a trail when so many find themselves worlds apart, we choose to look for common ground. ah, the plane in for the shell don't you had since he once again with several deaths reported already. the attack comes on the eve of the referendum on joining russia. a few of with the russian defense ministers, a $55.00 service men, will return from ukrainian captivity. and the currently receiving medical exchange between moscow and cables are included ukrainian service men, including members of the art of battalion, also ahead in creating an army,

stuff with heavy losses in the care region is here twice a week to break through russian defences. this is the region proposed for a referendum to join russia. we must, the president treat all conflicts across the globe with equal indignation, south africa speaker at the un general assembly accuses the west of double standards. as the u. s. court defines as russia violating un principal a variable. welcome to you. it's 1 pm here in moscow, and this is oxy international. with the latest world news update. it's good to happy with this. i was thought with breaking news. this. our several civilians have reportedly been killed in the latest ukrainian shelling of don yet city. this comes to the day before

a referendum to join. russia is to be held in the republic of warning for here. you might find this for teach disturbing since the early hours of the morning. ukrainian forces have reportedly been shelling residential areas of the dawn. yes, there were no reports yet on the number of casualties. the attacks are still continuing well elsewhere. a prisoner of war exchange between moscow and care has been held. the russian defense ministry says that 55 russian military service men have arrived in russia from ukrainian captivity and not receiving medical care regardless flores not as a result. of a complex exchange negotiation process, $55.00 service men of the armed forces of the russian federation. don. yes, can lou canst republics, who were in mortal danger and captivity were returned from the territory of ukraine controlled by the kiev regime tonight, all military personnel have been transported by military transport aircraft to the territory of the russian federation, and currently in medical institutions of the russian defense ministry, the return service men have been given the opportunity to contact their relatives

and a being provided with all necessary psychological and medical assistance. there are some troops landed wednesday as a military apple and in moscow, members of the notorious, near non piaza battalion, top 2 during the siege of mario po, were among those exchanged for the russian serviceman. on wednesday evening media report came several western met mercenaries including 2 british and american national, who had previously been sentenced to death for war crimes by its own. yes, court were flown to saudi arabia. many of the russian soldiers who have returned immediately contacted their loved ones and reassured them. so i just, everything is fine. why your tears? everything is okay. so i see everything is fine, i just returned to russia alive. another huge glance has been reported in the eastern dumbass city of military deadly bloss occurred in the cities markets. local authorities report 6 wounded and 5 dead official say the incident is considered

a ukrainian terrorist attack will be keeping you updated on all the latest on this incident. me wanting crimea, there's been a series of attempted drone attacks. he's the latest footage of one of the drones, which was shut down by russian ad defenses in the city of john coy. local authorities came to a total of 3. drones went down, comes off the care, some was struck by kids forces. he once again show the city a local fire station has been heavily damaged. legacy service reported this. some people were injured and a bald cheese by local civilians across the river was also head earlier. local journalists said russian missile defense systems intercepted a walk at attack on the city. what of this comes with the region prepares for a referendum on becoming part of the russian federation. the ukranian on for his are attempting a major offensive with a push into the castle region. however, as the russian defense ministry has been reporting for several weeks now, their efforts have been unsuccessful. kiev is losing thousands of soldiers. that is

more garcia ones is this report amassed ukrainian military formation. almost 300 troops, backed by dozens of tanks and armored vehicles. launches a surprise attack on a russian held village in kent san region. but the defenders were waiting ah rockets, me, fowls, shells, rain down on the ukrainian offensive bodies, piled the fields quickly, stalls and turns into a route before them 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

a tank. all of this in just one battle. they would look by though, than 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 do 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. vast 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 more they barely expended any so quick was their retreat. in this one battle, which lasted just hours. you quain 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 by me a b and p 2 vehicle also a trophy vehicle, captured from ukrainian troops as they retreated after another unsuccessful attack . here san province is rapidly turning into a graveyard for ukrainian soldiers who were 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 surrender. dana 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 and positions confiscated or they choose to serve the matter of days, they are thrown that well defended russian positions morality, while there isn't much to speak of the captured soldiers, all say the same thing that if they refuse orders to go to attack ortho, 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 care of san front for 3 weeks. he have remains undeterred. throwing more men than material into the meat grinder in the desperate bead to secure a meaningful victory on these front. how many ukrainian soldiers die for key of

victory here is seemingly irrelevant. or i'd gas div arti from gifts on region. all this fighting occurs as ukraine's care stollins apple dozier regions as well as the guns can don. yes, people's republics have announced they'll be holding referendums on whether to become part of russia to vote and we'll start friday and continue until september. the 27th. we will have a special coverage on the referendums in these regions, which will get underway 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 international ah.

when addressing the un general assembly, the south african speaker lashed out at the west st. double standards should not be acceptable. well, tattling 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 the decades long struggle for sir determination of the people of western sahara. we must, mister president, treat all conflicts across the globe with equal indignation, no matter what color

o creed of the people affected if i 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 are 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 of you miss shed light on the hypocrisy of biden,

at the un, hammering home this belief that what is taking place is all 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 whether or not they join with the russian federation. so the way binding 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 and civil rights attorney. well,

but patillo who save the tooth here, system providing different sets of rules is wrong. thing that we have to take as an international community is an understanding. we need to have the same standards across the board. are there cannot be a one set of rules where the united states and great britain, i am, the nato allies and a 2nd cetera. and the 2nd set of rule for the all the other countries of the earth . and the only way for these international organizations do have legitimacy is of, if they are truly neutral, they are truly fair minded. a. we cannot continue to have a 2 tier system and international law international organizations. otherwise, we will continue to see how smaller nations and non nato nations defect from these organizations really do not feel they'll get fair treatment. he heard person bite into they talk about the idea of allowing the african nations caribbean nations to have representatives on the permit security council will veto power. but as of right now, most little small nations have no voice at all the people. a pals dance that 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 real rules based order right now, is all about making sure that the money interest stay in power to make short at the nation are basically one world war 2 are continue to have, has more power over the world and think that as a disquieting situation where the majority of nations are trying to move and quote, unquote, developing and to be in to self sufficiency dress, the challenges as accusation fly to want to ration the west is south as being less than lower to the un charged. that they keep citing the invasion of iraq and the occupational, syria, and the a couple of examples with the u. s. as in respect to what they want either to follow ortiz, maria phenomena has no news about 4 regions. and ukraine getting ready to hold referendums on join in russia came in thick and fast. what also quickly followed was their reaction from the west. these referenda or 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. 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 urge in 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 are 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 sir is daily oil output. the sovereignty not apply to

syria and its natural resources, but all that goes unnoticed, while every russian step is condemned, lucia 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 rod 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

money, all in violation of the un charter leaving devastation behind in iraq alone. it's estimated that around $200000.00 civilians were killed or hayes the un charter only there to be conveniently called upon when you are strategic enemies on to biding by it. and when it comes to the upcoming referendums, there is one aspect of the chart 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 saw it 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 8 wants to see weekend. can the west really not see? it's pick and choose approach when it comes to respecting sovereignty, self determination, or international law. there is a popular, sane 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 the deer and shows current like the bible of those who are, was support a certain procedure when it's convenient for the amanda, when in their actions contradicted, well, then they ignore that passage. i would say the u. s. has violated the quote, the charter if the charter means allowing people self determination, which it does on numerous occasions when it's suited centrist to do so. and that's

what empires do. and the u. s. is no different than the british empire and you know, the french and others before it and it's behaving empirically. and it is increasingly aggressive in that regard. as turned to africa now, where the south african president has branded the biggest military extent on the continent as an exceptional opportunity. how in the countries capital, city of pretoria, hundreds of companies are participating in the event. the african aerospace and defense expert will run through sunday. the full mass includes the trade show along 5 ariel displays parallel meetings and conferences, briefing the media on wednesday, the south african music minister of defense. i tandy medina, that the event gives opportunities for companies from across the globe to work together. our teeth corroborates hartnett brings 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 defense sector. africa are currently expanding and bolstering their military and policing capabilities. but the military budgets of african countries have traditionally taken a backseat to developmental concerns. and the impact of coven 19 has eroded their capacity to buy arms as security hardware. even further consistency deposit of the defense course has been cut in south africa. it is at its lowest. that is what our problem is. even if the economy, cruise 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 defy. that's all we 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 italian a were less to resuscitate our defense industry. that will enable us to fix all of our prem equipment that we need to fix that. it will also enable us to do everything and to play a role better in the region in the continent. 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 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 you a question. who did they ever corner nice? did they give us financial aid and take possession of our country? now? south africa relationship with russia spends promise photos mindy, by the way i'm alive because they sent foot to the e and submitted to camps this expo threads over a 100000 people. busy in it's 5 day period and both that impressive agile. there are many of line meetings happening here between decision makers that will

hopefully tend to hang shakes into deals and business. i'm glad i will. if i thought for our tea in pretoria, i was way in africa and a bit to tackle the growing concerns of electronic waste, like old laptops and stones. the 1st at the waste management company as i opened in ghana offering with liking solutions. with respect to this campaign are lunch today seeks to extend education and the benefits of recycling to our communities. our community recycling beans will be placed at selected, empty, and service centers across the country by reducing waste, lowering greenhouse gas emissions, and saving energy at home at work and on the road. we saved the environment at our continent. them if comes has gone or is known as one of the world's dumping grounds when it comes to e waste. something that comes with huge risks to people's health. ah

danny, fo would pick something. come with this with a chest noble feed, the flip, the chassis said anything i can, if you will, tomorrow for the fire stick, it will certainly to us with water in my head. i had the cause of the heat into it. did the nation do in the export or the 150 of them for electronic with

it can be trying to reach now trying to say i can pass it to my child and my daughter, i'm also pass it i reiterated before my pledge of improving thunder through in the country and looking across the previous in africa the managing director of the african environmental sanitation, consulting group, abena, antoine, phase, attitudes about the ecology need to change a bribe initiative. i think since well, since 2017, the griping initiative has been introduced to god. it's brought in different

dimensions of the eco system of the green echo system, which i am, frankly, in my opinion, was lacking before they came in and became very active in the past. it's been a little bit of a discussion or if between the producers, the consumer will take responsibility for and of use and don't use products which are in the space of plastic. they've been able to utilize this, not only government, but also the power in which development has to go in that kind of space. plastics. and the plastic men is, i'll call it is not only gonna problem is actually a development developing countries problem. and is, is that, you know, i think it's been a creeping problem. we find that all classics alone and when you trace it back to all the other challenges that is cause and then we realize that we,

i mean big trouble. and that has also enabled the government to be aware of this and everybody is talking about it. and when is one? i think that in the long term, and i like the fact that it's not only given the platform for discussions, but he's going out of it as a part of a school. it's also educating the public regarding the problem, the plastic, plastic with problems. dana, how a lot also to do with education and attitude, no change that might happen for policy to be effective. ah, ukrainian president vladimir zalinski has given an online address to the un general assembly where he demanded the international community. see that russian assets and part of the proceeds over to care. ukraine will appeal to the un general assembly to support an international compensation mechanism. we count on your support

or i should pay for this war with its essence. it's also a punishment. this is one of the most terrible punishments for russian officials who value money at bomb everson ass lesson. say the assets have been on the agenda ever since $300000000000.00 were frozen by the west. now ukraine has suggested taking possession of those buttons, asking the u. s. and other european countries to make it happen. however, current laws only allow us to be frozen and not to be handed over elsewhere. recently, the u. s. department of justice asked congress to legalize the trunk for transfer to ukraine, as compensation for damages independent political analyst on a sancho bruno, say, the landscape request for the you. when are too much of an oscar and unlikely to happen. list of all the un, we're probably not vote in favor of it. if you take a full general assembly, they won't have the numbers. but i think one of the most other interesting

requests that, apart from the money, which is even bigger was the fact that russia is vito power should be removed from the un security council, which of course would defy the entire mechanism of out as council came to be given that russia is one of the big winners of door or 2, if not the biggest winner. so, to do that, and the requests that the lensky has made are expensive to put it mildly many thanks for keeping us company here in asi international. this i will be back in 30 minutes with more was the then. ah ah,

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