorbachev was given promises by all important western leaders, that nature would not expand one that they just denied in some circles, but that's a lie. it was given. these were given are we to believe that they will not be american basis 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 joined nature of the last 220 years or so have been under every 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. are i'm appalled 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, you know, to little and act in panic. a proposed e u sanctions package against russia. the highlight being an embargo on moscow's oil is facing opposition from hungry lift you any is foreign minister went so far as to say that budapest is holding you hostage shells. it continues to block them with this is how we will be, remember, either the can you union who managed to go forward and to send

a very clear message to russia who had struck. and now unfortunately, we are, the whole unit is being hold hostage by one member states who cannot find couldn't help help us find a consensus that he has been unable to agree on a 6 package of functions against russia, which includes us. it freezes on travel bonds along with a total bon proposed on oil, grease and cypress have already opposed and dropped planned to bonnie. you ships from transporting rational. the block needs all member states to agree to the embargo for it to go ahead. ovaries, foreign minister has stated that a russian oil embargo would be a catastrophic blow to the german. i called them in a book, you know, there are no proposed solutions on dealing with what would be equal to an atomic bombing of hungary economy. in the event of a possible embargo on russian oil imports,

the spied hungry is opposition. germany is nevertheless, reportedly planning to disruption oil imports. by the end of this year, berlin was already cut its use of rational by just over 20 percent since the beginning of the conflict in ukraine. but it's a pleasure to welcome on to the program as always dr. george zamarelli, senior research fellow of the global policy institutes of melinda george, welcome to you. what further measures could we see being made? what steps could you take the pushed up proposed oil embargo through? could we see for instance, hungry opposition to it being overwritten? just put out of the way i don't really because the e u doesn't actually have any kind of mechanism. they talk long and loud, the use going to do this. they used to do that and also on their line is offensive the, the chief executive,

all the use the somehow the chief and all of the rules. but there is a practically nothing whatever they can do against hungary and hungary is making a decision according to it sovereign national interest. and as you quoted what the or bond sandwiches, this will be like releasing a nuclear bomb on the gear and the economy. and it's more than just hunger that we're talking about. i mean, we mentioned brief, but there are other countries that check for public slovakia, bo guerria, all of these countries rely on oil from russia. so it's very convenient for many of these countries now to pretend that while we would have really gone along with this thought for hunger, it's because victor or band has been used favorite whipping boy for quite some time . so i can just play everything on our bomb, but basically albany is actually speaking on their behalf. yeah,

it's not just national interest. is it? if you join a club, such as what the e u is, you get the rules that the i said, you're allowed to be opposed to certain things. and you argue that on for brussels to then ride rough shod because you're in opposition to that. it just seems as if the rules are being thrown out the window. surely there's going to be wrong if occasions to that it's i believe they will. they. i think once this is over, i think countries really have to reassess as to what benefits do they get from the you. you certainly doesn't provide them with any kind of security benefits. and then you'd say, well, at least they're getting the benefits of the economic interest. well, not really if you stand in the way of countries having problem function economies, that means countries being able to import whatever energy they want. well,

did you stand in the way of that, then? what uses the hungry as you've been going through, georgia is maintaining its stance, which it seems as best for its own country. indeed could other e u. countries learn lessons from hungry and defending their own interest. you're looking at the price is on the rise, the pursed in those societies being hit. should they maybe look to countries hungry? this lavine as people like that who are actually saying, well hold on a minute. we need to look after ourselves 1st here. yeah, i believe they because they ultimately the government ensemble to their electorate, they're not answerable to the last one, there lie and, and show them to show. and it's facing the devastating economic consequences facing possible serious shortages. then they're going to say, what are you doing?

brock or bon has unquestionably placed the trail because he has defied on issue after issue. and while the previous issues were relatively minor, ok with hungary appointed judges, whether it has gay and transgender education, the school. or if it's a minor issue, what was stopping a talk about who energy commodities that were talking about serious business. and that's why they, you know, other countries are going to essentially look up or buy has done what he, what he's been able to do. he's done it in home or his interest and they're going to take his leave. they can say, yeah, are we going to? and we're not just even talking about small countries. i just, lavinia, i believe france is going to also be taking the lead from hungary because. ready brussels doesn't want to. 2 short on energy and doesn't want to go show them again for breakfast. top notch analysis as always dr. george, some new l. e senior research fellow off the global policy institute of london.

many thanks. ok, let's return to the top story. there was a meeting today, really a significant wall with some of the speech is being made of the collective security treaty organization. let's go straight to our correspondent elliot, but frank, who can tell us about the main developments and the big statements today in the russian capital hialeah the good afternoon. well, as international pressure keeps mounting on russia as rushes, northwestern neighbors, finland and sweden are putting the world know that they have made up their mind about joining nato. it's very important for moscow to show that there is a pro active security alliance in existence that could counterbalance that could act as this force that's on the other side of the barricade for the north

atlantic treaty organization. and so the russian leader is hosting this major summit and the washing capital. the leaders of 5 post soviet republics are here and the russian capital, i guess you can call them rushes, best friends among the post soviet republics. the alliance, both i collective reaction force that we have already seen an action in january this year when there was some serious and rest in the republic of catholic stand. but the mission was complete. the violence was dealt with. that's why the alliance has been proved. has proved as effective and then this is perhaps the reason why watermark russian leader is really keen to see this alliance filled with more energy with more initiatives. but there was also

another important message from the bell, russian president who wanted more unity and joint action on an international level from the members of the organization socially were for global, inertial when you're with the silent consent of our partners, bella reese and russia country to all the norms of international law, of the west, of being defamed and excluded from international organizations. yes, there is tough and unscrupulous pressure against the members of the c s t o c. but it is for the sort of situations that collective mutual support exists for food. now, just before the doors closed and the cameras were switched off watermark and said that he will give us, sorry, he will give his allies a full on update on what's going on. in ukraine with the russian military

operation there. but before that he'd once again said that really pretty much the west has associated itself with the nationalist forces in ukraine that have been rampant in the country for the previous years. shown in a neighboring country in ukraine, near naziism has long been remedy which they tend to blind. this means that some of our partners from the collective west actually encourage their activities. and all this is accompanied by surge of outragious were supposed to know. so like i said, this is pretty much moscow sending message to the rest of the world, that it's not only up to nato to decide how things work in terms of geo politics around the world. and like i said, as the leaders of the post, soviet republics agree with watermark on that. and they are looking for ways to

work together and to act as one force internationally be it at the un or anywhere else. area thanks very much for taking us through all advance. ortiz ilia, a tranquil with prices have storage to record highs after indian decided to bomb exports as a heat wave hit production, leaving domestic prices soaring, g 7 countries condemned the move to stop exports. us being irresponsible, reflect the export ban effects countries like bangladesh in the pool, which urgently need it. we also recommended a concrete decision be taken on the issue of the g 7 meeting of heads of state and government to which india will be invited from stood guard. we also call on india to assume its responsibilities as a member of the g 20. this restriction would not apply in cases where prior commitments have been made by private trait,

as well as in situations where permission is granted by the government of india to other countries to meet their food security needs and on the requests of their governance. when the decision over export comes and made food security issues in india itself, with expectantly per harvest on a record rise in prices, india is the world's 2nd largest wheat producer, was expected to replace russian product sanction by western countries. new delhi house now decided to address its own domestic needs 1st. well, the country has indeed faced up normally strong each wave with marching india, the hottest 122 years with $47.00 degrees celsius reached in delhi. although it's too early to know what impact the conditions will have on this years harvest you and food organization experts are concerned up to 15 percent of india's crops could be wiped it well at the same time,

the world's main week to export her. russia is expecting a record grant harvest of about 130000000 tons and 87000000 tons of weights, but the country is limiting its exports to taco prices on its home market as well. the conflict in ukraine, which is also another major weeks exporter, is impacting the global market to yeah, a lot of issues. let's try and tackle some of those with expert and legal and agriculture. economy from new delhi today. viji start down a hi there, v j. what does india, if anything need to do to resolve this difficult situation? and just as an aside to that is the g 7 condemnation of, of limited exports is not for that. there that accusation against new delhi. i think whoever it is that is, i think most understand that government has to feed 1400000000 population

and if there is a climate change impact on the read it and with production, definitely it is a model duty of government of india to 1st ensure for security, for 1400000000. so the g one is a, it's only chart vested interest because a lot cheaper to beat it off and surely for security, for 1400000 people. so i want an accept the criticism of jesus. you've got the west as well pushing the gym for more har sanctions against russia, seeing it's contributing to the global crisis, but at the same time trying to influence india's policies and exports to make up the shortfall. i think they thought it would just be a nice fit. what's your assessment of that? do you say well, and most of the rest of the country is generally they made policies which are self

centered. they have on all permissions and apply for day for their own economy and they weren't, weren't accept whatever they say. i think this is a trend in history. we have seen it not now, but in every international part of it is a climate change. they weren't harder sanctions or the nothing economy when it comes to pollution, greenhouse gases, subsidies. they want all they says for themselves, but they want the rest of the word to follow the guidelines and it's kind of drones . this is unfortunate and i think they show to be sensitive that countries like india and other big economies also have their food security requirement, economy development, employment challenges and other issues. and they say that also instead of their own, their own priorities and their own india is also being constant in recent weeks.

months indeed that it's, it's not taking sides and the russian ukrainian conflict to any great degree. because as you've been seeing, it looks after its own interest 1st. but there's a lot of pressure on new delhi. do you think? because of that, the country may change its course as regards sanctions against russia in political leadership is quite match up. and we understand that they have a responsibility of 1400000000 people. any this isn't which government of india would, isn't power. it was ideologically, must understand and appreciate that government of india has to manage the words, love, this populated society. and they have to take care of that model. imagine if there is a crisis on today when the fuel prices are high, or there is any other prices, which country will come forward and extend support to india. we have seen in appeal,

even to support our farmers and government of india wanted to extend a hand to our farmers. all the g 7 member countries. they took the issue in the dispute settlement and tried to create our 2 bottom right. so i think as a political, mature nation, as it were largest, the indian prime minister in political leadership is quite competent to handle all these things and then know what is best for india and what is important for it population. other things will follow. only india's interest, just before we let you go, can you tell us indeed how the country itself is dealing with what we've been seeing incredibly high temperatures. those rises in prices. how, how bad the situation is right now in india. and preach it is very, very high, definitely much higher than expected. in normal times,

inflation is also one of the highest in the st times. things are difficult on brown . but as i ventured to you, the bottom it is 9 years level best. and people are understanding that few things are beyond control. they are communicating with the government. and the ban on wheat export isn't that direction to ease out the pressure of the nation. and i think people and directly will handle this is more maturely and in a more professional manner. well, we appreciate you coming on the program and sharing your views with us and telling us indeed what's happening. their features are don, expert in legal on agriculture, economy from new delhi. thank you. okay, summer breaking news coming into the program. i'm just reading this us. it's being written, the russian defense ministry say's its forces of block the age of style steelworks

in. busy more useful will allow injured ukrainian soldiers obviously have been seeing for quite a while that if they lay down their arms, they will be given human treatment. they're going to lie those signatures, those trips to leave the stronghold to seek medical treatment of a nearby hospital. now the evacuation is planned for later today after an agreement was reached. according to military officials, the russian defense ministry said it will suspend hostilities up the plant to allow those monitoring evacuations. to go ahead, we did know a c spar is currently in place to allow the corridor to function. that is as however, bottles for the besieged factory had been going on considerably for some time. indeed, what's up in mind? our teeth eager shit done. i've filed this exclusive report earlier. ah,

blooms of smoke shroud, the sky over as of stone missiles more to shells and bombs of nearly all calibers hail down upon the steep factory with project tiles wearing over our heads. we make way to make the contact lines. ah, so right now we're in the midst of a regular rotation of the troops with the militia of the dynette peoples republic. we are beyond the premises of the as of style still works as we are moving forward, deeper into the territory of this plant. mm hm. mm, the closer we get to the workshops, the more dangerous our part comes. this plant has eyes. so

a part of the route towards the frontline positions is unsafe because again, all that his separating us and the as of troops as this world moved away and they can start firing at us with good precision to so certain sections, certain portions of our, of our route we have to cross running the parts that are of course open with the ground. troops have received orders to refrain from the assault and besieged the neo nazi stronghold. instead, the plants underground bunkers, shelter. thousands of as of fighters left for dead by their own. commer did they still follow their suicidal order whiting back. this is the news and you said the

after day, of course there are shootings here. the enemy comes out. we open fire on them. we constantly monitor the enemy, their movements and report on it. like even artillery and aberration are also targeting the enemy. it happens at the end of a snaps back shells in response to day they use mortars. but our guys are in fighting mood. everyone believes in victory that we have enough provisions in our food provided with weapons and ammunition, tremblay conflict her. this wall over here is the only barrier that is separating us. and the as of battalion that is stationed literally, maybe 200 meters away from here. we're being told that they like to use trained carriages train wagons. there's dozens of them over there and the tracks. they like to use them as cover and work underneath. they've been begging for the international community for their government. they've been begging for the pope even to do something to rescue them. according to them,

there are hundreds of injured down there without access to proper medicine. the russian side has been saying, surrender. there's nothing for you to fear in russian captivity. so the russians right now, they're not really storming the positions over the as of near nancy battalion, but rather what they're doing, they're just, they just keep firing so that they don't have time, don't have the opportunity to answer back. and my gosh, darn of reporting from as of style r t. well, it's something we've heard increasingly in connection with the ukraine conflict, the alleged development of biological weapons. but how much of the reports are based in reality are short. dock delves into that comes with the conflict in ukraine continues to pace. the situation on the battlefield for the

camp regime is going from bad to worse. nonetheless, the u. s. and its nato allies continue to pour in massive amounts of age and weapons. diplomacy is still not on the agenda with with will this live when you got a thought it was going to assume those would you live up system as a new casa of those.