a, just a don, the asking people to republic says it has gained a control of 220 localities and from ukrainian forces into war up to 3 months ago. and russia doubled down on terrorism. active nations against cubes, troops with protest erupt in reaction to a deadly school shooting. as the texas police admit, they made crucial mistakes when responding to the emergency and political tensions in pakistan flare up as the new government increases fuel prices. supporters of the recently ousted prime minister iran con, believe the would have prevented that from happening on would you have it? let me ask, what con would do? he had maintained the price at 150 pakistani rupees. this government jumped to 180

pakistani rupees. the ministers are inside air conditioned rooms, enjoying air condition cars. they are corrupt people and they blame him. ron con, a catalog direct from studios and moscow. this is art international. i'm john thomas . certainly glad to have you with us. now, the danielle people's republic has announced that allied russian led forces have taken control of 220 localities since the conflict ruptured in february. the port city of mario pool is the largest of those places. pictured is a former ukrainian artillery position at the as of stall factory, which was at the epicenter of 2 months of intense fighting. invariable, this is footage of the recently taken village near the town of never good old sky which ukrainians have nicknamed new york. the village has recently been under continuous shelling by key of forces in the neighboring lucon square public

ukrainian military attack on a town killed 3 people and wounded 14 on friday. meanwhile, russia's defense ministry has doubled down on claims that key forces have been engaging in terrorism against civilians on particularly accusations that ukrainian neo nazis have called for genocide against russian and greek minorities. in the dynamic republic, british journalist, steve sweeney, who recently visited ukraine, says he faced arrest and death threats while reporting there is shared his story earlier with my colleague in their own you. i thought it was important to go. i'm actually inside you crate and to try and get to the truth about what's happening there because as your viewers and and yourself will be where to where the british media reporting is now incredibly restricted. so you have the, the times that telegraph guardian, the b, b, c, channel falls guy, news, all really were producing identical reports from kevin, from live,

but don't deviate a tool from the, from, from the government, bind from the line on, on what's happening. so i thought was a journalist really is mine, my job, my duty is to report the truth, the truth, the truth matters. so that was why i thought it was important to get in a report on the ground. and there was a number of stories ready to i wanted to check out. i traveled in to live in western ukraine. i traveled in from, from poland, where the crossing is, is still open. and i have to say that the 1st thing that struck me really was on my coach on the way in, i was opposite a man with a tattoo of a gun on his face, dressed in fatigues. now, you know, we don't really judge by we shouldn't really judge by appearances. but yeah, i think that told me really everything that i needed needed to know before i even entered and, and the city itself was essentially full of fascists and mercenaries. people in

military fatigues are using civilian transport networks to enter into ukraine and whether any checks on those people are getting in any questioning as to where they were going, etc. i mean these, these people, this is the, i'm and a really is that the people, the, the address, the minutes you fatigue and then coming to find out on the ukrainian side are welcomed with open arms so that they rolled the red car on the back and own treated as is hero. i'm not the harmony i went on with a pendant camera and you know, what happened to me was very stark contrast. i mean if i was going with it, but it's cheaper to use a gun. i said, i'm going to kill russians then i would have been very, very welcome. instead, what happened to me was, i was told that, you know, aust quizzed about my business and you cry told i was

a spy. told that i would be arrested and tortured the indication most possibly worse than that, which means that they would have potentially killed me. great as being made to whitewash is a rehabilitate the office either like having no influence in ukraine or or or being just simply misunderstood masters. i deconstructed the b b. c. showed what i could only describe as a 9 minute master classic fascism does. denial. as russian forces make advances in the ukraine conflict, western nations are continuing to push their same old rhetoric, calling for ukraine to except no terms of a quote dictated peace. and to fight until the end, despite gives force a seemingly losing ground or to use for among cost of comments. brushes. recent advances amid the conflict in ukraine have split western politicians into 2 camps.

some are calling on key of to accept moscow's demand to reach a quicker piece. others are pushing key of to flight fill. the last man standing more weapons, no talks, no compromise. this is a very strong signal to all other aggressors potential criminals, that if you commit a crime, then you are not destroyed within 3 months, then everything is in order. everything can stay like that. we also agree on this point. we are not doing anything that would make nato a party to the conflict. that would mean a direct confrontation between nuclear powers. it is rather a matter of making it clear to prudent that there will be no dictated peace. ukraine will not accept that, and neither will we know dictated thee, says the german chancellor, but the reality on the ground says otherwise. in the next republic, thousands of ukraine's most experienced troops are now close to encirclement. the forces of villa ganske republic have almost completely regained control of the

republic territory. russian forces are making advances in the south and the north. and all the western funding and weapons sent to the key of regime doesn't seem to be helping to change the situation. on the front lines we've lost to the russian army in terms of pace. the russian side has managed to gather its reserves before we could. we're lagging behind and that makes the situation at the front extremely difficult. ukraine's soldiers have been surrendering by the thousands and have scathing words for their leadership. it was the best option for us when we heard the military vehicles coming, we took off our helmets in body armor and went out. oh, super crew. absolutely no one wanted to fight. we all wanted to leave. they said you're the border patrol. they won't make you fight, but they deceived us and sent us here. want the ball. in mid march, i received an order from the brigade commander to dig a trench. they needed it to bury about 50 of our soldiers. among them were my

friends. it turned out the commander simply covered up the losses and then lied to the families of those who were killed. even the west, the main cheerleaders and arms suppliers starting to doubt the chances of their ally teaching at great cost to him. so from to rush him, if he is continuing to shoot through ground in don't bass, he's continuing to make gradual, slow, but i'm afraid palpable progress. so why do the weapons and money keep flowing? if many realize they're fighting for a lost cause, the truth seems quite obvious and it will rather sad. key of their friends in the west are pursuing a so called scorched earth policy and the done boss to leave as much infrastructure destroyed. and as many civilians effected as possible before their retreat and leave it to russia to deal with what i think american government officials been

very clear that the goal of the war and the army continue to supply the ukrainian government is the de, stabilize, the russian government and they've been pretty open about the goal being to literally bleed, i believe the russian government and the russian state militarily and politically and economically. and what the goal of bringing about its class. so there's been a, well, you know, when we're castrated media and propaganda campaign, i think the axiom is the truth as the 1st casualty of war. and i think, you know, all sides want to portray themselves is wanting, are being on the cusp of victory. no one wants to admit whether real or not. if they are losing or doing poorly, people usually don't give up on the big go shooting table. they think they can win on the battlefield. so i think until one or both sides feel that they've exhausted military resources or a military option better. it only gets to that point when i think people get serious on negotiating any type of automatic settlement. meanwhile,

a group of legal experts has accused russia violating a un convention against genocide. they say it's an independent analysis. and the 1st official, such allegations since russia and ukraine conflict began in february. now senior correspondent, what does he have examines the claims? well, they claim to be entirely independent. they say that all of their financing comes from within the united states, but then you look at the roles list, the staff listed. i'm a senior staff are well they're, they're, they're familiar crowd. there are all people who have worked for the united states state department for the pentagon, for the u. s. military, there people from stratford, which is known as the shadow, cia, they're there from the atlantic council, which is rapidly until anti russian. i think tag, which for years is called 4 for more and more hawkish, behavior by the united states and its allies against russia. nevertheless,

the news lives institute doesn't, doesn't make any secret of what its mission is and that is the fashion and to enhance u. s. foreign policy, our purpose is to shape you as foreign policy based on a deep understanding of regional g i, politics and the value systems of those regions. while they're, they're alleging that russia and this is that the, their words in the russia could reasonably be accused of genocide, of all intent to commit genocide. now they, they may call all sorts of arguments which are entirely based on ukraine's point of view and what ukranian officials and ukrainian media, both of which are in war propaganda mode of said, citing examples of various as they say, atrocities carried out by, by russian troops that there was no sort of any effort to verify the thing, no sort of effort to, to check whether this actually happened or whether this is just as it seems.

entirely war propaganda from ukrainian pundits anonymous witnesses and the likes. it would be interesting if for this report had mentioned the sorts of things that ukrainian officials have said, i want the word russians to be forgotten in the carcass region. i want the word russians to be forgotten in the loo, ganske in donetta regions. we have a full moral right to kill these non humans all over the world, calmly and with a completely clear mind over an unlimited amount of time and in the largest possible quantities. if they had been investigating ukraine's intent to commit genocide against russia, they would, i guarantee you have had a much more solid case because what their case rests on his by accusing rush of the intent to commit genocide. they say ref, fax to improve to back this up is the bladder, mere putin and several russian officials of over the years said the ukraine and

russia, a brotherly nation. that they are one people. and you know in this is a stretch of facts, a stretcher. and exercise, you know, in self deception, to claim that because russia says that ukraine and russia, ukrainians and russians are one people, it means that russians want to erase ukrainian culture and the ukrainian identity, which couldn't be further from the truth. there's a plethora of disinformation and miss made that misstatement. the facts in this report, basic basic fact. and the end result is that the united states state department than us media can. and again, wave about a shot, the report. the twists absolutely everything it can twist to accuse russia of a genocide based on the testimony of ukrainian officials. former senior pentagon security policy else, michael maloof says conflicts like to one unfolding in ukraine are almost

impossible to independently analyst. i think given all the sites that are involved in, in this conflict, i don't know that you can actually come up with a so called independent report or an analysis. and there's always going to be influences from various groups and entities. and you're in coming up with these kinds of reports, it's curious that the allegations that they are saying against russians, they're, they're perpetrating themselves from the ukrainian side in the eastern portion of, of ukraine, namely hitting infrastructure. and given the comments that were just made, i don't think it's a genocide at all. it is the fog of war, and it is war. and it's, you don't have what you had in the rwanda situation, where there was a concerted effort by one tribe to eliminate and annihilate every member of another

tribe. you just don't have that here. so i think it's gross exaggeration. it is a, a narrative that they're trying to push and it doesn't, it still does not fulfill the very definition of what is regarded as genocide under the geneva conventions. in spite of the fact that many, many lives have been lost in texas, law enforcement official acknowledged on friday that officers made critical mistakes and responding to the mass shooting which left 1900 children dead. according to the state's top law enforcement official, the key problems were hesitation and misjudgment of the situation. because of this, it took the police over an hour to sneak through lock classroom doors, while students were still trapped inside with the gunman. now the governor of texas who previously praised the police, his actions, says that he was misled about the emergency response to the shooting. yes,

i was misled. i am livid about what happened. i was on this very stage 2 days ago. and i was telling the public information that hadn't been told me in a room just a few yards behind where we're located right now. the tragedy has caused a wave of protests with several 100 demonstrators recently gathering outside an event, us national rifle association to demand stricter gun control laws have been more than 200 shootings in the us. this year. people blame the national rifle association and blacks laws that allow teenagers to get guns. but some u. s. senators say that there is a link with russia saying that the russians are sponsoring the association. the dark money operation run by the national rifle association. it has immense, if secretive political clout, it's impossible to track the money flowing in and out of the n r a because it's not

properly disclosed, but there has been evidence step russian money has flowed into the r a and we heard from investigative journalist rick sterling, who thinks that these shootings are a symptom of toxic, toss it toxicity, excuse me, in american society. i think most americans would look very skeptically at their blaming and blaming russia for the events in all the texas. there is a lot of pressure and criticism of the national rifle association and beyond that, the weapons industry which has been profiting. what's much less criticized is the defense industry, which of course is, is the, is the elephant in the room and to with their recent congressional decision of $40000000000.00 of weapons and other resources to, to ukraine. i think a lot of people are fed up with the violence. i think it's definitely the case that

this is systematic. the problem isn't just that a pro bono teenager. goodbye weapons. but it's really a symptom of a sick society. in some ways, the violence, the alienation, the individual ism, they're all shown in these rhetoric advance what seem to be happening every few weeks. now, political turmoil and pakistan has been rising as the new government has increased fuel prices. and they reported that bid to unlock, i am a funding for the country. people say that the previous government would have not permitted us. would you have a phone call? let me ask, what car would do? he had maintained the price at 150 pakistani rupees. this government jumped to 180 pakistani rupees. they have no idea that the increase in the oil prices affects the rest of the prices. but nobody is there to ask them. then the value of the ministers are inside air conditioned rooms, enjoying air condition, cars,

and they do not care at all. they are corrupt people and they blame him wrong con, give a thought. everybody in this country knows very well. the previous government signed an agreement with russia to get oil at a 30 percent discount, but this new controversial government is buying oil just as the u. s. told them to, they are buying expensive oil. they are creating a mess that's after media reports have said that 248 members of cons, party have been arrested with some being injured while being taken into custody. they face various charges, including violence against police con, has said that even to members of his party were killed during the round up in classes with law enforcement officers, journalist and political analyst, java around us as the current government is simply following us orders. the government hasn't really been blow foods of oil because it is on the depletion of the arm f, which is controlled by the u. s. u. s. was very unhappy with the former part, mr. because it made it clear that the, the,

the show was get was ready to give us all on 30 percent concession and the, the economy of the pockets on has been a bit that position and he wanted to call me back on track. i think when he was removed, there was a public backlash because there was already an american cindy mention fucking song and then people came to more just to the gym. june. june dog was stalked by, the americans. i think then people don't know, hundreds of thousands. they'll come, the farmer farmers on fish con, was, has held a series of rallies to demand fresh elections after he was altered in a no confident vote in the national parliament in april, in scenes of unrest. earlier in the week, demonstrators classroom police while officers use tear gas and birthdays to keep people from entering the capital on thursday con gave the current government and ultimatums, demanding early elections and valid consequences if his proposal isn't met. within

6 days, protests have been put on hold since then, rider and global policy analyst a bit. mohammed ali says con sounds much better chance if the massive show of support on the streets continues. if the current government can resist him and cons pressure and survive and improve the economy, then it can seriously dent in brand cons, reelection prospects. but if the current government does not manage to improve the economy as much as it wants to, and iran con, can exploit the inability of the kind of government to manage and improve the economy. then it is possible that abraham con, can return to bog. tajikistan has hosted a security conference with regional powers focusing on f. galveston,

during which india has reaffirmed support for the people of the war torn country. india is national security advisor, highlighted the need to strengthen anti terrorism efforts in afghanistan. talks were also attended by russian chinese, iranian, and central asian senior officials. india's attempts to assist i've got to stand, are being made despite new delhi, that refusal to recognise the taliban is the legitimate government. it's all about has said that it's ready to cooperate all in mutually beneficial basis. if anyone has an issue, we are ready to talk and resolve it through peaceful means. we want half canisters to become a hub of trade for that, we would like to have good relations and cooperation with every one. now it is for others to reciprocate. pressure tactics have never worked in afghanistan or to contributor artistic who sing points out to them as chemistry is of significant importance to new delhi for many reasons. one of the main reasons being its

relationship with pakistan which borders both india and f. denison. when i've gotten this thought and is good to good for india's own security, because the last time the us to do drama got this done about to pull and started to go the grass. but it did, isn't that focused on had be mending in the me that other parts of india excel rated on it created cbs security issue across the country in india. and in b, i was since the u. s. has left, i've gotten this done. there is a serious concern with gosh, me mean, yeah, that, that kind of why is that the have seen by data groups english meeting, the last one, you know, so it looks like the sun is once again trying to infiltrate its dentist into crush me. it's once again trying to create

a cd law and order situation as red as a security situation. log in. do you want to be establishment english need? that is why i've got the standard means, are ready. you bought the link, putting the a group of latin american countries are boycotting the u. s. host to the summit of the americas next month. that's after the by the administration officially excluded the venezuelan and nicaraguans governments. cuba president as openly refused to attend a long waiting, and we all recognize that the government of the united states conceived it from the start. this summit of the americas are designed it in a non inclusive way with all the process involved in the position of the united states government. and i can assure you that i will not attend you under any circumstance, the summit of the americas. why it's coming up with the way forward cannot be exclusion as the united states of america intends to do in the misnamed summit of

the americas. the way forward cannot be exclusion discrimination against entire nation, such as venezuela, cuba, nicaragua, giving me nothing nor lip. when would that be ended? but i say from here to the united states or forget it, and we're, we're not interested in being at that summit. we are not interested earlier us senior diplomats and cuba, venezuela and nicaragua would not be invited to the summit because they quote, do not respect democracy by an administration. however, has been pushing for better ties with venezuela, particularly easing energy sanctions. to get more oil from that south american country, daniel shaw, a professor of latin american studies at the city university of new york says the era of us imperialism in the americas is coming to an ent. biden's been trying to sure of support for this summit of america, but it's an absolute fiasco at this point. many countries across south america and the hemisphere are going to stand with the excluding countries with nick that i

will with cuba with venezuela. with bolivia, mexico is spearheading this ever to say, hey, we're all going to sit down and everybody should have a voice, not just the country us imperialism. prioritize is because they control those countries. with us to try to do is divide and conquer their defining russia as the main energy giant right now, that's the number one enemy. so they want to do back room 0. does that as well and see if they can guarantee more oil imports. but the venezuela in leadership is steadfast a world where there is multiple rarity in different. ready pulls and centers is of power is long overdue. us had germany economically, diplomatically, militarily is waning every day. and we can feel that in the empires exploding from

within all of these races, ways of mrs. school shootings. us is reputation is in all time low international sides. the migrant crisis gripping europe, countries are also facing economic challenges. it began well before the war and ukraine. france faces rapidly rising prices and weak economic growth residents of the northern friends. the city of lill told us what they're dealing with. michelle wilted, all my expenses have gone up by about $100.00 euros a month, including water, gas, and electricity bills. it all adds up to a substantial amount. all michelle to go my gas water and electricity bills. everything went up by 30 to 40 percent because of this we have to work more to provide for ourselves or we need to reduce consumption. so we don't have to pay more. all the bills for water, gas, and electricity have really gone up in recent years. it happened long before the war in ukraine started. once you cross kritisha,

i think that's the prices went up because the government just use the ukraine conflict as an excuse for hiking tara. i think it's just a lame excuse, because if we look at vain, while in france, there's a shortage of cooking oil. there's plenty of it in spain. i think that mac, ron just found an excuse and we, the common french people are going to pay for it off the spike and the price of energy. and the central goods is so high that some regions have started issuing food stamps for poor households. political and social commentator nicola milnikovitch believes that paris was unprepared for what was ahead. now some are choosing thought in ukraine, and it is the fact that the importation, for example, to read is more and more complicated. so francis morrison more less painted itself in a corner, a concerning, for example, a food and france used to be one of your major agricultural countries. and it's now only, it's a self sufficient up to 60 percent. and it's getting quite complicated because

inflation is soaring. unemployment for the 1st time in over year is, is, is growing up again. and french have to face expensive prices, energy costs, of course, and food. if you take oil and fats have risen 50 percent recently with the flower 30 percent. pasta 20 percent. so these are important meals for a lot of french people. and france is really having hard time coping with this. so some cities and even the french government is moving the idea of distributing food vouchers to the poorest people who just can't make ends meet and have a hard time feeding themselves. france is not prepared, france did not see these crisis coming trans thought that agriculture would be a managed by the 3rd world countries or other countries which would produce a cheaper that france could become focused on the on services. and this is, i think, one of the big, big a major problems of france. that is for me this hour, i'll be back in 30 minutes with another fantastic news. stay with us, our international. ah

ah, ah, with hello and welcome to cross talk. we're all things are considered. i'm peter lavelle, the drive to sanction russia in any one who does business with russia is wrecking havoc on the global economy. the goal is to punish russia so far the russian economy remained stable. this cannot be said for other economies around the world in.