the, the use of it is, are killed in a ukrainian cycle, and the russian region of feldwood keys falls is also so i quoting stations in the hairs on the area who the votes his father, who was involved to retaliate. also as i of michael to live in aust studio right here at the red square and we're bringing you updates from how russians are casting their votes in this historic presidential election by the end of that because his pilot club, his office and the crime in may be the 1st of all cool candidates. this is and is ready for him as the benjamin netanyahu. green lives in id 5 for a round operation to involves into the southern dog city over the

is this going to serve it? i am here in the russian capital. welcome wherever you catch in the news from today . this is our team. and we saw this, i'm sorry, 5 people have been booted in a couldn't inside on a car in the build the region, according to the local government. and that's also the multiple display of slacks on friday to the lives of 2 people and wounded 11 others and defend the systems. and both belgrade and clothes was to come back. the threats, however, local authorities maintained a warning advisory throughout the day and in the hands on region 2 people were wounded off to input any of the forces attached to local pulling stations. according to the original government in response to the russian president vile but cubes, attempt sabotaging the presidential election would go unpunished.

in an attempt to disrupt the voting process and intimidate people, at least in the border areas with ukraine. the key of neo nazi regime is trying to carry out a series of criminal and demonstrative armed acts. this primarily involves targeting peaceful settlements on russian territory. approximately 95 percent of the enemies missiles and projectiles are destroyed by our air defense forces. nevertheless, unfortunately, there are casualties among civilians, all of them and their families will, of course receive all necessary assistance and support these attacks by the enemy will not go unpunished. several following stations think of some region and were shielded by ukrainian. i mean the seals, they are fresh presidential election, so even to surveillance, wounded killer these day, the city of bills or was show a tax on the region recently intensified significantly. you create a new meal for intelligence. the units have tried to seize. i've tried to capture few really just one of the territory refresher. here in boulder creek and russian

minister of defense can don't says all of the attacks were felt an estimate. the number of moses at 15 hundred's. one of these attacks happened as russia rules in the free days of presidential elections. we are in built our 10 builder, which is one of the board, his own regions. the city of build routes is going to the full and station people here are willing to express their, their, their feelings and their concerns about the future. feel that these day and then is creating similar risk focus has huge residential building. 3 children died in the attack. the key version is deliberately shedding new regions, which is to become part of russia. that's a message from boss as you and boy long commentators on the recent attacks during the latest security council meeting. the nc polanski also note that the west is until the tongues in the just in the sea of the ongoing elections in russia while ignoring the sins of its own allies. to get his, it was decided,

let's do it with me on the ukrainian dictator who has these, this paula and suppressed every instance of the sound as of may the 21st this year will become completely legitimate onto the crate in constitution. lateem is the last, the whole background came to paula calling himself. i serve until the people singlehandedly and in violation of his own conscious constitution has canceled the presidential election due to happen this spring. i want to us cold, west and colleagues. you have assembled a whole security council meeting just to critique cross several holds in democratic collections on the territory that is administratively politically and economically apologize of all country. whether anyone likes it or not. and then terms of your boast of democratic standards, how can you characterize the single handed constellation of elections by the head of states? zaleski still hasn't figured out how to stay in power, but he has already shown that he's ready to draw the whole country in blood and

sacrifice every last ukrainian to achieve this goal. with the 1st day of elections, roberts of votes is in russia also to continue causing the pallets on such a day. the final day to vote will be sunday. so father, so now it has the false 36 percent as part of law, special coverage. all the presidential elections, we report from the heart of the russian capital to b. o. the latest updates. the big question is, who will leave the country in the next 6 years, who will decide the future of the country? and that is for only russians who are voting to answer that question with the

balance here that being for tripping out and showing consign. and then so as you ask them as to how they want the one the country to be run. and that is what we have been covering. i bring you up to speed for candidates in this presidential elections and the incumbent head of state who is running as an independent candidate along with the other 3 can contend us, who are current national lo make as representing 3 different political parties. so far, let them put in is the only candidate so far who has cast his ballot, and he opted not to go to the police station but voted remotely via the online service from his office. now let's head to our political correspondent jago pest can of he reports from the election. he has upset so far, despite any attempts to have trucks to the voting process, like you just saw in russia's new regions or some of the incidents that have taken

place at some of the polling stations in, you know, the regions of russia and millions of people have already cast their ballots, and this is only the 1st day of the election. like you said, this is the 1st time that russia is holding a presidential election, which will last for 3 days. and that's, of course, done in order to provide everyone with an opportunity to be able to cast their ballots. at this system was tested earlier during other elections, of officials, also lower levels and has proven to be quite effective in boosting the voter turnout numbers. this is also the 1st presidential election in which the russians are able to vote for the next president online. uh so, so school are physically able to come to bowling stations that are also able to place their balance. also, this is good news for whole those into verse out there to take a listen to what some of those who didn't may have managed to come to the polls,

had to say we expect small development, the st. prosperity in the country. and then everything will turn out better for our people. the faith of our country is being decided for 6 years. the president is elected for 6 years, our entire system, the structures of government bodies in our life, in general, is being decided. everyone should come and vote over to collections our lives. the president and the people are united. our victory depends on the president and the people that i believe that elections are mandatory. i think that this is one of the most important events for every person, for the citizens of our country. we must take part because the future of russia depends on our voice. we all love us citizens of russia. i think that the clergy is the advance layer of our society, so we must actively take part in these events for some young russians, this is the 1st time that i be yet to take part in the presidential election and

for others. of course, it's not seen some veterans of the great, but i try to core casting their ballast with you and seeing the russian members of the crew of the international space station cast their ballots in the 0 gravity though there was also this interesting incident in one of the following stations where a robot came to, uh, try to take part in the election, but obviously it's a machine was denied to do so. you referenced itself deal. it's all community said that it didn't have a human id i have. but if the at some point in the future, robots would have the same rights as humans and as russian citizens, then they wouldn't have a problem with them taking place and taking part in the election as well. but i think that's just a humorous no way. another, a humorous and creative way to persuade more people to take part in the election because we are talking about the next 6 years of russia's political life.

unfortunately, several troubling incidents have been reported in the different parts of the country authorities already in our already investigating them and several criminal investigations are being conducted. uh, a few people actually forward ink into the bad boxes. one of them and tried setting up pulling station on fire by throwing a malls of cocktail in it. but thankfully, no one was injured in that incident and about the boxes weren't damaged as well. but we have heard now from the head of the aisle girl committee, all up and see a lot of who said that this is quite a serious offense. steel from those who are the say and from the, from their explanations. it follows that this is coming from abroad. this means some kind of scheme, a connection. these are elements of federalism. they admit that they do this for money, but they said they will be less all that this is just bedding hooliganism. this is

section 141 of the criminal code up to 5 years in prison. this is not ordinary simple hooliganism. now, i'm talking about international attention to be this presidential election then a $106.00 countries sent their observers to russia to monitor the vote. i think all in all about 200000 people, including russian citizens ends. yeah. foreigners are monitoring this election. let's listen to what some of the for an observer is that what they had to say. i see very friendly people and very, very happy to vote for most of them to read. i expected you to be a beads to be a bit difficult to do all of these process these electron that you like to watch. you discover these, but it was very peaceful peacefully and then no interruption. my panic. don't you know the perception is that

people feel excited to vote. i guess the voter turnout so far is that very good with early voting. something over 50 percent? well, that says something, you know, people are lined up here at 7 am to vote, even though it didn't open till 8. so that says something again, i don't want to draw to be lucian's because that wouldn't be fair and i tried it. fair. but i certainly did, things are not as the west now, in contrast to these comments, so made by some of the international monitors, i'd like to share with you some of the comments now coming out to from some western officials, many of whom had been saying earlier, that they won't be paying attention to the presidential election in russia, calling it a sham or illegitimate. but now it seems some are taking to sarcasm as the last

resorts, for instance, the european council president who said that quote, i'd like to congratulate vladimir put it on his landslide victory in the election starting today. no opposition, no freedom, no choice. he wrote this on x, formerly known as twitter, of course, or a policy analyst with the european parliament who said that recent changes to rush as a total was make it virtually impossible to conduct any meaningful monitoring and have significantly restricted the role of the media. well, frankly, i think these 106 countries, which did send their observers to monitor the selection in russia. i think they would disagree so far. we haven't seen the any other candidates cast their ballots, but i do think they have a lot on their hands. and plus there's still lots of time to do so of course there's still saturday and sunday, so i'm sure we'll be seeing them taking part in the vote as well. but we have seen many senior russian officials, including the 4 minutes elaborate of defense minister showing who cast their

ballots. uh the heads of the russians regents including the new regions. so basically all of them are setting an example for all the other russian citizens. also to take part in this election. let me welcome you to another interview. we're going to have here election, observe us who were coming from different parts of the well to witness the history and making election in russia right now and been joined by bahama to come have been abdullah, meaning he's the political adviser to administer a finance of militia head, he's here, it's nice to have you told me right now, how much. thank you. my welcome. now you are in moscow. you have gone round and seen the few uh process in the election. can you share with us some of the observations that you have seen so far? i mean, of course my use is very interesting to note here that i think you have been to some part of the issue, you know, device and to invite them when it's totally different. and of course, you can see this time,

what are we have for about to full candidates for these presidential election that's community shows that the, the democracy practice is i would say, fostering in russia and define what all i think you will be interesting. plus, this is the 1st time also fits eventually election where the e voting system is being implemented. i think this is very good. i mean the to us advisement of technology. we try to utilize and use and maximize whatever means that we have to make sure that the participation of the people in this democratic process is being, you know, you to us. right? yeah, no, from your opinion. and how important do you think this election is through russia? now what do you think is very important to make sure that the 2nd, you know, the progress and will forward to insight to it will be a part of the important come see into was to make sure that whatever the things

that we have planned and you know for all this one and also to make sure that the relationship between russia and the comforting. so i would say, especially issue i'll take as i'm felicia. i think we have been to together, we thought i should, i mean since 1967 now he's almost 5 big kits of uh, having this loan a relationship and i think we can for the improve and make sure that we can do don't explore a new opportunity between felicia and the rest of the, apart from the existing one we have treat will be right back here tomorrow to continue with all of the in dallas is bringing you point by point of what is going on. have a great day was like, it was from last year just across the street from the man that we also had a chance to speak with the russian for mrs. i'm boss of the laws. he told us about the voting for it says out of a slide show, i'm the changes they face. is this the issue of it in the most?

currently we have everything prepared abroad for the presidential elections and they are already underway. 288 pulling stations have been established. unfortunately, there are citizens who would like to behave not exactly like voters, but rather like political, provocative tours, included among them are the so called relax and who have been abroad for a long time and who want to come to the polling stations and organize various protest actions, there are election commission members will work directly where the voting will be held and we're talking about the presentations themselves. unfortunately, these people do not understand that they are not only disrupting the work of election commissions disrupting the course of elections, but they're also harm me that they're state. unfortunately, they don't understand it or don't want to understand it. they pursue their own goals, of course, and probably fulfilled the political order of their sponsors. these political

actions are a drop in the bucket, and they are unlikely to have a serious impact on our electoral process and the country for continuous coverage. so the russian, all right, says, but interviews i and masses straight from the heart of most good st. jude with us here on, on the international the one of the 2nd of the, of the news. right. the middle east is ready. prime minister benjamin netanyahu has given the green line for a full scale ground assault on the southern gauze. in the city of wrap up. all these amelia's bureau, chief maurice, the notion of has the details. the prime minister's office announced david's approval for a ground defensive and rough fun and goes southware up to 1500000 palestinians

currently find refuge. most of them internally displaced from the facilities in the north. it is not clear exactly when the operation might kick off, but we hear from the idea that preparations are in full swing, is really pushes for the invasion, and it says to finish with the militants, the adf already killed around 13000 mile spiders. but at least 5000 others. according to ero, i still reported late in the gaza strip and most of them probably hiding somewhere in the south. israel also claims the right dozens of tunnels in gather the south, that blink this trip with sewing nice for which is really believes have mass smuggles militants, money and weapons. so israel says it needs to be destroyed. there are 2 major problems with a rough fall offensive. the 1st is where exactly to evacuate all those. poor gaskins, from the junction board, here is what i was planning to establish. so cold humanitarian islands in the

center of the street, packed with food, walter medications, and tense, but a 1500000 people. will there be enough space and supplies for that? be finding so continues, there is so unclear how equities will provide security for all these palestinians. and other issue is the lack of international support. pedro's biggest ally, the u. s. has repeatedly said it would not back such an in florida, especially if it's real doesn't present a solid plan on where to replicate people from the junction border. and guys, i'm clearly mom and, and firing and such a densely populated area, pose many risks earlier. president biden made it clear another $30000.00 dash would be a red line even for washington. all their allies like germany, for example, voice similar concerns. the german chancellor is arriving in israel on sunday and is expected to try to persuade prime minister netanyahu to refrain from rough i invasion if it's not yet too late by that time on friday. and is really to dig

ation and is set to leave for go home to continue talks with him, ask for guitar remediation. another reason for announcing the approval of the large scale, how peroration and rough uh could be an attempt to put to more pressure on him as to agree to the deal to your mouth. nato stays of said to create a so called coalition. so it helps safari you inquiring was more what that's cool into the drum and sean so that this folk also a troy united. so meeting with the vice president and polish mr. i am a sort of, i need you to be up front. we've agreed on a number of key points, among other things we will immediately procure even more weapons for ukraine on the global market. secondly, the production of military equipment will be expanded also through cooperation with partners in ukraine. 3rd, as part of that, or i'm starting format,

we will establish a new coalition of capable people for a wide range of missile artillery. shops out there like that guy, the nightclub who can't make a trip to the washroom on his own, he has to drag his whole posse along. they all need to hold each other's hand. so no one sticks out as being particularly escal atory in this conflict. because as my call said, their quote, continuing, as them done since day one to never take the initiative of any escalation. we're talking here about the same guy who acted like french opposition parties were a bunch of voices if they didn't agree with his idea of sending frank soldiers to crate using the coffee to indulges and for not for the on board that passed fantasies against russia. yeah, germany sending long range weapons to be used in ukraine talking about sending torres is over there, the 500 kilometer range against russia. and my goal is to staying on sending french troops till holy or any kind of a split for use at all right. of course,

they can always just conveniently say at some point of their choosing that it was russia, the escalated the conflict. so they just didn't have a voice right now. like they haven't already done a bunch of things that they said they absolutely never do. in this complex, so at this meeting in berlin with my whole thoughts and post prime minister dial task, schultz underscored that the 3 countries are not at work with russia themselves. oh, but excuse us, while we just use this whole conflict as a pre text to ramp up our military industrial complex is as though we actually were at war with russia ourselves. german is going to increase production artillery in ukraine. it's weapons of what make or ryan metal really is never had it so good at making hardware that can get the loan up pretty much right on the battlefield, coming straight off the assembly line. so no need to even spend any money shipping it to where it can actually get blown up. started there. it's a wonder that their weapons production facilities and ukraine are you still

operational and haven't been blown up themselves? homes altogether. they call this discussion for him at with paul and france and germany, the raymar triangle, but it's more like it's on the verge of turning into it from you to triangle for data weapons. and so the post prime minister this meet up in for lynn was also a great virtue signaling opportunity spelling out the settings of this meeting. the atmosphere of it showed very clearly that some malicious rumors about the fact that europe in capitals are different from each other. in a few matters were widely exaggerated. today we spoke in one voice without any unnecessary waste or hesitation without any which is sometimes typical for markets policy. we have decided that 8 for the green must be immediate. and as intensive as possible, we want to spend our money. we want to help in all possible ways to publish farmers and truckers protesting against the unfair advantage of their ukranian counterparts are getting into european market right now. we really, really it's,

it's not absolutely thrilled to learn that their own government wants to spend their money on you. crazy stuff. seems awfully concerned about the perception of divisions between these 3 countries. well, they all do actually, maybe they should be more informed about the very real and deep divisions between the people at their countries and the junkers making these decisions with poles in germany and france and particular showing that the actual citizens of these countries really are not insect overwhelmingly with their leaders when it comes to this idea of either ramping up long range weapons or sending their own troops to ukraine. michael said that the 3 nations are quote, united, the determined and resolute to never let russia with sounds like you. how does the poli onyx you call them that hat on a bit too tight way practicing for this performance in the mirror? and that's pretty much what it is. it's a show for the folks at home. while the realities on the ground are much more complicated, and these guys conveniently refuse to define for the folks at home,

what russia really would even look like, hey, if you don't put up a goal hose, then you never really have to worry about moving them to india now, well the nation government has simplified the process for religious minorities, good citizenship. and now washington has stepped in with legit worries about the ex, implementation as it and condemn the comments the nations for him is he's very, this was a one of the us again, middling in new business. as regards the us state departments statement on the implementation of c, and that have been comments made by several others via the view that it is misplaced, misinformed and unwarranted lectures by those who have a limited understanding of india's pluralistic traditions and the regions post partition history of best not attempted,

we are concerned about the notification of decision shipping them and act on march 11. we're closely monitoring this act. how this act will be implemented. respect for religious freedom in equal treatment under the law for all communities are fundamental democratic principles for us to ship a med milan as low as possible. i paul lens in 2019 what is only now serves to be implemented. the bill expedite is indian citizenship for members of the hindus seek buddhist policy and christian when he describes the fled to persecution and survived the move them majority states. they will now be eligible for a possible off the 5 years of residency. all mazda, the 11. it's all physician bodies on zillow, right? so say the bill discriminates against muslims and undermine the 2nd. the constitution. a protest people called with the new major is never for the 5 and several arrest roommates. the routing indian policy contains, the opposition is fine to sophia. we had from an international affairs x from

anybody who's put in how washington flushes with nations. i think visual god, let's show in the or without understanding the beauty of this legislation. and i think this was not looked at india on the shoes of religious freedom because india has a history of neighborhood attacking any other country. india has a history of our lives being a champion and a mass of the fees and ideas and as well as some of the western countries when we know what they have done in $1000.00, in the name of freedom of speech and expression and democracy. we all know how many countries being very good on what kind of war and do outpatient that, as i said into so i think united states the us, the united. so to investigate data, a good friend of india got to start a new partner. but on many issues we have seen of some of the wisdom flowers act like post. i'm friends, the us commission for the international religious retail has always used really

just religion as a 5th tech school pin down countries for bits 15, but not to include that might have been like, we are not going to accept that to your applicant onto the amount of delegation from washington arrived in the shadow on tuesday. it has left empty, handed us on the side of the estate for africa accompanied by pen to them. and african representative had planned to meet with the congressman to the to. but he refused to speak with a larger database and just to as the a b s has more on the story of us under secretary of state for office on affairs, molly feet and some of the us off government, michael land. we were among officials with these, we got the west often based on this week. they arrived on tuesday, but it said that the state on to 1st day in hopes of meeting general c, jani, besides military leader. but the us officials left without an audience with c army,

though they met with the news or when 5 minutes that in the capital, the meeting was to renew contact with me, sir. at the last, we as military tool as to review the us security and development partnerships with the nation is as military lead did not give any explanation for not being present. and domestic government is yet to each one of these all statements. this is the 2nd us delegation visit to new jersey themes. the military in summer of last year, the united states condemned the cool and demanded a return to constitutional order with the restoration of deposed president's. meanwhile, seems to cool the military lead as have been very vocal about moving away from former colonial powers and for west force in front to withdraw its choose from the country from the junk. we don't, the french didn't want to listen to us. we issued several warnings, we had to re define new principles for our cooperation before it was to.