ah, a un member states abstain or vote against the move to force russia to pay ukraine. war reparation is the biggest off of support for ukraine related resolutions adopted by the general assembly. since the start of the conflict, as the g 20 summit begins and indonesia calls are rolling from western members of the group to further isolate russia over the conflict and ukraine. this as moscow continues to increase its cooperation with emerging world economy. with

the west must take responsibility for it's a long term global polluting activity. that's a good call at the cop 27. un climate change conference has countries seek answers to pressuring environmental issues a month out of the world. this is our international. i'm rachel blevins here. with the top stories of the our welcome to the program. almost half of the u. n. members states abstained or voted against or resolution adopted by the general assembly, calling on russia to pay war reparations to ukraine, co sponsored by dozens of countries including the united states. the resolution received the lowest level of support for ukraine related motions since the war began. 94 countries supported the initiative to quote,

hold moscow accountable for violating international law. while port c nations including china, voted against the resolution, claiming it lacks sufficient legal basis. 73 states. india and brazil among them chose to abstain with more details on the latest un session. here's our t's cable mop it well. we had 14 countries that outright voted no. and on top of that, $73.00 countries that abstain and didn't vote. and this is certainly significant because sense the ukraine conflict escalated there has certainly been an effectiveness on the part of the united states and mobilizing the world to condemn russia not today. as the boat took place, it became very clear that a number of countries just were not comfortable with this resolution. there were 16 countries that signed a statement pointing out that there are a number of countries around the world that have suffered illegal invasions sanctioned attack. slavery colonialism,

and that those countries are certainly entitled to reparation can talk about iraq. you can talk about vietnam, korea. 2 other countries and those countries have not yet received any reparation for the grant committed against the by the united states for it western allies. that however, the reparation should be carried out on a sound legal process. not simply through these resolution that are just presented randomly to the general assembly. now, the russian ambassador to the un. yeah, he took to the podium any pointed out that a number of countries simply don't want to go along with what appears to be an attempt to justify the outright daft of russia assets around the world. he also pointed out that the entire days this, through which this is being carried out doesn't fit with un procedures. decisions like this should be made by the un security council, not the general assembly body where the united states took this resolution. here

are some more of what the russian ambassador had to say about to dave resolution. they did not perform very well. ship this to the city. what you did ferry already of this initiative is obvious. from a legal point of view, the provisions of the draft to not stand up to any criticism or legally no and void . it's attempt to legalize what can't be legalized from the point of view of current international law uses. this is a classic example of the concept of rules based order when a group of states does not act on the basis of international law, but seeks to sanctify lawlessness using the authority of the general assembly and positioning it as a judicial body, which by definition, it is not, was or close to. now, the russian ambassador also pointed out that one of the key deceptions from those supporting the resolution was this claim that somehow the money that was being used would go to help the cranium, people. when in reality that the money was going to be used to prolong this conflict to supply ukraine with more weapons,

to carry out more military actions and prolong the conflict lead to more killing lead to more death. i. it was a moment where it became clear that the support the united states has had for its efforts to isolate russia or its staff to rush an asset sentence, unilateral sanctions on russia attempts to push russia off of the international economy, that support may be faded as the economic consequences of this effort from the united states and this prolonging of a conflict. as the economic consequences become more and more apparent. many countries around the world are starting to ask questions and not have the enthusiasm they may have had once before. we spoke earlier to civil rights attorney, robert patillo, who says that many voting against the move see the hypocrisy and the proposal. lusty un can figure out how they can be relevant in the 21st century. how they can be more responsive to the needs awarded. simply western colonial powers that yes,

the organization will fall apart because of without internet for legitimacy. what is that? who do they have to hold on to the resolution? the that will pass a day prescribes to create forms that says and can fill out claims forms almost like an insurance or a claim against the russian of federation. humbly doesn't really spell out exactly how those things will be paid, or if they will be paid out. oh, i think many nations understand the rank apocryphal of this motional ever mentioned . a report of united states bill could be hit with, whoa, whoa, reparations claims from pretty much every nation in the world at this point in time . if you add in the british from the french, emily, the other colonial empires. i don't think there's a corner of this earth that wouldn't think they deserve reparation from those nations. have you looked for the postcolonial, african nations in southeast asian, on central and south america? they have very strong claim to reparations against the colonial powers. over the course of the last several centuries, but i guarantee you those resolutions came before the general assembly that those

will be struck down a and due course of the it cannot. some will be a case where the international orders only meant to hold of the old colonial power and everyone else as we outside looking in a while there was resources taking responsibility for long term global pollution. that's the topic after discussion at the cop $27.00, un climate change conference. now entering its 9th day, we spoke to mohammed a doubt, director of the power shift africa thinktank, who said that africa needs support from historically polluting western states. and it's to become a leader and green technologies. since we need to understand our continent has the greatest, you know, population in the world that is currently energy pool. we have 650000000 africans currently don't have access to electricity. close to a 1000000000 africans don't have access to clinical care. and so it's in our

interest to address the limited energy access chunk, but do it in a way that is climate compatible. if you look at the, the climate change phenomenon where the continent that has suffered in fust on lost . and so a transition to renewables and africa becoming a green leader. and effectively helping the well to limit global warming to below 1.5 to can interest only sure way to actually secure welding and our future prosperity is by transition to renewables, not just in africa, but up close to was included into his total pollutant conscious. i think we shouldn't demand of the stutter colutus is for finance and clean technology. and i think we should demand that the actually assume responsibility for the hands that they've cost. the climate problem that we're dealing with was largely caused by the historic emissions in the current so called industrialized countries until in london, that they actually pay the climate debt. we shall use duct opportunity to help

paula a sustainable energy access, but also our future development. so that we attract finance and clean technology unused to help actually exploit the incredible potential for renewables in our continues. while western activities remain the focus of discussions that caught 27 . 6 problems on the african continent are also being raised. the question of clean water access is still one of the most pressing topics at the talk r t corolla reports what axis is a powerful tool in the hands of those that control it. in october, some 16100000 people that's over a quarter of south africa's population had to contend with weeks of water restrictions imposed by authorities in south africa's economic had lend the holding province high temperatures, as well as the rolling power blackouts with some of the reasons cited behind these restrictions, but not everyone agreed margin coming back from work after

a long day and you have to stand in a keys not to buy food, but water. lot of people are taking a lot longer at the water trucks than they should be. and sir, in the sofia town area, i've seen a few fights break out because one person was literally filling up drums for the past couple of days. we have literally had to take baths in bowls. you have to choose between cooking and using the toilet. this is just an example of how things can go wrong in water management. in the southern tip of africa, south africa, apart from its high altitude areas, is generally what an arid and much like his neighbors, but so on a in namibia, has vast quantities of lands that as semi desert or does it. but south africa as long taking a bet on its landlord neighbor the what a rich mountain kingdom of la. so to for axis, nearly 800000000 cubic meters of water go from the suited to south africa in the

year earning the landlocked country. billions. but people living in villages near the dams don't benefit and even have to get their own water from unprotected sources from which waterborne diseases spread. despite the many bodies of waters peppered across the continent, the dams, the rivers, the lakes, the valleys, africa continues to suffer from water shortages as well as what a borne diseases, water scarcity effects, one in 3 people in the african region and is getting worse with population growth urban, ization and increases in household and industrial uses. bladder scarcity often encourages people to store water in their homes. this can increase the risk of household water contamination and provide breeding grounds for mosquitoes. this ketone or carriers of danger fever, malaria, and other diseases. the impact of climate change on water resources from past and current emissions is as clear as mud because water does not fall under the 19 lang to, to treaty of the united nations framework convention on climate change. but africa

and much of the developing world will be arguing that it does and it should very much form part of the formal agenda. the wood water rarely appears in international climate agreements, even though it plays a key role in issue such as food security, energy production, economic development, and poverty reduction. this potential of water must be explored given that our actions to reduce global warming a currently lagging behind our ambitions. porter does not need to be a problem. it can be part of the solution. water can support efforts to both mitigate and adapt to climate change from the floods in nigeria to the drought in somalia, in the millions of this place. people will be looking upon this conference asking themselves why it seems to serve the interest of the global north and turning a blind eye to the true realities of climate change on the ground. because more

often than not, the true impact of climate change is measured through the ability or inability to separate glass of clean drinking water. terrible effects for oddity in giant his big tuesday marks the opening day of the g. 20 summit held in indonesia with major world powers meeting to try and offer solutions for global economic woes. ah. representatives of 19 countries plus the you were seen arriving at the summit venue were they'll take part and a session focused on food and energy security. de one will also include a series of multilateral and bilateral meetings between world leaders. russian president vladimir putin earlier announced he wouldn't take part in the event due to a busy schedule. but the russian foreign minister is in bali heading moscow's delegation

. the world is watching to see whether leaders will be able to agree on a joint statement as divisions, deep it over the conflict and ukraine, the issue, pets, russia and china, together with many emerging economies against other g. 20 member states, led by washington, states that as moscow's cooperation with developing nations continues to grow despite western calls to further isolate russia with its sanctions, pressure. for more on this, let's go live now to our correspondence, maria phenomena who is joining us from volley following this summit. there, maria is good to see you. now. can you give us more on what's going on behind this growing rift between the g 20 members? there hey, well hi, rachel, indeed as the, as the summit starts here in bali, the question rises, what can we expect at its end?

the main intrigue of this here is the twenty's, whether the members will at all be able to come to a compromise to consensus over the final declaration as the group which were present, as you've just said, 19 of the world's major economies, plus the e. u. a torn apart, unprecedented to lead by enormous divisions within the group over how to approach russia, ukraine conflict, the head of the global gather. and the german tend to look pushed and holds all the nations for in the isolation of russia here at the summits, or rather more isolation. because that is what the west has been exercising for months now with endless packages of economic sanctions against russia. but it didn't seem to be working and even seems to have the opposite effect as the economies of the united states and western europe are now projected to be declined to with the near full decade,

high inflation and rocket in prices for food and energy due to end to russia, economic sanctions. they in fact initiated while india and china that's russia logically strengthened, ties and corporation. we've also been pushed towards the east and isolated by the west are on the opposite to become the world's lead, an economist many or is future. and they seem to only increase trade with russia, some impressive figures for you in the last, in the 1st 8 months of this here, china is investment in russia showed 150 percent increase compared to the last year and multiply. and b jane are planning to invest another $1300000000.00 in joint project, russia, india, bilateral trade. another 130 percent growth in september compared to last year in also rush is now merging has induce top energy supplier in october after the meeting with the russian foreign minister. last tuesday,

his indian counterpart said that buying oil from russia would be to del, is huge interest and advantage. let's take a listen. it is hot fundamental obligation to ensure that the indian consumer has the best possible access on the most advantage is comes to international market, an inductor aspect of quite honestly, we have seen that a, the india shad relationship has worked to advantage and other countries want to join briggs and walk, all leading developing countries continues expanding its political and of course, financial influence with algeria, argentina, and iran. now applying saudi arabia, egypt of ghana, his son in turkey are very much interested along with ng denisia. that is expected to make a formal application to join here at the g 20. if accepted ricks would become an

entity with a g d p 30 percent larger than the united states and in control of 30 percent of global gas reserves. no wonder why the west is so furious and is desperately looking for an escape goad. russia is trying to was fixing the global economy. we must join together to stop them in their tracks and restore economic stability. at the g. 20 leaders need to step up to fix their weaknesses in the international economic system, which putin has exploited for years. that is actually ironic to hear these allegations as 8 was the west decision to hobble russian economy by sanctions. but why, when a didn't go as planned, the west was quick to blame. russia for the kolob solve the global economy and, and now it seems the u. s. in the u. k. have come up with a perfect plan. how to avoid any responsibility for the economic crash,

the wrath rick, the talking now is the economy will not to recover unless the war and let's take a listen ending russia's war is a moral imperative, and the single best thing we can do for the global economy ironic again that experts have been predicting but that by massive sanctions against russia. a huge important and influential energy and economic player, the west risks to end up with shooting itself in its own food. but restrictions have only been growing. and now when the western nations are at the data, and let's wait and see where the g 20 these here may be able to find to bring any solution r g 's. maria inertia, thank you so much for that report. secret talks between moscow and washington had taken place and turkey via, according to reports,

which were confirmed by both countries. the meetings were held by high level intelligence officers, including the director of the cia and his russian counterpart. according to the u. s. the subject was the rising risk of a nuclear conflict and did not directly involved the conflict and ukraine. a u. s. national security spokesperson added that ukraine was briefed in advance and the negotiations would not be held without keith's participation as spokesperson for the kremlin also confirm that bilateral talks took place, adding they were initiated by washington. for more on this story, less cross live now to former c i, a analyst and host as the new show, the whistleblowers here on our t international and john curiosity joining us from washington dc. john as great, have you on the program today? now, what are your initial thoughts on the russia us talks just how significant is this meeting? well, i'm of 2 minds on this meeting. first of all,

talks are always good. it's always better to have a channel of communication open than it is to ignore one another. but then on the other hand, why are these talks taking place between intelligence service directors and not between diplomats. it's the job of the diplomats to talk to each other. it reminds me a little bit about the george w bush administration. when that administration lead 1st by, by colin powell and leader by condo, lisa rice or, or vice versa, whatever it was, worked so hard to not talk to america's enemies. so like i say it's a good thing that the 2 sides are talking. it's a good thing that, that they're talking about issues in general. like the use of nuclear weapons. it's a bad thing that it's not the diplomats doing the talking because perhaps there we could make some progress on getting past this conflict right now. certainly calls attention to the fact that we're not seeing those talks between diplomats and at

the same time. the other strange part of this is that washington is saying that the focus of these talks was the rising threat of nuclear conflict, but not ukraine. is that even possible to separate one topic from the other given everything that's going on right now? no, of course not, and you know, this is another thing too, that is kind of taken hold in the western media. this has been going on for 5 or 6 weeks now where the western media is accusing russia of having threatened the use of tactical nuclear weapons. that's just simply not true. that just simply hasn't happened. this is, this is a western media analysis of a kremlin statement, not even a kremlin statement, but a defense ministry statement. this is what the western media has interpreted the statement to mean. so, you know, the fact that that william burns, who used to be the u. s. ambassador to russia,

had to reach out to his russian counterpart and then asked the turks to broker the meeting. just to pass on an incorrect analysis made by the western press. it kind of cd seems like a waste of time to me that it dies and you know, when it comes to the possibility of talks, keith is still saying that they were jacked the possibility of negotiations with moscow for as long as wat amir putin, as president now russia says it's ready to negotiate. so how likely do you think it is that ukraine is being influenced in the decision making process by 3rd parties? and at the same time, when it comes to some of those 3rd parties, the like their allies, especially in the us. why don't you think we're seeing more of a push for just a basic talks right now? i think that we will see a push for basic talks, both from pressures inside nato and the european union, as well as here in washington, within the congress. you know,

it's no secret here that the republican party is opposed to this unlimited funding that the white house has provided the ukrainians so far, this is going to have to come to an end. we are entering a recession here in the united states. interest rates are high, inflation is high, unemployment is growing. we can't afford in the united states to just provide a blank check for weapons and weapons systems and materiel indefinitely. for the regime in key f, this is going to come to an end. it's going to have to, we just simply can't afford it. and so when that happens, and my guess is it'll happen sooner rather than later than pressure will be on key of to the point where they're going to have to go to the negotiating table and settle this thing. now you make an excellent point there, and i know that recently with the mid term elections, you had many americans saying that they're worried about inflation. they're worried about the u. s. economy. their top concerns don't involve ukraine and support for

ukraine. yet you are all editions in the u. s. that continued to sign off on that blank check as you say. now, when it comes to the u. s. finally, taking a change in policy, do you think that that is going to be the result of public pressure or what do you think it's going to take for those politicians in washington to finally say that they are going to step back and focus more on the american people, good question, i do think it will come as a result of public pressure. if you look at the opinion polls the exit polls that we saw as people finished voting last tuesday in congressional mid term elections, ukraine appeared nowhere for the average american ukraine is nowhere near one of the top 10 issues facing the american people today. it's almost entirely economic in nature, and just as a general rule, americans don't care about foreign policy. this is coming from the white house and from the democrats in congress. that's going to change soon. and i think that it's

the american people not supporting these endless blank checks that are going to put a stop to it. let me give you one small story and this is just a snapshot into what we went through last tuesday. i live in arlington, virginia, which is just barely outside of washington d. c. the. the district is, is represented by a democrat in the house of representatives, and a young republican woman ran against him. her signs said this, save you crane. vote. republican. she got 22 per cent in the elections because people don't ukraine. yeah. especially at a time like this when you have americans looking at all of the bills they're struggling to pay and all of the ways that they're concerned about their country and the direction that it's going. and now going back to what we know about the recent talks between the us and russia, you know, it's been interesting to see the see i a's involvement, so to speak,

when it comes to ukraine and what we've heard about it with the latest reports. so what do you see as the significance that talks between moscow in washington were held at the quote unquote highest levels, including that director of the c i himself i think this is a very big deal. and bill burns, the c i a director is far, far more experienced in these kinds of issues than is the secretary of state himself, tony blinking, you know, tony blinking owes his entire career literally his entire adult career to joe biden . he was jo biden's staff aide, then he became jo biden's legislative aid than his foreign policy aid. when joe biden became the chairman of the senate foreign relations committee, he took tony over to to the committee with him, where he was, the staff director, and then the deputy secretary of state. he was the national security advisor to the vice president. when biden was vice president, literally every job he has had in his adult life has been working for joe biden.

that does not make him worthy of being secretary of state. it does not make him a natural diplomat. bill burns, however, is a natural diplomat. he's been ambassador to a half a dozen countries. he's also been the deputy secretary of state, and more importantly, he has spent a good part of his career working with russians, the russian government and the russian people. he speaks russian, he understands russian politics. the russians know that they can trust him and take him at his word and vice versa. so this was a big deal to send burns and not to send tony blinking. it tells me that the u. s. is serious about keeping this channel of communication open. even if it's indirect through the turks. so one of the fair times when the, you asked maybe putting the right people in the right place. now, at the same time,

moscow is saying that washington initiated the needing. now why didn't think that the u. s. would be interested in dialogue with russia at this time, given everything they've done for the last few months, especially when it comes to the possibility of talks. and especially when it comes to the aid that they keep signing off on for ukraine. i think that many in the administration really believe this media propaganda that the russian military is prepared to use tactical nuclear weapons. you know, when i, when i confront my own friends on this, they think that i'm the crazy one. when i, when i say to them, what could the russians possibly have to gain by alienating half the world through the use of a nuclear weapon. and we'll look, let's look at history here. there's only one country in the history of the planet that is actually used nuclear weapons and it's the united states. why would the russians want to get in bed historically with the united states on an issue that is

so important to everybody in the world. it just simply makes no sense, but at the same time, i think a lot of policy makers, especially at the white house and at the department of state, really believe that this is a possibility. and that's why they reached out. as they are saying, goes that those who don't learn from history are doomed to repeat it for mercy. i analyze john kerry aka. thank you so much for your time and inside and be sure to dial it on his new show. the whistleblowers right here on our t international and that's all for now. research i got r t dot com for all the latest breaking news and updates. we'll see right back here at the top of the hour with .