plane from the united states, many are looking on this new report from seymour hersh and saying this shows what many people have been pointing out is the case all along. ukraine is a very corrupt country and a lot of the millions and billions of dollars that are being poured into ukraine by the united states. that the expense of the american taxpayer is not actually going for military purposes or humanitarian operation. but in reality is going to line the pockets and some very well connected. people seen this conflict as an opportunity to make lots of money for themselves. international affairs and security analysts mark florida says that the e u is getting its diesel from countries which are buying it from russia. we know, of course the ukraine was facing drastic shortages of diesel and other oil products early last year and is now completely reliant on the you.

and even the western press, including the european oppress, admits that the european union, which previously got over 50 percent of its diesel from russia, is still getting its diesel from russia. they're simply getting it via, via 3rd parties, like india, saudi arabia, other turkey, other countries that are buying up russian oil and diesel, and then re selling it on to europe for a mark. then being transferred to the care of regime in ukraine for a further mark up in part, at least billed to the us taxpayers. bo guerria is rumored to be one of the primary countries involved. because at least up until a month ago, it was very involved in a russian,

a purchases of diesel directly from russia. of course, that doesn't really necessarily look good for the russian government as well. because that means that it is providing the diesel to countries that are providing them to countries that are directly fueling the care of regimes. war machine is foreign policy chief has postpone a plan trip to china, saying he is tested positive for coven. but the cancellation comes in a rising controversy over recent remarks by the french president who called for the you to have more autonomy from the u. s. and a more lenient policy towards china. the head of the european council weighed in on the issue and expressed support for the french leaders views. there is indeed a great attachment that remains present and the manual macro has said nothing else for this alliance with the united states. but if this alliance with the united states would suppose that we blindly systematically follow the position of the united states on all issues. no, there has been

a leap forward on strategic autonomy compared to several years ago. first of all, shot michelle is totally wrong about there being a big leap forward in strategic european autonomy compared to several years ago. the fact that they all blindly followed the u. s. agenda. ukraine and browbeat anyone who dissented. like for example, hungarian president, victor or bond is proof of just that. and it's been unity above all else. and all it's really change so far is just the rhetoric. the actions haven't changed at all . so we'll see what happens on that front. but mccoy, have dared to diverge from that western unity at all cost doctrine by floating, this idea that hate maybe we should be thinking for ourselves and taking our own best interest to consideration whenever washington rings up, asking, hey, you know, want to go on a joy ride met some stuff up over your own backyard. my call is now saying that unity is important for china as well, and that beijing, the taiwan through that particular prison. he said he express concerns over washington, global economic gemini, and over european nations, becoming it's quote,

baffles something that the conflicts in ukraine seems to be salaried. and now the e u has over dependence on american gas and that macros own complaints about that and about its impact on european industry are falling on deaf ears over in washington. so you think that not whole had hit some kind of a 3rd rail judging by the reaction to his remarks, but he's really just advocating for return to the classic position of former french president shot the gun, an independent balanced approach between east and west. now the same position that was prevalent, even during former french president jacques mandate up hill 2007 her after that former french president nicholas of kazi, reintegrated france into nato's command. but it was she last position that kept france out of washington's war in iraq. but now you diplomats are telling the

western press that in like what's happening in ukraine. democracies has to work more closely than ever. totally nori. the, the lack of thoughtful western opposition to washington's agenda in ukraine actually contributed to the conflict. heating up in the 1st place and another diplomat says that quote, it's not the 1st time that michael has express views that are his own and do not represent the position. yeah, and who elected you? at least michael was elected by the people and there's some accountability to them . and so is european council president shut me, shall we support snack, colder macros remarks and who at least know something about running an e u. country as former prime minister of belgium. meanwhile, the washington hawks are livid. have a listen. we need to find out if a manual net. crohn's speaks for europe. after his 6 hour meeting in china, he told reporters that europe should create distance with the u. s. and should not get involved in supporting america over china when it comes to taiwan. rubio also

threatened to drop ukraine in europe's laugh, saying, quote, maybe we should basically say we're going to focus on taiwan and the threats that china poses. and you guys handle ukraine in europe? yeah. michael and the you should really take him up on that. call his bluff. yeah. leave ukraine. caea. watch how fast peace breaks out as i'm in the state department . he said that it's not the right time yet for peace. as if it ever will be kind of have to wonder. so ruby was making michael look like some kind of a 3 dimensional chess grand master with a statement like that. so next up, each chief diplomat is that burrell has been slave to star in the next acts of be traveling good clans with china has their own varies this or the you. busy circle back to them from the european union criticism and recent years about paula having authoritarian policies, poland is a valued ally, a partner, and a friend, and we have an enduring relationship based on shared priorities and democratic

values. you see what's happening, everything from bella roost to poland, to hungary and the rise of the toilet terran regime in the world. and this president embraces all the thugs in the world. when you look at what's happened in places like hungary, hand in poland, that obviously did not have the same democratic traditions that we did. they weren't as deeply rooted. and yet as recently as 10 years ago were function democracies. and now essentially have become authoritarian. poland prime minister is in the u. s. for meetings on economic and defense cooperation between the 2 nations. decide earlier damaging statements from media and officials. critics like french president, a manual micro called the polish prime minister, a right wing anti semi who bans l. g b t person in 2022. this reaction to polish laws restricting l g b t,

right and contradicting western culture the visit took place while warsaw is increasing its nato armament. the p. m. told the u. s. vice president, that his country quote, wants to become the bedrock of european security, to go further in depth on this. let's cross live now to doctor george sam, welly senior researcher research fellow at the global policy institute of london. george is great to have you on the program today. now, what is your assessment of the polish prime minister's policy? looking back at 2021 versus now specifically when it comes to those democratic values that the west is always talking about. well, of course he hasn't changed any of those values now, but the issue really with poland is that as part of the united states is concerned, it is the most loyal, most forthright,

and most predictably and reliably and you, russian, nato member state. there is so of course the united states and particularly under the bite of the administration which detest is domestic policies, both is a social conservatism and even his economic nationalism who detest all of that. but he loves absolutely loves his russell phobic and the hosting for nato policies are around. so that's why he comes to the white house. he's warmly welcome. whereas a victor or bon, who is asked socially conservative as well as the polish government, is he does even get invited to the democracy summit. wow, you know, it is kind of ironic. what politicians are willing to overlook when they feel like other politicians are going along with what they want. so what do you make

a vice president comma harris saying that relations between the countries are based on those values? what does that statement, i guess, tell the public when it does the public almost nothing. i mean, nato is continually talking about values without ever having to define what all those of particular values. i mean, obviously we know that all those values do not include a free media because we've seen how are julian assange rocks in prison and no one in nato seems to give 2 hoots about that and touch your nose. let's try it and see right. how they felt. the film is coming out on april 20th. will you go watch it? yes, of course. it though, watching a vignette unite, so people, it's so impressive and gives me hope that soon we will all fly to space. let's take a look at another country space program. china has launch more than 500 satellites

since 1970. beijing also has.