they are the ones who done most of the damage never got charged with as the west claims to russia is peace efforts are not real key at openly admits it face piece talks with moscow last march to bias military time to rearm and regroup . also this hour with them to me to resist is this impulse of wanting to try the double standard. the international community is obligated to support the paths african countries have chosen for themselves. bratia and south africa held their independent decision making and partnership. i made washington's attempts to rule africans to hop on the western bandwagon against moscow.

brazil and argentina agreed, is it the dollar as a south american nation. i a common currency road map was the characters president says he will not support sweden, nato bed in response to the sanction burning of the law. now to protest in stock, all a coming to live from the russian capital. this is our t international. i'm rachel blevins here with the top stories of the our welcome to the program. she have pretended to seek peace with moscow shortly after the conflict began in february, using sees fire talks as their roots to buy time to regroup its troops and wait for western weapons. that's according to the chief of ukraine's main intelligence directorate. as he explained how one of key adds negotiators,

dennis key re of was executed by ukraine security service and march on suspicion of colluding with russia. the main task we set for mr. cray is, was to delay the process in order to buy time since he personally knew to people in the negotiation process, who represented the russian side. ukrainian presidential advisor may help at all lack also said that dentist, key ray of death was due to a lack of coordination between ukrainian security agencies. russia and ukraine sat down for peace talks and late february, just days after the special military operation was launch. both sides even reached a draft agreement with russia falling back some of its troops. but the deal was never fully implemented as yet received western weapons and had to fight in moscow says the u. s. and its allies persuaded ukraine to resist a peace deal. however, the west claimed it was russia that wasn't actually seeking peace since the 1st

months of the conflict. this my moscow being the one insisting on ceasefire talks with kiev. i am extremely concerned how russia has been acting at the negotiating table. actually, i don't trust what russia is doing at all. any negotiations needs to be real. they need to be meaningful. they call just be a fig leaf, full russian re all moment. and for the recruitment of, of soldiers. back in 2014 in 2015. during the 1st outbreak of conflict and on bass, germany and france mediated, the min spills signed by moth going. he at, however, the western leaders who guarantee those agreements recently admitted they weren't actually meant to bring peace. as the real goal was to give ukraine time to prepare for war with russia. to 2014 minsk agreement was an attempt to give you crane time ukraine use this time to become stronger as you can see today. the ukraine of 20142015 is not the ukraine of today. since 2014 ukraine has

strengthened its military posture. it is the merit of the minsk agreements to have given the ukrainian army this opportunity. thus the time that prudent thought was an asset for him turned out to be in fact an opportunity for the ukrainians russians were at the place were waiting for you. cravens and alls to come, they delayed, then for hours for days, saw that the ukrainian part was playing for time. this is nothing you we have this metal thing from a, from, from a chance love america, which she opened. he said that i with the music agreement was only 2 by time. the medical story was an interview in the german side, but not german news outlet. after that asked questions, put this topic on the, on the roll. nobody did it, and this is the same. um, western use will not come with this. what he said about what playing on time, and they will still say russia is the one who doesn't want to talk. but what we see

right? no, they don't want. they don't want to negotiate anything. and we see from the past that music agreement was only 2 by a time and whatever they proposed to russia end of march last year. anyway, we, we saw whole march that you will order the groceries that they will always play. ah, and other developments south africa top diplomat has underlined the country, the independence and good relations with russia as the to foreign ministers that in pretoria to plot a course for cooperation beyond western influence. we as africans, need to resist, is this impulse of wanting to direct a double standard form of international conduct toward us that what i do is okay for me, but you cannot do it because you are developing country or you africa. that is an abuse of international practice unless you immune your school africa itself must

determine the ways to solve problems on their continental. we share a partnership for accelerated growth and wish south africa speedy development. and the international community is obligated to support the paths african countries have chosen for themselves. during sir gala robs visit, the foreign minister is highlighted key points of cooperation. russia says they will help peacekeeping missions in south africa, also teaming up to loosely countries, atomic energy grid and other infrastructure. after wrapping up talks in pretoria, sir gala rog moved on to neighboring as with teeny artes donald quarter, is there with the details. right now, in the last absolute monarchy in all of africa, it's called as swa teenie, formerly known as swati land, and it's a landlocked country, completely surrounded by south africa. now the internet wasn't working very well. so i'm actually filming this right now on my phone, but the reason i'm here is because we're waiting for

a very special meeting between the russian foreign minister, sergei laugh rav and the prime minister of this country to take place. they're going to be talking about bilateral relations between the 2 countries. they're going to be signing some documents that will allow for a non visa regime between diplomats of the 2 countries. so we're going to check out that meeting, give you the latest. and we're also going to check out what they have to say at a press conference afterwards. this comes as the u. s. pushes his own agenda in africa, was washington to send it's un ambassador to the continent for talks. that's after a recent visit by the us treasury secretary to zambia and cindy eagle, where she attempted to portray russia as a troubling issue for africa. which is war in whip initiation of food, his exacerbated food insecurity and caused untold suffering. and the global economic head winds caused by the actions of a single man president who is creating an unnecessary drag on effort,

his economy, artes, africa, corresponding corolla, delve into the details of the international scramble for the continent. africa has become the must fly to destination point for diplomats of global powers. last week, all eyes were cast on china's new foreign affairs minister who stop by for a 5 country tour. and while he was here, so to weigh his french and german counterparts who made a visit to ethiopia. and this week kicked off with russian foreign affairs minister, sergey lover of who stopped by in south africa as the 1st of his grand african tore . and the treasury secretary of the united states jenna deland, is also on the continent at the same time. and the u. s. ambassador to the united nations is also fair to be on her way next week. so what's

lead africa? the global frenzy for diplomatic meetings and recent times is because africa remains attractive for those who want to manufacture the equipment that is important in the global economy. whether it's the natural resources that you need for cellphones or for i tick or computers, or just to keep the engines going, we have, we have what it takes. and in fact, and these are important of dramatic visits because of the economy reasons. the united states has made no secret that it is desperate to woo african countries. washington host that the u. s. africa summit in december with rumors rumbling the president biden himself may be accompanied by his vice president cumberland harris . later on this year. as the final crescendo to the quite ship with africa,

but washington's message will face stiff competition here, considering that prison, she and president putin will also be in south africa in august for the brig summit . washington is well aware of the self created chasm with the continent. and it's been that way since last march vote in the united nations general assembly when majority of african countries refused to condemn russia over the u. crane conflict . and for month, the west has done everything in his power to isolate russia, but in africa, nothing comes that easy. you can't be true for it wrong. and right now the evidence is showing clearly with the evolution of the award brain. that right? so africa is clearly know showing signs of choosing site. i mean, meeting with the russian foreign minister. and so africa as one country now. so, so sending a signal to the rest of the countries that my goodness,

we have to be able to, to take a stand will know if the standard for this is a neutral stance. it can evolve into choice. partnership with africa is trying to balance out as much as the partnership between the old west will know western nations and new partners like russia. treasury secretary, janet jaelyn, arrives in pretoria on tuesday as she will be welcomed by south africa. humming sound of generated. yes. south africa, the continent, most industrialized economy is grappling with the via power cuts and i'm like, yellen, they, i hate to stay, africa should expect some backlash. there's no doubt because when you are low, that kind of money, 8500000000 zamora cash. and anybody who gives that to you, or it's not a gift practice around,

it comes with conditions in the backlash committee into those fine prints of those conditions. and so replica is going to have to play very carefully. and i think i'm telling you because as a young man working for the world, they in his environment and sustainable development, or should i know well the speaks work so, so that because going to have to be very careful not only paying back that when, but also for having accepted too early and quickly the terms of wood and africa, everybody's called climate change. secretary yellen will travel to the ford motor company assembly just outside pretoria. a pleased us create that much needed jobs in an economy that's far too used to economic growth without jobs, but on friday, yelman's last day here in south africa, she will travel to implement the hat, lend of south africa's coal belts. it is day where she will need men and women who

have build their livelihoods on coal. and she will tell them about the commitments made in the just elegy transition plan. but she will hardly tell them how fickle those commitments are or what they can do to their lives. gonzales at fidelity and pretoria turning the south american now where brazil and argentina are planning to establish a common regional currency to boost bilateral tray and shift away from the u. s. dollar. the move was announced by the brazilian leader after talks an argentinean capital. if it were up to me, we would always trade with other countries and national currencies, so as not to be dependent on the dollar and why not make an attempt to create a common currency for mercosur countries or bricks countries. i believe that over time we will come to that. i believe this is necessary because many countries face

challenges buying dollars. brazil and argentina will discuss the details of the plan at the upcoming community of latin american and caribbean state summit. they're also expected to invite other countries in the region to join the currency block or to spanish corresponding camille lozano delgado as more with a better me know, they lovely went out in the 1st meeting between louis and i see a little of silva and automatic hernandez was held in an encouraging atmosphere among achievements in the field of diplomatic relations. the brotherhood of the 2 nations was one topic and touched upon in particular, as well as the countries desire to become economic leaders again and moved towards integration on the continent. in addition to ministers of the 2 country assigned agreements in the field of science in the economy, as well as integration and financial in energy spheres. market days yet is that argentina will exchange its gas for electricity from brazil. and none of their agreement signed touches upon corporation and antarctica. finances also mentioned

the challenges that both countries face after the stepping down of governments of a completely different kind. a lot. they left behind a trail that is expected to arrest its strength. union of the 2 states that at the meadows have v o. r 1st task is to console the democracy and state institutions. bracket his dear friend. i want you to know that argentina will always be with you and we will not allow some crazy man to attack the democracy and state institutions of brazil. we will not allow some fascist to come from above to attack the sovereignty of the people. as total printer and the brazilian president, thank his counterpart fernando, who called his friend for his conditional support and also apologized not only to his colleagues, but also to the entire people of urgency and for the aggressive actions against their country. the 2, please. during the rule of both and 3, we intend to restore peaceful relations aimed at growth in order to restart bilateral ties between our states. our interpreters understand this idea and they

should also realize how significant argentina is for us and their turn argentinean . their interpreters should understand the significance of good bilateral relations with brazil. so now, but in regarding currency issues, there, argentinean economy minister, sergio masa announced that we're going to stablish in a single currency in argentina. and brazil will begin this. it is in the listing regional trade and at the same time of reducing dependence on the u. s. dollar. this question was also discussed by the president who touched upon possible participation in the initiative of venezuela and the president of the country's president. i'm selling summit, my mom over the to have the state because the existing sanctions against as well as actions that make life easier for the people of this country. so i'm against interfering in the political processes and venezuela. the problem can be resolved through dialogue, not sanctions, or threats of occupation. brazil is going to restore diplomatic relations with

venezuela. we want to minutes. well i to have an embassy in brazil, and we want brazil to likewise have an embassy in venice. waylon were determined to restore civilized relations between the 2 independent states. to issue the yellow issue, the was a very productive dialogue between the venezuelan government and the opposition. the elections were held transparently. all the rules were absorbed without any further questions arising. therefore, we must encourage dialogue among venezuelans, the chief editor of brazilian oper, and my news portals says that south america would only benefit from a common currency as it would help build a strong economy without dependence on the us. the great advantage of dis measure would be the possibility, the possibility of carrying out all commercial and banking operations without the need for, for the ex and without resorting to exchange rate in dollars or euro's.

another advantage would be the expand show of regional investments through integrated financial institutions without the backing of the dollar or the iraq in the same way that you made the faith in the early seventy's and link it dollar insurance front available go reserve south america would partially eliminate the dollar as an anchor off. it's economic activity. in any case, it could be irrelevant. it's that for was in south american into ration in that range is 30 zation of the economy and in the weakening of the dollar. as the, as in money currency, sugars president says, his country will not back sweden's bed to join nato. the announcement comes in response to the burning of the koran outside on cur, as embassy and stockholm,

during a protest sanctioned by local police. those who turn a blind eye to this outrage have undoubtedly calculated the consequences. it is clear that those who allow such blasphemy should not expect any support from us regarding nato. when someone dishonors us, when someone commits injustice, we let him know his place. if you are so respectful of rights and freedoms, you will respect the religious beliefs of muslims if you will not. i'm sorry, you will not receive support from us during the nato membership process. the controversial incident took place on saturday when the anti islamic politician publicly burned a copy of the koran. this spark disappear backlash from the global muslim community . with the malaysian foreign minister describing the act as blatant as phobia, and pakistan. diplomat, calling it a harmful gesture for more than 1500000000 muslims worldwide. finland foreign

minister now says the chalk for the session of his country and sweden to nato should be put on ice as it would be best to wait until things settled down. hundreds of demonstrators gathered in front of the british consulate and it's been bold to vent their anger. people inter key is largest city or seem burning a picture. and the anti immigrant politician who in a recent interview said he had no regrets for his action rallies. also flared up and some other muslim countries, tens of thousands strip to the street in yemen to strongly conduct. the desecration of the koran purchasers were also seen burning. israeli, and american flags across in iraq. clashes erupted near the swedish embassy with local scuffling with police outside the diplomatic building. meanwhile, the u. s. has weighed in suggesting that the koran burning act and stockholm could be a ploy by foreign forces aiming to undermine nato. we are also cognizant of the

fact that those who may be behind what has taken place in sweden, maybe engaging in an intentional effort to try to weaken unity across the atlantic . and within and among our european allies and partners. journalists use of aaron says the scandalous incident in sweden means the nordic country has lost any support and potentially still had for its nato been inter well, the domestic atmosphere right now surrounding sweden's need obeyed after the burning of the koran is very, very toxic. i don't foresee any turkish politician trying to garner support for sweden because domestically it would hurt them. and this being in the election year, i don't think anyone is going to go to back sweden right now, so i don't know if it's a done deal. if it's up forever closing the book on sweden's nato bid, but not there won't be any type of support for sweden becoming

a natal member. at least for the foreseeable future, most likely for the rest of this year is the, is the burning of a cron. in sweden, a attempt to undermine nato. well, we need to understand that if this was an attempt to undermine nato, those who allowed it the swedish police, the swedish court. so the swedish politicians, they are the ones that actually allowed this to unfold in undermined their own data accession process. and no one at the end, the day force swedish police to approve this very disgusting act. then it, the swedish laws are allowing for such a 8 crimes to take place that i think that the sweets need to take very long, hard look at themselves and very long part look at their laws. why are they are allowing this type of hate mongering under freedom of expression. if this is a freedom of expression, one has to ask, it's ask themselves what's being express. i think very clearly 8 is being expressed

in if hate is being expressed. this is that 8 prime and as such it should be illegal under any to any country. sloss. india and the u. k. are edging closer to signing a free trade agreement. but there are strings attached on london's terms. this initiative comes in growing cooperation between the countries. their economic relations are on the rise with bilateral trade turnover reaching more than 29000000000 pounds last year, which is 33 percent higher than a year before the u. k. exports to india in 2022 amounted to more than 12000000000 pounds, while india's exports to britain reach more than 17000000000. however, there are some serious obstacles in the upcoming deal, as is not expected to include the free movement of indians to the u. k, which was something london had agreed on earlier in a similar pack with australia. we have to make sure that each trade agreement was

signed is tailored to the specific country. the kinds of mobility off i can do to a country like australia is not going to be the same kind of mobility alpha i can do with the country like india, which has got to many times the population. a new delhi based on foreign affairs observer told us more about the contradictions in the upcoming deal, and shared his view on why the u. k. wants the agreement in the 1st place. see what they know of. yes, that more concrete have very different actually can we expect on this before agreement? if the if the india wants more of the related facilities. so scared toward curves in the long india. so you can go to britain in loving them a larger number, then they will of i know they are looking for a new market for right. they're like to being for,

if you see and employ their diet and they, they, they implemented the big it. and now you're still the person they are facing it's repercussions. so they are looking for new market in the emerging market. india has lived relatively larger market and many other parts of the world said. so they are looking for 1000000 to reach the indian market. but it cannot be happen up in you will need a little bit. this will compromise also and allow more indian to work to success as you can military houston and job opportunities for now. it seemed they are not ready for their that's all for now. be sure to

check out our t v dot com for all it's really it is breaking news and updates. we'll see you right back here at the top of the hour. ah ah, what we've got to do is identify the threats that we have. it's crazy, even foundation, let it be an arms race move is on often very dramatic development. only personally and getting to resist. i don't see how that strategy will be successful, very critical time time to sit down and talk

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hello, welcome to was a part of united we stand divided. we fall. these ethos, 1st articulated by a so has been central to the evolution of the western world view. having been involved in context as diverse as the bible sermons and politicians species. and while the west still sides unity as the backdrop of its international policy, brazil, russia, india, china, and south africa, has started to explore a different approach to unity. the one that does not require the sameness of values or uniformity of action. count the will be re united through divisions will to discuss that. i'm not joined from pretoria by me. the key so could buy a research follow at institute for african thought and conversation. mr. combines great to talk to you. thank you very much for your time. i do have a associated with your new stuff and i'm sure that

expands your expertise and that's why this conversation will be even more substantive. now, i know that through both of these isolations, you explore your academic interest and breaks. as i suggested in my introduction, the countries that make up this group as well as those that are interested in joining it, have very different national identities. they have different forms of governance. they have different value systems. and yet, and how this group keeps arising in prominence. despite all those differences, divisions distinctions, what have you, given breaks, lack of insistence on unity, what keeps it together a.