fish, especially with lucy layers, with with ball michelle revelations, from a veteran pew literally award winning journalist whose extensive investigation concludes stuff. they us blew up the russian nord stream gas pipelines. it was reportedly told, under the guise of nick to naval thrills in the baltic sea in order to cover the mission strikes. also ahead on the program this our, the syrian reg, crescent, se sanctions imposed on damascus, prevent vital aid deliveries from getting to the country. after devastating earthquakes leave at least 16 homes, 8 people dead in the middle east or nation. your request has been

denied tops the message from beijing a reject the caller from the u. s. defense minister. in the aftermath of washington's shooting dawn of what beijing has cold weatherbug with one minute past midnight in moscow. welcome to the global news roundup on our team . my name's you don't know neil. let's get into our top story. this our the attack on rushes nord stream gas pipelines was carried out by the united states with norwegian involvement. that's the conclusion of an investigation carried out by award winning journalist seymour hersh. the legendary american writer discovered september's incident have been planned for 9 months, going back to 2021. ortiz marina costs, or have outlined to be more details from the probe, including

a source stating that president biden himself had signed off on the public. by does decision to sabotage to pipelines came after more than 9 months of highly secret back and forth debate inside washington's national security community about how to best achieve that goal. for much of that time, the issue wasn't whether to do the mission with how to get it done with no overt clue as to who was responsible as early as at 2021. i joe biden authorized the national security advisor of the united states jake sullivan to create an entry agency group that would be tasked with figuring out how to eliminate these pipelines. now this group, by the end of the year, jake sullivan created another group that then had the task of figuring out how to do it. this was top secret. this isn't just in some c, i a room you're seeing. this goes as far alleged as the president of the united

states. exactly, and the meetings that took place. apparently this is a source, a seymour hersh is quotes in a source that is directly involved in the operation of this. and he says that by the end of 2021, jake sullivan convened the meeting. i had guys from men and women from the joint chiefs of staff, the cia and the state and treasury department. and they all had top seat, several top secret meetings throughout and at the following year. and the details are provided in this article which makes all of us assume that this is legitimate, aside from our background of seymour hersh, which we'll get to in the 2nd. but for example, they met in the secure room on the top floor of the old executive office building adjacent to the white house. that was also the home of the president's foreign intelligence advisory board. so these are some of the details that we're getting. so they had this top secret meetings and they figured out that they need to get to have rid of the pipelines, but how do they do, you know, how do they do it?

so there were a number of proposals, for example, in this article that are as quoted, the navy proposed using a newly commissioned submarine for salt the pipeline directly. that was an approved the air force discuss dropping bombs with delayed fuses that could be set off remotely. and it's obviously that then go ahead as applying the celia to said guys, whatever you do, just make sure it's covert that no one finds out about it. now, the cia at the time it was directed by william burns and he is the one that came up with the master plan of using the deep divers, a deep sea divers to trigger and explosion along the pipeline. so then early 22, we are now i in january the cia a working group report back to jake sullivan and says, when we have a plan, we know how to do it. and let's see how they figured out when the would be the ideal time to do it so that no one would suspect anything. the norwegians had

a solution to the crucial question of when the operation should take place. every june, for the past 21 years, the american 6 fleet, whose flagship is based in gaia to italy, south of rome, has sponsored a major natal exercise in the baltic sea in rome, scores of allied ships throughout the region. the current exercise held in june would be known as baltic operations $22.00 than the regions proposed. these would be the ideal cover to plant the mines. so the only all nato exercise as became the cover. so in june 2022, they used those annual nato exercises and they planned said explosives with norway's help they planted those explosives, they found a way to camouflage them so that russian navy didn't suspect anything. and then i'll say whence and then is the perfect cover really wasn't it,

and you could do it not just the week before, but some months before you could plummet and finalize the details. that's what seems to come out of this article. exactly. and that's what they did. apparently, there is a there in this article. they say that the white house had doubts because they wanted to do it right away. and then they said, well, it will look a little bit so obvious. if we do it right after the exercises are over, so what they did was then they asked another assignment was, can you figure out a way how to designate them out at a later time? meanwhile, we had a few slip offs from us officials. we had joe biden saying that if russia invades ukraine at the time that we're st early, 2022 right before the special military operations, the dad. so already joe by then is discussing how are the will eliminate natsume one endorsement to a before that in january we had the tory newland who was also saying how they should be happy if the pipelines were destroyed and that they would find the way to do it if russia answers ukrainian territory and the group that was working behind

the said, what are they doing? slipping up on our we're, we're, we're, we're working on this behind the scenes and they're going ahead and publicly saying, well, if something happens, we're going to get rid of all the pipeline issues. if russian raise then there will be we, there will be no longer on our stream too. but i think the administration is very gratified to know that lord stream to is now, as you like to say, a hunk of metal at the bottom of the see these pipelines that is more st monitors from 2 ha, we're not ha, pumping gas into europe at this time more through to never became operational, knew that offers tremendous strategic opportunity. there are countless, all sound buds just like that from us officials a who are a great for that. this happened and we heard that from before. and also after the terrorist attack, which has brought russia, considers it. and we should just touch of course, as you mentioned on the person who carried out this incredible investigation so much for her background went into it's seymour herse. he could quite literally

write the book on investigative journalism. yes. a award winning journalist, investigative journalist, and he's the one who's responsible for, for example, looking into the my lai massacre and it's cover up during the vietnam war. he also, he received a pulitzer prize for international reporting for that. also we have in the seventy's, he covered the watergate scandal he also. and which is very interesting because that was, that was to do with sources a key. so when he's talking about his source here, he knows how to choose them. he knows who, who fabricates. he knows who lives, doesn't me yet. and i think this is why that source that is so close to the operation of this. this is why i would assume they trusted seymour hersh because of this background. so i, i wonder what the usa will do now and how they will try to defame him or how they will try to say. because already we've heard that they're saying it's pure fiction,

but how can they argue with someone who has a track record of producing quality, journalism and investigative journalism and uncovering secrets within the white house? marina cost rather going through that now the u. k. editor of the investigative website, the grease also spoke to us earlier and said there are still many unanswered questions about the case will to open. i mean, as in the case of south ridge, you see that it is not meant metaphorical, but yes, i mean, you know, people can be driven by principle, but there's also a massive self interest. you know, whether you want to tell the right track. so it will make use of make a sofa innocent as in the manner of face language. analytical was low. christopher wiley and yeah, i mean that has been, as this was done, i think that is my son. my is about she will hush his latest investigation that in fact that this was a limited hanging over here. the people who did. ready oh, we're guy potentially involved in this a blaming someone else. so yeah, i mean,

i think it's always, boy, i mean, both, you know, from the public perspective as a journalist, to be skeptical and questioning of why someone has come forward, particular documents to back it up a while. the u. s. refutes any involvement in the attack on the new extreme pipelines on investigation into the instant conducted by some european states. continues rushes foreign ministry spokeswoman maria sa horrible save the nations in question have undermined the investigation. we have repeatedly voiced russia's position on the evolvement of the u. s. and nato. nothing that they did not hide this boasting to the whole world about the intention to destroy the civilian infrastructure, through which you are perceived russian energy resources. we also regularly noted the reluctance of denmark, germany, and sweden, to conduct an open investigation and opposition to russia's participation in it.

and this, despite the fact that our country has incurred huge costs versus report suggests that all this planning of the sabotage predates the conflict in ukraine popping off at the end of last february. it also refers to german chancellor, all of schultz is visit to washington to see joe biden, on february 7th, 2022. saying that this plan was discussed with schultz and that he was on board with the american plan, despite being initially quote, wobbly. and now norway is also looking like a firefighter who was moonlighting as an arsonist, like the country was interested in creating an opportunity for itself by involving itself with these pipeline explosions. rather than just a few days ago, norway said that you sanctions prevented from helping with the investigation into the north stream explosions. la october, sweden, denmark and norway obstructed examination of the damage of the pipelines. and now

this is further confirmation that russia really was not involved in blowing up its own infrastructure just as the ceo of north stream previously said. he also hinted at who the perpetrator could be. wording says, he doesn't believe that russia is responsible for the attack. the russians know who else nato country warning note silently. england, it's all speculation, but think about it. so hurst, his report alleges that norway was washington's partner in blowing up nord stream one and to norway. secret services select it, the placement of the explosives. according to this report, norway hated russia and wired to sell it so gas to europe at ledges and russia gas prevented that. now, western press reports have been pointing out since at least last fall. exactly how much cash norway has been raking in since the russian gas was cut off from europe or europe was cut off from russia gas now its revenues last year and were estimated

to be about 109 $1000000.00. so a job from $27000000000.20. and the polish prime minister has accused norway of war profiteering over that windfall. and the u. s. has expanded its military presence in norway over the last while, and it had a listening radar into russia based in norway and get this norway, it's parliament even voted last november to give the us legal system jurisdiction in some parts of norway over or whatever us soldiers might get up to in the way of crimes when they're off base with in norway. so norway allegedly also ran interference according to her. she's report for washington with neighboring sweden and denmark. and they did that so that these countries wouldn't get suspicious if they saw a divers in the area place to be explosive. and apparently they,

norway was not supposed to tell sweden and denmark exactly what the divers were doing there. just if they happen to see divers not to be concerned that you know they be there and don't worry about it. so now really it just kind of remains to be seen exactly how the you will respond to this report of its very best friend and ally, washington allegedly colluding with one of its very old member states, norway to blow up a critical economic lifeline less cross live no, i to academic lawyer m e p for the alternative for germany, party gunner back for his take, you're most welcome. how do you expect berlin to react to these revelations up the very pipelines that run to the country, much cheaper gas they're paying now? was targeted by one of germany's closest allies, the us. that is the claim. well, good evening. first of all, we'll thank you for inviting me. well,

i suspect the german government will be highly embarrassed. it's comfortable and use and they. busy will try to ignore this story just because they always tried to simply deny or ignore any reports about the attack on the pipeline being carried out by one of its allies. the former british foreign ministers, sikowski effective and they said the u. s. was responsible. i see less than 48 hours after the text is a famous tweet by him subsequent lay. i think the situation became a bit more confusing because there were rumors, the polls or u. k. had done it. but in

a sense the news that us was behind the attack isn't you. busy that goes back to the immediate aftermath of the sabotage attack. and we now have what appears to be a lot more detail about the preparation. it's interesting you say that the policy might be ignore it. ready essentially hope it goes away, questions by that. we know that earlier anthony blinking us secretary of state met with toppy, you officials, they give a press conference. they didn't mention the article and neither were any questions asked by journalists about it. but it's not going to wash, for instance, norway will, will also say anything about what occurred. seeing that the operation was reportedly carried out by both it and the u. s. well, it seems mister hush article that there was quite

a lot of collaboration between the us and european made to allies if so, and i mean, i should say so far, we've only got one article. however, that article contains the standing amount of detail. but if so, i would expect the reaction, as i said, to be one of the dallas most of the parts of the government. but i think the same applies perhaps to a lesser extent, to base norway, denmark, and anyone else who may have been involved. no one has an interest in mixing all verify these reports because it be an added to the mole. but i'm pretty sure you're a p and people who as i say, during a cost of living crisis, paying incredible amounts for their energy on this accentuated dot

issue. of course norway is not really worrying about the they're selling more than the ever before. in terms of gas to europe, but german consumers, other consumers of western europe are so will not have to be raised. now the issue will the discussion between a, you member states not have to happen now. well, incredible as it. busy may sound, i think the fact that no one really has an interest in investigating this is few in passion a will largely provide an objective investigation because no one fast game, those that actually profit from the destruction of the pipelines. and you've given us one example name the norway, and absolutely no interest in raising the profile of this is you.

and in the case of the german government, for example, you are absolutely right to point out that germany now has to replace russian cheap, russian cheap, high quality, russian national gas with much more expensive. in many respects. ready less reliable gas supplies from other sources in the middle east in particular, but also the u. s. when the german government has absolutely no interest in admitting that either it stops atlantic ally all someone else may be responsible for the energy crises or to put in more mildly the many foods increase in energy prices in germany. so i think there will be a concerted tenant simply to ignore whatever evidence may

confirm what previously could be regarded as rumors. very interesting indeed, always good to hear your thoughts. thank you for your time and coming on the program today we've been speaking to academic laura and m. p for the alternative for germany partner goodner back. thank you. my pleasure. the, the pentagon revealed china rejected a request for a high level phone call in the wake of the recent dawning of the now infamous chinese balloon that had thrown across parts of the us. immediately after taking action to down the p. r. c. balloon. the duty submitted a request for a secure call between secretary austin and p r. c minister of national defense. unfortunately, the p r c has declined. our request or commitment to open lines of communication will continue. washington claims that balloon was a surveillance, the vice china seas, extra nations much simpler, stating it was

a weather monitor that it straight. of course, chinese a fur, especially as victor dow told my colleague royce reshay that relations between the 2 countries. up now being dealt a further blow by this incident. this shooting down of an innocent, harmless as ship all the balloon of china by the u. s. military using one of its best. airplanes, for example, is an affront to china, is a damage to the china us ah, understanding with each other and is all over reaction to what to a balloon wake up. therefore, i think it's absolutely legitimate for child. the refuse to have any paul call phone call or beating with the u. s. secretary of defense. so if a chinese balloon is an americanized space, or even just above it and america shoots it down, wouldn't this then give the right to china to shoot down any number of american

assets that violate its air space nearly every single day? absolutely. i think for the recall the china has been condemn in the united states again and again and again, not just for days or weeks or months for years, for the flagrant violation of channel sovereignty and territorial integrity for violating the one china policy, etc. so if charla would do exactly like what the u. s. military did a few days ago by shooting down an innocent, harmless as the u. s. military characterized this issue ah airship, for example, from the air then china will be fully justified to shoot and shoot and shoot again and again and again. but what, what would the consequences, charlie, united states will be out of wall with each other, who will fairly bit, neither the chinese people nor the american people. therefore, under gun and the u. s. government to know the consequences. sanctions on

syria must be immediately lifted to get life saving aid to those affected by mondays. devastating earthquakes baths the demand of the serene r, a bred crescent which his lives that could be saved or being lost if they can. amik sanctions imposed on our country is the main obstacle to get a needed equipment. with this, we demand for the legion of economic sanctions and the siege in order to allow a deliverers and humanitarian actions to be implemented in the army. will syrian base political analyst possum abdullah believe the u. s. as being political games when it comes to 8 going to syria? there is no u u. n. sanctions against syria. there is u. s. united states and e u sanctions against this is fair. everyone would know that for humanitarian aid, these sanctions should be listed in spite of that united hill lion

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the passport taking up that's our teeth, bureau kaufman. on the 1st days of suppression to particular gross toward the middle east, africa, the minister of foreign affairs arriving northshore. this is the 1st visit by the head of russian diplomacy to martini establishment of diplomatic relations at night or visit ticket of both met his pe. he called upon, commented him with reserve as well as the head of state of the senate republic mohammed that shake. i guzman has outgunned with my russian friend, sag a lamp rove. we went through all aspects of bilateral relations in detail. we touched upon some problems in bilateral relations and those areas in which we can intensify aqua operation in common interests. we also covered some aspects of the international agenda. we placed special emphasis on those aspects that are a priority interest to marketing leah at the head of the talks not only valid relations and the strengthening of political dialogue,

but also key issues on the regional agenda. such as the situation of africa and this hill region. questions related to me. these issues such as the settlement of the valley funds to me to syria and how the subjects i submitted to my new modular, we pay special attention to the trade in economic sectors. fishing is the undisputed flagship of our a partnership here, or russian mariners annually carry out fishing in the exclusive economic zone of marrow. tanya, we are grateful that favorable conditions are being created for them in accordance with the current agreement. we agree today to take additional measures to make this work as efficient and as comfortable as possible. so apart from fishing, we are focusing our main efforts at this stage, a diversify in our trade and economic ties and finding new forms of cooperation that are both off the he's what to visit to mercedes in the rough tables to saddam to meet his counterpart, ali acidic were in it for the money that was the indirect message from all of

washington's highest ranking. diplomats, as he visited south africa's annual mining conference while offering to help develop the industry. jose fernandez spoke about the desire to get involved in african projects. we want to involve the communities affected by potential projects and the decision making process. if you were to say that we're doing this to protect our bottom line, you'd be partly right. we've seen too many instances around the world, some going on right now in south america, where community opposition has led to the closure of otherwise profitable minds. mr . fernandez, went on to underline the importance of strengthening supply chain for critical minerals used in buff trees, primarily while seeking further involvement of american companies in south africa is economy. he urge the country to commit to the green energy transition planet. that is, despite south africa being played by an energy crisis that's causing rolling blackouts impacting mine production as well. the president of zombies, socialist,

doctor fred, a member, elise washington's interest in the region are focused on getting control over african rich mineral resources. initially they used to be much more interested in the middle east for the oil. now the addition is shifting to africa for the critical minerals needed for the 21st century to colors is this is definitely not a story betty to visit. they are, look, is, they are not coming, but didn't in the name, mostly that it's their company. but then in the name of desperation, there differs. they want to begin with muslim control of the critical minerals africa. as the day they can see something nice, something sweet. so they are coming for africa. the course is them dr. history and they are going to come in for study dent when we were struggling, forwarded.