ah, a joke here, thanks for the ukrainian voices for providing extra weapons and ammunition for their little unit, for made weapons as well, like these rocket launchers, the infamous british mate and law. as beth battles come to a head in 7 or 10 years and little chance to visit a nearby town taken by russian forces just days ago, also coming off, we must get the international community to practice true multilateralism, uphold the international system with the un. it is for that's the message from the chinese president of the 14th summit of the bricks group. the high level meeting comes despite western attempts to drive a wedge between countries in the block of emerging economies on the votes to

grant ukraine candidacy to join the block. despite the countries damage the economy, to walk yourself is story to cope with rising inflation. as some boys concerns the move office here for a committee alive from our headquarters in the russian capital, a broadcasting to the world you're watching international. i'm just got to bring you the top stories throughout the small hours this friday morning. we start with the latest on the war in ukraine in done yet, one person has been killed and 3 more injured after shelling of the city center by the ukrainian army without salary and rockets, of instance, in the city it was hit and the attack and according to local reports, equipment was damaged, but no casualties were reported among the stuff. and then there were guns, people's republican ukrainian military last around a 150 troops with some 450 injured over 2 days. that is, according to the russian to and ministry officials added nearly the $1500.00.

expose his work late in the area over 24 hours and take a look at what's happening on the outskirts of the city of lifted chance can little guns people's republic where fist fighting is also continuing the republics on forces along sandwich and soldiers ard. one thing on the city were up to 7000 ukrainian forces are believed to be located. there reportedly cut off from supplies coming from ukrainian control the territory. the guns community officials claim they'll soon have the whole republic under their control. all correspondence is done of reports from the front line. this little village, just outside of the city of several, the nets is strategically crucial for the russian forces. basically, this is one of the main directions from where they are closing in the encirclement, the so called cattle around the ukranian forces in the town of lucy chanced on top of that. now that this place is under the control of the russians, what they did,

they basically kicked out the enemy artillery from here because this place is a great vantage point overlooking the town of several minutes. thank you roger, but we got some boma. we started to move from house to house in were meeting fierce resistance. we drove the ukrainians out, the nearest houses after a 2 day battle right after that they moved to the other side of the street and held that position. but our forces started to get around them from the left and right flanks. we moved along and started to direct our artillery as they had trenches over there while we started to defeat them and move further along. and a little further. a group of around 15 or 20 ukrainian soldiers engaged us with polish mortars, and we saw them in time as the lou ganske forces were operating there and had warned us about the enemy. we decided to face the enemy from that position in that

house. we saw them, but they didn't see us, so we got around them from the right and a fierce shoot out started, which lasted for 2 hours more than they directed artillery on us to help their troops to get out. so our soldiers had to move a bit and we left him within 2 days, we stormed the position again and drove the enemy out from their ah sicilian, as it were, the ukrainian soldiers executed our neighbors. they had been in the basement with us, but when the battle started, we went home for water and they went across the road to get things from their house . and then we heard shots, they didn't come back for days and it was too dangerous to go and check on them while the battle was going on. later when we went over to find them and we saw their dead bodies, ukrainian soldiers had shot them at point blank range. they clearly saw that they were civilians and they shot the man in the head and his wife in the back. ah.

as the boys joke here, thanks for the ukrainian forces for providing extra weapons and munition for their little unit for made weapons as well, like these rocket launchers, this is the infamous british made and law smaller one. this is polish, made another one. this is saga made, and yet another piece with all the instructions on it written in english, all these items are being successfully used against. well, now, against the ukraine enforcers on this direction, ah, a summits of the bricks, countries which the world's biggest emerging economies has kicked off on line with

russia's president joining the discussion, which is the 1st major multilateral meeting that vladimir putin has been part of since the conflicts in ukraine begun as a quick listen outs, what the russian leader had to say in his opening remarks. along with the host of the summit, chinese president, she jin thing shingle our meeting today comes at a crucial moment of choice for the future of humanity. we must get the international community to practice true multilateralism, uphold the international system with the un at its core and international order underpinned by international law. we must abandon the cold war mentality and block confrontation and oppose unilateral sanctions. and it's important for the world to recognize that forge in a community with shared future is much better than the practice of hedge money will gonna only on the basis of honest and mutually beneficial corporation. can we look for ways out of the crisis situation that has developed in the world economy due to the ill conceived selfish actions of certain countries? or the start of the 2 day session, the leaders of the 5 bricks nations,

which comprised brazil, russia, india, china, and south africa. they stressed the importance of strengthening corporation within the group with the russian president, emphasizing the forums, big potential for insuring global stability and security. earlier my colleague unit o'neil, an art sees worlds apart. so stocks on a boiler they discussed what's on the agenda of this year's summit. this is the ford in summit. and originally this organization was created as this loose to can only trade a lions no strings attached. but the idea was to kick stars, trade and economic corporation among those large economies. and i think increasingly it's taking on a more political tone. it's not very expressive, this point, but you already can read between the lines. and i think the best way i can summarize it is that if the west particular the united states sees the current situation in the world as sort of a clash of an existential battle,

that's been the talk receives and democracy for many of the bricks. leaders. if not for all, it's about practical governance versus political or i would have and say part isn't maneuvering because there is a clear sense in many of their statements that they want. they want to focus on practical matters of how to improve the lives of the people in this very difficult situation. we have, you know, run away inflation all over the world, shortages of food and fuel supplies, etc. and in put in statement that she didn't think statements, we see that stress on actual work rather than ideological slogans. that's the main beef with the west that the western politics has become a way to populists, not on the mass level, but on the leap level. it's all about slogans and very little about practical matters of people's lives. and that's interesting because that's what a lot of people in the west are seeing themselves. and now the hearing leaders of

emerging countries seeing that as well. and by the way, i mean that there's emerging countries accounts for more than 3000000000 people. so it's a very large proportion of money. you mentioned it's been going through for over a decade now. the bricks, the brick, 4 months. how effective though, hasn't actually been over the years and how crucial is it in today's economy? well, it's difficult to say, you know, because i think we can clearly say that that potential hasn't been fully realized. even economically, even though, for example, if you look at the figures, rushes, trade turnover with bricks, countries has increased, 48 percent in the 1st 3 months of this year despite all the sanctions. but i think many of the analysts within those countries believe that there are many more synergies that haven't been fully explored them. that trying to do it now and not out of spice against the west, but out of a cannot make necessity. and there is a lot of talk about strengthening economic corporation,

finding new ways of account settlements. there's even talk of perhaps some sort of a joint currency. again, not because of some ideological and can merican or anti repeat reason. but simply because macroeconomic station in the world is very, very difficult to be huge goodness because they get the green back in the dollar is, is the currency. so if you've got something that's backed up by major economies that could challenge the gemini, well, i think the, the united states itself is challenging. it's germany, and many of the leaders stated that already on various occasions in just the last 2 years, the money supply, they supply mass of the us dollar has increased roughly by 40 percent and with the euro, it's roughly by 20 percent. and obviously some of that burden is put on the developing countries. that's the major factor that's fueling the inflation. now even putting it aside, rushes own problems, but the sanctions and being able to carry out those transactions. but it's

a major financial liability and that's why they're talking about finding a way to secure the economies and do it then mutually beneficial way. and there's even talk about perhaps expanding it a bit further. just the other day. the argentine as analog to china on the for the summit said that jan is also looking forward to joining this alliance simply because corporation there is mutually agreeable and it comes with no strings attached. you don't have to fulfill any political geopolitical obligations. well, earlier we spoke to a former indian diplomats who told us what new delhi expects from the bricks partnership. multi sees the groups recipe for success. of course, we would like to be greater cooperation as prime minister movie has said that there have been certain areas or the last 14 years that the leaders have been region that has been some progress in a different large number of areas which you know about the new development bank,

they know about the currency, those new development bang, the membership is increasing. slicing the outreach of this financial institution that is growing. so there are possibilities. and while you know, a number of the other international organizations have not been able to do even as much as bricks has been able to do, at least briggs has been able to meet every year. and you know, the summit started taking place in 2009. they see value, they seem merit in this organization. that is why they are willing to invest that much of time for energy into coming together. several countries have already expressed interest in becoming brakes. members, including iran, where rushes for minutes to help folks lose count. earlier. both sides discussed western sanctions with the gala thing, they quote,

limits the quality and the quality. unfortunately, of the fact that countries must go into iran also insisted on the full restoration of the iranian nuclear deal. and colon circuit and the u. n. were to open up a black sea green corridor or political communication professor at the university of iran for is adi believes a multiple, a world is becoming a reality because it breaks has been interested in joining bricks for many years. as you know, we are entering a new world or this country's conference in countries like russia, china, iran, and the country. is that because on the receiving end of us sanctions special have the nice or some time now that they need to increase cooperation with each other is a breaks is a venue. these type of corporations can happen. and that is why one is

interested in joining ethics. i think it can contribute significant to the big project. ah, well, the taliban government in afghanistan is appealing for international helpful in this week's devastating earthquake. the left, at least 1000 people, dead rescue operations are ongoing. in the south eastern afghanistan with humanitarian aid, as well as medical support been delivered by helicopters. great was the country's deadliest in 20 years, destroying over 1500 homes according to local authorities. we are 60 of states unseen blink and earlier said that medical aid will be provided to african. it's done. numa chinese bescedy to the un has demanded. the u. s. returns off gun nice tons overseas assets it is unreasonable, unjustified,

and unacceptable to freeze the afghan assets. the u. s. should respond to the appeals of the secretary general human rights experts, humanitarian agencies and other parties by unconditionally returning african overseas assets. as soon as possible. us president's house, find an order to release $7000000000.00 in off gun an assets which were frozen by the us after the taliban for control of the country. last august for the money will be divided between humanitarian groups in afghanistan under fund for non living victims. let's, despite of going to stop having little to do with the talk at no go live to african journalists below. so worry below. welcome to the international. thank you for joining us. now these african assets to the us said frozen are now apparently going to be split between victims of 911 and then humanitarian aid for the afghan people will feel take on the way the funds have been distributed. well, i think it was very unfair for the united states of america to punish the people

for what was clearly a rush exit in an evacuation in the 11th hour, i think to put things into context. the reason why i find some fil militarily to the taliban because there was no peace process. there were efforts to start a peace process. and now i want to stan is suffering as a result of a number of failed policies, which includes responsibility towards the u. s. but also the previous african government, the suffering of the afghan people is something that we see increases every day. what, what the sort of actions of what the economy collapsing and, and what the, you know, through that the taliban have failed to transition from fighting into governance. so when you have a disaster of such a big proportions in places like michael where, you know, thousands of homes have been destroyed in areas where we're also getting reports of

close to $15000.00 capital mostly goes, you know, being buried as a result of landslide flash floods ahead of the evil, out of how, where i've ones would have been hoping to sell these cattle. just tells you how difficult life enough understand remains. so if it's not the bombs it suicide attacks, you know, it's, it's such a natural disasters in the truth is that the power bomb are not equipped. they're not able to help the victims, you know, because they don't have a lot of helicopters. because the united states told them, or former african officials took some of those helicopters into their brain. countries like the extent of the spikes and the roads are not in good condition. so if, if there is a time, it will be right now to release those files because they belong the people understand. and that alone could actually provide some oxygen into the economy,

which is in comma demo, or a humanitarian situation, only exacerbated by this, this huge earthquake. now you, as you mentioned, the 2 decades of military presence of u. s. in afghanistan, as well as the vacuum that's been created by their rapid and somewhat chaotic departure. apart from releasing those phones. what responsibility do you think the u. s. has to the country now? well, 1st of all, the b process should have succeeded in the united states, everyone know would have been leaving. so today i want to start is a country where you opium cultivation is on the rise here in the factories on the rise. and it's, it's hardly a secret than most, if not all about commanders and leaders are part of the trade. right. so if you are iran in russia and the regional countries, including bikes and your worried because there will be repercussions from upon a stand, especially when you talk about the foreign fighters or high unemployment for people

trying to, you know, leave towards europe using these groups. united states, you know, kept on saying something very publicly, just thought that we're not going to be the mistake of the ninety's. we're not going to abandon the find it. and we will be a friend for ever. and we will not want to slide back to the night. the fact of the matter is the pollen says they have taken over. they have proven everyone wrong about i've changed their thought about to point to bad goals, education. but on the 6th grade, you know, this band all forms of entertainment, including music and soap. operas and media has been forced to go to exile myself. i was speaking to you and are you from cobble? now i have to choose a camera. that is my 2nd call. so there are a number of clear failures in terms of i want to sign as a state, as a country under the taliban as the, the 5 to the bottom have been saying

a lot of nice things, but they have not been able to deliver. and let's also face it, and i want to say is a country where millions of people faced the risk of mass starvation. this is a country that has a water, is a country that has a lot of agricultural products, but quite simply after 20 years of billions of dollars after all, the western involvement and the involvement in this meant of regional countries. i want to stand by friday is not either safe for the african people, but it also poses a serious threat for history and lead from to the wider world, especially with all that equipment that was left off the u. s. withdrawal as well. no. just just going back to those funds that were frozen by the usa. understood you correctly. do you believe all 7000000000, those should go to the afghan people will sort of recompense. do you think that victims and relatives of the 911 attacks also recommends you think they should get?

well, i think this is for the people of the united states for the victims of the 911 attacks . and it's also for the united states, which is not a poor country. i mean, the united states can simply not rob the african people on the $7000000000.00 and say we're giving it to the victims of the $911.00 victims. you know, i mean it's also important that people like myself, lost all of my savings money that i have trusted bank. so it, so it is incredibly important to clarify that the people put the money, the money belongs to people who understand to businesses. you know, it is actually quite cruel to just basically a bunch of people for it. i mean, they live states in many ways because of the exit deal that they had with the americans contributed and some ways to fall off on to the dollar by the law. and it is important to mention the afghan people continue to demand the united

states release those funds as soon as possible. there's also people in the west including former senior u. s. and western officials who continue to advocate off contin listed below. so while return is leih from to wrong, so kind of to thank you very much for your take on the current humanitarian situation in afghanistan is, was those assets have been frozen in america. thank you. the european leaders voted to grunt ukraine. candidate status to join the you enough, despite is damaged economy. the book itself face the severe economic issues. some politicians say the move is more of a symbolic gesture. ortiz shot davinsky explains it's a slam dunk for ukraine, or is it despite the jubilation over to new candidate for membership status? the likelihood of that becoming a reality is at the moment pretty far fetched something one the leader was keen

to point out. yes. wonderful. and granted you candidate status to ukraine is a symbolic decision. accession to the blog will require huge reforms and time. the word symbolic is hugely important. here as on paper, ukraine far for meats, many of the requirements to become a member of the block. well, the e u is doing by offering not just ukraine, but also mal dover. this next step is essentially using them to try and stick it to president putin. that's not been lost in translation. it is a signal to moscow that ukraine and also other countries from the former soviet union cannot belong to the russian sphere of influence. but here's the crux, while many will be jumping for joy over this news, they are soon likely to come back to earth with a big bump. ukraine has issues, big economic issues. the war has provoked. many of them it can't be ignored. the parts of the country will have to be rebuilt from scratch,

and that is going to cost a lot of money. early estimates from the u. n. suggest some $600000000000.00 with a price tag going up every day that you has already a marked recovery funds. we stand ready to take a leading role in the international reconstruction efforts to help rebuild a democratic and prosperous ukraine. this means investments will go hand in hand with reforms that will support ukraine and pursuing its european path. sounds like they've got it all in hand and maybe they would have if you're a pin countries, we're also not struggling with their own economies. think greece, for example, it's long had problems after it emerged, the cook, the books to join the euro in the 1st place, injection off to injection of cash hasn't appeared to have worked. now as economies across the e, you struggle with the impact to inflation. greece is once more falling into the basket case status to see me again. what has changed is that we have seen the price

of fuel has gone up and the invoices from the electricity companies are a great shock for everyone. i would say that people are afraid of the crisis in my restaurant business is definitely down compared to last year. with the old address that we have is huge. we'll anxious anticipating what will come that we are struggling every day. so we can fill in the gaps, generally things that difficult and i don't see things changing because prices keep going up. i asked the in the courses of apperson, just keep coming now while our wages have dropped. so we don't have one now the choice but to work 2 jobs everyday process. keep going up a very difficult. we don't even use all calls. we all fall motor bikes because they burn less fuel. we avoid going out or just the coffee at most great. have seen protests over the rising costs of living and it's not alone in the you the

the given the situation in ukraine, the e was like, you have to spend a lot of money over the next decade or so in a bit to try and revive its economy can i do that at the same time as looking after its current member woos. and now the e. you could also have to contend with the disillusionment of countries in the west . and vulcans who will ready spent many years waiting to join the block. if countries that aspire to join the you face delays, they will reorient their policies and then we will have an increase of russian and chinese influence in the western vulcans. candidate status seemed like a giant leap for ukraine. the next 1 may be insurmountable. i don't think that realism enters into any of the calculations here. we're talking about a symbolic statement. we're talking about the demonstration by the commission and

by worst look for the land in particular. but if you, if you apply massive force and coercion, you can get 27 member states to say that one and one is 4. it doesn't make one in $14.00, but i'm just going to create the illusion of solidarity and it, and it enhances the principle that motivates you today, which is strength and unity. the question of whether that strength is in confirm confirming and implementing absolutely stupid policies is not discussed. finally, us congresswoman ellen omar has introduced a resolution to designate india country of particular concern, religious legit, religious freedom violations a claim which new jelly has repeatedly denied as biased. the indian government escalated its promotion and enforcement of policies, including those promoting a hindu nationalist agenda that negatively affect muslims. christians seeks dallas

and other religious minorities, us and india have sought to build a strategic partnership with each other for more than a decade. now, data from the india ministry of commerce shows the u. s. recently became in the largest trading partner over the relationship is trained by the countries differing stances on their relationships with russia. washington has been trying to drive a wedge between new delhi and moscow with india standing firm. we discussed the in the us relationship with foreign affairs experts and ill trigo nights. i really, really feel that this is a motivated campaign. i'm secondly, i also really that, you know, many people in the united states or the western world are unhappy with india's strategy autonomy and independence foreign policy. so therefore, they tried to use these human rights a scandal essentially,

to target a country like india. india is the 2nd largest nation and the bigger one of the biggest market. it is the fastest growing what i mean, even the panoramic and but it's a market to which everybody, isaac, and the united states. all job we have white, global, comprehensive is started. the partnership i saw for now i'm just gonna be back again at the top of the eye with all the latest news unused here on audience and national. i see that

any meaningful relationship is based on the following trust. this is absent in russia's relationship with the west of essentially, moscow does not deem western leaders to be good faith actors. this is the lessons learned since the end of a cold war. as we all know, raining, trust is very difficult, if not impossible. with

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