a with a massive blast is reported in the city of girl law in that done yet, people's republic, after ukrainian forces shell, the city, according to local authorities. we go live to our correspondent in the region. in moments also ahead. that's one. and 2 times one is another, not over there in the room, then least in time feel. he's packed with don bouts, republics get to grips with the aftermath of the retreat of kiev forces securing bonding weapons on de mining explosives. hayden and greenfield, russia and ukraine seal a deal to resolve the long standing grain issued opening up like seaports for you

printing. and we tech sports. that despite the west repeated allegations of moscow weapons, izing food and fueling the global hunger price with rushes, foreign minister begins a diplomatic tour around africa. the u. s. is left vexed by moscow's presence on the continent. military chief saying it needs to be contrary. we look into washington's interest in with welcome to the news our here in r t. i'm, you know, neil, let's get straight to our breaking news. this, our a huge bloss 1000 rock. the city of girl love in the done yet republic, after ukrainian force has reportedly shall the city the residential areas are said to have been targeted by key

forces as well as a machinery building plants, which we believe is caught fire. the number of casualties is the best stage on known. well, let's go direct to our t from our costs are rev, who's in don, bye. hi there. remodel. what do we know so far about this blast or so far about this particular blast. so we're getting a report from the ground that this was indeed at betral station that was hit by ukrainian artillery during their daily shilling of the city of fog wall of car. by the way, this is something local residents are completely used to, as it's been going on for the last 8 years continuously, and they're more sole in the last 5 months since the special operation began. no witnesses are also saying that machine building plant was also targeted and like was said, the number of casualties is unknown at this point. but so what we do know is that

ukrainian military have shell girl of continuously for the past of 5 months, and it's actually intensified oh, over the past 5 months on like in the last 8 years. and of course, the civilians and civilian infrastructure was it's argued it and we're talking about our private houses and apartment buildings or private gars and public transport as well. ah hospitals, our schools and gas pipelines and paralyzed thousands of people are without electricity. in gall of gar and the services are working on a daily basis to restore services to the citizens. now, water pumping stations have also been destroyed. now, over the past 5 months alone, scores of people have been kill and have statistics right here. 37 civilians have been killed by ukrainian artillery shelling and 192. i have been a wounded now. i came back from gall of gas in the,

in the afternoon on saturday, i was speaking to the people that were wounded there a day before just on uh, friday. ah, 4 people have been wounded. 20 private houses had been completely destroyed. now the aftermath of for saturdays shelling is a still a known but so hopefully no one was killed or man. thank you for bringing this up to date on that. what occurred there ortiz, raman, castro, live on rti in all russian defense ministry. say that over the past fortnight, russian lead troops have destroyed for american supplied high mars and multiple rocket launcher systems. ukraine, though, has rejected that those fake. on sunday, the m o. d said around 300 ukrainian soldiers on militants from an extremist battalion were killed in or, and artillery strikes. in total more than $200.00 ukrainian targets were hit

overnight. according to the ministry, wiley, front line as being pushed west thin the territories under the control of russian lead forces. people are discovering what's left after the withdrawal of ukrainian troops. that includes stalk, saw of heavy weaponry, imported from western states as well as mines in green fields. ortiz, senior correspond, murat gasdio is on the ground. they're wanting some images in his report or distress them. did he have his throne? tens of thousands of troops into the fray to hold what it still controls. a defensive line now stretches from the town of cbrtc, the solider, and from there to bar moot, and all along, ha tillery batteries do day and night. ukrainian forces have dug tens of kilometers of trenches, spanning the defensive line to dull rushes edge in artillery. but they wholly

protect from conventional fire. the t o s one nicknamed salts at milk or sun blaze in russian is a phillip barrick, rockets artillery system. each impact creates an enormous pressure blast wave that new trenches can protect against and these hub being used in greater and greater numbers. the decimate ukrainian lines and morale. here in the vicinity of the town of solider, the defensive line east, bending russian forces along with allied units, have been able to push enemy troops out of several settlements and strongholds. within the past week, the bodies of ukrainian soldiers and nationalists fighters lit the countryside. that positions overrun were now as a forward position near the village of step of to one of the conditions. ah, with which we were permitted here is that we can't tie this place to any specific

area. so amongst our viewers, ha, ukrainian intelligence offices and they are eager to spot where to strike. and the less here in these trenches, we found yet more native troy trophy weaponry. now in the service of the new guns people's republic, these are $284.00 millimeter grenade launchers, rocket propelled grenade launchers. one of them is a heath round or a high explosive anti tank missiles, and these again were scattered all over the area. ukrainian troops have also planted thousands upon thousands of mines, including band anti personnel, munitions, along the defensive line from shave. escobar moved in order to stole the russian and allied advance fields of wheat and sun flowers turned into death traps

at $1.00 and $2.00 tank mon, this another not over there. they're in rows and this entire field is packed with them. and this is relatively dangerous, that cow is heavy enough to set off an anti tag, but, and some of them are so close together that they could be a chain reaction. but cows are one of the casualties here regularly. the troops here say they hear the bus when these, these cows that. busy abandoned explode. minds designed to tear pot tanks, leave little of livestock clearing these alone. the mines planted already will take decades. but as the frontline shift many, many more minds will be planted in fields, forests, and along new defensive lines. crane off to rule,

still has millions left, or i'd gazda of la t, virginia to people's republic. oh, russia and ukraine have separately inter deal honest al bushing a courage were for ukrainian green exports to leave black c ports. the agreement was broken on friday by turkish, an un mediators ines than bowl with assigning, being seen as a critical step in averting a world food crisis. 3 ports in the black sea will be unblocked under the agreement . ukraine will not de mine, it's ports as repeatedly requested by moscow to ensure a safe passage of ships. but instead, we'll escort the vessels to turkish waters where they'll then go on to other international destination. the agreement will also see russia, turkey and ukraine cool operates a coordination center. should any incidence occurred during the shipment process? cargo ships will also be inspected for weapons as they enter and exit the black sea

. something the russian defense minister, stressed is essential, is just an interview. so it's important for us to inspect ships for the presence or absence of weapons and military equipment. the inspections will be carried out on ships entering and exiting the black sea. of the un expects full scale movement of grain ships to begin with in a fortnight. according to its estimates, the d will allow the monthly export of up to 5000000 tons of grain from ukraine, un secretary general antonio could terror as hale. the developments today there is a beacon on the black sea at beacon of hope. a beacon of possibility . the question has not been what is good for when the sides or the other. the focus has been or not methods most for the people of all world. and also to tell you, but a separate memorandum signed on the day. moscow in the un agreed to ensure that russian

agriculture products and fertilizers will reach world markets without any restrictions. washington, on the ledge, moscow deliberately block ukrainian ports to provoke a food crisis by using grain as a weapon. russia strenuously denies not seeing ukraine's placing of mines in port waters made transportation impossible. the country is foreign minister, other than the memorandum nor prove such western allegations just aren't factual. radner still, it's gratifying that washington and thrust have dr. destructing the achievement of today's agreements. the signing of the memorandum between russia and the us has once again underlined the absolutely artificial nature of the west attempts to put the blame for problems with grains applies to the world markets on russia. yeah, we saw some reaction to this from around the world, including africa, youth activists and commentator sess appeal a ponder belief that deals a good step forward, but it alone won't solve the food crisis. in my opinion, it's america that's actually imposing all the sanction. i believe that the deal,

it's a good way, it's a step in the right direction, but honestly, cannot date the effective enough as much as 20 to 20000000 time has been released. it is not enough to actually even solve a crisis for in, in a single country. and we still pay the effect effect today. even in my own country, south africa we, we have fuel prices that have risen and prices that, you know, can't even get people around to go to the day to day lives. and so therefore, i mean, it's just an agreement that's written in black and white. however, i reckon like command russia for i'm hoping that if i think it is more active system put in place, africa needs to do more to save itself as most problems of the continents on making . that's the view of the trade director of the continents un economic commission who sees the food crisis, could have been averted, our food market. so experience in

a shock that is coming from outside the continent. but why we're experience in this shock is because we have very low inter african trade in a great culture and grew foods if we had done better and, and loved the full potential of the, grew cultural sector, who didn't be experience in what we're experiencing today. the united nations estimates an extra $60000000.00 people will experience hunger this year compared to 2021. and while the west puts the blame firmly in russia's shoulders because of its offensive in ukraine, 3 years of un records show a growing troubling trend when it comes to food in africa. activist point, i thought with i'd, immediate age the continent could face a large scale humanitarian disaster. will nigerian humanitarian activists and research a doctor, a cooper joseph believes the u. n. singling out of african countries for their citizens being hungry. it's wrong and nothing new as well. one of the developmental principles of prospect copy can countries told us prior to our

sufficiency. and so this blame in african countries is norma is part of the part of the development part of that. and we believe as africans, if we develop a we to develop, we must actually look inwards and be able to come to the port that will be mentors 3 for this population. your population in africa is grow in financial grades. so no doubt the sanctions are the war. the functions of their global energy prize is definitely the content of africa relies for almost 40 percent on grains we and all that grants from russia and your credit. now, on a related theme, russia's top diplomat is about to embark on

a 5 day tour of africa in which he'll visit egypt. ethiopia, uganda. the republic of the congo international and regional issues are on the agenda as well as increased cooperation, surrogate love. ralph will meet the egyptian precedent on sunday to kick off the trip. while rushes actions in africa are jeopardizing us interest and ought to be contra. that is the view of lieutenant general michael e. langley, who was confirmed by the senate, will oversee america's military presence on the continent. i'm surprised of what our competitors are trying to do. they're coercive tactics of coming in and encroaching on the continent of africa for minerals or rare earth minerals such as cobalt. us senators, expressed fears that russia could push america of africa, mining sector, especially about the cobalt extraction. the rare earth mineral is widely used in the production of batteries and mobile phones. they also claim regime change in some african nations. the alleged involvement of russian mercenaries further

expanded moscow's influence. finally, below makers accused russia of convincing african leaders to take a stand against western sanctions. something mosque who denies calling such allegations, condescending against those countries. because night we have had good relations with africa since sylvia times for many years now we have been restoring our presence and the africans are reciprocating. so we never taught them anything. we never force them to do anything. we always help them to resolve their tasks. and to lead their countries in the way they want it. and we always had mutual visit yesterday, but it was in the fall despite or perhaps because of the huge number of sanctions slept in moscow. russia, relations with african countries have been strengthening the russian foreign ministry states. moscow will continue exporting food fertilizers and energy. 2 african countries are this week, the russian state nuclear corporation started building egypt 1st,

nuclear power plant. less ross live now to co founder of the inside factor in the investigative journalists, moody bit moody, by welcome to you just on the point, why do you feel the u. s. is so defiant when it comes to russian cooperation with african nations, essentially not allowing those countries to, to make their own economic choices. it appears i think the width and especially the united states of america for a long time, being somewhat of a bully towards the african people. and so it's, that's confronted that, you know, for, if you got to do history, the united states of america and military operation this year of always been chose on the african people have been involved in regime change. the still ever can be for the killing of african leaders, you know. so it's going to have never went with asking for help or the children and help themselves, you know, and for the me, if it's been african refugees that begin to wake up,

can you get the beginning to realize that the presence of america and africa is one of one of the ones that approach there's nothing to do with the economic development of the african people who have nothing to do with that. because people i don't publish, it's always about what you know about what america can gain from african peoples. well, it's been what america can take from africa and esteem of resources, you know, and that maybe the african beginning to wake up to do that. actually, we need the help of rush. so we need to come to, to africa. you know, so that we can have a mutual real relationship between 2 parties. yeah, the u. s. has made inroads in africa in the past. conversely, on militarily, are they seeing some of their influence wayne from what they've enjoyed in the past . and this fear may be as driving these comments. yeah, no, definitely. you know, i think i can, people are beginning to wake up and that's can, people are beginning to realize that that, that they, that the americans prison on our land and our country has nothing to do with

helping us. there's nothing to do with, with, with, with, with the development of africa and the economic development of african people. you know, it's always been one sort of approach. so they realize that they're not reach of that much into in, on our content the come and flag the joint consent to jive the common being the military equipment into our conscience. and then leave us without having anything to take care of ourselves. you know, so that people are beginning to realize that the 2nd time of such of such prisons i was only a bit abroad and they don't that can people, you know, so i think they can, people are beginning to do it because you get into teaching fly away they, so can i put another aspect to you as well? you've got china is belton road initiative as well, with a growing influence in the region. will russia's cooperation enough for a cat doing deals with countries? will that conflict with chinese goals there?

or can they co exist as it sounds? yes, i think they can different quotes because both countries from bricks, you know, i don't see it as being a conflict of interest between the 2 nations. i don't see them typing amongst themselves. i think it'd be one go on, mutual respect and china, russia are similar. so, you know, they've never come bid to, to exploit people who have never, when did to, to, to, to people always been there to people to, to, to create some form of corporation between african people and the chinese for that's going people and the russian people, you know, so i don't think that it will create much of a book between both i show a child. so i really think that both can quick for the betterment of africa. i know this is a multifaceted question, but i just wanted put it to the african continent. has of course, vast, valuable, natural resources. why hasn't this led more countries to becoming wealthy

themselves? look, i think as we'll go was colonized and i think we also witnessed a, a 2nd quantization with, with, with, with, with, with the president of the west and all that. you know, i think if you don't have countries, again, if you look at specific, get all the countries which are better for the number of minute resources. there's always been some form of regime change. there's always some form of fighting or stability. and if you look at the cold and the roots of wait orders that the bill to come from, you can only see the states of america being the can already see this. yeah. anything that you can see, the waste playing a key hole in making sure that this is the ability to the african people fight amongst themselves. and once i can find the most involved that, that, that creates the perfect environment for the waste in the united states of america to come in as of yet to help us help actually to be here for diploma. and for will people at the all the but all, but all they get to do is to still have no resources and cause have

a come on. so solve always inciteful when you're on the program. thank you for your time today. movie bet dba investigative journalist on co founder of the insight factor. thank you very much. while talking all the resources there is no dba was going through while showing concern about its interest being undermined. overseas washington is also becoming increasingly worry about china's growing influence. not far from us borders and it's all about miss c. a mining labels. the new gold rush ortiz kill up up in house. the story seems like the united states attraction. the south america is not so much about the natural beauty above ground, but rather what's buried beneath it. when being hosted by an aspen security for the commander of america south command made the following remarks. this region is so rich and our competitors and adversaries also know how rich in the resources that this region is 60 percent of the world's lithium is in the region about controlling

those resources. you can let those goodies across the borders live away. evil morales, the former president of bolivia, says he was ousted by washington because they did not approve of his development plan, but the country's lithium resources and globe in the qu, wasn't unmet against our kinetic modo, but also against lisi. and because we have started to industry our life with our own money, with our international reserves, and had a nice plan, which is now better like i cannot accept. but we can also bring added value to our nature resources. lithium. you can be sure that foreign investors would like to make sure they have access to that live. they have a foot in the door, especially those who sell car batteries like alon mosse. when he was confronted about his role and the who, he's that we can who, whoever we want. venezuela's brother was enduro says that the attempts to our camp and the pressure placed on him has a lot to do with these countries. resources. direct reason is seizing the oil of

venezuela because we have the largest oil reserves certified. we certified what will be the largest reserves of gold in the world. we have the 4th record of the world's largest gas, and we have large reserves of colton. diamonds, aluminium, iron. we have drinking water reserved throughout the national territory. we are an energy and natural resources powerhouse, former national security adviser, john bolton, isn't afraid to brag about his previous endeavors. either. one doesn't have to be brilliant to attempt who i disagree with. that is somebody who is health plan, who data not here, but you know, other places it takes a lot of work. it all seems to indicate that missouri is right. but why is richardson bringing this up now? well, it has to do with the fact that the white house is pushing a green agenda getting off fossil fuels. washington says the situation is getting pretty risky. richardson is raising the alarm about china's control over vital

minerals. here she is a few weeks back. i think they're there to undermine the united states. i think it might be even closer to a 100000000000 of chinese investment in this region. i think they're playing checkers. china has been investing a lot in latin america over the past decade at the same time as socially governments are popping up across the region. governments that don't feel like they are washington 1st dibs. foreign minister of brazil admitted that china's role in the region is pretty positive and that they're not viewed as a predatory power. so we don't see china as a for if we have a very mutual beneficial relationship. the darkest hour of the panoramic, the 1st next scenes were avenue or from china, from one united states was doing vaccine protectionism and would even share vaccines with his neighbors. while china was shipping vaccines from thousands miles away. richardson fears that the united states is losing a heart and mind. here she is speaking back in march, the russian media conglomeration russia today in spanish,

as well as the sputnik mundo, that i mentioned earlier, is continue. i mean, it used to have 7000000 followers and rti spanish now over 18000000. their ability to put out this information. and just so one environment that is full of untruths is, is very prevalent in the region of mexico has been speaking up about washington viewing latin america as his back yard. he's also asserting public control over natural resources like richardson as being for us to be the bearer of bad news. us policies south or the border are coming home to roost, the serious economic consequences. jayla bobbin r g d r. thing with the story, head of middlesex university's research group on latin america, francisco domingo says the u. s. as always use the heavy 100 approach to the region as it tries to maintain its interest there. everybody knows that the cool again,

it seems that her team was about bullying very routine if you, if you say the, the cost of only seeing that money via girl in tina sheila and mexico actually that amount to the 50 percent of the total in the world very clear indication, you know, people below the european union participate as actively incorporating the cool. the problem they have is how can they in it. so the weakest day that the united states in the client finds himself, he's able to actually reinserted agility economy. korea was politically in a region, but he's actually let's take a revolt, as indicated by some of the america china percent. right, because china doesn't want to try the united states trying to want to ensure that

video from a unipolar world promos to port and china. what do we call the resources to be able to offer that meaning when projects? when we bethany, we leave the region and trading arranged in the united states for lucy, said on the latin america, when she, you know, from the point of view is a major security concern to the right such as china. and particularly then obviously the possibility of mundane there was a problem of the are finished ok, just finally in the program. let's turn attention to asia where international human rights groups have condemned the use of force by shrunken authorities against anti government protesters. it's after as follows and took the streets of the country's largest city amid the worst economic crisis the island nation seen in decades. the,

according to media reports and local security forces, arrested 11 people and cleared the main protester which has been occupied for the past 3 months. army and police arrived and trucks and buses, removing tents and protest. others. several people were reportedly attacked with buttons on the separate injured should have been experiencing political and economic term all with 1000000 struggling to afford fuel food. the crisis lead earlier this month to the resignation on the president for the country. well, we heard from some of those injured during the cracked on who say they quote, had to run for their lives to escape the cracked on by the authorities. and yet that seemingly hasn't deterred them from protesting about the new government. take a look, kill the designated tortoise side. several people have got enjoyed some one. they hand a some their back so many of them have got factors. but what he saw inspired that

night you were at the secretary at what happened. we informed them, i personally myself and our team informed them that we are going to withdraw. so they can't say that they don't know, they were annoyed. they did this by knowing that we're about to withdrew. he heard the summers go, come me. and then they were shout before us to run. we started to run for our lives and they beat it with i androids. and they have disco, i, and cables and some wire type things. and i did receive with their legs, foods, and they were, they were drunk, the people were drunk and they were using really bad words. and they were very aggressive. they were like, acting totally barberie, did chases, and there he does very badly. this one is her hurt very badly, he can barely walk, he can barely said what now for the protest you can killers again, he does, he against.