drill down the possibilities that the west is waiting for the right moment to strike the republic long enough with back hall with this is our future. and the most important thing is the future of my grand daughter's. so she a call of the heart. my mother is russian. my father is rushing well, i am russian to be bringing you off. special cooperate, just going back to republic, san to ukrainian regions begin voting on whether or not to join that of the russian federation directors. for minutes i takes aim at the west. laugh at off, claiming it's deliberately escalating the conflict. a new crate. united states and this allies have been systematically covering up the crimes of the key of regime for 8 years, building their policy towards the lensky, based on

a well known american principle. he is, of course, a son of a, but he's our son, but also in the program that you, you chief threatened to take action against rome if the election that this weekend results in a government taking the country in, quote, 8 difficult direction. a very welcome to you today is the day we start off special coverage of the referendums and don bath and beyond, on whether or not to join russia as we understand. of course, voting is now well under way. ah

i so let's show you a map here on the program as the referendums are being held in full regions are 1st and foremost don't yet. and lu ganske and the far east and part of the screen for you. right? that both of those had already voted to declare themselves independent that was back in 2014, after the government in kiev was overthrown. now, of course, to more regions, people, author casting their votes in the hottest one region and zappa orgy as well. now, the voting does come after days of intensified shelling of residential areas confirmed by local officials, by that of ukrainian forces or the russian back local authorities claim kia was trying to scare people ahead of the vote. meanwhile, moscow says it will support the people's will and their final decision. as i show

them, the latest pictures from the paulding stations in the dawn bass region. people in both john ask and logan's republic say they've been waiting for this moment ever since the government was overthrown to the country. 8 years ago. artist raymond caseres now looks at how the water on escrow public is hoping that the vote might finally bring peace. be a referendum had just began it will be held over the next 5 days. but for 1st days to ensure the safety of reverend, the participants, the pulling will be done in adjacent territories to the polling stations and at people's homes as well, very limited. you do your compatriots, we've been waiting for this moment for more than 8 years. we waited through anxious nights and busy week days at the front and in the back. we waited like to wait to return to family after many years of separation. the holding of the referendum is a historic milestone for going home. this is the main motive in all of our deeds

and battles at deepest desire. and at the same time, an absolute confidence that the day will come when we become russia bow. the main day of the referendum will be held on the 27th of september when polling stations will open at 8 and close at. a said 10 o'clock in the morning as we bold people here. ha, in dun boss, there'll, i happy and are all enthusiastic about going to the polls about of voting to become a part of russia. once again, they say we are finally returning a back home back to the motherland as they say of but the local authorities, they are ensuring old precautionary measures a soul that said, no tragedy can take place while the referendum is being held. i'm very happy to be here and feel very enthusiastic to be part of this historic moment. i hope a lot of people will come to vote and change our future. i hope all russians will

be able to get back to the real home you. now we've always felt like rations. he's been living in ukraine. listen, there are no words. emotions are overwhelming. it's exciting. this is our future, and the most important thing is the future of my granddaughter's, my children. so him. meanwhile, in the neighboring lugens people's republic, the voting is in full swing. the head of the region has encouraged citizens to get outside, cast their vote, and make their voices heard. you read m stewart. i'm sure that citizen softly ganske people's republic will make their choice in favor of joining the russian federation. by making such choice, we will obtain peace and quiet, and we're going back home to our historical borders. this is what is just and right . la guns people's republic votes. these are the 1st people who decided to show up and cost their opinion officially, whether or not they would like their land to become part of russia. now, what is special bowling stations here come to people,

not the other way around. that's all due to safety concerns. now here's how it's organized. there's a queue of people, they enter the bus through the front door. and then over here, there's a makeshift polling booth where people 1st, they sign up over here. then over here, they cost the vote. and here's the ann with it with every ballot that has been cost so far. again, this is due to fears that large gatherings of people in well places in traditional, alongside or around traditional polling stations that they might become targets of attacks of its over missile attacks. by cave or terrorist acts, even my mother is russian. my father is russian. well, i am russian. i know that everything will be fine. many do not believe in the referendum. there are a lot of scared people. i know that everything will be fine and we hope so. god bless. so another region that it's voting on whether or not to join russia today is

as apple orgy at the following footage, showing queues at polling stations in hudson and multiple of the military and police. as we understand our ensuring security, all voting stations were swept for explosives before they opened. despite the potential threats that people have been keen to cast their ballots, have a look at this. you have to shall, is direct lucelle. i believe that only with russia we will be able to revive our region, raise the economy, medicine education, revive the industries that her son region was famous for in soviet times and give a new impetus to our economy. i cast my vote for joining russia, man. yes, i'm omission. finally, we're together. finally, we are at home. the mood is excellent. i wanted for russia from my home, from my motherland. actually young. actually i want to come back home. i just want to come back home to some sort of little autism case on. it's always been a russian city. they say that for a person, the native language is the one in which his mother read fairy tales for him in

childhood. they read to me in russian where now had one of the voting stations here in chad, a song. these have been set up all over the city. long with these members of the electoral commission are going flat to flat house to house collecting people's votes. because despite the fact that already thousands of people in care of san city in the province itself have voted, there's been a lot of intimidation. they've been threats acts of terror. and there is ceases, of course bombardment, sol, with, with missiles, with rockets by the ukrainian military, the ukrainian side nationalists of also threatened people. they have told them to stay away from building stations for. busy their own safety taken at face value. it is believed that they want to target these voting stations to keep people away away from the referendum way from expressing themselves nevertheless. so far things have been. com. security has of course been beefed up. there is a lot of tension,

but as i mentioned, thousands have already voted in more and more a voting with every hour or so not international. we will be keeping you updated and all the latest news it is worth noting very quickly here that in the are to republics and the 2 ukranian regions where people are going to the polling stations as we understand right now. there's no telling, there's no danger at that moment. of course, that little change in the blink when i will keep you posted, it's a 5 day referendum to decide the fate of millions of people. will be back soon with . ah, ah! now the russian foreign minister sort of left off as accused of the collective west of escalating the conflict in ukraine and ultimately turning a blind eye to its war crimes. laughter made the claims while addressing the un security council. she be, she'll study was more such atrocities, became possible,

and remained unpunished to, to the fact that the united states and its allies have been systematically covering up the crimes of the key of regime for 8 years. building their policy towards zalinski based on a well known american principle. he is, of course, a son of a. but he's our son of all eyes were on the security council chamber when we heard from the russian foreign minister, sir gay lavern. now he choked to the floor of the 15 member body that leads the united nations. and he gave remarks, exposing all of these facts that are widely ignored and international, and us aligned media. when he spoke, he pointed out that while the united states seems to continue to maintain the idea that the government based in here is some kind of democracy, the reality of their actions on the ground with their food blockades and their suppression of political dissidence. just doesn't match that narrative. here's what we heard from the russian foreign minister at the security council. we can fornia

solicitation of the position of those states that pump military equipment into ukraine is cynical, and it doesn't hide the fact that they want to deplete and we can russia by prolonging the conflict. the collective west kindles the fire and it does so with impunity. you won't really punish yourself, will you? this is not latent racism against russia, but outright racism. now the russian foreign minister also described other realities of what is taking place on the ground. he described the burning of both books and people by forces that admire those who collaborated with the nazis during the 2nd world war and are pushing pro hitler narratives in ukrainian society. he went on to furthermore, describe the how weapons provided by the united states are being used to commit crimes against civilians and how there has been a huge effort by russia to document these crimes. despite being ignored largely by international bodies. here's what he said. but at the music you hello, you know,

military or strategic targets were hitting the settlement show by ukraine. only civilian residents of dumbass have been made to suffer. it's not surprising that the ukrainian armed forces employ terrorist tactics using civilians as human shields. now, the russian foreign minister made a point of pointing out that soon the people of these eastern regions will have the ability to determine their own future in upcoming referendums, where they will vote on the future of their regions. this ability to determine their own destiny as people was deprived of them when the united states imposed a government upon them in the 2014 year o maiden cube. it was quite an important moment when we heard from russian foreign minister, sir gay labrat. he was able to point out all kinds of realities that the united states and its allies have worked very, very hard to obscure and prevent the world from seeing in their efforts to demonize and isolate russia and continue this war. thanks also course to the

inspirational leadership of, of vladimir putin, of a serious leadership of avoided ms. nancy f. m a. u. k prime minister, right, that 4th, johnson bit of a verbal slip up as he listed the reasons why ukraine's counter offensive has proven to be so successful here. thank the russian president for his inspirational leadership. read more about that right now. if you like r t dot com is where you need to go. ah, or so the you chief ursula vandella and has warned italy of consequences should it ever, via, from its a liberal democratic principles ahead of elections this weekend. it's where right when candidates are expected. so windless, learn more right now from a i'll contribute to rachel monson. joining us here now from paris or rachel, a bit of a long speech there. any highlights for us? yes. speaking at princeton university in new jersey yesterday, you commission president ursula underline was asked if he was worried about the

results of this weekend's italian parliamentary election, which far right populous are expected when judging by the latest pulls, vauder like suggested that the e. u has ways to deal with election results that they don't like. have alyssa will see the outcome on the elections? we have just elections and see them to if things go in a difficult direction. i spoken about anglian pollen and we have tools we have tools, she spends a few hours in new jersey and she start sounding like tony soprano like a mob boss, former italian vice prime minister mateo sal vini. part of the concert of coalition . it's favored to win the election over the weekend. asked on twitter whether vander line was issuing a threat and said that she should, quote, respect the free democratic and sovereign vote of the italian people. we've already seen how the u, the self styled arbiter of democracy,

treats its members states that don't fall into line with what it considers to be acceptable. just last week, the you moved to cut hungary funding under the pretext that it was no longer a quote full democracy. well, ukraine isn't either, and vander, lying. keep saying how badly she wants ukraine in the you and how keith is fighting for european values like democracy and that european business gosh, should just follow in wonder if it has anything to do with the fact that ukraine is on board with the use anti russian agenda that hungary has ignored the blocks, anti russian sanctions, so called undemocratic hungry is actually set to pull its own citizens to gauge how they feel about sanctions. that's obviously more than can be said for other e u countries which have had no qualms in downloading the increased costs of sanctions, policies cooked up in brussels on to their own citizens. and just warning them of looming energy rationing blackouts and de industrialization and giving them absolutely no say in the matter,

which is why we're seeing an increased number of protests across the block from france to germany, degrees to the czech republic. they have no democratic outlet to express themselves on this issue, which is why they take to the streets. remember what german 4 i minister and alina bare, bach said ada democracy conference of all things in prague earlier this month. we stent a wish. you train as long as they need us, no matter what my german vote to thing, but i want to deliver to the people of ukraine. and this means every measure i'm taking. i have to be clear that this holds on as long as ukraine meets me. me, me, me, i, i am democracy. that's pretty much what we're hearing from the ear leadership from bare box of underlines. sometimes the truth just comes out and judging by their remarks, democracy in the minds of the leaders is apparently something that only exists within the narrow confines of what they allow the little people to do or have i

contribute a ritual. marston, thank you to africa. now a security crisis in the south hell, a region is apparently threatening to turn into a global problem. the un secretary general antonio quotas warning the way the situation is handled, needs a new approach. if nothing is done, the effects of terrorism violent extremism in organized crime will be felt far beyond the region in the african continent. a co ordinated international breakthrough is urgently needed. we must rethink our collective approach and show creativity going beyond existing efforts. now the instability in the region is pretty shaky at best the, despite an ongoing anti insulted operation led by the french military against islamic groups. the instability has led to a large amount of the population becoming frustrated by that of hearing situation with security. now we heard from a member of em, $62.00 it's, it's a movement responsible for, for recent protests, denisia, who believe the presence of the french army in the country is illegal and is not

actually helping to bring peace since the beginning of the french military operation backer on their forces have acted in contempt of the population of niger in many areas of the country. we find the presence of these forces which are not helping niger to insert security unacceptable. a force that is killing more citizens of our country than terrorists. this is what formed the basis of the m 62 movement. we will fight into our country as truly independent into our country and its citizens can enjoy and explored its natural wealth until the government is at the service of the people. now the operation started back in august 24th tea, and it has been carried out with a full countries, all of which a former french colonies that spanned the sa jaila, athena fafsa, chat, martina and nigeria as well. it consists of 3000 members of the french armed forces as an permanently had called it in the capital of chad. initially intended to follow up on successes and expand the expand, i should say,

the french military's work. it has not proven to be effective with ah, good, have your company today. a u. s. congress woman is pushing for a new investigation into the killing of palestinian american journalist. i sharina iowa clay calling out the lack of commitment by washington to properly investigate hud death. it's nothing short outrageous that our government continues to refuse to hold israel accountable to these killings. i know that i will continue to push for full transparent u. s. investigations to these murders and full accountability. now this comes off for a reason investigation suggests the killing of the al jazeera journalist was deliberate, and the women was shot in the head by israeli forces. apparently, while reporting from the west bank in may. the probe was carried out by a london based research group and

a palestinian rights group examining the precise angle of fire and concluded that the shooter would have been easily able to see there were journalists in that area . now earlier this month, the israel conducted his own investigation. i concluded that was quite a high possibility. the journalist was accidentally hit by israeli forces, but added it would not be launching any criminal investigation of the us state department. acknowledge the findings and at the end of the day refused to attribute blame. so the next you are not the international or into north warranties, have made a move against the islamic neo socialist movement. the popular front of india, we understand dozens of his leaders were arrested in synchronized anti terror. a rage carried out across the country and just the past week. so officials claim that the members of the p, f, i were behind the unrest that's been seen throughout the country and posed

a threat to national security or the national investigation agency. recently said the groups ideology aligned with dr. taliban. well, the son of roger, your professor at the university of delhi says the p f. i wants to turn india into an islamic state. we f i, the dentist or addition it was the me which was banned. so see me got a new number in front of me if i it has a larger following in the southern india and it has several other organizations have the mission of you know, converting india into any slummy state. they have, they have, you know, long jihad on india and they have funding from outside the country, particularly from the gulf beads. and the data is the new

estate which is funding such organizations. why expand it all to bundle other routes? so, banning an organization doesn't it? is important to address those people who form the organization. now the group defend itself on social media, calling the arrests, unjust, and suggesting central agencies, all governments, puppies or human rights activists. carrot, he roy says the doing the government is destroying democratic values in the country by the said, the government that king are honest and they are trying to be india in boosted a full, not really a good and bad to be at that. so that's why we, that's why these oh a,

b b that is that, but i, you want to again say that not only do you want it because minorities, don't worry about human rights, them. ok, great civil liberties. the on the also being got to get it. so government is out and we carry a some people are saying as his and b r. i been with the boys. all right, let's i had talked about of the african continent now where hundreds of people have lost their lives and over half a 1000000 forced to leave their homes. nigeria devastated by a high water. it's off the neighboring cameroon, open flood gates at it's dime, a report state. the humanitarian situation is dia, as colorado could have an outbreak, a despite a nigeria dealing with annual floods. during the rainy season, these events are considered the worst in years,

and the government is struggling to help those effected in pakistan, of course, as well, dealing with its own off them off a deadly flood swamp. the country earlier this month of the un has one more lives, are at risk to the lack of international contributions. unicef says only a 3rd of its target needs have been met. the world needs to come together and help the children in pakistan together. we can save lives by delivering life, saving, health, nutrition and education services to every child in pakistan who needs at the most. the rains and floods have already claimed the lives of more than $550.00 children without a significant surgeon support. we fear many more children will lose their lives. so almost 8000000 people in pakistan have now been displaced from their homes. this is our now since august. a large areas of the country still are under water and that is 600000 people are currently living in emergency shelters. and officials fair

that millions are now at risk from all sorts of illnesses. and while the world community has pledged financial aid to help pakistan to overcome the devastation of the money, well, as hasn't arrived, international lawyer and geo political analyst a hassan that shod, says the pakistani government needs that money, that it apparently has been promised. i think what we are seeing now is the reality dawning upon the world that climate change is something that's on be brushed under the rug. it is a reality and it can strike any diamond budgets on happens to be the guidelines in terms of why the world has not come forward. me again speaking the double standards set up of its prevalent and the world today. when it comes to certain conflicts and certain situations, the world is eyeing them. the world is rushing to support the people. the media has issued in the limelight when it comes to certain countries. unfortunately, the community does not show that period. they want to expect that to be unfolding

and bunker spawn has literally destroyed the country. and if there was a tie in the world community to come forward and help focus on it is now as i said earlier, unfortunately, the board is still not able to understand the gravity of the situation. when we look at the pledges that have been made by the countries, a lot of those pages, they're not actually translated into aid that has come to focus on. now it's one thing to make a pledge and say that we will do this for focus on and the vulnerable population. but it's quite another to make sure that the money actually reaches the hands of the author government of august on and the age agency that are active. so in a way, it's a pretty getting some sort of, you know, non seriousness that be and nothing is happening beyond doc and media shows research going on and stuff right. i'd appreciate you joining us for coverage from moscow and off the international. we do continue with special live coverage of the voting at the referendums in a 2 republics and 2 ukranian regions as well as correspondence are on location. and

as we understand so far today, no reports of shelling during the voting process, they'll keep you posted here. this is off the international ah, the next stage of russia's military operation in ukraine is about to commence. a partial mobilization has been ordered, and importantly, referendums are to be held in a number of ukraine's regions. their goal was to become part of russia. nato's war on russia just escalated ah, with

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