ah ah ah, we can do it and make it as americans place their tactical nuclear weapons. oh, there was territory and trained crews and pilots to use them if necessary. we have decided to do the same without violation. vladimir putin announces russia will deploy tactical nuclear weapons to bela roost. he says martha will retain control of the army. the central american nation of doris establishes, ties with china after breaking off decade long relations with taiwan. and the west is fully aware of the negative consequences that depleted uranium ammunition causes to human health and the environment that's according to moscow lamb,

the u. k. plan to supply kiev with radio active shell. ah. good morning from our to international studio in moscow. this is the weekly with the hour and weeks top stories worldwide. i'm fiorella isabel, great to have you with us. to our top story. russia will station tactical nuclear weapons in neighboring bella, ruse in response to the deployment of american nukes in europe. that's the message from president watt him you're putting in his latest interview with us, me say sandwich president lucas santo is right when he says, the bellows is our closest ally, as americans place their tactical nuclear weapons on their l. s. territory and train crews and pilots to use them if necessary. we have decided to do the same without violation. i want to stress that we continue to meet our obligations in

terms of non proliferation of nuclear weapons. we have already assisted our bel russian colleagues to re equipped their planes. and planes are prepared to utilize such weapons. we have already sent are well known and deficient iskander systems that can also carry such weapons. beginning on the 3rd of april, we will start to train crews, and on the 1st of july, we will finish the construction of a storage facility, specifically for tactical nuclear weapons on beller russian territory. we will not hand over the weapons to bellows just as the u. s doesn't to its allies. we are simply doing what they have been doing for decades. vladimir putin also discuss the north trim, sabotaged. he pointed to statements from russian experts that a device found near the pipelines could have been used to transmit a signal to set off the explosion. the russian leader also spoke on political matters, recalling his recent meeting with shipping and moscow as a productive and pleasant affair. earlier we spoke to former pentagon security

policy analyst, michael maloof, who discuss what the president said in the interview by think just the deployment response is a response unkind to appeals by putting repeatedly to de escalate. and all he's doing is bringing parity some semblance of parity. and in the visibility if you will, because under the visibility which was heavily violated by the west, you don't arm the, the west at the expense of the east, but they, they've done that. so i'm envisioning that that belarus and the other members of the collective security treaty organization could become at the new warsaw pact if you will. just in response to the existence of an expanded nato. and i see that evolving a quite clearly now with, with the movement of nuke nuclear facilities into bella roost.

and that could be extended to the other members of the c s t o. they have an article for which is equivalent to nato's article 5, which is up maternity on one is an attack on all. so this is a very interesting development. during the interview, president putin added that western powers try to disrupt negotiations with his chinese counterpart. that reaction payment response to reports that a 1000000 artillery shells have been sent to ukraine by western partners. that information was revealed the same day he met with a chinese leader where the pair discuss beijing's piece plan for the ukranian conflict. during the meeting, the 2 sides said their relations don't represent a military alliance aimed at other countries. the leaders also expressed concern or were you f military and biological activities, calling for washington to explain itself? if it's dead or columbia, cedar chinese russian ties have gone far beyond bilateral relations over the last

10 years and are of crucial and vital importance for today's world order. a relationship is built on contributing to the progress of mankind. we are guided by the principles in the un charter and a day to an unbiased view were always ready for peace and dialogue. we firmly stand on the right side of history western efforts to isolate and to contain russia both economically and politically hit a wall today, as the chinese leader came out and said that not only was china happy about the record trade, that in our joys with russia at a 190000000000 turn over year, it'll increase that trade to a much greater figure by 2030. that is the plan voiced by vladimir putin and she, jim being of china booth came out loaded where relations are right now. they're at a historic height, they said the best they've been in centuries more than that. vladimir putin and she

jumping listed the various areas where they would work together, build on those relations, and they're pretty much everything. their culture. there are trade business financial services, as well as technology energy, and much, much more, both countries optimistic about the future. the chinese also brought with them a plan, a plan for peace, la games to ammonia is full, as we believe that many of the points of china's piece plan are similar to our views and can be taken in action for the peaceful settlement. when the western key of are ready to accept these, however, so far we see no willingness on their park. that may imprudent also during the press conference, told the audience that the various dignitaries, the delegations was the press that while he and she jumping, talked, vladimir putin was, was brief that the great britain and officials had announced that they would now

supply depleted uranium rounds to the ukrainian military, the same depleted uranium that has been linked to countless deaths and birth defects, cancer in areas such as a rock where it has been used, low women use it for, but a u. k. as announced, not only the supply of tanks to ukraine, but also shells with depleted uranium. it seems that the west has really decided to fight russia to the last ukrainian, not in words, but in reality, if all of this happens, russia will have to react accordingly. based on the fact that the collective west is beginning to use weapons with a nuclear component, all an old grand ambitious plans voiced by, by china, and by russia. the leaders of both, both saying that they stood for a multi polar world than that they would work to develop that world. and the various systems and bodies that govern it. a world based on on rules and

laws in which china and russia will remain good friend. earlier my colleague rory si, shane discussed a range of topics involving the chinese president's visit with the panel of guests from the west as clinging on to a unipolar world to whether or not beijing proposed peace plan for ukraine will become a reality. the world is, it is changing, it's had enough of the, let's call it from what it is, western arrogance. and it will start to form their own alliances in response to the deployment of western alliances such as made of the existence of which still defies any logic. because the better lines are supposed to fight communism and protect the west from the logical sprint, a and military spirit. and it was countered by the war, so fact,

which was promptly dismantled. and you know, chide china has, has come to moscow with a potential piece proposal. for the culprit in ukraine, a john kirby of the us national security council, formerly of the usa department, john kirby saying washington is not interested about a possible seas far in ukraine, particularly if it's mediated by china. alex, why would washington be against ending the conflict? we've seen the collapse of their financial system over the last couple of weeks here. that truly shows you the power that washington really has nowadays, which is not much they're used to ripping up agreements. they're in to that apparently, and they're up to really no good on the international worldwide, i would say diplomacy levels while the u. s. is scrambling. china is now gain partners one by one with their belt road initiative and through the belt road initiative, investing in other countries. they are once again building a relationship. that is what the world is up against. and i think it's,

it's quite challenging for the u. s. he make a very good point, alex, which i'll take over to, to benjamin chow now, because how, how do you think, benjamin, that, that the members of the bricks group of nations and i also african state to how do you think they perceive the beijing proposed a piece plan, now we are seeing opposite trends in it. well, those this portray can and does this a cam left by the usda is showing a key, a trend o d globalization, which could tongue bad because equal to wars as trade. an interest more segregated into world is becoming a more serious home game. and you know, people fall compton, we understand, but it is quite unreasonable that the u. s. now is albany asking people to reject any piece plans on ukraine as you raised right. that these, you know, there are currently at 20 african country leaders here in moscow seeking collaboration. yet we are seeing and other camp due to exclusive cups in the name

of democracy prog. coarsely that will stand according to sources. saudi arabian syria are set to resume consular services between the 2 countries. this comes after a halt and diplomatic relations following re add backing the syrian opposition in 2012. while the development is a sign of positive change and regional relations, saudi arabia's western allies are less than thrilled. america's global domination is under threat as its road is a world leader seems to be slipping out of its growth. a major breakthrough in global politics could see peace between us ally, saudi arabia and us enemy, syria, and harold, an end to nearly a decade of wool. now, in a deal report to be broken by russia, the 2 countries are set to provide conscious services and reopen their respective embassies with the u. s. left out in the cold cash if i'm of little he was other than the source in the saudi ministry of foreign affairs reveal it. ongoing

discussions have begun with the syrian ministry of foreign affairs commencing on what was circulated by some international media outlets. the source indicated, the discussions are underway between officials in the kingdom and their counterparts in syria about resume and the provision of counselor services. he came hot on the heels of the announcement that china had brought saudi arabia and iran together with the pair agreeing to re stole diplomatic ties of the days of talks. relations broke down in 2016 and worse and amid the devastating conflict in ukraine seen by some as a proxy war between the 2 nations, the reproach. one could see an end to fighting there and bring hope to its people who have been bombed to the brink of the wolves worth famine in a century. bombs, of course, having supplied by the u. s. as part of its destructive road in the region. the talks this time have fully combed through the merits of the disputes between saudi

arabia and iran, and explored effective ways to resolve disputes. saudi arabia hopes that this will open a new chapter and bilateral ties under the architecture of a brotherly relationship. china has provided favorable conditions for rich and disagreement. this vivid demonstration of the basic policies and concepts of china's diplomacy, which includes the major initiative of building a community with a shared future mankind. iran firmly supports the relevant initiatives. russia has also played a mediating role between turkey and syria. were the potential road map to peace, which could see the 2 countries presidents meet face to face. are sad, who met with vladimir putin a moscow earlier this month has called on turkey to end. what he describes as anchor's occupation and support for terrorist groups. such meetings should be prepared with prior coordination and planning between russian, syria in order to be effective and achieve the specific goals that series expecting

. it is in stark contrast to the u. s. approach and syria, which has seen miss all strikes and punitive sanctions described as an economic wall efforts to dislodge. i said have also included a $1000000000.00 cova cia program operation. timber sick of all funding and arming a mary out of syrian rebel groups. i'm washington is clear that it's still once regime change in syria, but washington's regional allies, a welcoming serial back into the arab league, from which it was suspended in 2011. russia's relations with africa. i've also sent the u. s. into a tailspin with vice president. come on, harris, the late his official sent to the continent on a charm offensive to count russia. china influence an increase the pressure to bring africa firmly into the u. s. fear of influence. but a true partnership with africa means that we talk about and consult on elements of

chinese engagement on the elements of china's engagement that concern us, including in the technological, economic, military and global governance domains. obviously, we can't ignore the current geopolitical moment. it's no secret that we are engaged in competition with china, and we've said very clearly, we intend to out compete china in the long term. we've made it clear we have real concerns about some of china's behavior in africa and around the world as washington is focused on countering russia. china influence moscow and beijing. a moving closer together, sending shivers down the spine of the west. the crucial peace deals negotiated by russia and china, respectively show who is the driving seat and an emerging multi polar world, at least, and then is limited to loosely over all our interaction in the international arena is promoting the fundamental principles of international order and multi polarity

while russia and china show leadership brokering piece deals, the u. s. approach of gumbo diplomacy, bombing countries to smithereens, is seeing it become increasingly more isolated. the hypocrisy over concerns of chinese and russian aggression is clear to see. it seems a global bully is finally being brought to hill as a new world order is emerging. bring an end to western dominance journalist and writer. hi darma stop. i says that reconciliation between saudi arabian, syria is an important step. as u. s. influence in the region is denied. the sign is the face time or the so 1st we have noticed major rejection of the u. s. influence here in the middle east. here we can notice that this is a kind of decision of the he counties in this region who get twice a 1000000 deeds of russia has

a very important tool and joyce that intervention not only in cream but also in the entire vision. i believe that after the war in the, the balance in or has g and became clear to many that the west wasn't both in a mutually pieces in the war with only killing and soil. i believe in natalia. leave some developments regions issue after the soviet union calculation that mattel has the individual and yet knows very well as many issues in the region and of the result without population and with the masters china and under as have it established diplomatic ties. after the central american nation and a decades long relations with taiwan, honduras is an important country in central america. the government of honduras chooses to stand with $181.00 countries in the world recognise and undertake to

adhere to the one china principal, severe the so called diplomatic relations with taiwan, established diplomatic relations with the people's republic of china, and undertake that had europe shall no longer develop an official relations or official exchanges with taiwan. this is the right choice, that is in line with the prevailing trend and supported by the people. china highly appreciate that. the suffering of ties came after the honduran foreign minister visited beijing. the 100 foreign ministry stated that it recognized taiwan is an inseparable part of the chinese territory and china as the only legitimate government, the loss of relations with under as leaves taiwan with formal diplomatic ties with just 13 states around the globe. taiwan in turn, accused the central american country of being lord by china, which is promising financial assistance. my job will yet single beaching boundary time want ministry of foreign affairs would like to warn beijing that its attempts

to lure our diplomatic allies was false promises in order to squeeze or diplomatic space has seriously harmed the feelings of the ty. when his people and sped up the divergence of cross street relations and check out our website, archie dot com, to find out more about washington's efforts to exert its influence. and on doris. by pressuring the central american nation to opt out of establishing tries with china, with waves of protest have hit france in the country, southwest police clash with demonstrators who torch their vehicles as they demanded . halting the construction of a water reservoir with the raleigh had started peacefully with some 25000 locals, taking part, however, a number of people were injured in subsequent scuffles with police. local

authorities say at least 2 people are now in critical condition. this comes a bit weeklong protests across the country over the government's new pension reform bill, increasing the retirement age to 64 instead of 62 without a parliamentary vote here some footage from the tumultuous streets of the french nation. ah ah, ah. out of control,

that's how french citizens describe violent clashes with police. with some use outlet lightning, the chaos to award zone vermilion processors have taken to the streets against the controversial pension reform heavily armored police have used tear gas water cannon stung grenades and baton against the protesters. however, french president micron brushed aside concerns about the police tactics and called the protesters, voices illegitimate. and in israel as well. hundreds of thousands have taken to the streets in the latest round of protest against a highly controversial judicial reform. police stepped in with force using water cannons against crowds and tel aviv after protesters block traffic on a major highway demonstrations have gripped the countries in january as the netanyahu government has thought to restrict the authority of the supreme court while giving more power to the parliament. protesters have demanded the prime

minister and his cabinet resign over the move. israel's defense minister has urged netanyahu to walk the measures back, warning that public and rest is threatening the nation security disease and no agriculture. the russian defense ministry has said that the west is well aware of the irreparable harm that depleted uranium causes to civilians and the environment as well as to ukrainian service men, but still plans to send the ammunition to ukraine. anyway. moscow calls the move, the pinnacle of shamelessness is around to stopping you. thank you, barbara. the west is well aware of the negative consequences of the use of depleted uranium ammunition, despite the fact that the use of such munitions will cause irreparable harm to the health of the ukrainian armed forces and the civilian population. however, nato countries, in particular, great britain, expressed their readiness to supply these type of weapons to the key of regime.

earlier british authorities announced that they intend to supply ukraine with depleted uranium projectiles, which work to pierce tanks and armored vehicles. vladimir putin warned that russia would be forced to respond accordingly. john kirby national security council spokesperson diminished the severity of london's plans, saying that the use of such arms is what he calls fairly commonplace. i mean, make no mistake in this is yet another straw man through which the russians are driving a stick of this kind of ammunition is fairly commonplace. been in use for, for decades. the west is used weapons containing depleted uranium and europe during the bombing of former yugoslavia. according to an admission of the former nato secretary general lord roberts and himself, more than $30000.00 rounds of ammunition with depleted uranium were dropped on belgrade. serbian officials who this week mark 24 years since the beginning of the

nato bombing say those numbers are higher. use of depleted uranium in the balkans, sparked a number of lawsuits by those who participated in the operations. including soldiers from italy, france, and the u. k. according to independent journalists do some pro rocha which and member of the serbian parliament meals bonds or the consequences for those involved were terrible. i know that consequences ada your j a think that the bombing was simply unjustified. the dead for the use of the plant, the bloated uranium, and plaster bombs, for example, was also unjustified. that the consequences out a bed had been, although they have not yet been fully explored, especially when it comes to though you're a new home. as you imagine, certainly i can see with the continuous increase in the number of concepts in the number of malignant diseases. the research on that topic is being done,

although it should we also said and undermine that. natalie. is this some of the aging them? some with asian dental and he says, simeon nuns, samuel serbia, today is the number one country in europe when it comes to the number of people suffering from cancer. and this is the clear consequences of the bombings with depleted uranium. for hundreds of years. it will remain present in our water, air and soil, by giving ukraine such weapons. they will pollute the territory of ukraine on which many depend for food don't. i simply cannot believe when i heard the information that great britain is offering ukraine weapons with depleted uranium. russia is not serbia, russia can and will respond in a completely different manner. it is just simply unbelievable that the west is trying to drag every one into destruction when they conduct their aggression towards the former yugoslavia. they used forbidden weapons detained and living

in fear. that's how officials from the humanitarian group refugee action have described the conditions for asylum seekers arriving in the u. k. neil is 50000 people sick in asylum currently live in temporary or contingency accommodation in hotels where they are held indefinitely and conditions that actively harm their physical and mental health. to live in an environment of fear of a textbook racist groups stood by the racist language of politicians and sections of the media. this is a system of defacto detention. the investigation revealed that refugees arriving in the u. k. face malnutrition, an illness due to the poor quality of the food provided a quarter of those being housed have reportedly been banned from leaving their accommodations and were told not to film their living conditions. nearly one in 5 of those surveyed complain about unsanitary conditions causing outbreaks. of

infectious diseases, to cope with the situation, the british home secretary has suggested to ship newly arriving refugees to rhonda the local migration bill will cover the scenario where we want to ah, be able to detain and remove people swiftly to a safe country like or wanda, our rules, i will dramatically reduce the avenues for exploitation so that you won't be able to thwart our power to remove. ah, if you come to the u. k. legally, i own a small boat. if you're paying a people smuggler, if you're risking your life, if you're putting other people's lives at risk, you will not have the right to a life in the united kingdom. now you k claims that the measure will stop those seeking a quote dangerous unnecessary and illegal journey to the u. k. however,

critics say the refugees will not be safe. as many criminal paramilitary groups operate in the region. we spoke with her wandering politician who thinks that the country is not prepared to receive migrants. this is barbara me good. they're looking for stability. they're looking for peace. they're looking for where to be. want to run. the government cannot afford to dan today and we're asking is a government we to send him? does he make it out there for just in the, you know, under which go honestly this, it is that, and they really did, they did this government kind of give it to them that they would have to suffer the same faith indicates the to wanted to demonstrate it to a business question because we've seen it on that today is the fragile. if you have, we have a good explanation that is no more attention to nevada and that kind of saying that, ronda is that because it we are in it one day and you getting betsy today?

i am afraid that you can hit the wall. we are unable to call today. it is not too busy too. when i send this decision, the catching wait a moment, we can have a war with you on a neighbor in the country. and that's right for the hour and weeks top stories from all over the globe for the latest breaking news and updates head over to r t dot com. and don't forget to follow us on all social media platforms. thanks for tuning in. we'll see a back at the top of the hour. ah, a with

on the welcome to was apart. great powers have always watched each other with a change of jealousy and his facility. but is it inevitable with tennis? recent diplomacy breaking a number of long how geopolitical assumptions here are people to wait for rules where great means not only might is right, but also responsibility that comes with power. to discuss that, i'm now joined by tell nice my indian, former ambassador to saudi arabia and besta. it's a great pleasure, a great honor for me to talk to you. thank you very much for time. are you ready for the digit? you know, whenever i interview prominent indian thinkers on china, i always feel myself a part of a lot, a triangle because china and india so big. and so.