i showed a man that the owner, so cut off goes up little girl said she had to say about them. i was a sudden into that a breaking news this hour, the drawn nest and lose gone, screw publix as well as ukraine's her song and zapper. she regions announced bill, hold referendums on joining russia in the next few days. we get reactions from locals with the referendum is good. it can bring us stability. we're not done. bus has to become a part of russia again, but i don't know, we should have done it long before, and i'm in favor of joining russia from the very beginning of the special military operations. we were saying that the people at the respective territory should decide that fight. russia has top diplomat,

sergei lab rob comments on those plans for referendums to be held. saying that people should be able to choose their destiny. the keep the burning through the equivalent of 15000000 loaves of bread every day took fuel was vehicles as a law remains in force allowing food crops to be used as a bio fuel despite and ongoing hunger crisis, economic racism. that's what you garden politicians call a new e resolution forcing the country to stop building gas pipelines for the sake of environmental goals that as the country verges on energy, poverty with from moscow to the world. this is our international. i'm rachel blevins and here are the top worries this our we began with the latest that both the dynamic

and lucon st. republics, as well as 2 regions and ukraine have announced they will be holding referendums on whether to become part of russia voting and the to don bass republics and ukraine's her san and zapper or she regions will be held on september 23rd to the 27th we spoke with the head of the zapper or she region who says the authorities will do everything to insure safety for those who want to express their will. usually usually look up a sheet because i'm sure that i see donations will drive around south carolina region and the vast majority of rest is cold to hold a referendum as soon as possible as they want to join russia. you don't want to be some grace and we don't want to become ukraine again. we want to become a part of russia, as we historically always have been. it was decided to hold a referendum in such a way as to avoid a mass gathering of people. that's why the referendum process will last several

days. everyone will have the opportunity to devote if necessary. we can collect votes from citizens at home. this is necessary so that zalinski lead saboteurs won't be able to fire on and shed the blood of citizens who just want to express that will to be part of the russian unity. everything possible will be done to ensure security. what was, what was true from our case, mariah garcia is in her san with more details for us. well anyway, you look at it, this is going to be a momentous week in history. certainly it will be studied in years and decades perhaps to come. but yes indeed, 3 regions holding referendums on joining worship from 23rd to 27th of september. presumably over the course of several days to avoid massive cues or a rush because in, in all of these regions, ukrainian shelling is ceaseless, these endless. and it is blind yesterday alone,

13 people killed in a single attack at the market. so presumably, authorities are taking the security situation very seriously, but they must also take other factors into consideration. why these, these rush, there's a lot that will have to be done aside from the referendum itself. the laws of russia, of logan's vignettes, can have shauna a very, very different economic laws. a very, very different that all of that is going to be, i still have to be mesh together for it to, to work because you will be these republic they choose to join. russia will accept russian federal law with that entails and there is little doubt that these republics will vote to join russia than yet. and logan's, after 8 years of civil war and shelling and was peace efforts, which we either denied by ukraine the midst agreement. they've had enough. they

want finally, to be accepted as russian citizens rather than 2nd grade citizens with, with russian passports but left to their own devices. many of them she, this is the only solution to a peaceful, prosperous future for them here and here, son, region, those that have left the province, the city you claims the total is held by the key of regime. they will be unable to vote in this referenda, but as i say there is, there is a lot rising on this and much will change. there is very little doubt about that. the authorities in russia, we've heard already the, the speaker of the parliament, the duma say that if they choose to join brush of the state duma, the russian parliament, lower house of parliament will support them will vote to, to allow them to join russia. we've heard the lead of the communist party in russia also say that this is something he has worked through achieve for years. all the

public officials, also expressing support for the gods than years, would have thought of joining the russian federation zappa georgia. but also stage of the referendum and these exact dates from the 23rd to the 27th of september. residents of the embattled region seem to be positive about the upcoming referenda . we spoke to some of them to get their thoughts on potentially joining russia. lithium looms, the beauty list, the referendum is good. it can bring us stability more safety and a bright future for our children of the team. oh, my dont boss has to become a part of russia again, you know, so it can't be a part of ukraine anymore. there's no way back mazda with an s mutants. i hope there will be peace again. that's what we thought for levy had, and i was your part of that will work. we should have done it long before, and i'm in favor of joining russia. i'm not sure whether it will change anything though, but we'll see, spoke to impose your campus. russia's top diplomat survey live,

rob emphasize that moscow has long been saying it's up to the people of those regions to choose their path. to massage from the very beginning of the special military operation and in general in the perry proceeding, it was saying that the people at the respective territory should decide their fight . and all the current situation confirms is that they indeed want to be masters of their fight. political analyst, alexander pavek says that if those regions were to your, in russia, then moscow would treat any ukrainian attacks there as a tax on it sovereign territory. well, it's quite a big deal, i think was the primary reason is the following. is that, well, you know, both, both republics have had enough of their civilian being constantly showed by ukrainian artillery. and i think also russia sat on off of it because

obviously, you know, you know, the western world doesn't care about that. in fact, it encourages ukraine to do that. and the only way to really protect those people is to incorporate them in russia into russia. and of course, that also frees russia. and once that becomes part of russia's territory, you can treat it as russian territory. and any attack on both the little guston don, it's republic, it's going to be treated as an effect on russia. and i think the whole world knows what that means. so in fact, i think this is going to contribute to law. let's say to a clarification of the of the situation in ukraine. i think i really personally, i'm glad for the population of both republics. i met the new said, the plan referendums, ukrainian forces have reportedly shelby's oper or she nuclear power plant. that's

according to local authorities. they say the facilities cooling system has been damaged as the ukrainian forces continue to target residential areas, the deadly shelling of the city of dun ask on monday claimed the lives of 13 people, including 2 children. at least 8 others were wounded in the artillery attack on a crowded public area. now warning, you may find the following. images disturbing. oh, yeah, with ours we heard from independent journalists, eva bartlett, who arrived at this scene shortly after the strike. she shared her experience with

us. according to the head of the dpr, it was with a 155 millimeter nato artillery. this was a very crowded, residential and commercial area. there are no military targets there whatsoever. and ukraine shelled the airy repeatedly. but by the time i got there, i, the bodies were still lying on the ground. it was a horrific scene. it was pure ukrainian terrorism bodies were blown apart. pieces of bodies were strewn down the street. yeah, it was just a scene of chaos, a very ghastly scene. we, we do know that ukraine, a notoriously double and triple strikes area. so it's, it's very dangerous for people both odd residents in the area and also 1st responders that come to the area to help people or other recipes services that come to help with the clean up. it's very dangerous because ukraine could very well spread that same area. the world hunger crisis has been in the spotlight at

the un general assembly as secretary general, antonio gutierrez, has drawn the world's attention to the fertilizer supply problem, saying these products can not be sanctioned law must urgently address the global foot. eliza markets crunch vizier. the wall, there's enough foods, the problem is distribution. but if the fertilizer market is not stabilized, next, the problem might be food supplied itself. it is essential to continue removing all remaining obstacles to the export of russian fertilizers and that ingredients including ammonia. these products are not subject to sanctions. earlier, the regional african director of the humanitarian aid organisation concerns worldwide demanded the international community. step in to tackle the famine which has been

brought about by a current drought. the waiting game must stop. now we are scaling up our response, but we need the resources to help all those effected equally. if we are to contain the situation. a number of states have also written a letter to the international community, pleading for their health and combating the worldwide hunger situation. earlier r t correspondent fiorella isabel gave the details to our colleague worries this yet. there is an open letter that seeks to address this question of literally life and death. and this letter has been signed by over 230 organizations and 75 countries. and this claims that one person dies every 4 seconds of, of hunger. and of course, this is a morally unconscious level thing to not address. so let's take a look. 50000000 people and now just one step away from starvation. over $345000000.00 more are borrowing under the crushing weight of hunger,

struggling to feed their families and at risk of death. the international community and national governments are fighting to meet their duty and prioritize political and economic interests over the well being of the world's most vulnerable children and families and communities. and it won't have plenty leaving people to stop as a policy choice. we call on you as world latest to take urgent action to stem this crisis and prevent future ones. so those are strong numbers and strong words, considering the numbers have increased so much since 2019. and what we're seeing to is that this letter draws attention as to how politicians have been ignoring the poorest countries to for the wealthier countries. we've seen the media and the attention be, of course, in ukraine these last few months. and of course, the most affected people in the world are suffering because of that. now, one country in particular i want to point out is somalia. somalia is a country that is facing 250 people at risk of death directly just a few days ago. that you and revealed that the somalian who man it's aaron response

plan is only 65 percent funded, which means that, that we need to really get on this. and now the question is, what, what other country, what are other countries going to do about this over to yemen is a big deal to, but some people call yemen that the biggest manmade catastrophe in the history of mankind. when you talk about global responses, we've heard about cargo ships being sent to, well, they're supposed to go to the poor countries on that big. they kind of end up going to the richer countries, what, what is the global response? right, right. so like i said, we're seeing billions and billions go to in ukraine, right. and we're seeing that the priorities go specifically to ukraine. so just yesterday, a ukrainian deputy minister of a gary and i'm policy and food pretty much boasted about the help that ukraine was actually offering. let's hobble of attention is being drawn 1st and foremost to how many ships go to africa. because there are many devastating reports of famine coming from there as millions of people are suffering. as of today,

throughout the period of the green initiative, 23 vessels carrying 640000 tons of food have been sent. there. sounds like a lot, but when you actually put it into context, it's not. so that's about 13 percent. $23.00 out of $100.00. 69 vessels and numbers actually say that this is actually much lower than that. and of course, the green is mostly going to richer countries. these are criticisms at both president air to one of turkey and president bottom, you're putting have pointed out numerous times that why is the brain only going to european countries? right? and one important thing i want to point out, rory is that earlier this week, the european union failed to prioritize spent security over fuel supplies. because as we know, sanctions have effected europe in the, in terms of the gas, an energy crisis. and so the block decided to keep burning through $10000.00 tons of wheat per day, converting it to ethanol in order to power their cars. now, this is something that wouldn't need to be done if there weren't sanctions on

russia. so i have to point that out in this statistic, say this is like removing 15000000 loaves of bread and thousands of tons of sunflower every single day to fuel cars and trucks. so this is of course, a huge issue. and again, this wouldn't happen if there weren't sanctions on russia, which is affecting this whole situation. let's recall that president putin made attempts to yes, grade to the developing nations that are in need. and it is, of course being bloss wanted to get you new agenda with sanctions are being in po, really no pressure is being exerted on all vectors. unfortunately, completely innocent countries also suffer from such a policy. first of all, the most vulnerable and the poorest. they were primarily affected by western restrictions on the supply of russian energy, food, and fertilizers to world markets. and in these context, the height of cynicism is that even our offer to transfer 300000 tons of russian fertilizers,

booked in european ports due to sanctions to countries in need for free. i want to emphasize this remains an uncertain so it is against his background that the letter has been written right. and we have seen, of course, a powerful call for people to address this, to put politics aside and avert this catastrophe. now it seems like politics. it's still playing a big role in allowing this brain to get to where it needs to be, which is really sad because this issue needs to be addressed because millions of people are on the verge of starvation. the president of there were wanting political party for democracy and liberty made a rather controversial statement, saying europe's approach towards the hunger crisis. cast a grim shadow on the western quote, champion of human rights position. now we have the day for the crisis, your wars, and the many times the ports to say that the program is new or between new nasha and crime. but she, if you see that c o p s, counties,

often to use it for the to current is who who are, are you guys at the time? is it for the price is a good time to say that they have a chance to on monday nights. but how can you b u, i champion you money, right. if you use the food and the, you know that there's other countries that they need the food and you use a 4 to 4 day to produce you boys or rich an active economic racism. that's how you gone the has slammed a new e u resolution. the trying to block an oil pipeline building project, citing alleged environmental and human rights abuses. the gone and parliament's deputy speaker branded the move as a step against the country sovereignty. the resolution is based on misinformation and represents the highest level on neo colonialism and imperialism against the sovereignty of uganda and tanzania. it also seeks to deny ugandans and east

africans the benefits and opportunities from the oil and gas sector. this represents the highest form of economic racism against developing countries who has the right to explore and developed from their own natural resources and under what conditions. that's the knob of the fight between uganda, tanzania, and the e mail. on friday, the e u. parliament issued a statement saying they advise all companies as stakeholders linked to the east african crude oil pipeline project, to abandon all activities and to seize any production. now the worries for the u parliament, as cited in the petition, ah, environmental, and linked to human rights abuses, they say detract us of the project. have been arbitrarily jailed and that an oil spill or a leak from this underground project could infest among the many rivers connected to the great lakes region. and could be

a detriment to millions of people who live in that area. hits little from the you. the european parliament calls for the you and the international community to exert maximum pressure on ugandan intensity and authorities, as well as the project promoters and stakeholders to protect the environment. and to put an end to the extractive activities in protected and sensitive ecosystems, including the shores of lake albert and commit to using the best available means to preserve the culture, health and future of the communities affected. what the petitions will not tell you . however, in the energy poverty of the east african region as a whole, and then many of the east african countries can not afford to go green. it is estimated that 66 percent of ugandans, a multi destination and the energy pool and the 33 percent of them have always suffered from like, shoot energy poverty. uganda is one of the countries that could greatly benefit from this pipeline. it's estimated that uganda has some 1400000000 barrels of

oil and it is ground. and that the 1400 kilometer pipeline plan between it and tanzania could lift millions out of poverty. and according to the president of uganda, he had a wanting on twitter for total energy, which is one of the companies linked to the pipeline project. he says that should dave follow in the footsteps of the wanting from the parliament, uganda and tell vina, stand ready to take their feet into their own hands. and tad, of course, for their own destiny. and that if taught towel pulls out, they will be ready to find another partner and a national policy consultant. we heard from believe it's wrong for the you to interfere and uganda's economic policy. because right now they are working on getting from another african

nigeria and it's better to be 100 kilometers to bring natural gas here because they're not benefit. you got the pipeline deal, you're making noise and they're trying to condemn another sovereign state. personal and above average is about 2 percent of the whole emissions. and after account of about 70 percent of the global population, the lifeline in the development of the oil is going to have benefits for the economy. people right to do what they expect for the investor, the stream service is not fit for your home and tell them what to do now to a religious rights controversy, as india is supreme court is presiding over an appeal by a large group of muslim students after school girls were banned from classes for

wearing a. he job indian advocacy groups denounced the lower court decision as one of quote, robbing women of an education. r t is runjun sharma has a story in the south and in state of canada. cough in february this your wisdom students wearing a jobs were stopped from entering their college. the students argued against that decision calling it a why lesion of their fundamental rights. but the states high court upheld the ban on muslim women wearing a jobs in educational institutes. the court said the prescription of a school uniform is a reasonable restriction and that students can not object to it. it's already been a challenge to then go to school in the muslim community in india, wearing a job doesn't mean to allow them to do so. now the gotten in the out forcing young muslim girls to make a terrible choice between medication and what they see as their feet. now, the keys has reached in del supreme court and its decision which is expected in the

coming days, would have a big impact. if the cut market that government section is approved, that you can a band that he job in educational institutions, then i do suspect that many other states might move in a similar fashion. religious leaders believe that the he job control was you've been fueled by the hindu nationalist government in india to muslims, of the religious and cultural space. it's actually a known issue which has been blown out of proportion and made into a big issue. only that many have already adopted in canada, the coming that many goes stop going to school a number muslim girls, including the petitioner, see that reading a job as a fundamental life and an essential practice and that it should be left to individuals. i don't think it can the court judges who hinder men decide what women

should wear. that's not fair. give me the logic behind this job and it's completely flawed. i don't think it makes sense. you have started with the binding who job in the universities and schools, and then it's going to come to work places and then maybe public places. what do you want from us with the little hope that the supreme court will see the matter differently? muslim girls feel or the clock maybe set backwards. runjun sharma, r t new delhi. a 10 year old girl has reportedly been shot in the head during demonstration in iran, over the death of a woman arrested for violating strict dress code. now warning, you may find the following: images disturbing. the girl is said to be in critical condition after the incident in the western city of the con. there of already been several consecutive days of protests in the law, mac republic report say 5 people have been killed since saturday as security forces

open fire on the crowds during the most violent protests in the capital. a wrong videos from social media show police using water cannons against the demonstrators . the protest erupt, it after a 22 year old woman died and police custody after being arrested for wearing a hu job that was deemed not suitable. demonstrators accused police of beating her until she was in a coma, but authorities reject those claims and say she suffered a sudden heart failure. female demonstrators have been removing their head scarves and protests. and that's all for now. be sure to check out our t. v dot com for all the latest breaking news and updates. we'll see right back here at the top of the hour.

oh does the european union have a death wish it would seem so ramp and inflation growing energy and security, demanding unquestioning solidarity regarding ukraine and punishing democratically elected governments? are only some of the blocks maladies. to make things worse, there is a dangerous leadership deficit. ah mm. hm mm hm. welcome to was the part the he was journey. one of the most recurrent mythological themes in human history invariably brings the protagonist back to

where the old began cooling time and time. again, that would have been searched for was already inside. this archetype of pattern now manifests itself in the steep rise in russia's domestic travel. as russians faced with visit restrictions in the west let to explore the reaches of their own country . that's every journey indeed, leave home. well, to discuss that, i am now joined by bugs on bulletproof, a popular travel blogger, and russia, self appointed ambassador for the arctic and the forest. but are the study done? it's great to have you with us today. yeah, i'm glad that i was paul's crossed the eastern economic forum and businesses in previous years. all green before was attended. been man international guys. example . next few subordinates. yeah. not so many, man. it was karen the number of russians in nor traveling abroad is also dwindling . the other hand, domestic travel seems to be in there right now in russia. i'm washington many

a touring the country, even though you think it's because has no choice or is there really a lot of interesting things to see in russia shatter? non principal simple michael bruce thought, i believe it's what they call a silver lining. all opposed to solomon. i think it was difficult for people to view russia that as a place to explore a series, mainly because international destinations clearly had services of much better quality to offer produced. and they were easier to get to chest bay and you're all set below the chair. russia was really behind, like in terms of tourist infrastructure and quality of service applicants at now that people have started traveling around russia or so i'm really happy to see that for many. and now discovering that there's so much more to it than they thought about it, lake, my cow girl is not the only destination here or in the east it up. but this for you so much more beyond that, watson, that in fact crossly, our skeleton which is located here by cow,

is right in the middle of russia halfway between its western most when you mind eastern most or point source gemstone, i feel great. a see my subscribers exploring the article go and the russian far east with their unique echo systems. and there's a lot to see there to me and what's important to me. it's also a lot cheaper to visit on compared to well established tourist destinations. surely what i'll see also we're developing transportation networks here. so somebody leading russian air carrier runs regular flights from moscow to most destinations. so the russian far east will cause to the airfare to day score compared to say 5 or 10 years ago. we so much more affordable years to somewhere in seriousness, thought certainly such us a you'd certainly got little bullet on bed, leslie of nas others near brazier. not what late deal you're saying? it's about comfort. come for solitude, service and affordability. is there anything else or is it list the recipe for.