hey, jim, it is so dangerous, is it the law? the sovereignty of the country? or is business and business is good? and that is the reality of what we are facing, which is fashion. with breaking news, this our on our t r. t. crew is called a mythical drug by ukrainian forces on that hotel and get a song there are reports of at least to death with victim still chopped under the rubble with the 2nd strike to come a 3rd day in the bus. stop roger, and he has some regions. we continue our special coverage of the ongoing referendums on whether to join russia and hear from some locals on the ground. everyone myself included, has been waiting for russia. it is our destiny. were very helpful for the future. over

a 1000 international observe is also working out the referendum than the republics with some notes in the high level of organization, an enthusiasm of many voters dealing with a departing station. we've been to, there's a very friendly atmosphere. people came to the polls willingly and with smiles on their faces. we haven't detected any violations, and it all runs in compliance with the needed level of transparency and international norms. when nato has declared our country an immediate threat on the way to total u. s. dominance on the un general assembly session rushes, foreign minister says that moscow ship security proposals were originally rejected by the way with sunday. and that mean this the weekly here on the my name is peter scotts and here the top stories from the week just gone. but 1st,

we start with some breaking news here on our c, t people have reportedly been killed in an apparent attack by ukrainian forces on our kennesaw hotel. our crew were staying in the building with corresponded broadcast, fee of sending this video straight from the scene who have just always, oh, it was what they got. wish, what? she'll be a genius of that. will you get all the pictures? i thought a better yet, but wanted to visit with you or kamisha walker one could she double is is, will it? there were 3 employees of the migration service, our team of 4 people, and to local residents working on the reception. the war had flew straight into them. it went through the 2nd floor and they were killed. the military left this place yesterday may be the strike was planned to hit them. every one is very afraid of a 2nd strike. there is often a 2nd attack within 30 minutes or so. this video shows what was left of the r t

cruise vehicle and the hotel. they were staying and our team captured the moment shortly after the attack with footage to show you a scale of the destruction to live with. the issue is then comes in the midst of the referendums to join russia. currently underway in had a song and 3 of the regions are for the lists. the excuse me, is the 3rd day of voting in the referendums, in the dumbass of her son and suffer osha regions with locals, making a choice on whether it's doin russia. we bring you all the latest now in our special coverage. ah.

law correspondence in the dumbass from uncle serv, in the den. yes. republic on e. good is done of who's in the la guns for public? bring us more details on the 3rd day of voting. the referendum has entered the 3rd day here in the la guns people's republican across other regions, of course, were having their se so far. everything has been relatively peaceful and quiet and well, according going according to plan. that's the despite caves, attempts to disrupt and to intimidate the local population here. well, in fact, for the past 8 years, this is what i have to say now. cool. when it comes to figures that now roughly all across the longest people's republic, just short of half of the entire population, that is of course, eligible to vote have done so they have had their sake. what is quite peculiar,

that if you say, take lu ganske, the capital that has been governed independently for the past 8 years and then take say, the town of our the agglomeration of lucy, chance that has been well reclaimed. just and officially defacto joined the august people's republic, just recently, the figure and the attendance will roughly be the same. now the vote of course happens and goes on against the backdrop of a widespread condemnation that is pouring in from the west to mean plenty of a media outlets and officials. they have her blood branded and labeled this referendum as a sham. and that's despite all of the attempts of the local authorities here to legitimize the process as best as they can. of course, it is a tool order for a government that's the own rule and control over these lands. and these territories isn't internationally recognized. despite that, they still have managed to attract and invite international observers to oversee

the process of the voting as well. international practice says that they should, we did have a chance to talk to a few of them. so here's what they had to say to the objective, her visitor to, oh, pulling office and, and saying that her, it is the wish of the population. so we are trying to see of the process. it is free. yes, it is great. we are looking for how many people are attending. we are saying that a lot of people are ending and expressing that since 2014 the want to be a part of the country deaf susan's. the do say we visited the pouting station. ambrosia have come. we are planning to visit to mall at putting station we pain to there's a very friendly atmosphere. people came to the polls willingly and with smiles on their faces. we haven't detected any violations. we're pretty sure the situation in other putting stations is the same. i can't tell you for sure what's happening at

the other putting stations at the moment. but from what we've seen so far, no violations have been detected, and it all runs in compliance with the needed level of transparency and international norms. bullet, the question, if the international community chooses to listen to these well, international observers to these members of the international community and to the say of the people, the voices of the people here. while this question is rhetorical, i have to say, but still this is nothing to, i mean this will fail and it fails to hamper the process. it fails to, to stop people from coming to the polling stations and casting their votes. as again, has, i have to repeat myself the vote and as day 3 out of 5 and we will continue to bring you live coverage of how it fez. i will, for those old days. thanks very much eager. are rama over to you. now am, what's the latest from the polling stations in done yet? the referendum continues here to ness people's republic as well. we're answering

our 3rd day and at this point, more than half of the population of the nest people's republic have voted. so official figures now stand add says 55 percent of the total population mind you were still are. these are the results from the 1st 2 days. we're still have a 2 more days to go it aware of more bow referendum groups will be walking around the town and taken volts from my citizens and said, the final vote at balling stations will take place on the 27th of september. now, of just like in logan's kaz, the eager mentioned there are 4 in observers here as well, at least 130 people. and they come from all over the world, latin america, the united states, europe, asia. and so they're all here and they have all a noted that despite the fact that the ukraine continues to a shell for people who want to cast their votes, they're still turned out in

a huge numbers. now just like the 1st day of the referendum on the 2nd day, i walked around with the mobile referendum groups and just spoke to people that are guessing their votes and they are doing it very, very openly. and so all the people that i've talked to, they've actually told into their voting yes to joining with russia. and of course i asked them why, what their hopes are for the future. and at the moment that many people are saying, well, we hope that we get our electricity back very soon. we get our water back very soon . of course they don't have these basic necessities because the ukranian nationalists continue shelling critical, civil and infrastructure on a daily basis. here than as people's a republic. now the inside republic is voting including on the reclaimed territories off maribelle. and we have spoken to people there as well as take a listen. i mean an ethnically russian. in my heart,

i am russian. so what else could i have hoped for everyone, myself included, has been waiting for russia. it is our destiny. the city will be rebuilt and it will be even more beautiful than ever. although mariel pal was already a beautiful city. people will be more kind still returned home. we are very hopeful for the future. every single day of the referendum here is marred by a tragedy. people are getting killed. people are getting wounds a just over the last 24 hours, at least 250 shells from ukraine had learned as i hear in done as now. those shells are of various high calibers including those supplied by nato countries. now, nationalists of ukraine continued their rising. the people here trying to disrupt other votes, but according to official figures. so here, like i said earlier, more than 55 percent heads are already voted. meanwhile,

ukrainian nationalists are targeting civilians as well as a critical civilian infrastructure, apartment buildings, kindergarten or schools. as i'm can see you right now, i can see here in the background, this sounds all for explosions and we've been here and that's there all night and all morning, of course, the number of casualties continue to mount here and don't as but over the past 24 hours, one civilian was killed and at least 9 were wounded. refugees from ukraine's eastern dumbass region have been granted the right to vote in the referendums on the future of their homeland. as we've been discussing, voting is currently underway in the den. yes, and no guns people's republics, as well as approaching hassan regions on whether to join russia according to the roster of authorities at more than $4200.00 migrants from the dumbass are living in the region, including 1700 children. most of them were forced to feed their homes due to the

ongoing conflict in ukraine. 135 polling stations are open across the region, enabling those who are eligible to cast their vote. residents of the don boss have been considering their fate since well ahead. the referendum back in 2014 qx, have launched a so called anti terrorist operation in southeastern ukraine, and events became a turning point for those people in the dumbass. let's take a closer look at one of our documentary about how exactly those events unfolded. a picture of what's in the mood throughout the globe. with

ocean at 1st per shanker showed he was ready to negotiate, but then totally changed his mind, no negotiation, only victory. what poll final victory before that he was playing around in ukraine resumed filming, and shutting us citizen with this, i think that's your only town here. what, terry? are we terror bluebook before? so when they come to your house with guns to kill you, you don't have to think about whether you need to pull the trigger. you need to defend yourself. the enemy has come. these people aren't him and they come to kill

you and your family. thousands joined the protest in the southeast in regions. donetta can lugens, but claim themselves people's republics. ah well keep you updated throughout the process all those referendums as they take place today and tomorrow. ah. the west is displaying double standards and its position on the referendums. well, at least that's the view of russian foreign minister said again, love rav following his address to the 77th, un general assembly new york, as where he covered ki geopolitical questions, including what he claimed was the inability of the collective west to negotiate

with moscow. it's the militia, the attitude towards the referendums, in dumbass and to other regions is a double standard from the west. we can recall how the west drew up, exceptions to international principles who kosovo, although lay to the international court said that this was by no means an exception . and in principle, off to kosovo. sure, it was proclaimed that any part of the territory or country has the right to determined its future without the consent to the central authorities. if there were double standards in the west where it is beneficial for them, they will do things one way. whether or no benefits they will do things differently, will do deal too much. a very important press conference took place here at the united nations headquarters with the russian foreign minister, sergei lab rav. now, the press was not exactly friendly to the russian foreign minister, but he made a point of answering their questions with strength and consistency, the russian foreign minister from there, he went over the various allegations against russia that have been debunked. ah,

he also went over the various crimes being committed by the government and he had that had been ignored by western media. and then from there he talked about how at the end of the cold war, it seemed like us leaders appointed themselves as an the series of god on earth with the right to intervene in any country that they wish. and often the targets were countries they saw as rivals, you woman you, it is very clear to any unbiased observer for the anglo saxons who have completely subjugated europe. ukraine is only expendable in the fight against russia. nato has declared our country an immediate threat on the way to total u. s. dominance and has identified china as a long term strategic challenge. at the same time, the collected west, led by washington, sends a frightening signal to all other countries without exception or anyone who dares to disobey can be next. now the russian foreign minister and his speech went on to condemn the practice of unilateral sanctions being carried out by the united states, which prevent people from getting food or getting medicine. and

a number of states have been targeted. he specifically highlighted the blockade of cuba, which the un general assembly has condemned over and over and over again. but the united states persists in instilling on the small island nation. now from there we had the russian foreign minister talk about the need for the u. n. to be restructured in a way that countries around the world that are from the developing areas. latin america, africa, and asia could be given more adequate representation on the security council. he talked specifically about africa and how it is under represented in world affairs misuse, legal noon was conflict situations in africa. require abandoning the temptation to make them the subject of jew political 0, sum games on consolidating external plays in support of the initiatives of the african union during the un general assembly session. there were other speeches that raised important issues facing the globe. for example, we heard from the representative of india, the cold war reform multilateralism with the reforms of the security council at its

goal. and joyce considerable support among you and members. it does so because of the widespread recognition that the cut into catholic church is anachronistic. and ineffective, it is also perceived as deeply unfair, denying entire continents and regions a wise in a forum that deliberate their future. we also heard from the representative of china. i was the chinese foreign minister who took the podium at the un general assembly and emphasized the need for representation of impoverished countries around the world and the need for the you and to be restructured in a way to give voice to developing countries. household realty. com. we must seek cooperation and oppose confrontation as we face a host of global challenges. we should jointly oppose group politics and block confrontation. major international issues should be handled by all countries. no

countries above others and no country should abuse its power to bully others sovereign countries. now in addition to his press conference and his remarks before the un general assembly, the russian foreign minister, sergei lab, rob also had a number of very important bilateral meetings. india sat down with russia and talked behind closed doors as did shine earlier in the week. so it's been a very important development. there are clearly big differences between major countries in the world when it comes to the issues that were discussed. but the russian foreign minister held his own, stood up to the challenges of the press and gave a clear assessment of advanced going on. not just in ukraine, but around the world, an act of economic racism. that's how you gun to has branded an e resolution aimed at blocking and major oil pipeline project. so i think a legit environmental and human rights abuses. deputy speaker of uganda's, parliament accused brussels of violating the countries of sovereignty. the

resolution is based on misinformation and represents the highest level on neo colonialism and imperialism against the sovereignty of uganda and tanzania. 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 detractors of the project have been arbitrarily jailed. and that an oil spill already from this underground project

could in face among the many rivers connected to the great lakes region. and could be a detriment to millions of people who live in that area. his 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 petition 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 dimensionally 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 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 warning on twitter for total energy, which is one of the companies linked to the pipeline project. he says that should they follow in the footsteps of the wanting from the parliament, uganda and tell dania, 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. life. the news this week, european farmers are angry over and a you decision to remove tice on quotas along the exports of ukrainian agricultural products by the block. i'm awful helping ukraine,

but i believe his open pandora's box. the idea was not met with enthusiasm. the conflicts in ukraine led to the blocking of the black sea ports from which ukrainian grain was exported in order to support ukraine. the e u has removed taurus and quotas, but some european farmers are starting to complain that cheap ukrainian great remains in their countries. crating price competition among for juices in romania, bulgaria, and of the u countries. bulgarian farm. alexander. so tariff urged e u officials to step in on time. unfortunately, inflation started even before the war. then we observed such processes after the start of the military conflict. problems with grain became much more serious little to for we would agree to help you. crane with the provision of transit corridors, soil, but their grain remaining here in bulgaria is totally ruining us. our expectations are that the bulgarian government, as well as the european commission, will take measures regarding this matter to protect both bulgarian and european

consumers because this is not only a problem in bulgaria, l a u policy is also said to be exacerbating food shortages in africa russian president vladimir putin says that nothing of grain is going to the world's poorest . and just to evade 7 ships that left ukrainian polls under recent deal broke by the u. an unfair keith went to africa. china as lashed out at u. s. president. jo biden's recent statement that washington would send troops to defend taiwan if it was a site. oh, i saw house previously, hot cit, walk back similar statements, which contradicts africa longstanding support for the one china policy. but would us forces to fin the island? yes, if in fact it was an unprecedented attack, us forces us men and women would defend taiwan in the event of a chinese and version. yes, maple yeah, yeah. and only the u. s. remarks seriously violate the one china principal and the

provisions of the 3 us china joint communiques reached the u. s. commitment so to not support tie one's independence and send a severely wrong signal to the separatist forces of taiwan independence. even china strongly deplores and rejects it and is made solemn complaints with the u. s. side . what, materialism, it does seem that biden held different views around a decade ago, while he was a senator. he wrote that threatening to use force against china could trigger. and you conflicts, and it's just the need for talks as part of diplomatic efforts. there is a huge difference between reserving the right to use force and obligating ourselves a priori to come to the defense of taiwan. the president should not seem to tie one much less to china. the ability automatically to draw us into a war across the taiwan strait. the official u. s. physician doesn't commit to military action to defend taiwan. although washington don't send military aid to the island. the latest funding was announced

earlier this month, including more than a $1000000000.00 in alms on the delivery of an array of on to ship an anti aircraft missiles. in response to china, reiterated that taiwan is a quote inalienable parts of his territory. and urge washington to immediately revoke the arms sales. the weapons package comes just one month after us. how speak of nancy pelosi visits i pay, which prompted major chinese military drills close to the island. earlier we spoke to ed martin, president of the phyllis shuffling eagles, who said that the us must be very careful. i support the message to china that we want less aggression from china. after that, i think we need to be very, very careful with the situation. i mean, you know, i, i think we've seen the china is taking advantage of the regime of their, of biden's weakness. they've been doing more exercises and more kind of military stand up. and i know i, i spoke over the weekend with a military leader active duty military leader who told me that they spent

a lot of time worrying about china worrying about what could happen. so look, i, we want to protect and support our allies, but we want to be careful not to be drawn into a war, especially a war with a nuclear power by the ministrations policy seemed to be to continue to provoke other, our world powers. and to put on their interests our, the world's interests or other nation's interest above ours. and i think that's a problem with just before we go, a recap of our break can use from chad. a song where a hotel was shelled, allegedly by ukrainian forces. 2 people have reportedly been killed with locals is saying former jealousy of the ukrainian elements alexi verifica is among the dead. our crew captured the moment shortly after the attack with footage showing the scale of the destruction inside. the incident comes in the midst of the referendum to join russia, which are currently underway and had a song and 3 other regions. drucquer stupid util grants. good. that's all for me, peter scott, for nicky, aaron will be taking over in just over 30 minutes time and whatever you're up to i

hope you having a great weekend. thank you for with ah, lisa canter. russian state patrol never. i've stivers, i'm phoning the most. i'm skiing with eclipse in 55 when. okay, so 9 is professional speaking. when else with we will van in the european union, the kremlin. yup. machines. the state on russia for date and school ortiz spoke neck, given our video agency, roughly all bands on youtube. and pinterest

with what we got to do is identify the threats that we have. it's crazy. even foundation, let it be an arms race is on offense. very dramatic development. only personally and getting to resist. i don't see how that strategy will be successful, very critical time time to sit down and talk with

me ah, gone welcome to all the part, the 3rd world war, their favorite topic. a for political analyst over the last couple of months has moved from there. we almost speculation into a fast cheating reality here with russia announcing partial mobilization. what it sees as a war with nature and the collective quest. no more more. it's not that proxy war and not the trading of sanctions, but full blown kinetic conflict with already thousands of dad on both sides. can anything be done to prevent further installation to discuss it. i'm now joined by demetrius constance, a couple of political analysts. i'm for my.