is considered to be a country of martyrs. according to the calculations of historians, the french colonists are responsible for the debts of one and a half 1000000 algerians. a, in the face of a complex and bigger international situation. we are ready to step up strategic cooperation with russia and provide each other with opportunities for development withstanding old tasks. that's the summary of russian and chinese bilateral relations from vladimir putin offer a friendly video chat held with his counterpart. meantime, beijing hits back at western criticism over its removal of coven restrictions coming off to the very same nations called for china to do just exactly that. footballing icon ha has passed away the brazilian dye that aged 82 in his homeland . as we understand off for

a long battle with that, so as to well to us as constant movement on the geopolitical chessboard these days . so another big and formative program for you here on the international. well, we appreciate your company. so quote the best in history and withstanding old test . so that's according to vladimir putin. that's the current state of relations between russia and china. and the russian president held a video conference with his counterpart, gigi ping today in the run up to the new year. and they summed up the 2 nations bilateral ties in 2022, including some enormous trade numbers, but also taking a moment to outline goals for the future. hello, listen to this 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 at which dear friend, we're waiting for you to come on a state visit to moscow and springs. 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 of russia has become one of the leaders in oil exports to china . and today we're in 2nd place in terms of piped gas applies to china and forth in terms of the volume of imported liquefied natural gas boom. the internal potential of bilateral co operation is becoming more and more evidence from january to november of this year. our trade turnover exceeded 170000000000

u. s. dollars. our investment corporation has been optimized and integrated and cooperation. the energy sector plays the cornerstone row and number of joint projects and prior to 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 partners with russia for the benefit of the people of our countries and in the interest of stability throughout the world. for the presidency, declare that china's partnership with russia is the best in the interests of the world. that is, while a rushes later offer, congratulations on his counterparts reelection. and she also noted that the 2 leaders have been in constant contact this year on. meanwhile, the u. s military has released a video of an ins. i think it was just a few days ago just happening last week. when a chinese jet came within several meters of a us at cross operating over the south. china, see that video has been going around quite a lot in the past. 48 hours or so. well listen,

that's across live. now discuss it further with geopolitical analyst and also don mclean. gil, joining us live here on our team to national very well welcome to you. so thanks so much for coming on the program. you've seen how cozy it continues to get between the 2 leaders of russia and china. it just seems there are no hurdles, no fences, no barriers in the continuation of this blossoming. i guess of friendship that both lead to states becoming a tradition now for the nations to hold a conference in the run up to the new year. what, what would you say? this signifies about the russia, china relationship, i guess on the, on the p r front, it looks pretty good. optics wise. right, thank you so much for having me and you are absolutely right. the meaning, or at least a virtual meeting between both leaders, is definitely significant. you know, holding such meetings will be a pragmatic step before us given at both a chair concerns regarding the shift taking place in the international political landscape. additionally, you know, we must know that this is

a continuation of effort by both russia and china. it's really illustrate that international politics should not only be looked at from one particular lens, rather than it shouldn't be understood based on the contemporary fluctuations of power in the system. and of course, a mid such fluctuations, china and russia hold typical position, so we can see that this is a definite practical step. and we're definitely looking for more of such meetings in the future of rice. we mentioned that mr. gil, you talk about fluctuations in the global system i put in, as mentioned that chinese russian ties of strength, and despite quote, an unfavorable external environment, illegitimate restrictions and direct black male by some western countries. i mean, mr. gil said i'm so those are pretty strong words coming from the russian president . absolutely, and they are definitely strong. and in fact, we can definitely see that china,

russia relations have sustained despite the shift taking place in the global geo political landscape. objectively speaking, there was an analyst, you know, russia and china share a series of constraints to watch developments that are taking place in the international system. now both states seek to emphasize, of course, the emerging multi polar dynamics of the world. so hence, the ties of both states share and represent this particular reality. however, like all bilateral relations, you know, this one must not be over exaggerated to the plaintiff. we overlooked particular areas where both states diverge in terms of their immediate interest. however, the interstate relations do not have to be perfect for them to work. and as we can see, what matters most is that the alignment of common concerns, interests, and goals towards particular issues in the system will sustain. and so will the strengthening partnership between russia and china. so the china,

russia partnership will definitely evolve based on the reality that is unfolding and international politics. i guess one of the questions miss, mr. gill is, you know, how far will the russia, china relationship evolve as you say, because it's really covering a spectrum here is going across all space from social, political, to military, to information to id. i mean, you name it that kind of getting, you know, further connected up a hip right now, but, you know, china is always been trying to avoid conflict. it likes to be an conflict at some say the china when it comes to geo politics, it likes to, to be like a read bending in the, when they like to try and flex with certain things and try and find a mutually beneficial outcome to certain hotspots. in the well, today we talk about the further evolution of the russia, china relationship. could you ever see china's hand of help ever helping russia, perhaps in the current involvement in ukraine? well, yes, that is a definite, the very tricky question. particularly for the leadership and b jane, you know, as we can see, we will witness to an attempt that, you know,

russ chinese support for russia in international institutions, inter governmental organizations in the us, particularly however, china's position towards the ukraine situation. and of course it's involvement, particularly potentially military level of involvement, continues to be a big us, particularly because china maintains a very wary and cautious stand, particularly these of the crisis. and as we can, as we can witness, china has in fact vouch for a peaceful resolution. and in fact has also voice the concerns towards the situation and how it impacts chinese interests. so then we can see that there is a particularly cautious sound from china. visa be involving directly in terms of a military confrontation in the situation. but however we can see support in other areas that me supplement. of course rushes positions throughout the unfolding

situation, but direct military involvement may not be in the worse given of course, chinese interest. and of course, as we are aware, china is also aware of the implications of possible western sanctions given that is less as much strictly in there to manage, which means that functions may have a significant implication on chinese economy as well. so all the things that you're right we mentioned comes at a time when china seeks to balance the equation between itself and russia towards this particular situation. as you say it's, it's really a hybrid situation going on around the world today with certain moves being made on the ongoing, an endless geopolitical chessboard. and you talk about sanctions, you know, some people said in the past that us sanctions against iran are actually the knock on effect sanctions against child. so the, you know, they're all these different bridges and what, you know, the, the intricacies of what's involved here. let's talk very briefly here because president g is named russia is a global partner in spite of the current political situation you keep hearing the

talk about the, the birth of this multi polar. well, the unprecedented trip of the chinese leader to re add a few weeks ago, essentially, opec plus opec is down the road. now. it's starting to get away from the petro dollar, which means the saudi, re out a chinese. you won redman b. all these different currency, it's going to start being used here, and it's almost like using ping and vladimir putin knows something. what would you say on that front? well, you know, to make the answer particularly short the reality. particularly the multi polar area of the international system where transitioning multi polar era is to reality and they act and engage based on this reality. and in fact, we can see that these are not only the 2 particular actors inside countries like india, for example, represent this particular multi polar emerging order. and what we can see is

definitely a realistic and pragmatic engagement between both states towards this version. where is this reality that they anticipate? so as we can see their actions, their levels of engagement are quite practical and pragmatic given of course, the realities that are unfolding in the international system as you have rightfully put. so while there may be, of course, a tension and of course wearing it from the traditional sources of our as we transition towards a more dispersed system. we can definitely see that other key players such as china and russia, will definitely take up center stage in global geopolitical discourse as well. jupiter analyst and author don't mclean, gil joining us here on our team to national really appreciate the opportunity to talk to you in the really, thanks. thanks for coming on the program. see you soon. thank you so much. you too . well, a china has accused a number of western media outlets of misrepresenting the situation of the country

after it's strict until cobra measures were lifted. and now a number of nations that previous the urge to beijing to drop, the barriers have imposed travel restrictions on chinese nationals last year we're in a closer over has our take on what summer calling a state of conflicting messages. it's the case of 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 is 1st and foremost at the expense. so it's economy. but for the sake of its people, western media are having a field day with headlines like b for this. you know, that 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 pandemic 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 measures, western leaders were keen to push beijing to compromise and meet the protesters demand. calling susan ping, and also terry and 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 answers the needs of people. locked down is not a policy that we support here. obviously there are people in china that, that have concerns about that and 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 their tune, 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. it's 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 smear in trumps china travel back at the start of the pandemic as racist. no republican president nor democratic president, we have racist and they've existed, they tried to get elected president. the 1st one that has the man was like chris,

this is we're a credible year president is most need as he 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 covert fast are back even for those who have been vaccinated . so what was the plan, or is it more of a make it up 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 might quote a box down here in moscow, bella ross has summoned the ukrainian ambassador of the minutes stated that the

ukrainian missile had been shot down over by the russian territory. show you pictures of the remnants of the 300 projectile there, your cranes military issue, a statement saying that miss alt could have been a stray weapon that had been meant to defend against a russian type. and while key as another ukrainian regions are engaged are their defences on thursday, the errors in bond boss came under a barrage of artillery a taxed by ukrainian troops with at least a dozen. nato grade. high mas rockets reportedly shot at a residential areas again in the look and square public. all in a neighboring don't yet got local officials that stated a teen missiles were fired at several populated areas. the residence of the republic said smoke confusion, blanketed parts of the regions admitted or center no immediate injuries were reported but ukrainian security forces have again rated an orthodox church

show at this time with a central city or an appropriate prophecy. earlier this month, the president landscape signed the bill binding religious organizations affiliated with moscow, namely targeting the ukranian orthodox church. and besides attacks by nationalists, including the alleged torture and killing of a priest, some 850 people have been investigated by state or authorities in around 350 buildings. such, according to church officials, more than 70 restrictions are now in place aimed at blocking its activities. the russian foreign ministry says the ukrainian security services are executing the rates have no morals, its 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. whereas speaking, but earlier to let me go, the chairman of the russian orthodox church, his media department, he says the whole situation is corrupted by politics and christian worshippers with a true one's suffering. i think that ah, reforms that he grinned and ah, leticia 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 international human rights organizations as well a keep silence on this issue. the whole situation is, well, it's

a political construction because as i've already said, the ukranian orthodox church is autonomous. ah, it's aw, 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. what are shifting gift to africa now? where are ethiopian airlines has resume flights to the capital of the t grey rebel held regional, basically stating this will allow people who were stranded to reunite with their families. we heard from some of the very 1st travelers who shed that joy about

going home come with a dozen. i lived here and has been separated from my husband and child whom i love . i came here for my daughter's examination and was suddenly stuck here. when i heard of the news, i fell to the ground and cried, i'm extremely happy and i wish it will continue like this. i pray the piece will be sustained when there is peace, there is everything there. so with this is a joyful moment because we're going to meet a relative after a long time. i am very excited, i pray to god that the remain in things like communication and other issues will also be addressed soon. oh i came here to see my daughter who was giving birth at the time. my plan was to say just for 2 weeks and then everything shut down suddenly. it has been more than a year and a half. all righty. i'm very happy that pieces returning and excited that i am finally going home for the move comes off the ethiopian officials, i visited to gross capital mchale for the 1st time in years of basically following

the peace deal broken by the african union. the truce is expected to end though the conflict which broke out november 2020 between ethiopian federal forces and the to great people's liberation front. a conflict in ethiopia has left thousands of people on the brink of starvation the un calling it one of the worst famines in a decade. while the man is simply known as the king of football pele has died, the brazilian passed away aged 82 in his homeland after a long battle with cancer and pell his daughter confirmed the sporting legends, death from colon cancer. and regardless football as great as by many pele won the world cup 3 times the only player ever to do so he also still holds the record as the youngest player to score the tournament at just a 17 years old and his lorded as a, godlike figure. at his home nation, the strike i grew up in poverty and devoted his life off the field to supporting all sorts of humanitarian causes. more details with that on our dot com for now

we'd like to bring you a part of an exclusive interview. i did with pele, dedicated to his previous world cup in russia. it's where the icon shared his views on sports and life. so 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 crying with his friends. i didn't understand as to why my father cried because they always they say me, ok. main, the main, the glad we got the fun somebody to make the connection, but the connection some time. go out this a little, the father we want to walk up. 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 is a different order at the was very important to me because 70 as my 1st club. well,

they do have other ward from if you can tell further into the electrons like a c, a r t dot com, lots of tributes to be red bear as well. well, another obituary to report today around a british fashion, designer and activists, vivian westwood has passed away age 81. she died a surrounded by her family in london. now she was well known as the queen of extreme fashion, of punk style in the 1970s made his way into the global arena. the business woman was also a prominent supporter of wiki lease, found a julian assange. now she attended numerous protests demanding freedom for the the jailed journalist. she also spoke to r t a number of times, including in 2016 when she offered her views on a 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 governments. you have to give them a feeling that they're being overpowered by have 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 disconnected 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 fit cheap labor, you know, there were slaves the, that's what wars were fought for originally. that's what less still for troy. 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 world the green economy will be. paper will be equal to each other. so, but 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 or an option to return. see who, who to that new interview is also whether the host of archie is going on the ground, show each other's thoughts on the fashion icons. a legacy saying that she was well, never afraid to fight for what she truly 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,

she never stopped talking about her passions. and she was passionate about the developing world. you'd only in june. i mean, tell you take, yeah, take ukraine. jesus. never afraid of being able to broach tropic she immediately i'm having 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. oh, 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 westwood. 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 read more about her,

her legacy at r t dot com. in the meantime, thanks for joining us. there was program life in the heart of the russian capital. always good to have your company. many more big heavy hitting stores to come and we were ton, that will be at the top of the hour with ah, ah ah, glad to ms. nathan 15, but then we will find that out with the modem boss from you. i just need them. grab it, miss steward. with key at the when or should just keep the process is,

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will man in the european union, the kremlin. yup. machine. the state on russia for date and c r t spoke neck, given our video agency, roughly all band on youtube and pinterest and with well, it's been 100 years since the formation of the soviet union. and although the country has not been around for 3 decades already, the impact it's had on world geo politics has been so profound that it's still a subject that's widely spoken about today. and today we're also going to get the opportunity to discuss that with the renowned russian philosopher,

alexander duke. and thank you very much for joining us and giving us time for this interview. and mr. duke and the 1st question i want to ask has to do with the soviet union, specifically, do you think that it would have been possible to preserve it? and if it was preserved, how do you think the soviet union would look as a multinational country in 2022? first of all, when it's so understand that 0 politically speaking. so if you're to known it was a continuation over the russian empire ideological, it was quite different. it was based on the totally opposite values and i d. s. bought as a political entity, as heartland as you read the land mass and division over the classic gus of g o. politics, like martine there, or brzezinski, soviet union was direct continuation and through l as a.