ah, a international situation, we are ready to step up strategic cooperation with russia and provide each other with opportunities for development with standing all tests. that's the summary of russian on chinese, bilateral relations from vladimir after a video conference held with his counterpart coming despite swap the president describe does direct pressure of western countries. meanwhile, all to coming up in the program, beijing hits back at western criticism over its removal of cobra restrictions coming after this. se nations called for china to do just on

footballing? i come, pele has died. the brazilian passed away aged 82 in his homeland for a long uncomfortable with around the clock across the world. this is our t from the team and myself unit o'neill, hello and welcome to the program. the best in history on which standing all test. according to vladimir putin is this state of relations between russia, china, the russian president held a video conference with his counterpart. she can ping today in the run up to the new year. they summed up the 2 nations by lateral cooperation in 2022 and outline goals for the future. was live, received in the context of increasing geopolitical tensions. the importance of the russian chinese partnership as a stabilizing factors increasing are relations adequately withstand all tests and

demonstrate maturity instability continuing to expand dynamically. as we noted earlier, our relations are the best in history. they represent a model of cooperation between major powers and the 21st century. dear friend, we're waiting for you to come on a state visit to moscow and spring. this will demonstrate to the whole world, the strength of russian chinese ties on key issues and will become the main political event of the year in our bilateral relations. despite the unfavourable external environment, illegitimate restrictions and direct blackmail by some western countries. russia and china have managed to ensure high growth rates of export commodity turnover. russia has become one of the leaders in oil exports to china. and today we're in 2nd place in terms of pipe gas supplies to china and forth in terms of the volume of imported liquefied natural gas boom. the internal potential of biological cooperation is becoming more and more evidence from january to november of this year. our trade turnover exceeded $170000000000.00 us dollars. our investment

cooperation has been optimized and integrated and cooperation. the, the energy sector plays the cornerstone row a number of joint projects and priorities sectors. i steadily been implemented into regional cooperation is gaining momentum in the face of a complex and ambiguous international situation. we are ready to step up strategic cooperation with russia and provide each other with opportunities for development to be global, bothered with russia for the benefit of the people of our countries and in the interest of stability throughout the world. yet big figures been spoken about president she also thanked law to put in for his continued support to in turn offered congratulations on she's re election. both presidents also noted progress in cultural unsporting cooperation, which shows quote, a strong partnership between in the countries. yes. so lots being discuss, let's discuss it ourselves with nelson wong, vice chairman of the shanghai center for

a rim puck international studies viewed the have you with us today both. thank you . leaders mentioned how it's really not becoming a tradition for the nations, the leaders of those nations to, to hold a conference in the run up to the new year. what does that in itself say about the relationship between moscow and beijing? where i think the the televised conference call between the 2 leaders on this last day of 2020 is quite symbolic actually. and, and i think the president, booting is right to have call this relationship between china and russia as the best in history, which is quite true. and particularly the backdrop of the ongoing global geo political changes. but the relationship between the 2 countries have remained

firm and solid, and the trade development between the 2 countries has also reached record high closing to making it close to $200000000000.00. so this is quite remarkable, actually. yeah, more than 25 percent this year and year it was talked about as well. president said that chinese russian ties have strengthened despite, i'll just do the quote on favorable external environment. illegitimate restrictions on. direct blackmail by some western countries is not largely how it's seen in beijing to do you think? i believe so because it weighs the ongoing military conflict in ukraine still going long. and the western countries have plates to sanctions against russia. these are very favorable external conditions

actually. but despite of that, china's import of rushing oil and gas continues to increase, which is very, very good news for both countries actually. and i think looking big y'all in the coming year, both countries are expected to expand to further expand the cooperation and the economic front. some very interesting remarks were made in the short part that was televised that we know that there were discuss the discussions went on behind closed doors as well. but just to get your thoughts on this as well, nelson russia's president, highlighted beijing and moscow's willingness to strengthen cooperation between their armed forces. how do you see that as regards russia's current involvement in you crane? will that be an aspect of those comments? or was it just a general aspect of it?

well personally, i think this is more of a general comment. because the, the 2 armies between china and russia are on pretty good terms. and we've just finished joint military exercise in the, in the east china sea, which is, which is quite an accomplishment. i wouldn't say that china's support for russia were extend so far as to, to cover the conflict in you cray. i think the chinese government has recently also stressed its position on the ongoing crisis there. so i don't think it should be over exaggerated and read, understood, perhaps a strengthening of military ties more than more than that. then i probably regard that taiwan issue as well. support for that?

well let's, let's see you because we still don't know what they have actually talked about. but as time goes by in the next couple of days, i believe we're going to see more reports on the actual topics they have touched and trust me. ok, present. she by the way, name rash as a global partner in spite of the current 2 political situation. is this the force just an overall level that will forge a truly multi polar world? is this the beginnings of well, the world is definitely developing towards multi polarity and that's for sure. and, and i think china is a one upcoming big power and russia is also won. so the days when there is one super power, which is the us is actually history. so we have to face the reality. so

it's very important that countries like a china and russia being the major players in the world, politics should come together and polk. and i hope that other emerging powers, she'll also come into play to, to, to make the world a real multi polar wanton. just finally, vladimir putin extended an invitation for president she to visit moscow this spring on a state visit. if that goes ahead, what does such a visit represent nelson? well, it will basically represent try this continued support of russia in terms of the bilateral relations. and also, i think more emphasis should be placed on the economic cooperation between the 2 countries. because russia is now in the process of restructuring its overall economic structure as a country instead of relying only all oil and gas export,

which is a fundamental step in russia's economic development. and that's where china is supposed to be able to offer some assistance. not only for export, but also for investment as well. so there is a lot to be expected down the line between the 2 countries. and indeed, i wouldn't be surprised that the dollar is ation was on the agenda between the 2 leaders today as well. nothing was sure about that. yeah, i think so vice chairman of the showing eye center for impact and international all was a pleasure to have you in the program. thank you. thank you. well, the us state department has approve that potential sale of this is interesting. $180000000.00 worth of anti tank systems to taiwan. amid us we were just talking to their soaring pensions between washington and beijing over the island. that adds to

the recently aramark $10000000000.00 of us military aid for taiwan, which china considers its sovereign territory. beijing has been conducting military thrills of the biden administration doubles down on its commitment to ty, page independence movement. the chinese foreign ministry also offered this stern warning again. so why don't we realizing the complete reunification of the motherland is a common will of all the sons and daughters of china and an irresistible historical trend. we believe that the broad masses of taiwan compatriots have a profound sense of righteousness and will not serve as cannon fodder for the separatists forces of taiwanese independence or tensions escalated again. this week when a u. s. armed forces, spokespersons and a chinese fighter jet, came within some 3 meters of the us military aircraft in the south china sea, forcing it to take a base of the movers to avoid a fatal pollution. china has yet to comment on the current issues between beijing

and washington came to a head in august after us. hi speaker, nancy pelosi controversially touched on in taiwan. after that, other us lawmakers and foreign delegations begun queuing up really to visit the island. the mood sparked outrage from china, which in turn conducted unprecedented like fire drills near taiwan. the 1st specialist ross, find gold faith. the u. s. public supports sending weapons to taiwan because they think it helps support democracy. so many different things changed in other organizations, both in the united states or in europe, as well as here in taiwan. they frequently call the public again, whether in europe, us or taiwan, about support for sending us troops, or in some cases your european troops. if there is a military conflict between taiwan and china and we do see some holes that show higher levels of support, but certainly far from the overwhelming levels to support. and frankly,

in recent months, there's been a number of polls where the us public seems inclined to follow the ukraine model, which be that would be that, should there be a conflict? support sending weapons, but don't support sending us personnel to defend taiwan said. message of supporting fellow dem, even if people want to argue about how small democracy are, but did message that we should support if our democracy this is still very strong and it's popular in the united states. whether that's with members of congress who are with the general public and this message goes down very well. well, it comes of china. how's accuse the number of western media outlets of misrepresenting the situation in the country after its strict anti cobit mercy, were lifted? and now a number of nations that previously urged beijing to remove the barriers have imposed travel restrictions on chinese national then it fears of the virus.

spreading ortiz marina cultural. it takes a deeper look into the conflicting messages. it's the case of a damned if you do damned if you don't know the china is relaxing. it's shred, 0 comb, with policies after 3 long years, which it says it informs as the expense of its economy bots for the sake of its people. western media are having a field day with headlines like b for did you know about as of may this year, more than 1000000 people have died from call it in the u. s. we learned that more than 1000000 americans have now died from the disease, a milestone. we didn't want to think about, but new was coming. it a pen demick that's far from over. that's more than any country in the world. now, did we see the same hysteria in the media as we're seeing now with china? of course, not as the us took the headline lead in the number of deaths and cases during the pandemic or american singled out and forth to be tested more than other world

travelers. no time is asking how come a small number of western media have deliberately hyped up and even misrepresented china's covert policy adjustment. and yet avoided reporting on the deficiencies and heavy price paid in their own countries called response. this is nothing but double standards and is clearly against journalistic ethics. just a few weeks ago when we saw dozens of protests across various cities in china against the country, strict cove and measures, western leaders were keen to push bathing to compromise and meet the protesters, demands calling season, paying an authoritarian dictator. china has to figure out a way forward on dealing with was covered a way for that answers the of the health needs, but also address the needs of people to lockdown is not a policy that we support here. but obviously there are people in china that,

that have, have concerned about that in their protesting that. and we believe they should be able to do that piece for i think we're seeing the chinese people speak up for more freedom against the coven lockdown policies. i support that, well, what happened? you got what you wanted, didn't you? and now people are changing nerd soon applaud in china's original success in containing the virus and saying that now it's a disaster. even japan, which was asking china to relax its quarantine measures just a month ago, is now afraid of chinese travelers and in america. as always, the double standards are comical. remember when the by the administration will sneer in trump's china travel band at the start of the pandemic as racist. no republican president nor democratic president, we've have racist, and they've existed, they tried to get elected resumes. the 1st one that has enormous lloyd chris, this is we're a credible year president is most needed. that explains what we should and should

not do. this is no time for donald trump record of hyster xenophobia historical jennifer. fast forward to this, if you've been to china get ready because the cobra tests are back even for those who have been vaccinated. so what was the plan, or is it more of a make it off as you go along kind of approach as long as it's against china? who knows either way, it's clear that in today's reality, whatever beijing comes up with, it's wrong. it locks people up authoritarian, it opens up its reckless and that's right to the world. but maybe it should be about letting countries sort their problems out themselves. valerie says some of the ukrainian ambassador, non allegation is not an urgent ukrainian missile was shocked on over bela russian territory. these are the remnants of the es, $300.00 project, though the incident did not cause any casualties. ukraine's military issued

a statement saying that miss all it could have been a stray weapon that had been meant to defend against the russian attack bell. the russian state media has reported that the missiles warhead did not explode, would be safely destroyed while kiev and other central ukrainian regions engaged their erred offences on thursday. early as in dawn, boss came under a barrage of artillery attacks by ukrainian troops with at least a dozen nato great high marsh rockets reportedly shot out residential areas in the loo, ganske republic. while a neighboring done, yes, local official say 18 missiles were fired at several populated areas. the the residents there it said smoke blanket a parts of the and yet republics regions,

administrative center no immediate injuries were reported. or you could ukrainian security forces, have again rated and orthodox church this time in the central city of that pro patrol sc. earlier this month, president lensky signed the bill bombing religious organizations affiliated with moscow. targeting the ukranian orthodox church, which has been traditionally linked with russia so far some 850 people have been investigated around 350 buildings, searched according to church officials more than 70 restrictions are now established to block its activities. the russian foreign ministry, safety printing and secured, see people executing the re really have no morals. it's a course of action to liquidate the ukrainian orthodox church to seize holy sites, churches and monasteries to persecute clergy, members and other orthodox faithful. those searches and raids of religious sites by

the ukrainian security forces have not relented. priests are being detained on allegations of treason and collaboration. those who are doing this have neither virtue or morals. well, we spoke earlier with lot of the goin, sherman, of the russian orthodox churches society in muss media relations. he is of the view, the entire situation is a political construct. i think that ah, reforms that he grinned and ah, electricians are talking about is not the right word for the situation. what we're witness in here is an attempt to abolish the entire church in a completely illegal and lawless way the only canonical church in ukraine. i mean, of course, the ukrainian orthodox church. it is a gross violation over human rights. unfortunately, i'm not surprised at all that international, religious, or,

or international human rights organizations as well a keep silence on this issue. the whole situation ah, is, well, it's a political construction because as i've already said, the ukrainian orthodox church is autonomous. ah, it's ah, it's free in the financial administrative way. so all those faith reasons that they're using to abolish actually the church. ah, the, it's all made you to political reasons. there, there is no, any dangerous links ah, with russian orthodox church. and as i've already said, the people who go to church then with the threats to or ukraine and political power, they just people who believe in one god and that they, they belong to the same spiritual reality. the month simply known as the king of a bull pele has died. the brazilian passed away at the age of 82 in his homeland.

after a long battle with cancer alleys, daughter confirmed the sporting legends death saying he had suffered multiple organ failure due to colon cancer regarded as footballs, greatest by many l. a one the world cup with brazil, 3 times the only player ever to do. so he also still holds the record as the youngest player to score at the tournament at just 17 years old in 1958 on this lot it as a like figure. in his home nation, the striker grew up in poverty and devoted his life off the field to supporting those and need a stablish ing many charities to help him progress children around the world. brazil government tells the 3rd 3 days of official a morning following his. we'd like to bring you know, parts of an exclusive interview. our team did with pele, dedicated to the previous world cup here in russia. where are the icon shirt, his views on sport and life. i saw my father,

he was with another players in my house to do listen, the game could that them didn't have to be then i saw my father cried with his friend. i didn't understand as to why my father cried because they always they say me. ok, main the undergrad main. don't glad we got the fun somebody to make the connection . but the connection some time go out this a little the father. we want the wall carpet. we will do all up. i have to go outside to tell to my father you so we will, but wasn't the good when the case or step is a different or the at the was very important to me because 70 i was my 1st little club opened the door of the ward from if the child who rose from poverty to become a true global superstar tally as widely remembered for his humanitarian work as well as his astonishing contribution to the beautiful game. that term he's credited,

coining. you could tell further into the legends legacy and are to lots of tributes to be rather another obituary today to tell you about as well. reknown, british fashion designer, inactive is vivian westwood has died at the age of $81.00. she passed away, surrounded by her family in london. westwood was known as the queen of extreme fashion, with her punk style in the 1970. he's making its way into the global arena. the business woman was also a prominent supporter of wiki leaks funder julianna's sons. she attended numerous protests and rallies. the landing freedom for the jail journalists westward spoke to r t several times, including in 2016 when she offered her views on the host of issues. we have to stop the rotten financial system because that is the means by which they control the whole world. this no opposition and we have to build their opposition because you

have to work through government. you have to give them a feeling that they're being overpowered by either the opinion against them who want of all the people want to save the world instead of wreck it by continuing with the rotten financial system. it causes war of course, and it causes climate change and it's designed to create poverty. this rotten financial system is very simple. everything is connected, war is connected with the rotten financial system because wars are waged for land and for watts in the land. now, because the wreck in the planet and taken everything up and also for cheap labor. no, there were slaves the that's what wars were fought for originally. that's what they still fought, fly. and so, and it's all to do with these few people, this 1000000 people who have the power in the world, and they want all day, they're playing the game like everybody's pawns in their game. you know,

i'm so wor, is directly to do with the rotten financial system. that is the cause of all our problems. what we've got to do is promote the idea of what a wonderful wild, the green economy will be. paper will be equal to each other. so that you'll get, you'll get cold to instead of consumption, everybody sucking up. you'll get human beings become in better human beings and live ever been before you'll get a paradise lofton returns. the journalist who conducted that interview and host of artist, going under ground, shared his thoughts on the fashion icons legacy. soon she was never afraid to fight for what she believed was right. vivian westwood. noticing the interviews with her that i did, she never talked about herself. she's always talking about something else. and that's what made her so dangerous. she or she never stopped talking about her

passions. and she was passionate about the developing world you'd only in june. i mean, till you take yeah, take ukraine. she's never afraid of being able to broach tropic she immediately. i mean, in june she was posting on instagram saying, what is this racism? why ukrainian refugees because of their skin color, given preferential treatment than all those of color who have been suffering and whose families may have been killed or persecuted in countries? the subject of nature was it was quite amazing to see how of course, lee had major nation media, love, vivian, westwood, or at least love a part of vivian westward. they didn't like when he met julian, a sorry they would minimize the lee. what she was trying to tell the world about what was being done by the british government in terms of torturing him. she said, and claimed on behalf of the united states. well, it's been

a year of transformation and change often and backed up by instability and uncertainty. but what does 2023 hold in store? our debate show. crosstalk offers it's predictions, right? ah ah. mm. i to business with them boss, do i need them? grab my c o. 2 completely quit key at the ocean because keep the pros push to do money, completely cranes give us a little bit and he was putting money into the wall,

spoke with the phone that's in the usa, get you what i need been with us to proceed for for sure, lithium to walk you level of zavala, but yet with ah ah with hello and welcome to cross talk. we're all things are considered. i'm peter lavelle . why all accounts 2023 will probably be a continuation of the year that it just ended more transformation and change more

instability and uncertainty. on this edition of crosstalk, we examined the likely trends for the year. i had a bus with cross sucking 2023. i'm joined by my guest, george m u l e. in budapest, he's a podcast to read the gaggle which can be found on youtube and locals in mirror cash. we have martin j. he's in ward journalist and commentator, and here in moscow we have dmitri bobbitt, he's a political analyst and editor, and he knows me internet media project. right gentlemen, cross talk roles and in fact, that means you can jump anytime you want. and i always appreciate the me go to george 1st in budapest, george, we just ended a very to mel to was year. so many things have changed. there are so many uncertainties ahead of us here. i'm kind of kind of gambling that 2023 is going to be a lot like 2022 your thoughts. thank.