a common ground with a ukrainian army suffers heavy losses in a hurry on reagan cab tries for weeks to break through russian defences this as the region prepared for a referendum to join russia. also ahead, we must mister president, treat all conflicts across the globe with equal indignation. south africa speaker lashes out of the west to i think when general assembly pointing out the mil standard should be acceptable, all tackling, regional conflicts. while western leaders,

a curious russia violating basic un principles, we take a closer look at the ways in which the u. s. a doesn't work back the rules and expect others to follow. as south africa holds the continents largest defense and aerospace forum, the country's defense minister phrases, relations with russia will ask a question to keep the ever coordinates my life because they sent foot to the in see me with from las go to the world. this is our tanner national, i'm rachel blevins and here are the top stories this hour. we begin with the latest from the conflict and ukraine, where it has once again showed the city, of course on which is in the south of the country. sure is the latest footage from

there. as you can see, a local fire station has been heavily damage. emergency services have reported that some people were injured for, for the state that a local barge used by local civilians to cross a river was also hit earlier. local journalists, russian missile defense systems, intercepted or rocket attack on the city. this comes as a region prepares for a rougher run them on becoming part of the russian federation. meanwhile, the ukrainian army is trying to conduct a major offensive for the push into her san. however, as the russian defense ministry has been reporting for several weeks now, the efforts have been unsuccessful and kiev is losing thousands of folders there are cheese morale garcia brings us this report. amassed ukrainian military formation, almost 300 troops, backed by dozens of tanks and armored vehicles launch as a surprise attack on

a russian held village in camps on region. but the defenders were waiting. ah rockets, me, fowls, shells rained down on the ukrainian offensive bodies, piled the fields quickly, stalls and turns into a route before him they ran those who could get away. they left behind their dead and wounded. they also abandoned their vehicles, armored personnel carriers, fire support vehicles in the tank. all of this in just one battle that they would look bohlin, their morale is broken and the prisoners confirm this. so they say they don't want to fight. and yesterday he was a plumber. today's, he's given a gun and told to fight or they don't want to fight. they don't know how to earn due to security concerns. we have been asked not to name the settlement where the

battle took place. it is still too dangerous to visit, but abandoned ukrainian, arma is already being hauled away as a trophy vehicle, ukrainian btr 3 you abandoned several days ago by ukrainian soldiers, who were driven to attack russian positions failed, and left behind. all their belongings lost amounts of ammunition, clothes, gear weapons. but inside it is entirely inside. it is entirely intact. the thermal side, snyde vision, everything's in working order the vehicle ah can go under its own power. as ry munition mother barely expended any so quick was their retreat. in this one battle, which lasted just hours. ukraine lost 17 tanks and armored vehicles. 120

ukrainian soldiers and mercenaries were killed and left behind among them polish citizens. their identification documents were found amongst the corpses. bind me a b, m p to vehicle. also a trophy vehicle, captured from you canyon troops. as they retreated after another unsuccessful attack, here san province is rapidly turning into a graveyard for ukrainian soldiers who had drafted and are now being driven to attack enforced well defended russian positions. and they are being driven to attack most of the soldiers that have been captured here, that of surrendered in a are now prisoners say that they were civilians off to work and rover and in kiev where they were drafted and give it a simple choice either their property positions or confiscated, or they choose to serve the matter of days they're thrown at well defended russian

positions morale as well. there isn't much to speak of the captured soldiers, all say the same thing that if they refuse orders to go to attack or if they attempt to surrender or retreat that they are shot by nationalists who are always in the rear. always watching them to make sure that they don't surrender despite these heavy losses repeated along the heaps on front for 3 weeks. he have remains undeterred, throwing more men than material into the meat grinder, the desperate beat to secure a meaningful victory on this front. how many ukrainian soldiers die for key of victory here is seemingly irrelevant or at gazda of r t, from gifts on region. elsewhere a p o w exchange between moscow in kiev withheld. according to various sources, $55.00 russian military service men were swapped for more than $200.00 ukrainian

soldiers. their released russian troops landed wednesday at a military airport near moscow, members of the notorious, neo nazi as a battalion captured during this stage of mario were among the exchange. meanwhile, earlier on wednesday evening, media reports claimed several western mercenaries including 2 british and american national, who had previously been sentenced to death for war crimes by a done that support were handed over and saudi arabia while. 2 addressing the un general assembly, the south african speaker washes out at the wes thing. double standards should not be acceptable while tackling regional conflicts wishes not ignore, longstanding conflicts such as that of the people of palestine. israel must be held accountable for its destructive actions that of significantly impaired the

possibility of a 2 state solution. similarly, we cannot ignore all the decades long struggle for so determination of the people of western sahara. we must, mister president, treat all conflicts across the globe with equal indignation, no matter what color creed of the people affected it. that was the leader of south africa speaking before the united nations pointing to some of the ha ha chrissy around western leaders that continue to highlight the situation in ukraine while ignoring the suffering going on in other conflicts and the violation of territorial integrity taking place in many countries now representative of serbia pointed to a situation regarding his country where the united states and western leaders are really revealing their hypocrisy. this is the serbian president we ask for

a clear answer to the question. i've been asking my interlocutors leaders of many countries for years. what is the difference between the sovereignty and territorial integrity of ukraine and sovereignty and territorial integrity of serbia, which was grossly violated and for virtue provided international recognition and legitimacy, at least some a few. this shed light on the hypocrisy of biden, at the un, hammering home this belief that what is taking place is all the simply a matter of russia violating the territorial integrity of the ukraine. russia has shamelessly violated the court. tenants of the united nations charter no more important. then the clear prohibition against countries taking the territory of their neighbor by force. no one threatened russia and no one other than russia sought conflict. currently,

these regions are preparing for referenda and which they will vote on the question of whether or not they join with the russian federation. so the way finding presented it and his speech today at the united nations general assembly, the way he presented, it isn't matching reality. it simply isn't the way things are taking place. this is a typical oversimplification of a very complicated international situation to serve the narrative, backing us foreign policy. when we spoke to civil rights attorney, robert patillo, who says a choose your system, providing different sets of rules for certain countries is wrong. think that we have to take as an international community and understanding. we need to have the same standards across the board. there cannot be a one set of rules where the united states and great britain, i am the nato allies in a 2nd cetera. and the 2nd set of rule for the all the other countries on earth, on the only way for the international organizations do have legitimacy is of, if they are truly neutral, they are truly fair minded. i. we cannot continue to have

a 2 tier system in the international law international organizations. otherwise we'll continue to see all smaller nations and non nato nations. a defect from these organizations really do not feel don't get fair treatment. he heard the person biting to they talked about the idea of allowing the african nations caribbean nations to have representatives on the permanent security council will veto power. but as of right now, most little small nations have no voice at all. the people will pals fancy, have the ability to simply vote on statehood and have it recognized by the international community and that be the end of it. if we're talking about international democracy in rooms based order right now is all about making sure that the money interest stay in power to make shorted the nation. basically, one world war 2 are continuing to have has more power over the world. i think that as a disquieting situation for the majority of nations, they're trying to move and quote, unquote, developing and to be in to self sufficiency dress. the challenges of our while there is some back and forth from more leaders on the right and self determination

. us national security advisor jake, so then to have time to comment and says the u. s. has written the law on the matter. these referenda are an affront to the principles of sovereignty and territorial integrity that underpin the international system and let fly at the heart of the united nations charter as accusation fly towards russia. the west itself has been less than loyal to the un charter that they keep citing the invasion of iraq and the occupation of syria are only a couple examples where the u. s. and doesn't respect the rules that they want. others to follow. r t 's. maria, the notion that has more thank sullivan's claims of carrying about sovereignty would probably be more convincing if he didn't stand behind a lectern, where numerous american officials have undermined the sovereignty of numerous nations. how many times have we heard them warning or urging other southern states

to follow along with washington's policy? if a country decides to engage in with russia, where there are sanctions, then they are break, breaking those sanctions. they're breaking our sanctions. and in some cases they're breaking un sanctions. yes. there are consequences to countries that actively attempt to circumvent or back fill the sanctions threatening illegal and unilateral sanctions against as sovereign nation for conducting their own independent policy. is that not 10 up front to the principles of sovereignty for sullivan? and is he not concerned about washington being accused of stealing? an estimated 80 percent of series daily oil output. the sovereignty not apply to syria and its natural resources, but all that goes unnoticed, while every russian step is condemned, hillson rushes invasion of ukraine as a conduct the tramples the philosophy and principles of the un charter. yet should never be tolerated. the un charter,

the sacred foundation of the international organization that the west, as a former un secretary general himself, one stated, has repeatedly trampled on. i have indicated it us led war in iraq was not in conformity with the un charter. from our point of view. and from the charger point of view, it was illegal. the unprovoked and illegal invasion of iraq is just one example of how the u. s. has been less than loyal to the charter. it now claims to be crucial to world order. you asked lead bombings of yugoslavia and libya. it's a tax and continued presence in syria. it's murdering of iranian commander. silly mani all in violation of the un charter lee the devastation behind in iraq alone. it's estimated that around $200000.00 civilians were killed or hays the un charter only there to be conveniently called upon when your strategic enemies on to bite and buy it. and when it comes to the upcoming referendums,

there is one aspect of the char to the west, certainly seems to have forgotten. that's the right to self determination. the purposes of the united nations are to develop friendly relations among nations based on respect for the principle of equal rights and self determination of people . the international community supports they saw tickle of the un charter so much that $20.00 costs of a seceded from serbia. it was supported by the u. s. and over 100 other nations. and this policy continues with washington and its western allies insisting on ty, one's right to determine its own future. why shouldn't those in the don boss and had a saw ends up at osha, have their say after 8 long years? is it because they're hoping to join a country? the u. s. has publicly stated it wants to see weekend. can the west really not see? it's pick and choose approach when it comes to respecting suffering, t, self determination or international law. something president potent has drawn

attention to before he got that history. let me see can to preserve their domination. some countries have been working consistently to replace the existing global architecture that relies on the central role of the united nations with a rules based order. but it is not clear who invented these rules and what they are pretty lumen you. but there is a popular saying rules for thee and not for me. if only the west itself respected the rules they want others to follow. one would be more willing to believe in the sincerity of their reaction. now let's cross live now to dr. jack ross. first professor of economics and politics at st. mary's college of calif born. yes, professor is great. have you on the program today? now we heard from national security advisor jake sullivan, who called the russians referendum and a frightened to be un principals. do you think that the you as follows, the rules that they are asking others to follow?

well, i wonder why the u. s. as in complaint with the scottish nation has its own referenda, whether to stay in the united kingdom or not, that seems to be ok. and as you mentioned and several nations in former yugoslavia that was okay even in a military conflict in that part of the world. so i don't see, you know, why, if they really want to vote in, you know, for independence and those provinces there in easton, you training shouldn't be allowed. i mean, if you allow scotland, if you allow casa, or if you are so many others, what's the, what's the basis for not allowing it? what's different about the dong bass that's different from scotland. it seems to be the main question here, especially as we get responses not only from the u. s, but really from the majority of western leaders who are speaking out already saying that they will not recognize the results. so would it be fair to call such

a policy that we're seeing from the west a double standard here? well, you know, the gear and shows kind of like the bible. those who want to support a certain passage deal when it's convenient for them and wanting their actions contradicted will. then they ignore that passage. so you know, this is just real politic going on and trying to hide behind the un charter when it serves or interests them. but it doesn't matter. i, you know, they ignore the charter. so i guess that's a kind of double double standard. yeah. you know, speaking of the un charter, i mean right up front in chapter one, article run one. it talks about the right to self determination. how do you think this applies to the upcoming votes that are to be held no matter what the west has to say about them? well, how do you define self determination? well, let the people decide that's the self here. it's the people themselves, right? knew usaa had

a revolution 100 years ago because people wanted to express their own self determination and be independent. they were a colony, they were part of britain or the british empire, and they voted. and of course the british, it didn't like that. and there was a revolutionary war. well, you know, there's some striking similarities going on in ukraine. it really does seem to be the case now, why do you think that the west will threaten countries which ignore its own sanctions and policies? i mean, it's not just the double standard, but it's also all of those threats that come along with it for the countries that don't comply with, with the west seems to want. yeah, well you know, the so called rules order a no, a nice way of a polite way of saying a rules order, but it's really the american economic empire that stretches around the world right now in the states that don't want to play by the rules rules voter of that empire,

you know, become anathema, and the usaa starts, the witness grew storm, denying them, access the $1.00 to $9.00 rack system to banks in the global economy and so forth. and there's like at least 2 dozen countries around the world that you are still has sanctions on for quite some time. so this isn't new, but what is new is a, it's really a global. it's not a small country sanction. it's a global effort here. going on body united states to impose sanctions in the europeans going along with it. at least the european elite is going along with it. europe has become more integrated economically and really doesn't have much of into a political of position anymore. it's become a integrated with the u. s. economically and politically, increasingly over the years here recently. as certainly allotted,

stay care and we will continue to follow those responses, eyes thereafter, and begin to happen. professor jack ross, miss, thank you so much for your time and insight. my pleasure. now speaking of those referendums, the voting will be held from september 23rd to the 27th and for areas the loo, ganske, and our nest republics. and the don bass as well as the her son and zapper, she regions. and we will have special coverage on the referendums in these regions, which will get under way on friday, as locals vote on whether they want to become a part of russia. you can read more on our website and stay tuned to r t international. ah.

an exceptional opportunity. this is how south africa is president. career ram, missouri has branded the biggest military export on the continent held in the countries capital city of for toria, with hundreds of companies participating in the event. the african aerospace and defense expert will run until sunday. the format will include the trade show along with ariel displays along with parallel meetings and conferences, briefing the media in pretoria on wednesday. south africa, as minister of defense, said the event will give opportunities for companies from across the globe to work together. archie is corroborated that luck brings us this report.

africa, aerospace and defense sector is the most important defense marketing event in south africa, generals and security decision makers from around the world meets here every other year in the capital city of south africa to show case their military hardway underscoring why is sub saharan africa is the growth region for military and different sector africa are currently expanding and bolstering the military and policing capabilities. but the military budgets of african countries have traditionally taken a backseat to develop intel concerns and the impact of coven 19 has eroded their capacity to buy arms or security hardway even further consistency. the budget of the defense has been cut in south africa. it is at its lowest. that is what our

problem is. even if the economy grows loan, if you keep to the promise that we made to ourselves, that would never go beyond 2 percent of the g. d p. for the defense, we will be fine. that's only looking for 2 percent of the g d p. that will enable us to recruit the young people that we need to be could be it truly a neighbor less to resuscitate our defense industry. that will enable us to fix all of our prem equipment that we need to fix. but it will also enable us to do everything and to play a role in better integration and in the continued the russians. the conglomerate is also among the exhibitors. here they are also looking to expand their presence in africa with a showcase at this. yes. export. even though they didn't have

a spokesperson available on the day, russia has a friend in many african countries, especially in the south african defense minister. we're loyal to our relationship with bricks because we're looking at bricks as a developmental partner. but put bricks, a site this deal with russia. if you go into any part of africa, the africans will say to you will ask the question, who did they ever corner nice? did they give us financial aid and take possession of our country now? so that because relationship with russia's spence, miss hood is mindy pay? to we i'm alive because they sent foot to the e and submitted to kim's, this expo threads over a $100000.00 people in it's 5 day period. and both that impressive actual

there are many offline meetings happening here between decision makers that will hopefully tend to have shakes into deals and business. i'm glad i will. if i thought for our tea in pretoria, the head of the world's largest oil giant saudi aramco said that the use plans to resolve the energy crisis won't get the job done. adding that the real reason behind the market meltdown is an under investment in fossil fuels, not the russian operation. ukraine. freezing we're capping energy bills, might help consumers in the short term, but it does not address the real causes and is not the long term solution. and taxing companies when you want them to increase production is clearly not helpful. the conflict in ukraine has certainly intensified the effects of the energy crisis, but it is not the root cause. sadly, even if the conflict stopped today,

as we all wish, the crisis would not end this same man comes ahead of the german chancellor's visit to saudi arabia this saturday, which is part of his to day trip to the gulf region. germany is economic minister robert back said he expects a lot of shoals to sign contracts for liquefied natural gas. this, as the country searches for replacements for energy supplies from russia. meanwhile, in neighboring belgium, $10000.00 people took to the streets in the capital, demanding the government take action against the rising cost of living. locals are afraid they may fail to pay their bills. to 80 percent of the population is forced to significantly reduce consumption. that as energy prices have afforded double since last year, processors are calling for a growth and salaries which has seriously lived behind the paste inflation. and in the us, politicians continue to promote the idea of price caps being harmless for europe.

as senators continue to push for the passage of a bill, which would apply new things shipped to any party buying russian fossil fuels at a higher price than the ones that by the wes international oil. economist mendoza, lama believes that price capping is a destructive measure in the current crisis. kathy, that price of russia are, as well as the tone, and that will lead to prices, in fact, with the investment and try to hide a price. and then we have now a surprise, a bit of a price of russian. well,

as i said, i'm trying to do a lot of that with them by cutting supplies to go to the price and use supplies to go to china in a, a, a, a supplies and that's all for now. be sure to check out our t dot com for all the latest breaking news and updates. we'll see right back here at the top of the hour in a

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