i'm not gonna make it ah, cooperation has never be named it any 3rd party. but we never allow any 3rd party to dictate to us what to do with cooperation between china and russia. as we said, more than once is very important in stabilizing the international situation. china top diplomat on flat a bit, who can meet in moscow to discuss ways to strengthen by lateral cooperation with ot visits, a temporary refugee camp. and they don't. yes, republican think supposed to have been evacuated from the front line and they told us to write our initials on our hands with the red markers because they were going to bury us there ukrainian dog, a trench right in front of our house. there were 3 or 4 such structure, small street, turned out that was the front line on that because the biggest the economy nigeria

is to elect a new president that made multiple crises and golfing the oil rich nation and all special coverage. we explore what for hedge all the country on the continent with 10 pm here in the russian capital, and this is all the international with the very latest world news update from across the globe. a very well well continue. our top story, this, our chinese top diplomat has held talks with vladimir putin in moscow on stop of his sick state diplomatic trip earlier my colleagues pay to scott on don't call to discuss the meeting significance, which was on the school by the russian leda. little natasha. she with international relations to day are complicated. they didn't become better after the fall of the bipolar system. quite the opposite. they turned out to be more problematic in this

regard, cooperation between china and russia. as we said, more than once is very important in stabilizing the international situation. even though crises are ongoing, each crisis is an opportunity. so we should strengthen our joint efforts to respond to current crises and deepen our corporations. i also want to emphasize that all corporation has never been aimed at any 3rd party, but we never allow any 3rd party to dictate to us what to do. these meetings focused pretty exclusively on strategic cooperation between russia and china. when wang, he was in the kremlin, he told vladimir putin that he was grateful. that bilateral relations have stood the test of time, although they've had to go through numerous crises together. he said that this, these kinds of situations actually gave both russia and china the opportunities to grow closer. but believe the concept of multiple, the world is also brought up during those tools. what's wishes tacoma? right, there was a lot of talk about multi polarity at these meetings today. and wang even told vladimir putin that china's dedicated to making international relations more

democratic. and naturally that means moving away from the unipolar way, way of doing things in terms of international relations. now, lying also did meet with russia's foreign minister, sergei lab rob today and their lab prov, again spoke about their common interests in building this a form of a multi polarity on a world scale. and lab rav said that this was something that was also in the best interests of africa and asia countries, the majority of which are trying to assert their national sovereignty very much right now. she's because she didn't see those glue spoon, the russian federation and the people's republic of china continued to closely coordinate foreign policy efforts. standing for the creation of a more open democratic fair system of a national relations. that's what the majority of asian african and latin american countries which show independence based on their national interests are seeking. they do not accept attempts to impose a confrontational agenda on them, as well as restrictions on their development book. we put, that's basically

a rundown of what was said at these meetings. and when all was said and done, vladimir putin of course, asked wang to give shing ping his best wishes. so all round, good news for these 2 long standing strategic partners. we spoke to john gong professor at the university of international business on the economics in bay jenkins. they say the chinese diplomats visit to moscow comes as the 2 countries strengthen economic ties. it's very clear that china is in a 100 percent opposed to the union pro. ready are china is a big champion of a motor part of what? a sure which that, that the china is a party and also property, you know, russia, writers also. and i think why he's mission is laying the groundwork for president. she's a casual visit to moscow. i think probably more important, so the app that has to do is essentially establishing a, another economic already my together was the bridge countries are me fortunate joy

by some allen countries point producing countries are in charge of at least, you know, come up with a choice settlement mechanism that bypasses the us thought, the trade or agents you put you russia and china increased dramatically. i think at least trouble washington has a narrative that somehow with increasing trade, the relationship with adrian moscow is portrayed as a way of assisting a washer. just photo nonsense, you know, even before this rule, the trade between china and russia has been increasing rapidly. if i can remember this corrected, i think in 2021 on trade between russia and china increased by 130 percent compared to the previous year. so the 2nd audio trends, even before this one, following his meeting with china's foreign affairs chief funding, i pretend congratulated russian citizens on the upcoming defender of the fatherland

day. the president noted that every person is a defender of their hon. but am i just right now, there is a fight on our historical territories for our people, all our people, our defenders of the fatherland. the homeland is a family and in the hearts of russians, they are the same thing and has addressed the russian need a sent his thanks to soldiers currently defending their homeland language and culture. and the war in ukraine giving special recognition to medical work is saving the lives of those injured around $200000.00 people down to the arena in moscow for the event waving flags and singing patriotic songs and prominent musicians and artists also joined the festivities, congratulating russians on the upcoming holiday, cut up the fighting wages on a cross dumbass way bringing new exclusive 1st time the counts of some of those who

being caught in the crossfire. the civilians were safely evacuated from the embattled city of all to them off, widely known as buck moved to a temporary refugee camp. and that on yes, republic. oh, it's your search. it was very scary when all the shells were flying, everything was exploding. nobody knew where the shots were coming from. starting january 10th, my younger brother and i could not leave the house because of the constant bombardment ticket in for the window of throne. we were in the 2nd entrance to the building ish. the ukrainian nationalists were in the next one this cell and they told us to write our initials on our hands with a red marker. so because they were going to bury us there, although we'd been sitting in the basement for over 3 months, ever since the shelling began up to the 3rd floor, a whole house was littered with shells. there were boxes of weapons round the place . luckily i was afraid that something would happen and everything would blow up the dish. i decided to move to another basement. good before we change that shelter, constantly flying through our yard and garden, the ukrainians dug

a trench right in front of our house. there were 3 or 4 such structure, small street turned out that was the frond line, hundreds of displaced persons have already passed through this temporary refugees sensor and, and had sc republic. they come from different places from besieged to r, to almost scan from other freed areas in the nest republic as well, like solids are the refugee saved by the russian army in that a charm of have all different stories by the have. one thing in common is that they all lost their houses that were destroyed by the ukrainian military. we have, shall had our garden, one is buried, shrapnel is all over the yard. neighboring houses had been down him up once you would step out of the house, the shelling would begin the buffer. sometimes i was not even able to leave a donkey for the door. the shells were constantly fined through a yard and garden windows. do ukrainians? dug a trench right in front of our house. there were 3 or 4 such structures on our street . it turned out that was the front line. this temper, refugees sensor,

provides not only shelter, but also necessary clothing of food and medicine as well. once they arrive in this refugee sensor, the document sir, gets checked and later on they move on to other areas in russia or stay here, internet republic, or some of them find jobs are there are, this is a bulletin board or nation bulletin board where they're able to find jobs or find something to do, but most of them are moving on to meet with their friends and families elsewhere in russia. romantic author of archie that escrow public. meanwhile, on the front lines, our t got exclaims in access to the operations of the euro battalion, a special assault unit of the russian army are corresponding costano reports from the ground to an unfamiliar rye. this may look like one colossal thicket,

but the 1st look is deceptive. the soil here was carved with trenches, reinforced with concrete. ukraine has turned this woodland into a citadel. russia in turn, is bulldozing this bastion with tanks after a couple of days abreast this tank. crew is once again, on its way to take part in the onslaught in russia on stored on ukrainian positions in the forest outside chrome. and now, this is russia's separate assault. battelle is a separate assault unit of the ministry of defense with the support of a private individual in our task is to knock the enemy out of the forest. we work from different distances, they rush, ukraine's positions and raise hell in the midst of the enemy,

keep troops respond with all they've got our p. jeez. artillery and heavy caliber rounds the cruise seam, unfazed russian tanks continue to fight until they run out of ammunition scarred but fully functional they withdraw to return with more firepower tanks provide invaluable coverage to russian ground troops. one special forces unit capitalizes younger distraction and gets close to one of the enemy dugouts. this narry 20 meters between the warring sides. 3 ukrainian soldiers try to put up a fight. but when the commander is downed by a clean head shot peek at the throne camera, hands up in the year. mm.

ukrainian officials have been claiming this is what russia's new rule out offensive looks like. but given how much reserves state put today, it was combo recognizance at best. i'm a get done of reporting from the don bus. ok, see nigeria, africa, most populous nation and biggest economy is preparing for presidential elections this saturday. when our t, we're kicking off our special coverage off one of the continents, most significant elections this year. i think candidates will take part in the presidential elections where the 3 of the leaders representing the main regions of the country. vote decisions have been

complicated by multiple crises in the country from economic tramples to energy issues of correspondent rachel bra. blevins brings us more details. the west african nation of nigeria is days away from an election that will determine the country's next president. and while some races have humane options, nigerians have 18 to choose from who represent a wide range of views and interests. the question at hand is who will replace the current president bahama do bihari? who has been in office for the last 8 years? that's out there. contenders, represent the major regions in africa, most populous nation. first, there's bola, mad to new booth from the ruling. all progressives, congress party as a former governor, he, as often boasted about helping the current president get into office. his favorite slogan translates to, it's my turn, and he is promising to create jobs, focus on the economy and tackle violent crime. this is a revolution. the selection is the revolution. we shall take over from them. they

don't want election to take place, but we won't accept they want to hide on the fuel scarcity to cause the crisis. so that there won't be an election to new wrappers as your robot. the 3rd largest ethnic group in nigeria, which makes up around 20 percent of the population, while the candidate is part of the wealthy political establishment, the people he stands for are known to be farmers and craftsmen. the next contender is a tico above our car, the leader of the people's democratic party has a former vice president. he is considered by many to be the most experienced politician. still trying even after 5 unsuccessful presidential bids. he represents the full lonny and majority muslim group in the north, which makes up around 6 percent of the population. his latest campaign has revolved, are on the slogan of recover nigeria, where he promises a small government that turns the country into the hub of crude oil. refining in africa, let me promised nigerians that we shall never disappoint you. if you give us your

mandate, we promised to live by our promises and have united country a peaceful country that we have a buoyant economy. and we have the best education for children. and also delegate powers to states local governments with corresponding resources. then there's peter o, we a former governor and nominee of the labor party. he represents the igloo people of se nigeria, which make up or on 18 percent of the population seen by many as an outsider. he is the youngest of the top 3 contenders that age 61. and he has focused on the younger generation with pledges to fight corruption and to change the economic priorities from consumption to production in line with my upbringing, especially my mothers council. my promises that nigeria resources will be most prudently used. and as the commander in chief i pita, obee sicily pledge, they're all packed with nigeria, will be diligently pursued to create a new nigeria characterized by sustainable and inclusive growth and development.

while nigeria is the most populous nation in africa, it's estimated that only around $93000000.00 people or less than half of the country are registered to vote. and when it comes to the issues the new president will inherit. there are many ranging from the economic crisis that is left citizens dealing with cash shortages to an energy crisis that is drawn attention to the nations controversial petrol subsidies. as a result, all eyes will be on saturdays election and what it means for the future of nigeria . he can watch our coverage of the nigerian elections throughout the coming days here on our team will be keeping you updated on the latest. the rocks at central bank is announced tons to develop a dollar free trade with china and use the yuan instead. the movie thing did

improving access to foreign currency as well as boosting the balances of a rocky banks with accounts from china. it is the 1st time imports would be financed from china in new one. as the iraqi imports from china have been financed in us dollars only plus live now to our guest feeney electra at the university university of barth pac non wong. many thanks for joining us on the program this evening. it's great to see you. so could you explain to us how you expect these new measures to affect the stability of the chinese and rocky currencies? i think because the united states is becoming more oil and natural gas self reliant. so we are expecting to see the u. s. is decreasing her oil and natural gas dependency over the middle east in general. and so what is left?

the gap is a china remains to be one of the largest consumer and importer of the middle east oil and natural gas energies. so these are ongoing trend not just in iraq, but also in the gulf region that saudi arabia and carter. they are also considering to transact with china, selling oil and gas, and also their own local currency. so this is a piece for presenting, a lot of trend going on in the middle east and is tre is energy tre, china, which the us dollar is gradually, slowly giving away to other local currency and the chinese. yet that's what extent do you think this particularly represents the ones growing international influences more sort of new prospects? does it open up? ok, i think we should naught,

in excess to rate and the impact all of these kind of move to the international isolation, all the chinese un. because if we look into more kind of statistical data, the central banks across the world in the past 20 years, they still hold the u. s. darla ming reserve, although it dropped from 71 percent to 59 percent of just about 50 percent. and so the us dollar steel, the preferred, and so if currency full, these central pens and what he's really going on with this international life, asian of the chinese. and it's not for the chinese john to take over the us dollars, the global currency we serve. but as trees to have

a kind of ripple effect and to encourage other currency to be use in trading. so other countries will not be able to just rely on the us dollar. and of course, or countries such as iraq and other countries across the world. because you pretty well they have seen the effect of sanctions and the, and the problematic us all over with irons on us about rape. so now they were trying to cover the own back by shifting to use non us dollar, such as their local currency and the chinese gen. so what's your take on the, the timing of this move in, to what extent do you see this falling in line with the shift towards the new world order? oh, i think this is a tree we freshen all a formation of multi polar or multi center will order in which the

us lat west and the ball is where all that that has been established since the 2nd will and, and which is peak up to 9 p 3990 s a 's a now giving away to a type of situation in which and more regional lies economy and we to know like centers of power emerging. so i think the middle east iraq, of course just representing just. ready part of the picture of the whole world. well, we can also see similar situation as been going on, for example, in se asia, in latin america. and i think this kind of multi polar will all be part of that. and then the currency and also the economic restructuring. the whole thing is also essential. part of that we've seen china gradually opening up its financial market

to buy the nations. what other countries do you expect to also transition to the us in the near future? yes, i think he's a very good question. indeed, the chinese government has liberalize and china's internal financial market to external for one financial companies. now, having said that, it is not just being open to western companies, but also open to financial companies in other parts of the well. so for example, i think is the re be the lead a company around coal is actually being targeted recently by hong kong. and obviously, the chinese government also want to let hong kong to, to tape all the kind of capital rolls from saudi arabia to make home comp connected with the global solve. and so these,

these all match up with this kind of multi polar ice asian of the work order in which to equal sol, regions people reach and in a couple. so we'll be paying increasing important role as the to many of the dollar continues to we can do you think b one does have a shortage becoming a new global reserve currency in the future? well, i think this is still quite a distance to travel because i'm not quite sure the attractiveness of the chinese un when compared to other currency, for example, the us dollar and euro and, and, and also are the currency. but the fact is that the chinese john is actually one of the key research are says, now being used by many central bands. no, i don't see there's a kind of overtake tangled, the chinese,

you and of the us dollar group. we had your money. but what i'm seeing is us the internet internet sized ation of the chinese gen. we'll actually encourage and have indirect implication on all the local currency so that the other little currency will be more widely used. yeah, and one day especially when they being used to transact and kind of salt to south trade transactions that just china and, and iraq c and i try out the u. k. university of bass pack. no one, winnie. thank you. time. really appreciate your insight. thank you. thank you. hundreds of protests have taken to the streets on saddam's capital, demanding the ouster of the countries current military governments. ah,

going his class with demonstrates his out in the rally, firing, take us into the crowds. the state has been in turmoil since the ousting of its long time ruler in 20192 years later, another 2 stops a potential transition to democracy, resulting and military broth gaining control of the nation. earlier this week, one of the generals who led the previous takeover lay with the move of mistake. protest is now refused to negotiate with the countries military governments calling for it's needed to be tried in an open court. here are some of the voices from those at the rally. hasn't been a good comment. usually there are goals and results that protest as planned to achieve, such as putting pressure on authorities or paying attention to what is happening to suit any citizens and sending messages that the street is still active on the december revolution is still burning. ahead of those, you know, if the goals aren't achieved, the st movement will continue. it will not stop the issue as in fair retribution.

i expect that in the coming days with the current conditions, these demonstrations will expand, especially if there is any interference from parties of the framework agreement to the us. now a former president, donald trump, is heading to a higher to the size of a chemical catastrophe which occurred at 2 weeks ago after a trained carrying toxic substances derailed. well, that is joe biden. tools, europe, with pharmacies of supporting ukraine by any means necessary, with many criticising his policy, a prioritizing keith over america amid a string of disasters. ah.

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great. he can send every agency he wants to, but i found that out this morning you one of the briefings that he was in your credit, given billions of dollars a way to people over there. not the austin. i'm curious, this is incredibly insulting. today on our president sky, joe biden, the president of the united states chose ukraine over america. well, forcing the american people to pay for ukraine's government and to work if you want to understand why so many americans are frustrated. right now. biden is in ukraine before ohio. no time to visit east palestine, ohio, but plenty of time for this. supervisor, tenny lubbock, t a and geopolitical and smokes about a shed. beth, those on biden's chipped to ukraine and poland, which the name of the afflicted city has stubs. the biggest sack in the face. they were definitely trying to spin a dramatic propaganda narrative with

a president biden speech in warsaw. i mean, he punched home freedom and democracy versus autocracy light versus darkness good versus evil. and all of this, of course is, is really an obscene misrepresentation of the situation. and you grand, i read in a p piece that described zalinski and bite in walking through the streets of kia with the air raid sirens as a taste of the terror that the people of kiev have lived under a never mind. of course, the 9 year bloody war that the give regime is waged on the people of don boss. this is a propaganda set piece. the target of which is the people of america and the west to create an atmosphere that bite in wanted to present

his trip to kiev under we're looking at one year with $5000.00 workers per year, are killed on the job, nearly a 100000 more die from diseases related to their time employment, the workplace safety of an epidemic in this country, there is a current focus on it because of the trained derailment in east palestine, ohio. but this is me problem playing in the nation for over 40 years. we wrote that nearly every safety regulation, every own work regulation corporations in the name of profits and the support of the put the health and safety of americans. that really the congress people, the leadership there understand the need of breaking through the partisan divide and.