[000:00:00;00] aah with moscow blames key of troops for the shelling of a detention facility in the danielle people's republic, killing 53 ukrainian prisoners of war. energy rationing measures kick in across germany as the top economy seeks to lead by example with european gearing up for a cold winter due to the backlash of their own sanctions against russia. plus, don't play with fire, that's the warning from china as president says,

the us prepares to send its highest ranking delegation to taiwan in 25 year with just after 7 pm here in moscow. and you're watching our to international. i'm donald quarter. welcome to the program. and we start our news hour with some breaking news from the u. s. there's been a shooting on the streets of southwest baltimore, maryland. local police say several people have been wounded for the exact number of victims is currently unknown. the area of the incident has been cordoned off and there's no word on any suspects yet, but of course we'll keep you updated as we get more information on that. ah, now 53 ukrainian prisoners of war had been killed and 75 wounded in the shelling of a pre trial detention facility. and the done yes, people's republic. moscow was accused key of troops of intentionally targeting the site and awarding these following images. are graphic you may find them disturbing

. russia says the ukrainian military used american supply. i'd hi marcy rocket launchers to bombard the done yes. facility 8 of its employees were also wounded in that attack. nar, correspondence, roman culture of reports from the scene. these are just some of the bodies of ukrainian soldiers, which were killed by their own ukrainian army overnight. now these guys, they've been killed by shrapnel in while these guys right here. their bodies have been burned as a result of a strike. beyond recognition, criminal experts from russia and from the dentist, people's republic are now working on documenting every single body of every ukrainian soldier in the 9th. and the yellow ukranian authorities insisted on using this place of detention. it was discussed previously, so they knew perfectly well where the prisoners were being held and that's how they took the lives of their own soldiers sitting ukrainian army use high caliber,

high mars artillery systems when they struck this barrick just after 2 o'clock at night. now there were at least $600.00 prisoners in a vis barrick alone. now, according to russian and defense ministry, this was a provocation on the part of the ukrainian army. was hercules organized when a force, a large number of ukrainian soldiers are laying down their weapons, as they know about the humane treatment of military prisoners by russia. this outrageous provocation was aimed at intimidating ukrainian soldiers and preventing them from surrendering was the local guns to you. in the gloom, the ukrainian prisoners of war began to talk about the crimes they had committed on the orders of the ukrainian authorities. and after that, they were attacked here. kia took these actions to gag those soldiers who began to talk about what was actually happening here in don bas. over the last couple of weeks, a members of the nationalist of battalion has started giving witness accounts about

at war crimes committed by them and their superiors. apparently, those war crimes that were commissioned by the highest authority in key. if, as the result, they were punished by high mars her to the reward systems, and these are just some of the fragments of that high caliber sho. earlier i interviewed canadian journalist eva bartlett, who was also at the scene of the attack on friday. this is clearly an intentional strike on this facility. and its notable by the way i went to the a hospital that was treating some of the injured after going to this prison. and although we weren't able to go inside to see the prisoners, they were in critical condition. a doctor did come out and give a statement. and he said that the prisoners are in critical condition. they are undergoing surgeries, they're being given the medicine and the care that they need. and now i just want to point out the irony that russia is giving the cranium presents for medical

treatment. no matter. you know, in spite of the fact that these are and the combatants and it is ukraine that is caused, that is sla inflicted there of potentially mortal injuries on them. here's a perfect example of an out war crime committed by ukraine with western weaponry. and it is russia that is mopping up the mass. how do you think this incident is going to affect the morale among ukrainian troops currently in combat? well, i mean, we seen many videos being shared on social media on telegram, etc, of ukrainian troops saying like we don't have support from you know, our commanders were being or in some cases were being fired upon by our own army were being deserted, our being sent out front lines are not equipped to fight our being sent to our death. so i, i would say their morale was probably already quite low. but i mean, this is just the next blow, i mean a day even they were again,

ironically in safe hands in russian imprisonment because they were being kept safe, they were being fed, et cetera. but nonetheless, they're targeted by their own government. i mean it's, it's, it's, i can't imagine they have any morale at this point. we've seen similar things in syria. we, we had in syria on the terrorist whether they were al qaeda, free syrian army, isis, et cetera, intimidating civilians from it wouldn't be the same as surrendering. but from crossing from terrorist help areas into syrian government areas are intimidating down by threats that the government would rape or execute them. so we, and we've seen the same kind of strategies that have played out in syria, are being played out in ukraine. u. n. has lashed out at poland, unequal treatment of refugees from countries other than ukraine, top you and human rights expert pointed out that warsaw is double standards approach had prompted a sense of discrimination even for those that have fled the same will. although all

were accepted for entry into poland and have received assistance from the state 3rd country nationals are not protected under the same legal framework. the un officials comment came at the end of his official visit to poland. bella luce and the border area between those 2 countries. he called on polish authorities to stop locking up migrants near the beller reporter. and to put an end to the very different treatment of ukrainian and non ukrainian refugees. this comes just days after the same criticism was leveled against lat, via over a report by amnesty international, exposing the country's mis treatment and even a legit torture of migrants. human coming from bowers, human and labor rights lawyer, dan kabbalists told us that the unequal treatment of refugees is an e u wide problem, and it's deeply rooted in racism and anti migrant sentiment among european societies. now we've seen this since the beginning of the conflict. do you remember the video of people trying to get on to a train, imogen trying to get on to

a train and they kept african immigrants off to let the ukrainians on? i mean, this is, you know, the product, i think of racism that are deeply ingrained in these european societies. and it's hard for me to imagine that some criticism by the un or amnesty international is gonna alter that. polling tends to get a pass, i think, because it is so staunchly pro western an anti russian car, which, you know, suits the desires of western europe and the us just fine. and so they tend to turn a blind eye to, to these sorts of things saying it says that they're pretty anti migrant at this point. and i think we've seen that over time. and again, we've certainly seen it in the case of people trying to come from libya on these boats that are turn back people been allowed to simply die in waters

are headed towards your so i think. busy of this is part and parcel very anti immigrant sentiment in europe. again though, we have to acknowledge that this is most of the refugees that are coming into europe are from conflicts that were created by europe in the united states. and i would say if you're a doesn't want refugees, they should stop engaging in wars that create refugees. and of course, even in ukraine itself, nato. there's a huge responsibility of for the conflict. beginning sermons are starting to literally see and feel the energy crisis with street lights being switched off. floss a toilet paper shortage as europeans hunker down for a cold winter due to reduced energy imports from russia over the use on sanctions or to contributor racial. marston has more citizens of countries in the european

union and are already getting a taste of what life could look like under energy restrictions, even though the real crunch isn't expected until the colder weather arrives later this year. but already power rationing is popping up in some pretty surprising places as the eaves sanctions against russian gas start to bite back well against europeans and russian energy. giant gas krom also reduces flow through its north stream one pipeline by 80 per cent of usual capacity. citing maintenance issues, fear has said in among german officials, given the countries heavy reliance on russian gas in the city of hanover, for example, users of public pools and gems risk finding. the water ice here than usual. and we'll have to take cold showers after their work out. as city officials start imposing heating restrictions on pools and showers and public facilities. frankly, it sounds like a great vacation destination for our competitive swimmers, like me who always find public pools absurdly overheated. so see as soon our,

but it would be amusing to see france try that as it takes nearly a heat wave for many french to even remove their scarves. so your mileage may vary on these restrictions and don't even think of diving into a public fountain instead of a cool german pool. the city said that it's turning those off to save energy. the goal is to reduce our energy consumption by 15 percent. this is a reaction to the impending gas shortage, which represents a major challenge for the municipalities, especially for a big city like hanover berlin is also stopped lighting its monuments by the way. so 15 percent is the gas reduction target set by the u commission. but member states including france, spain, ireland, greece, malta ciphers, portugal and others. what exemptions in the event that push ever comes to shove and it becomes binding. and over in bavaria, paper manufacturing officials or warning about the crunch, potentially leading to toilet paper shortages. yeah, you heard that right?

real ones this time apparently. so for our germans who irrationally ran out n t, the shelves of toilet paper and supermarkets like pretty much everywhere else in the western world. right. as cov id set in, maybe your little tester on there won't be wasted out for all. many employees in my company are already very worried. i can't blame them because if we can only produce 50 or 60 percent, the operation is not worthwhile for us. to be honest, i worry too. meanwhile, life, it seems to be falling discreetly in the footsteps of hungry, whose foreign affairs minister has already into new deals with russia for more gas in defiance. if you sanctions lobby is mean gas distribution operator is now admitting that it's also buying gas from russia just not from gas, from latvia is purchasing gas now? yes, but not from gas prom because there is no way for us to pay gas prom. we have a different supplier, it's kind of like france maintaining liquefied natural gas imports from russia in

massive quantities. since the onset of the ukraine conflict, there's a public noise that some you countries are making about the need for unity and solidarity against russia. but while some countries are putting the sanctions into squeeze on their own people, others are already quietly going their own way. or going across live now to international oil. economist dr. mando solomon joining us from london. thanks law for joining us. dr. my pleasure. so 1st i want to start with berlin, which looks like it's going all out on tackling the energy crisis. do you think german taxpayers and voters are going to be happy with that? i don't think so. and went around germany is doing is number than gimmicks which will not benefit and help them crisis in which germany finds itself in them again. they are coming when. well,

i have learned ideas to serve the energy problem and they are the human in them. and sanctions against russia. i am now let's do that. okay. well then king king and then judge you man, this is on there are finishing in problem. i've got them. yes. i think they will have a huge, if not when bess and energy reynolds, they would have sure to use. and if no, no, hon. shrimp l room. what do you make of the fact that some countries like loc fee, are taking a sort of different approach to the energy crisis? they're indirectly buying russian gas, not right from gas problem. well it,

well then by that you order in bad actually they are in cash. so it's land europe, you l as well. so we stopped buying gresham, but we'll have also, there is no installation or so it is there. so there are a blue well, methods in the final analysis is that i am a young man. i'm a little bit blue, 7 now and use for now. yes. in plenty of them can be able to use the back that's on mesh an oil and gas. i'm sam roger with so i am i or b as in it, when i say, well,

you will learn from the look and feel about it. is that the only so you shit, really commonly problems and the in babylon is some sort of push mo, with russia by which you can lift the sanctions. she ration so well, i'm glad we found supplies. i am churned. first, there's a stand on the plane. well, there are some mayors in german towns actually that are calling for somewhat of a reconciliation with russia. they're calling for berlin to open the north stream to pipeline with russia. how likely do you think it is for that to happen? well, the experience and energy security rod, i'm ready, i'm glad i only chose a thumb and he goes to jeez,

so remember that the europeans and i'm glad you're out. well, that is m, i was your future. this id with russia is die with russia. so whatever they do, they have, and you find that there is some certain relation. i read rhymes, russia, otherwise it becomes, i'm how prim i'm that will lead you in a pm young, a young as a friend of this. so claps sooner or later. all right, international loyal economist, dr. mambo solemn. i always a pleasure having you on the program. thank you. thank you. china's president has warned the united states to stop playing with fire over taiwan as washington prepares to send its highest ranked delegation to the disputed island in 25 years. that despite beijing's verse repeated statements that american involvement in china's domestic affairs is stoking tensions between the countries. meanwhile tie

when he servicemen have taken part in annual military drill, simulating a foreign invasion. as to some us officials fear a potential armed conflict with china over taiwan and at the same time, father, american politicians are pushing for greater involvement in the region, suggesting that the u. s. delegations visit to taiwan must go ahead. ortiz rachel blevins has the details. united states appears to be moving forward with plans to send a delegation led by how speaker nancy pelosi to tie one next month. despite a host of warnings from beijing that the move would be a red line for china. and you do, we have repeatedly made it clear to america, our stern position against you was how speaker nancy pelosi is potential visit to taiwan? well, if the u. s. insists on going its own way and challenging the red line of china. it will surely be met with forceful responses, all in suing. consequences are completely borne by the us label. however,

when it comes to red lines issued by other countries, washington has shown that it has no problem. ignoring that, after all, that's why it refused to give russia any kind of guarantee that ukraine would not become a member of nato. despite the impact, the assurance could have had on easing tensions, but even biden himself isn't fully on board with policies plan. and it appears that the higher the chance of conflicts, the more the hawks and washington support the trip. we cannot back down the face of these chinese stress if they think they can direct most into merely not traveling to taiwan. it might in fact incite them and tempt them to go for the jugular anti one. if pelosi postpones, will cancels the visit, it will be seen as a u. s. climbed down in the face of chinese indignation and protest and in a front to our friends in taiwan. as the speaker of the united states house of representatives, you should never have to ask a foreign dictatorship or the state department for permission to talk to america's

friends and allies. so why as me, you, as considering this move now in the face of continued threats from beijing? well, there have been increasing reports of the biden ministration is concerned that china could be getting ready to move in and take taiwan and the coming months. the only problem, even the mainstream media report have been forced to admit that you as officials have no confirmation that china is actually planning such move. 6 however, there is now the fear that china could follow through on its threats and retaliate . if the u. s. proceed with this plan to send a delegation to taiwan next month. and so the brinkman ship continues to mouth threatening a major conflict between 2 nuclear powers as neither side shows any signs of backing down. former us marine and geopolitical analyst, brian berlin x says the so called containment of china has been a priority for the u. s. for decades, i think it is a provocation,

a reckless and unnecessary provocation. the united states is trying to go to china into reacting or i should say over reacting the window of opportunity for the united states to actually contain control. china, closing chinese military capabilities continue to grow year to year. the united states continues to retreat from its gemini around the globe so that they're thinking, the thinking in washington is now or never. if you start a u. s. foreign policy regarding china specifically, you see this goes back decades, this desperate desire to encircle and contain china when, when they say contain they're talking about controlling and dominating china. and there was president bided himself who, who said most recently that china will not surpass the u. s on his watch. this has been u. s. foreign policy regarding china that stretches back to the under world war 2

now on to latin america where venezuela and columbia are rebuilding ties. after years of neutral isolation. reconciliation comes after a meeting of the 2 countries foreign ministers, a few months worth of venezuela and columbia reaffirm their willingness to make joint efforts to ensure security and pace on the border of our 2 countries. a marker though, we have agreed to establish ties immediately. once that moment arrives, of course to reinstate the ambassadors who are going to represent our countries, all the teams that should be working in the different consulates. both those representing the bully very in republic of venezuela in the republic of columbia. the countries are also discussing a reopening of their mutual border, which has been sought shut since 2019 due to columbia's previous refusal to recognise van as well and leader nicholas madura. their relations began deteriorating in 2015, amid a serious migration crisis. both sides have closed, their respective embassies. the thought comes as the new columbian president,

gustavo petro, is set to be sworn in next month to get more on this, went across live now to latin american researcher at the middlesex university francisco domingo. thanks a lot for joining us on the program. francisco. sure. so what exactly changed between the 2 countries and what do you make of the timing of their reconciliation? i. i wasn't totally sure that a trouble. so going to be able to implement this so quickly. i think for the, for the beef process is all colombia. i think he's very global that as well. and from the point of view of trade athene sex with countries in the photo incense, into 101-8008. the little trade between the 2 countries reach sunset, lay $7000000000.00, which is come down to almost nothing. but also the fact that these 2 countries on

the menu fences and seeking collaboration not only at the level of residence but also the harmons and many other instances of the 2 countries, except for the region as well. and that boards 2 rolls and things. so seems to be the agreement to you know, restart corporation and reopening the, the migration to is excellent and it's going to start exactly on august, which is, well, that will be not correct. well, how would you assess the conditions that are in place right now that would allow this reunion to be long lasting? well, that makes the same better take any down regional development in the region is moving in a progressive direction on all countries realize all the realize it is important that they help to you know,

all that they help each other to make sure that the, the economic growth, social justice and everything else. actually, i'm sure that everybody's going to come in to help. my understanding is that it was going to focus on those own restarting process, which means that many countries will come in certainly no way to that as well. and certainly other countries in the region, 1170 president elected in brazil color, then these are going to change the whole region. and this is really excellent. the forces that will be against them quickly and the chances of restarting assumption, lasting or small, but still present. what's important to keep in mind that van, as well as

a country that the united states basically backed up an opposition movement to overthrow the government there. and columbia now has a president that's warmer to venezuela. so how do you think washington's going to react to all this? i go, they're going to like you, but i think they're going to get quote for the time being in the region. the reason is the united states in desperate straits because of the lack of all in the world as a result of the sanctions against russia in implemented and encouraged by the united states. so, and one consequence of the region by sending delegation after the fact that we know to go to prison, my little that actually, you know, trying to increase the own supply by minutes or so. so if you don't recognize pretty, i'm going to really is that a 5 commission?

i think way, way, history and you know, to have to go to the asian columbia developments. it's just another, i would say a policy on last, you know, our latin america researcher at middlesex university francisco domingos. thanks for joining us on the program. now, russia's top diplomat has reiterated that western sanctions are to blame for blocking exports of grain from ukraine. sergey lab rav said, he'll take up the issue with his american counterpart during an upcoming phone call . the foreign minister spoke at a summit of the shanghai co operation organization in tashkent. even i'm, it was american sanctions. and the 1st place that prevented the full implementation of the contracts that were signed because of the restrictions on russian vessels they imposed, which prohibited the vessels from entering a number of ports, as well as restrictions on foreign vessels which prohibited entering russian ports

to pick up export cargo, and of course, financial chains have also been cut off by illegitimate u. s. and e u sanctions. i'm only things and travels in time of isolation. survey. laurel came here. it is back in san jose. morgan, the council for ministers of the member say mycorporation organization. today the organization is united, 18 countries in different status is either members, observers on dollar partners with a combined population of 3000000000 people, and many more are considering to join as minutes to lago, said the country, a lining up to become members have been said today about the mission of the organization in the current divide and often the world. the ceo is one of the organizations that opposes attempts to impose a unipolar world. but there are no situations in the ceo that we are currently seeing in the european union when the hands of sovereign countries are literally

being broken, demanding that they either stop buying russian gas or, or reduce gas consumption in violation of their national plans and their national interests said gala raul came here to his vic, i saw that his extensive african to or that anger that was in the west. i had a chance to ask the minister about this pressure that all those countries dealing with russia and cooperating with moscow often face mr. lever off, you came here up to africa, hunted the representatives of african countries react to your warning that the u. s . and the, you can freeze the foreign reserves of any country with policies they don't like. and how can russia help those countries if something like that does happen to them? genius of course, african countries as well as our colleagues in the s c o r. well aware that any member of the world community, if they act in the same way that the americans do not like we're cause them rejection, may fall under their sanctions. everyone has this idea already quite firmly

postponed the main mission on fridays and maintain easy to set the agenda and finalize documents for the sama to all the leaders, all fish on high corporation, organization, members, days. it is expected to be held also here in has back east on mid september, griffin, ocean r r t from bush kent. well, at the end of our news program here, we're going to return to our developing breaking news story in the u. s. right now, we're a shooting broke out on the streets of southwest baltimore, maryland. local police, a, several people have been wounded, but the exact number of victims is currently unknown. the area of the incident has been cordoned off with a large police presence in the area. so far there is no information on any suspects, but we will bring you any updates as they become available. that's all the news for this. our stick around for more and just about 30 minutes. ah,