for to learn more, we came here to help us to speak to victor couple years ago shelters, to devoted his entire life to the topic. it is a fascinating at times dangerous and very important job. a edging closer to world war 3. that's the warning from some german politicians, as berlin agreed to send. 14 of is advanced tanks to ukraine. after months of pressure from nato allies. also this hour with as protesters clash with police been through the controversial new president, it says she's agreed to resign as soon as a snap election can be held. china says the us better mind its own financial problems instead of accusing beijing of being responsible for the economic crisis

as an african countries, like zombies and palestinians urge the west to help stop the israeli demolition of a key village in the occupied west bank as locals vent anger over the destruction of their homes with we existed on this land before dais, railey galvan, and came and occupied it a message to the railway occupation. we will not leave this place. this is all property and we will remain here with hello. good afternoon for martine or national studios in moscow, and for wherever you may be catching the program. welcome to the hours most, pressing stories from all around. i'm fiorella isabelle. germany has caved in and officially approved sending 14 of its main battle tanks to ukraine. after months of resisting pressure from nato allies in cab,

this decision has already been condemned by some german politicians. the left party co chairman in parliament says the move will bring us closer to world war 3. the delivery of lee upon battle, tang switch, leaped another taboo, potentially takes us closer to world war 3 than towards peace in europe. the decision to continue making germany a war pots. he doesn't have the support of the majority of the population. lippert tanks are the prelude to possible sly towards a catastrophe. berlin has also given the green light for other countries that use the german tanks to re export them to ukraine. this includes poll in spain and the netherlands. berlin had previously stopped short of providing such heavy weapons security over fears of being seen as a party to the conflict and provoking russia. some of the critics in berlin say the government is more worried about pleasing its nato allies, while ignoring what the move could spell for germans,

who still remember the tragedy of this 2nd world war. this is shannon in to the santa answers, and this is an interesting approach that you are taking here. so german tanks against russia and ukraine. your grandfather's already tried that by the way, almost back then with melnick and been dearer. and what was the result? unspeakable suffering, millions of deaths on both sides. and in the end, russian tanks here in berlin. 2 of them are even here, standing outside. you should walk past them every morning and remember that so rich us, we're constantly press and the government's in billing to make them share the allow pods. i would urge my german colleagues to do that if you can meet a, a need that the ukrainians have. and then, you know, we obviously want to see do that labor in human rights lawyer. dan kabbalah says it's clear berlin didn't want to send, it's thanks to ukraine, but was forced to do so by the us and its allies. it's disheartening from

a number of perspectives. first of all, it's just going to add fuel to the fire. it's just going to lead to the desk to more ukrainians and more russians, and most likely won't change the outcome of the war. but also it has to be seen is a sad day for germany who had said it was not going to send tanks. and clearly the u. s. pressure germany to do so. even the head of nato communicated to the u. s. to germany would not be sending the tanks unless the u. s. would send their own tags. but again, germany's been strong armed and pressured into doing this at has to be seen as a green flag to countries that want to intervene more and to this war. so it's a bad sign, it's a sign the west is going to continue to double down on its military support of ukraine. again,

which will do nothing but increase the suffering of the ukrainian people. it seems to me that all of this is going against the interest of germany. they've pretty much shot themselves in the foot by foregoing russian natural gas, which of course, an ha merkel beg food for bag from the nord stream to, to be bill. you know, so none of this is to the advantage of germany. it seems to me that germany is doing all of this out of pressure from the united states. the us itself is reportedly also finalizing plans to send its abrams main battle tanks to ukraine. the decision is expected to be announced later this week. american officials have so far declined to share any details. russia's ambassador to the us as the move would show the world who's really the aggressor and ukraine. an analysis of the whole sequence of washington's actions demonstrates that the americans are constantly raising the bar of military assistance to their puppets. if the us

decides to supply tanks, then justifying citrus that with arguments about defensive weapons will definitely not work. this would be another blatant provocation against russia. no one should have any illusions about who is the real aggressor in the current conflict. this comes as ukraine's president pleads for even more western weapons, while calling his country a big business opportunity for arm suppliers. we've got the details of how ukraine is increasingly turning into a testing ground for nato fire power and the details of who's making the big bucks on our website at r t dot com. as it was, sends more weapons to ukraine to be used against russia. some european critics say the tragic lessons of history are being forgotten. the grandson of france's world war 2 era hero charles de gaulle has spoken up against the arm flow, which has landed him in hot water on the homefront. russia was seen by my

grandfather as an indispensable rear ally because it was part of his concept of balance in europe. a pro russian who owns it. that's how one of frances taught newspapers, lafitte who has just described a piano good while asking quote, what has gotten into this advisory strategy and corporate finance holder of a master's degree in swiss resident to venture out at the age of 59 in a controversy where there are only blows to take if the name sounds familiar, it should be able to go to the grandson of world war 2 era french general turned french president shouted the good who is routinely ranked at the very top of the list of favorite french historical figures. alongside napoleon bonaparte or john doubt, joan of arc or scientists re pastel and murphy cutie de go led the french resistance against the nazis during world war 2. he then kicked the americans off

a french military bases. when they figured they might just want to stick around afterwards, he pulled france out of nato to secure the country's military autonomy. and here's what the girl said about russia at the time for france and russia being united means being strong and being separated means sending up in jeopardy. truly, it is a categorical imperative of geography experience and common sense. the goal aimed trade deals with the soviet union who support against nazi germany. he considered critical during the 2nd world war. he also saw moscow as critical in preventing france from becoming a vast the state of washington. and now his grandson piano. the girl has stepped forward to express his regret that france is marching in lock step with washington and nato. the same very entities from which his grandfather tried to protect frances independence, adding that he quote, felt it was my duty to restore the truth as the heir of the general. so the

general's grandson is being slammed by critics, by the likes of lucy, yahoo! as being pro russian when his position really just is pro france and looking out for french interests 1st and foremost, current french president. imagine my call has repeatedly claimed admiration for president to go by has exemplified as skits, of frantic mindset, of wanting to be a partner of russia. well, nonetheless, falling in line with washington's agenda. for example, advocating for a negotiated piece in the ukraine conflict before then calling for an outright ukrainian when or late saying that russia's interests matter until western critics pylon come after him for the remark. and then he just backs down, dig o placed equal value in relationships with both the us and russia, with the french people being the top priority at all costs and they're all types.

now it's hard to imagine to go telling french citizens as not home did amid the ukraine conflict, that the time of abundance, when it comes to energy, is over. all because washington decided that it was time to pick a fight with russia. that hard france, europe's energy interested. well, frank just decided to go along with it. speaking of which it was thanks to the girl that france became energy independent in the 1st place, through the construction of nuclear power plants, the same. know how, whose sale mac hole green lit to pentagon contractor general electric when he was francis economy minister, p. s. the girl is simply serving up a reminder of what the mainstream french position visa, the moscow used to be. back when france was becoming great. again, the fact that the position of one of the most beloved figures in french history is now considered controversial, and even a tackle just goes to show that the country really did take

a wrong turn somewhere to south america. now we're peruse, president dina bulwark to has announced that she is prepared to step down, but only as soon as the date of a snap election is determined by congress. you're made a i will leave when the congress members vote and call general elections. the only thing i want my fellow citizens is that we work together in this desire to have a developed united and a strong country in the hey thousands of protesters flooded the streets of lima on tuesday to demand the president's resignation. authorities responded harshly and clashes lasted several hours with police firing tear gas and rubber bullets at protesters. people were heard chanting dina assassin, blaming the president for dozens of death in the riot,

which flared up after the previous president, pedro kasteel was deposed and replaced by bill laertes a last month. russia's top diplomat sergey la. rob has praised the growing relations within the african continent during his latest official visit to angola and went on to commending unions peacekeeping efforts in the region. when would you, missouri bug, but different? so we will continue to support approaches at the un security council aimed at resolving crises, situations in africa, promoted by african countries themselves. russia supports the consistent efforts of the african union and the southern african region president lorenzo plays a special role in those efforts. as we discussed, the implementation of all the agreements discussed today within the framework of the rush africa summit and approved the new meeting at the summit at the end of july in st. petersburg or russian foreign minister survey live, rob and his and golden counterpart have concluded their press conference after several hours of bilateral talks. the ministers discussed ways to deepen economic

and political cooperation. specifically, in the spheres of atomic energy and education lab, rob said that russia will continue to provide angle and students with grants and education opportunities in russia. they also mentioned a potential cooperation in terms of atomic energy. and there was some talk also about the ukraine conflict and laboratory said that russia support the un charter, the sovereignty of all nations as and is against intervention in the affairs of these sovereign nations. he also said moscow supports the african union and development attempts by south africa as well as angle and peacekeeping efforts, assuring that everyone that russia will continue to support security efforts in africa. so that's basically a rundown of what was said here in the capital of angola. and gola is the 3rd stop of the russian foreign ministers, african war on tuesday. laugh rob, who is in as what teeny were a visa, free travel agreement for diplomats was signed. it was a 1st visit by a russian foreign minister to the kingdom since the establishment of diplomatic

relations in 1999 on monday law for off also spoke with his south african counterpart where they agreed to combine efforts to boost the african countries atomic energy grid and other infrastructure he's looking for. meanwhile, zombie a has been put in the middle of a diplomatic spat between china in the u. s. beijing has criticize washington and its relations with africa. after the us treasury secretary accused the country of failing to help zombies solve it. step problems. even if the u. s. one day sold its debt problem, it is not qualified to make groundless accusations against or press for other countries out of selfish interest, because it cannot at all alleviate us. tremendous responsibility for the reason of the world debt issues. south african journalist got lego miss. so me breaks down the latest diplomatic spat between the u. s. and china. the tensions between

washington and beijing is based on the increasing geopolitical tensions between the current nations. i mean, washington is seeing beijing as a country that is making very big inroads within the african continent and is focused on that military power and the economic influence that it has on the continent. the also worried that the influence that china now has on africa will soon surpass that of the u. s. i mean the u. s. has gone on to accused china of making inroads with regards to unfair trade and also taking out the natural resources unfairly on the african continent. but of course, china has come on to say that all the corporation as well as the trade agreements between themselves and the african continent, have been above board and rather for the benefit of the african people. now we do know that in the last week the us treasury secretary jenna t. ellen has been on the african continent. her state began on saturday in senegal,

and this comes weeks after china had already come on to the continent to solidify some of the relations that it has made inroads with the continent of a number of decades. we also know that the russian foreign minister is also on the continent and solidifying. we know that he wasn't fuzzy land in south africa and now in angola. and as typical of the western jaelyn came out to say that the chinese have contributed towards the debt that has been accumulated. in zambia, we do know that zambia has had very close ties with china with regards to some of the influence and the economic growth in that country. now it's quite typical of the us as we do know that they are trying to weaken the relations that the chinese have with the african continent. but a little too late. since we do know that the americans have spent more time, not solidifying. they stance in terms of growing africa, but all the in creating walls and instability among many african countries,

while china was making those inroads in terms of policy making, it has made, made investments, most of which have been loans to the zambian nation. however, we've seen 2 upgrades of a ports. we've seen, dams, we've seen telecommunications roads, many off the countries infrastructure has been developed over the years. and ensuring that zambia is not equal to many of its african counterparts with regards to being able to be more economically active with the kind of infrastructure that has been placed on that on the country. the inroads made by china in this ambien region has really benefited that region in terms of economic growth and can only seem to benefit them even more. holla, signs, ambassador to the e. u, says european officials have condemned israel's atrocities against palestinians. he made the statement after high level talks in brussels. the envoy also says the

e u has opposed israeli efforts to seize funds from palestinian authorities. according to reports, europe is preparing an aide deal with a $325000000.00 grant to palestinians. meanwhile, palestine foreign ministry has called on the west to pressure israel to stop the demolition of a village in the occupied was bank. the play comes after residents came out to protest against the destruction by israel. the crisis in the village which links the west banks north and south is part of it is really planned to destroy, so called illegal buildings. locals have voice or fury over the move. oh, our people came today to tell that's in the yahoo been give ear and all the extremist right wing officials that this land is palestinian. we did not allow the destruction of al hon. allah hart. this government led by the and yahoo! and banga via will go to the dustbins of history, and the palestinian flag will continue to fly on this land and will do that. we

existed on this land before these railway government came and occupied it. a message to this railway occupation. we will not leave this place. this is all property, and we will remain here. and i'm not, we are afraid that al con alack, mar may be demolished because have been fears, actions. his electoral campaign was to demolish al khan, alack! mar! and he is now forced to do so. the head of the palestinian national initiative party told us the real goal of the current israeli government is to expel palestinians from their lands. if i'm kind of not a necessity up out of subject to the process of that being the other 3 missed the government to do if that happens, this will lead different loan because it will be perceived 1st. the role as an act of beginning the annexation of the ban of the new potential

an independent. this is also another act that we can any potential on the so called to sticks. so in my opinion, these are very danger the facts and this will be stopped immediately and they can be only with the on the ground as well as a serious international pressure on israel. threatening with voice divestment sanctions. if it does not stop the processes of ethnic cleansing and delicacy, but more than that, this is really government includes. people who describe even in israel as fashion. they are very 3 in their goal is really to destroy. i mean, potential for being. and they continue to declare that the whole family is fine by the sun is exclusive for jewish people. so practically that if let's what, what can be called as jewish supremacy and a system of apartheid and racism good thing is,

there we go there which will not be fulfilled, i hope is to expel from that land. and the question, not only, but also to consider life, and i did this and you know, why do you stand it? why didn't 55 years of military completion of the bank? and if you move on, as well as 75 years of ethnic cleansing, not a good faction was used against, allowing it to be above the low above international law imbued the to, and responsibility to international law. this has led to the creation of the most extreme christmas government in this field distribution. and that is one of the direct result of this international behavior that continues to used of in standards when it comes to hosting image. ah, now is the ukraine conflict escalates

a 30 year old publication by george soros has resurfaced casting further doubt on the western narrative that nato in its allies have no stake in the conflict. de bellingers peace discusses how crises could be manipulated by the us for its own goals, through the use of european soldiers as cannon fodder instead of americans. the united states would not be called upon to act as the policeman of the world when it acts. it would act in conjunction with others. incidently, the combination of manpower from eastern europe with the technical capabilities of nato would greatly enhance the military potential of the partnership. because it would reduce the risk of body bags for nato countries, which is the main constraints on their willingness to act. this is a viable alternative to the looming world disorder. all the nato countries continue to insist they are not a party to the conflict, but this document from 1993, published by george soros is open. society institute gives

a different impression. this document from 993 lays out how the united states and its allies might be interested in using countries across the eastern europe as proxy by russia. and they could incur the losses that might make the conflict on popular if nato countries themselves were directly involved. and it was their own soldiers who were doing the dying. now to 2 and 2014, in which the united states over through the ukraine government and installed a fanatically anti russian group to power in kiev, seems to match what this document put forward. what we generally here in western media is that ukraine is simply under attack, turning for help from the democratic west. but jeffrey, back the columbia university. he recently came forward and said, that's not the case. the united states is overthrown dozens of governments. it definitely contributed to the overthrow of yanna, ko bitch. and i know this from the inside,

not just from the outside. so i just want to be clear. i will that i know from top people involved in these issues is what i'm discussing right now. now the soros document not only matches the situation work, yeah, having you as well, but smiled into it and being supplied with weapons by the united states. it also matches that the government of poland is very warmongers and hostile to russia. and furthermore, if you look at the situation, there are some estimates that the ukrainian casualty rate it, we may have seen over a 100000 dan. they are being carried out and people are dying to serve nato goal and yet has recently admitted this is what been said, shouldn't lose any mind. so today we are carrying out nato's mission without the loss of their blood with but with the loss of ours. that's why they need to supply

us with weapons. jesse. and furthermore, we've had us officials admit that this is indeed the purpose of the conflict in ukraine. it's about serving nato's goals, the united states, age ukraine and her people. so that we can fight russia over there and we don't have to fight russia here. ultimately, i think this is a sound investment for us national security because not only are we defending a country from authoritarian aggression, not only are we taking one of our biggest geopolitical competitors down several notches in the process and we're doing it without us boots on the ground in harm's way. now it appears that diona coverage government and ukraine wasn't the only government that the united states had. its eyes on were stirring up some kind of regime change and perhaps using it against russia. any place to here looking at, in terms of a potential regime change that could be stabilized a region or, or the world will obviously a good one would be russia,

but i don't think they're on the precipice there. i think things have to get worse economically and there have to be many more body bags and frankly, military losses before there's a change in the government. in in ago, we have a very casual statement from western leaders that they seek to utilize the lives of people across eastern europe. let them go out and die to serve their own political agenda. and it shows that this whole narrative where ukraine is, you simply being targeted. so democratic countries begging for health doesn't fit at all. this is part of geopolitical maneuvers. the u. s. federal reserve bank has been caught red handed, trying to toys the facts, as it clearly manipulated numbers and it's report focusing on global military spending. at 1st glance, the data seems to show that china spent more than $900000000000.00 on its military

in 2021 which would far exceed the u. s. total of about 770000000000. but upon closer inspection, washington's defense budget is actually reflected on the right axis, while the military spending of china and other nations is shown on the left, which is a scale of much smaller numbers. now here is what the chart would actually look like for a proper and fair comparison. we can clearly see that washington spent the most on its military and 2021, totaling some $770000000000.00, leaving beijing in 2nd place at only $270000000000.00, which is more than 2 times lower. however, the u. i should spend even more on its war machine, at least that's according to an american military, industrial lobbyist who claims the country isn't ready for a potential military conflict with china and would run out of vital ammunition within

a week. the primary challenge we see in the research we've done with the u. s. industrial base is that it is not adequately prepared for the security landscape that now exists in a major regional conflict such as the u. s. war with china and taiwan straits. the u. s. would exceed in that war, the current stock pile of the department of defense. so for example, with long range anti ship missiles or l ransoms in our war games. the u. s. runs out of those al ransoms in less than a week of a war. so we have an industrial base that is not prepared for a war time environment or in near war time environment. well, it turns out that u. s. military corporations like lockheed martin, boeing and general atomics, are among the major contributors to the think tank which publish that report and have attended meetings between military corporations,

u. s. top brass and the think tank executive director of world beyond war movement . david swanson says pro military campaigns in the u. s. are often funded by the weapons manufacturers themselves. people have no clue what the reality is. so they'll look at that chart and not notice that that there's anything dramatically wrong. and that is, of course, the point you can't increase military spending if you realize that you're already spending as much as the next 10 countries put together corruption profit. it is a big business of the wars are famously a made to suit the weapons rather than the weapons manufactured for the war any more. and until, you know, you know, just think tanks, its political campaigns, it's universities. it's everything in the united states funded by the weapons dealers so that it's normalized and accepted and you're not supposed to think of it as shameful or even as profitable, but it is hugely profitable and that's

a major factor. u. s. needs to dominate the globe for its own good, whether the global likes it or not. and china is standing in a way. and china is an economic competitor, which means it's a military enemy. this is, this is what everybody in washington tells and suggests and implies the whole worry . the whole question being asked is madness. the u. s. doesn't need to be ready for a war with china. it needs to get out of a war in europe and some wars in africa in the middle east. and that's her up on the hours most pressing new stories from all around for more up to the minis, updates and content head over to r t dot com. thanks for checking in. we'll see a back at the top of the hour. ah .