ah ah, 5 days of referendums in the don bath and to break away regions of ukraine wrap up with locals in each territory. voting in favor of joining russia. we hear from people on the ground or how they feel about the vote to, to renew and forces us to come. you can feed yourself, people can voluntarily block. people are crying with joy. there were people from the russian control territories in ukraine said, who's there has finally called western countries label the referendum. sharmen refused to recognize the results of russia's on buffalo. the un accuses them of double standards. recognition as such takes place only if approved in the west. in

general, the western version of democracy has deteriorated into a dictator of a liberal minority over a conservative majority. and video evidence emerges, showing what's being described as unprecedented damage to the north stream pipeline, with sweden and danish authorities, claiming the leagues could be enacted, sabotaged a must go to the well, this is all the international. my name is peter scott. here with the top stories at 4 am moscow time. and we kick off this wednesday morning with the latest on the referendums in the dumbass republics of done yet look guns and see other regions up at osha and have fun. where locals gave their final say on leaving ukraine and joining russia. ah.

the referendums, which ran for 5 days concluded on tuesday with ballads counted in all 4 regions. the majority votes are in favor of potential unification with russia. a years ago, the done yet is going to guns for public split from ukraine, declared themselves independence. that's after both regions refused to recognize the results of the my done uprising and resume changing key if we heard from locals about what they make of uniting with master nick jordan gordon. no one forces us to come. he can see yourself. people can voluntarily. i'm so happy i'm about to cry.

blocker. people are crying with joy. there were people from the russian control territories in ukraine, said you please there has finally come. i'm so glad leave to seal this day. i am really happy. we've come a long way and i've been waiting for a for ages will final results in the dance republic indicate that around 99 percent of people voted for joining russia with the guns for 4 big showing 98 percent voting in favor and ukraine's regions of the roger on here on the following results showed 93.11 percent and 87 percent, respectively joining in favor of jo, sorry, voting in favor of joining russia. and the highest turn out in the polls was in the republic, where over 2000000 people cast the votes of a 1500000 voted in the guns republic while in both have so on and the regions over 1000000. so. so when the polls are fees, egan has done offenses. this reports from the guns republic rights after the

referendums, results were announced. frankly, it has been an emotional day for everyone here in the republic. and finally, the results they have come and more than 98 percent of people here have chosen to say yes to russia and no to ukraine. the results were announced by the head of the august people's republic learned positioning himself. now we did have a chance to talk to the head of the republic himself, and we asked him about what emotions he feels right now that everything has been resolved. and what's next for the republic. away to day, we have reached our ultimate goal. we have achieved what we all wanted so much. i think that the president of the russian federation in the entire russian nation should take the decision in accept us into the russian federation. and then we'll come hard painstaking work to further strengthen the russian federation. we will work for the good of our great country, which is why all this began the future for which everything began back in 2014. he

has reveal that next week already he will be traveling to russia to see vladimir putin, the president of course, and well to discuss the results of the referendum. obviously bidding on behalf of all the of more than a 1000000 people here who showed up to the polling stations well to so that russia recognizes their choice. and again, this choice wasn't an easy one, not in terms of as to where their hearts were, but raw. the key of did everything in its power to intimidate the people here into staying home and to not voting. it has been shelling will against people's republic, relentlessly. in the past 5 days, people had to interrupt the voting and go to and go hide and bomb shelters, just to stay safe, just to keep on going with their daily lives. and no matter what they still showed up, they showed up in hundreds of thousands. again, the attendance is also very, very close to a 100 percent. and so this is what they did this is that what they did despite the shelling, despite everything being against their odds. now the authorities here,

of course, the try to make easy and as safe as possible for the people here. for example, for the 1st 4 days, there were no stationary polling stations. the one that were used to instead, buses were taking members of the election committee door to door almost. or if they were visiting different neighborhoods and regions and remote villages. so that people had, could have a chance to vote and to have their say without attracting and without participating in large crowds of people which could attract yet another attacks from are the key of authorities from the key of military which could be targeted by, well, terrorists, by diversion groups, but all this bloodshed, all this violence spearheaded by cave, it failed to crush the spirits of the locals. here we talked to some of them and they shared what this moment means for them. the meridian empress. i think the referendum was more than successful and completely for joan in russia. i voted, was daily thought that we've been eagerly waiting for this for the 8 years. we've

had war here in the don bus line. yet that was there's a desire to see changes to have stability certainty in your life, a desire to just live a peaceful life and see your parents come and care free. earlier we spoke to the president of the brakes international form who was part of the international monitoring team in dumbass. as he says, the mood of the people there appears to contradict the western narrative. i found that to people about whom we were hearing that they are under again, buying or having go controlled by that issue anatomy. we found that they are very 3, they're participating in dad. i find them like a celebration and festival and lee really giving message to the world that there is no fear, nor any pressure, and they are taking their own right. you interaction garment did not by display do

they only provided logistic and infrastructure to their along the lines and don't stick people to conduct the voting. when you come to the real grounds, then you will understand what is the unity from my united nation office. you can not say anything. so this is not what they were in international media is going on and it is. most of the time there is a fake news during last 9 months. we observed that so many fake news circulated to the by the western media to eastern word code word well, as the polls closed in the la guns republic, international observers from france and italy shed the 1st and accounts of how voting was concluded that i, we worked is international observers nas up rogia region in the city of multiple based on what we saw, i can say that the problem is not the ukrainian artillery, which can create fear. but actually it's saboteurs and intelligence groups. once

during an inspection of a polling station, people who came to cast their ballots head from journalist cameras. they didn't want to show their faces. they wanted to keep their voting secret. you've asked me whether i'm afraid of returning to france. it's hard to give an unequivocal answer to that question. i write for many media outlets under my own name. and of course, that causes a certain degree of distress. when it comes to my job in france, there's less and less to do there. that's partly because france as a member of the e. u, has pivoted towards the globalist agenda. i know a frenchman who stayed in the don bass on a humanitarian mission, and part of the funds he had collected in france for children's hospitals in the dawn. bass was confiscated by the french authorities. he is even currently under investigation. it's evident that the french political system is now faltering, and that can explain such a hysterical reaction. perhaps on surprisingly, the votes was the key item for discussion of the united nations security council

meeting. that's where the u. s. denied the legitimacy of the referendum enforced russia's ambassador to remind the west of his own history. it will break way regions put in with the direct expression of citizens will, has long ceased to be an indicator of a democratic choice. recognition as such takes place only if approved in the west. in general, the western version of democracy has deteriorated into a dictate of a liberal minority over a conservative majority because in order to move well, the un security council, the 15 member body that leads the united nations, convened the meeting today in the security council chamber. now, immediately russia spoke up at the beginning of the meeting, making clear that they objected to the fact that is vladimir zalinski. the grand resident was given a platform mobile to speak via video link to the un security council meeting. they said clearly that this was simply turning the un security council chamber into a place to put on political shows to serve and you know, to let him listen janda. it did not fit with the rules of the you and russia,

made clear their objections. and then we heard rosemary decarlo under secretary we heard from zalinski who then address will be a video link and then and when members of the security council spoke, it was very clear that there were differences among the major countries. now we heard from both russia and the united states, both permanent members of the security council here is the clear differences between the 2. we know the outcomes of these sham referenda were predetermine in moscow. they in no way represent a legitimate expression of the will of the ukrainian people. so many grim can could, you could if you lose gun was who was the loudest critics of referendums in the don bass zap, rosie and care san regions at one time were at the forefront of support for cost of it was independence due to the, you know, referendums were held in kosovo at all, only a declaration of independence adopted by the provisional self governing body in excess of its powers. but back then, it was enough for the west to recognise castillo's independence of the wood and

equally clear differences between major countries expressed at the security council meeting. now it's important to note that just prior to the un security council meeting, the u. s. secretary of state antony blanca made clear that the united states would not. ready recognize the results of the referendums that are taking place in the don boss regions. and furthermore, he gave his blessing to attacks on russian territory that might be carried out with weapons provided to kiya by the united states. this is what antony blank and said shortly before the un security council meeting. will the us still allow ukrainian troops to use us weaponry to defend against russians in those territories? no matter what the outcome of these referendums and this, these possible annexations ukraine has the absolute right to defend itself throughout its territory, including to take back the territory that has been illegally seized one way or

another by russia. now the nato chief also made clear that while nato countries are supplying weapons to the key of government that they do not consider nato to be part of the ongoing conflict. they consider this to be a fight between ukraine in russia. and while nato is supportive of ukraine, they are not directly involved. regardless, that was the context in which the un security council meeting took place. now, the un security council task with making sure world peace ingenue and deescalate and conflicts. but it seems like, as russia pointed out, the un security council was just using the platform for grand standing, just as a place to put on political shows to demonize russia when real danger to world peace and the possibility of this conflict escalating too much greater heights. are hanging over our heads as a result of the response of the united states and its allies to the referendum. alexia, we spoke to

a former pentagon security analyst micro maloof. he said that the citizens of the republicans have expressed their will to come under the protection of russia. i think there will be a period of, of readjustment. the net effect, however, is that they come under the protection of the russian federation. and this was the will of the people then that's what, that's what they want. and that's the way it's going to go. it's like what we saw in crimea. the united states comes half way around the world and tries to move nato up to the russian federation. line that has been this the scheme all along when you consider bricks and s s c o membership countries coming together. it really represents over half the world. and half the world is basically saying we no longer want to be under western domination. and i think that this is what's happening. again, ukraine is just the cog in an overall scheme by the united states. naval kept enforcing

that will and, and, and encroached upon the the territories. and it's particularly ukraine, which is what they've been seeking to do since 2014, when they arrange the coo of a democratically elected government there in, in ukraine. none of this would have happened if the lensky had had agreed to what he had had implemented what he had agreed to, namely minutes one. the minutes to that is a tear for the moment. of course is always will keep you updated on all the latest on the events in the dumbass republics on breakaway regions and what the future holds to them. the the water explosions which have caused leaks in an old stream pipeline system could

be an act of sabotage without, according to the swedish prime minister, who commented on damage to the pipeline which has resulted in a sharp drop in pressure. so there is a desire to see changes to have stability certainty in your life, a desire to just live a peaceful life and see your parents calm and care free. what you can see now is video footage from the location of the leak where gas is pouring into the baltic sea from 3 separate leaks on the node stream one onto pipelines. now the authorities in germany, denmark and sweden have all begun investigations. meanwhile, the former polish defense minister appeared to be next persians on the u. s. president joe biden previously promised to pro promise to prevent no stream from becoming operational if conflict and ukraine broke out. thank you usa. meanwhile, the polish prime minister has blamed russia for the leaks in the north steam

pipeline. the criminal is called the situation unprecedented seeing the reason the pipeline system has developed problems remains unclear at this stage, but as ruled, nothing else at the table. and this is very concerning news, it's true that we're talking about some kind of damage to the pipeline and denmark economic zone. although the exact nature of the damage is yet to be determined, the pressure in the pipeline has significantly drops. this is an unprecedented situation and it must be immediately investigated last year and also one accounted for 35 percent of russian gothic sports to europe. the pipeline supplies with then flashed and late the suspended with guns from the citing maintenance reasons. now with the latest incident is unclear when the pipeline will once again be operational. earlier, my colleague nicki are in discuss the matter with our team, lead me to call server. we have sweden saying that it has 2 leagues that has discovered leaks, and it's in the notes to one pipeline. penmark discovered that leaks on the

nordstrom to pipeline. and this of course, comes after germany was also reporting a drop of pressure in both pipelines. now this situation is extremely rare, it doesn't just happen like that. that's why everyone is saying, how could this have happened? and was there anyone involved? was this, perhaps an act of sabotage? but we'll talk about that a little bit later. first, let's hear what the operator of north street has to say. damage to 3 sections of the nord stream pipeline system in only one day is unprecedented. it is currently impossible to know how long it will take to restore this infrastructure to operational condition. so a situation where this would be just coincidental is not really on the cause. exactly. but right now what's also tricky is that there are conflicting reports as to how long it will take to fix the situation. some say months, others are same even years. and right now this is critical with whence we're approaching this energy prices that we're seeing unfolding could become even worse

if the pipelines are completely not operational. what are the possible scenarios? what could have happened here somewhere saying that if this was a target to the tack like the german daily, for example, we're saying that everything speaks against the coincidence, none quotes in here. we cannot imagine a scenario that this is not a targets at the time. but a targeted attack would involve, i read it in some of the reports, but involve a submarine. someone literally go and stay under the water and cause and damage this kind of damage. because like i said, this is extremely rare for such a leak to happen. and here we're talking about 3 leaks already. so who stands to benefit from the class? we know that there is an energy crisis unfolds, you know, this is, of course, a sensitive time in russia. we have the conflict on fold them with the crane. russia has already hold to the supplies to 20 percent from the north stream one pipeline north soon too is idle right now at the moment and we have the sanctions. and we also had

a technical difficulty which affected the north stream one pipeline. so supplies have been halted completely, so the european union has had to look for alternative solutions. they're looking for other suppliers. among them we have the united states. energy prices are skyrocketing, of course, some reports. so saying that they haven't seen energy prices like that in 25 years . and here's an interesting point. let's hear what the us president has to say at some points about the notes from 2 pipeline. if russia invades that means tanks or troops crossing the, the border of ukraine again, then there will be we, there will be no longer a north stream to we, we will bring it into. how will you do that? exactly. since the project and control of the project is within germany's control, i promise you will be able to do what despite rising gas prices,

the german energy network regulate the chief, has claimed that the you is no longer dependent on nordstrom gas. you miss it, however, that the situation does still remain turns both the economist, amos, as the situation is far worse than politicians, are prepared to admit it is more something that makes suspicion that gives thought for conspiracy theories and so on. and then of course the americans are, we need from this the brief we need from this. the politics already, of course says yes, no problem. everything is fine. but if we get interruptions, this will have a much, much cost in the economy. it makes it much further damage because when you're not reliable anymore with your sources, germany is not the good producing occasion anymore, and this will harm the economy much more than anybody can see. and to russia now, where a greek political delegation has visited st. petersburg to show solidarity and

promote the normalization of ties between moscow and us and the people additions, a former ambassador, the 1st delegation from the country to visit russia since the war. ukraine begun. stress that the government's policy differs from public opinion and national interests. we got their opinions on the use sanctions, the referendums to join russia and much more the the 0 for lizzie. can i believe the current referendums are fair? we speak about a territory in which the population has faced genocide. the risk of being completely erased the referendums on whether to join russia were a matter of survival for them. they didn't have much choice. ukraine for its part did have a choice to avoid the referendums. they only had to respect the rights of the russian population of ukraine, their language and autonomy, their right to exist. however, they persecuted the russian population, making them flee abroad. they acted against themselves. good sir. i figured so sort

of of the all the worse the wounds say that they don't recognize the results and they are not the waterfall room speaking above them maybe will not find even the results in the western press. there is no real. a government in greece was expressed the people, or even the national interests. they fall along the line, which is a coming from a thorn, the bristles. we want to explain to the russian people that the majority of the greek people are against the policies of the greek government. and the policies of the greek government are all nato and, and, and being who political got to cement greece will keep its anti russian policy and

maybe even intensify it. however, the greeks have become increasingly more dissatisfied with this policy. we need politicians who serve greek interests. don't forget that the greek people have a big sympathy to the russian people. and we don't care about what the governments are saying. particularly, we are opposed to po, said the weapons to your grain. we are opposed to the fascist measures that the greek government that the youth as taken dot do allow sport because russia to day in the european union are totally against the flesh. blessed of the fact that we are subjected to those who support not to russia. we support greece had we think that by supporting greece, we can create this balance between us at between greece and the greek government

and the russian government. so that we can start fixing these relations and were destroyed by the united states essentially because the greek government now is, is following instructions from the united states like the other ego countries. the kiddos is asked by imposing sanctions the you intended to put russia on its knees, but they have achieved a diametrically opposite result. the sanctions have hit the people of ukraine, the e u, and the u. s. while russia, at least in the short term, has only one from the sanctions. to be frank and nobody understands what kind of sanctions of this or maybe there thanks us against the european societies. because this is the perspective in winder

all europe will be frozen at the moment. nothing can happen. i mean, we are waiting for the winter to come because the greek people like in other countries in texas, tech republican, germany are reacting to the stupid energy problem. an energy problem that has been caused by the sanctions that the you. busy imposed on russia and they posed the sanctions without thinking what will happen to the european people because we're going to freeze in the winter, not to people who took the decisions because they have their heating, they have everything paid by the government to do it is us and who would hold several deep state with rules with encounters that doesn't care about the people. so monday, so ro wishes they work on their follow interests.

the bully, the he, the policy to limit russians from entering europe is pure racism. this policy is intended to humiliate russia never before and conflicts like this. have such measures been taken. it's a policy that belongs in the middle ages, banning books, concerts, music, et cetera. a europe that does such things has no future. first of all, you have the e jewish that doing a double policy. it says on one hand of the poor russian people, they are being suffocated by put in his quiz at a dictatorship. who is a dictate, that's what they say. but if, if they care so much about the russian people, why should they impose invisible? because for the russian people, i mean, the russian people need to travel. you will be punishing the russian people who according to the you are being also punish my foot. so it doesn't make sense. i'm

totally against that. and even, i'm totally against the bad that sir walter countries have put, and which i think is not legal by you standers. because this is a decision that has to be done by all of them by all the $27.00 countries. but germany was opposed to that. greece was also opposed to that for terrific reasons. i mean we cannot lose the truth, but i am opposed to that. for reasons of, of principle, you cannot punish the whole people for what the politicians are doing. everything is frozen in the room, bilateral relations. i sit on also in my area for someone in support. it is another authorities have been with us and a for it is also universities means to cetera. we can continue,

even though it's difficult cooperation of the regions between greece had between, between russia at this out, for example, greece is the only country that has not cancel it. so it's partnerships with, with cities of russia, the germans have cancelled. the polls have to have cancer, greece is the only country that maintains all these partnership agreements are intact. so there is the possibility of doing small regional regional projects without the intervention of the greek government. butter will have to be basin and try to avoid the bigger damage in relation for have was wrapped. phenomena is peter scott's on the back again at the top of the hour with all the latest news, news and analysis here. nazi international with

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