but if you to our balance trellis is, let me say that mr. bennett, i half talked to prime minister bennett miss something could be nuts and squeeze, decided that we are going to invite the whole of these rainy cabinet to berlin for government consultations. and i'm very happy that they're the prime minister, agreed to this invitation, and i'm really grateful that we've decided to initiate is to teach if dialogue between israel and germany, which is going to be a systematic and regular series of events which will be important for our relationship and generally very important. we also agree that we want to push forward with the idea of it and he is really german youth bar association. and we will try to make sure that our ministries can put in motion what needs to be done so that we can actually find that lies the efforts when we have our consultations. and i would like to thank a prime minister bennett for his leadership in this which also contributes to the relationship between german industrial to continue to develop further. we also discussed the relationship between israel, the you, the

and key of tonight with the latest, thanks very much. israel's prime minister as tale bennett was in moscow earlier today for talks with russian president vladimir putin about the war is now on his way to berlin to meet german chancellor, olaf shelves. let's go right now to our corresponded tonya kramer who's in jerusalem. ty, so what more do you know about that meeting in moscow? well, i have to tie, we don't know that much, but what i can tell you said it was as surprise. you know, when the new spoke after she bought in the early evening here that is, was prime minister enough tale. bennett actually boarded a plane in the morning and was on his way to moscow to meet with fashion president, flutie me, a putin that is also unused. because it was in the middle of shabbat and, and mr. bennett is a religious as so we were told this is only and you know, especially circumstances, especially when it comes to preserving a lives. so the meeting it's reported here by is there any media lasted about a 3 hours. we understand from these reports that of course, one of the topics was the situatio

our agreement is rarely prime minister f tommy bennett has been in berlin way. he held talks with his german counterpart of sholtes. israel aims to become immediate and between russia and ukraine. bennett early i met with russia vladimir putin and spoke twice with you kind of a lot of miss zalinski know, watching data mini news life from the lin. they'll be more news at the top of the hour. in the meantime, there's plenty more information on the situation and you kind on our website, that's j. w don't com. i'm rebecca written for me and the team thanks very much for watching. ah ah, with ah ah. with who they fight with against oppression until we move by with me in our mouth at the dictatorship women's voices from the power of art 21 in 60 minutes. on d. w. o is the end of the pandemic in site. we show what it could look like. return in the normal and we visit those who are finding it difficult with successes in our weekly coven 19 special. every thursday on d w. yes day it is paula. know supposed go to put a we didn't, don't them in sir. oh, what say, what say

. bennett then made his way to berlin to meet his jamie counterpart. all of shots are corresponded, tanya clemmer sent us this update from jerusalem. it was a surprise. you know, when you spoke after shabbots in the early evening here, that is, was prime minister enough tale. bennett actually boarded a plane in the morning and was on his way to moscow to meet with fashion president, flutie me, a putin. that is also an user because it was in the middle of shabbat and, and mr. bennett is a religious as so we were told is this only and you know, especially circumstances, especially when it comes to preserving a lives. so the meeting is reported here by is there any media lasted about a 3 hours. we understand from these reports that, of course, one of the topics was the situation to war in a ukraine. but also the issue of the nuclear talks at are going on in vienna. now is really sources. he has said that this visit was, in fact coordinated with the united states with france and germany. we also understand that mr. bennett spoke afterwards with the ukraini

zelenskyy had asked naftali bennett to try to mediate between ukraine and russia.e talks in jerusalem because themtded more neutral ground compared to where talks had been taking place in belarus. but so far, it didn't seem as though the russianing were willing to play ball with this, but clearly this meeting is a big development. hopefully it may bring something forward. jim? >> the u.s. blessing but more crucially the ukrainian blessing. we'll see if, what, comes out of those talks. hadas gold, thanks so much. >>> as russia continues to bombard ukraine, cities in ukraine, people, civilian neighborhoods, it's also targeting independent news sources. new russian legislation has now criminalized what lawmakers there deem to be false information about the invasion or the russian military. many civilians unaware of what's really happening in ukraine because they're only hearing what russian state media tells them. much of it lies. among the casualties of this crackdown, independent russian news media such as tv rein, forced to shut down. it ended its final broadcast w

the israeli prime minister, naftali bennett, has met president putin in moscow to discuss the war inde public. a spokesman said mr bennett also spoke to the ukrainian president zelensky after the meeting with vladimir putin. a little earlier, i spoke to tom bateman who told me about the background of the visit. i have to say news of his trip to moscow, flying out early on saturday morning during thejewish sabbath, he is a practising jew and normally doesn't work on the sabbath and that gives you some indication of how much he wanted to do this. we have had indications now for some days that mr bennett has been attempting to position himself as a potential mediator between russia and ukraine or between their leaderships. he has had at least two phone calls with vladimir putin over the last week and then came this trip to moscow. and we were told that the meeting in the kremlin with mr bennett and president putin took around three hours. no detail little as to the exact details of the discussion as relates to ukraine, other than that the kremlin confirmed the discussions were around th

welcome to the program. israel prime minister naphtali bennett has held face to face talks with russian president vladimir putin as he seeks to become a mediator in the conflict with ukraine. the meeting came after plans to evacuate civilians from 2 besieged cities and south eastern ukraine, failed with both sides, blaming the other for not adhering to a temporary cease fire agreement. russian forces have now resumed their attacks against several key cities. meanwhile, in russian health care san ukrainians have taken to the streets and a show of defiance against the occupiers. ah, person is ukraine? protests as gather in the 1st major city to full to russian forces, shouting in defiance of the soldiers occupying the city. many others on the move, an endless line of cars outside the capitol cave. as civilians attempts to escape the russian advance. for thousands more of forced to flee through the wreckage on foot, carrying only what they can throughout at all, a battle of narratives is being waged as both sides release images, claiming military victories. the russian ministry of defense

bennett also spoke with the ukrainian president volodymyr zelenskyy after the meeting took place bennett's office said. bennett immediately flew to berlin then when he met with the german chancellor olaf scholz. though his flight to moscow was a surprise it comes after a series of phone calls bennett has had with zelenskyy and putin the past couple weeks. zelenskyy has been asking the israelis to act as mediators because of israel's unique relationship with both countries. while israel has condemned russia's invasion and is providing humanitarian aid to ukraine, bennett himself has been avoiding direct criticism of russia or putin. israel has sought to maintain good relation ws russia because of russia's military presence in syria. israel needs russia's tacit approval to conduct air strikes against syria. though the pressure has been growing on israel to do more to help ukraine so far it is maintaining its position arguing it should be used to help find a solution. cnn, jerusalem. >> okay. a lot to get into here. for that we want to bring in cnn's political and national security analyst da

ah, we know that a prime minister, enough tardy bennett has to admit several phone calls already with the ukranian president, mr. zalinski and also with, ah, the russian president, putin as last time that was on wednesday. now this, you know, keeping the balance has also come yonder criticism in israel because, you know, people say maybe as well should be more, virtually on the side of ukraine. now is where the house of support supports ukraine with humanitarian aid and has also on a cold it support with them. but at the same time, prime minister ben, if you haven't heard him really speaking out against the russian invasion, where as i have to say the israeli foreign minister yet you la pete has more. 1 harshly condemned the russian invasion last week. now this comes all you have to understand because of its own security interest. it has to keep a military military corporation with russia, which is active in syria. and israel has to keep this alive somehow, because it's rather, it's actually are conducting airstrikes in syria. so, you know, is on says on the one hand is keeping good r

why didn't bennett take the initiative to mediate in his complaints? is what is in a quite interesting position. so as you mentioned already, it has very good relationship with both moscow and also with keith. but it's a difficult the also situation for israel. we've seen that the, the, a protest in israel already asking the government to take a clear stand and condemn russia's invasion of ukraine. but there are 2 interests here that the government has to keep an eye on. so one side is of course to present himself as part of the west and the lions, a close ally to the united states. but also of course, it has its own national security interest. and israel has a security military cooperation with russia in syria. so that's exactly why many and wise to land skills ukraine's president has asked a natalie bennett the prime minister of israel to act as and mediator. so for now, these talks, it will continue this rather surprise visit to moscow and to go live and thank you think have a political course pop respond on benjamin aller as crew about let's take a

, naftali bennett has been part - was ridiculous, really. joe mayes, naftali bennett has been part ofngs president zelensky is also said today was that it is possible to mediate between countries, but not between good and evil. israel are taking a very neutral stance on this nation?— this nation? yes, i think that is obviously _ this nation? yes, i think that is obviously what _ this nation? yes, i think that is obviously what is _ this nation? yes, i think that is obviously what is disappointing j this nation? yes, i think that is i obviously what is disappointing for president zelensky and of course he used that language there are deliberately today to try to say, look, you had this in your history. why are you not now coming to our aid? and i think it isjust a effort that the ukrainian president is trying to make to bring more and more countries to decide to try to put more pressure on russia, whether it be through sanctions, more military aid to ukraine, he is going to be pulling is really that he can because what else can he do in this moment to help this country? qm. moment to h

putin met naftali bennett and they talked for over two hours.een moscow and kyiv. live now to jerusalem and mediate between moscow and kyiv. live now tojerusalem and our correspondent tom bateman. there was a very specific plea from volodymyr zelensky that mr bennett should negotiate. what is the israeli government saying? he negotiate. what is the israeli government saying?- negotiate. what is the israeli government saying? negotiate. what is the israeli covernment sa inc? . ., government saying? he had asked for that mediation, _ government saying? he had asked for that mediation, that _ government saying? he had asked for that mediation, that negotiation - government saying? he had asked for that mediation, that negotiation by i that mediation, that negotiation by naftali bennett, the israeli prime minister. i have to say news of his trip to moscow, flying out early on saturday morning during thejewish sabbath, he is a practising judo and normally doesn't work on the sabbath and that gives you some indication of how much he wanted to do this.

we also understand that mister bennett spoke afterwards with the ukrainian president and mrs. zalinski on the phone before then traveling on a to a berlin. so of course, this comes on the back talk. that is, when had offered, you know, a him to mediate between both sides, between russia and ukraine. but because it has open channels to both of them. but i think we need to be very cautious as to a, you know, did the content still of these talks that was 10 eczema in jerusalem rush as the attack on its neighbor, has seen growing public support for the ukrainian people. thousands of people around the world took part in demonstrations this weekend condemning russian president vladimir putin and calling for an end to the war. on the streets of london, rome, tokyo, and on and on throngs of people around the world showed their support for ukraine. and their condemnation of russia in munich, thousands of people formed a human chain that stretched for more than 4 kilometers weekend. i think it's totally awful, but the russians are doing a lot putting us doing. he's a murderer outrage over the wa

because it's sabot and you see it, mr. bennett is religious, he wouldn't travel on his habit to have been told, unless this is to preserve life. so that in itself is an usa. we've been told that he's meeting or mister putin. and that this meeting has been coordinated also with the u. s. and other. a or weston allies. he's also traveling there with one of his clothes, advisors, and ministers, a ukrainian born minister, who knows mister putin very well. now i'm standing here actually in tel aviv. there's a demonstration of protest against the russian president vladimir putin year or to night. now is, well, has, in the past week or so are offered to are basically mediate between both sides because is where keeps relatively good relations with russia and with ukraine. it let's get into a little bit more cuz israel is in a delicate position with close relations to both countries and jewish populations in both countries. so what exactly is israel's role here? well, is a has trying to keep somehow a balance between keeping a good relations or relations in itself with russia, as well as with

mr bennett is the first western leader to meet the russian president since the invasion began.om bateman injerusalem. israeli officials say these talks went on for three hours in the kremlin between mr bennett and vladimir putin. i think the fact that the israeli prime minister flew to moscow in the midst of russia's increasing diplomatic isolation gives you a sense ofjust how extraordinary these particular talks are. they have not come completely out of the blue. we have known for some days now that there have been at least two phone calls between the israeli prime minister and the russian president and also at the same time, mr bennett has been talking to president zelensky of ukraine. the israeli leader believes he can try to position himself as a mediator between the two countries. he believes israel is uniquely placed to have dialogue with both moscow in the form of mr putin and with mr zelensky. and the reason for that is that israel has significant relations with both countries. long, historical, culturalties with ukraine, and significant relations in russia because of r

why did bennett take the initiative to mediate in this conflict? israel is a quite interesting position because they have warming very good relations both to kiev and also to moscow. but there are 2 interest to your contrasting interest when we look at israel. on one side, of course, it wants to belong to the western alliance, one to show itself close to the u. s. but on the other side, there's no security risk, as well as it has a military corporation with russia in syria. so that's where many see israel and salons. you're also asked israel to try to be a mediator and try to find common ground between russia and ukraine. and of course both leaders so israel's prime minister banner and all actual will be closely following. busy the 3rd rounds of 2 peace talks between russia and ukraine, that is expected to take place on monday. and im an hour as group of thanks very much a turkey has also been undertaking diplomatic efforts to try to end the war president, wretch of time. early one of turkey has spoken by phone with his russian counterpart vladimir

the israeli prime minister, naftali bennett, has met president putin in moscow to discuss the war into the ukrainian president zelensky after the meeting with vladimir putin. raising the prospect that perhaps the israelis are looking at acting as some kind of honest brokers in the situation. let's get more now from our correspondent tom bateman in jerusalem. what was your understanding of what the purpose was of this visit? clearly was to discuss events in ukraine and as you touch on their this is an extraordinary meeting given the growing diplomatic isolation of moscow at the moment. this hasn't come out of the blue because we have known for some days now that israel's prime minister naftali bennett has been attempting to position himself as a mediator in this crisis and that is because israel has significant relations with both the russians and ukrainians for completely different reasons in both cases, but it has quite deep diplomatic relations with both of the countries and so what we have known as there have been a couple of phone calls at least in the last week between mr bennet

yahoo, this is the 1st time we're seeing this kind of hybrid bennett coalition dealing with, with this. and i think there is a genuine concern that if bennett were to pursue the extreme rhetoric, the t voiced in the past as his actual policy response, then he's like, match, then things will get even, ah, more deeply into a spiral would be the expectation. so i think you got, you got a spectrum, right? you could have a very and ill advised, very securitized israeli response. you could have business as usual, which is also pre that. or you could have something which by fear is not even on the agenda, which is to say, yeah, we've got to get to terms with the immediacy of immediacy of this. but maybe this is the moment to address the deeper political grievance. and if we don't address that, there's the inevitability of more with that is not a narrative once hearing. so i think this will be a test the venue. and of course, what you will have is a, a very agitating, ah, right wing opposition outside of the government that will be bang for blood to, to use that term. yes, it is a prime minist

because it was in the middle of shabbat and, and mr. bennett is a religious as so we were told is this only and you know, especially circumstances, especially when it comes to preserving a lives. so the meeting it's reported here by is there any media lasted about a 3 hours. we understand from these reports that of course, one of the topics was the situation to war in a ukraine. but also the issue off the nuclear talks about going on in vienna now is ready sources. he has said that this visit was in fact coordinated with the united states with france and germany. we also understand that mister bennett spoke afterwards with the ukrainian president and mrs. zalinski on the phone before then traveling on a to berlin. so of course, this comes on the back talk. that is when had offered, you know, i am to mediate between both sides between russia and ukraine, but because it has open channels to both of them. but i think we need to be very cautious as to, you know, did the content still of these talks tell us more if you can about that position in israel, find itself in because it isn't it in

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so i think this will be a test to bennett. and of course, what you will have is a, a very agitating, ah, right wing opposition outside of the government that will be bang for blood to, to, to use that term. yes, it is a prime minister. bennett said that we will fight terror with perseverance stubbornness and an iron fist. so my 1st question to you is, what kind of a response you expect will be seen from israel? my 2nd question to you is, are you also concerned that there will be more attacks that the attacks that have happened as far will inspire more attacks, especially at such a fraud time when i turn is right, it is bob crying over at bonham. we are seen over the years past that had always been about losing power against the thing, you know, so when all of these bring their bombs on the phone for me, those are the machine into a problem and more problems on the ground. because let's, let's not forget the military response is also part of the occupation is the, bring the military in the territory on a daily basis. and it's g

he said that both so prime minister bennett and german chancellor shells met for 90 minutes. what they underlined is that they will do everything they can, that is in the strength and the war in ukraine. as part as soon as possible and that's all to what they're on the line, their commitment when they met in jerusalem earlier this week. ready why didn't bennett take the initiative to mediate in his complex is really, isn't a quite interesting position. so as you mentioned already, it has very good relationship with both moscow and also with keith. but it's a difficult the also situation for israel. we've seen the video protests in israel already asking the government to take a clear stand and to condemn russia's invasion of ukraine. but there are 2 interests here that the government has to keep an eye on. so one side is of course to present himself as part of the west, and the lions are close ally to the united states. but also of course it has its own national security interest. and israel has a security military cooperation with russia in syria. so that's exactly why many a

bennett spoke with ukrainian president volodymyr zelenskyy after the meeting took place, bennett's office said. bennett then flew to berlin meeting with german chancellor olaf scholz. although the flight to moscow was a surprise, it comes after a series of phone calls bennett has been having with zelenskyy and putin the last couple of weeks. zelenskyy has been asking israel to host negotiations in jerusalem because of israel's unique relationship with both countries. while israel has condemned russia's invasion and is providing ukraine with humanitarian aid, bennett himself has been avoiding direct criticism of russia or putin. israel has sought to maintain good relations with russia in recent years because of russia's military presence in syria. israel needs russia's tacit approval to conduct air strikes against iranian targets in syria which they regard as critical to their security. although pressure has been growing to do more to help ukraine, so far it is maintaining its position, arguing it should be used to help find a solution. hadas gold, cnn, jerusalem. >>> secretary of state an

the israeli prime minister, naftali bennett, has met president putin in moscow to discuss the war ino spoke to the ukrainian president zelensky after the meeting with vladimir putin. a little earlier, i spoke to tom bateman who told me about the background of the visit. israeli officials say these talks went on for three hours in the kremlin between mr bennett and vladimir putin and i think the fact they really prime minister flew to moscow in the midst of russia's increasing isolation show you just how extraordinary these specific talks were. they have not come out of the blue, we have known for some days that have been at least two phone calls between the israeli prime minister and the russian president and also at the same time mr bennett has been talking to president zelensky of ukraine. the israeli leader believes that he can try to position himself as a mediator between the two countries. he believes that israel is uniquely placed to have that dialogue with both moscow in the form of putin and with volodymyr zelensky and the reason is that israel has significant relations with

bennett hopes his willingness to learn will be enough why now? >> i am not married, i have no kids, getting up in age, still able bodied. >> reporter: for many american volunteer like andrew bennett, they have no ties to the eastern european country, yet they feel compelled to make a difference as the state department urges americans to avoid ukraine. the extreme danger there not lost on marine combat veteran, father of four, dennis diaz >> if i were to die over there in ukraine, then guess what. my children will know that i paid the highest price to be able to stand up and fight for what's right. >> reporter: unshakeable determination inspired ukraine's desperate fight for freedom. emilie ikeda, nbc news, new york. >>> coming up, why it will cost you a lot more to travel these days what you need to know before you book. >>> traveling to popular spring break destinations will cost a lot more, and that's if you can get a reservation. kerry sanders on skyrocketing demand and how you can still find a deal. >> what's over there >> reporter: the daven

that's off the talks with natalie bennett, the israeli prime minister. and we know that mr. bennett went over to moscow last weekend and spent time talking to mister putin. and one little quip that came out of that was an unnamed source in the ukranian administration, suggesting that bennett had urged lensky to accept a deal that had been offered by president putin. well, that was urgently and strenuously denied by the ukrainian government and adviser to lensky mc. pollock said, at no point, did mister bennett offer a deal from putin to zalinski? because no such deal existed. mister bennett, at no point advised zelinski how to act, nor does he have any intention to. thank you for allies updates joan hole in the v . whole eyes on what is happening in and around the capital. keep them. i've got the live shot for you actually, and well, that picture hasn't really changed much in the last few weeks, has it deserted, almost entirely deserts at the town square. in keith, i'm going to show you on the map now where russian forces are though, and how they are adv

we know that a israeli prime minister, enough, totally bennett, has been frequently on the phone, even made a trip to russia, to meet with the russian president vladimir putin. and he has said, he can only do that if he keeps, you know, are the see if he keeps on this cautious line. but that has also come, of course, in israel itself under criticism. because israel so far has only a sent humanitarian aid or to ukraine. ok, tony grammar speaking to us from jerusalem. thank you so much. now, right from the start of this war, civilians have been paying the highest price. many families unable to flee their homes, have found themselves caught in the crossfire. some of those suffering the most are children and one hospital and cave is trying to treat young survivors. despite the challenges for low to me, it is lucky to be alive. heard the car he was travelling in was hit by gun fired. 2 days after russia invaded ukraine, his father and his 6 year old cousin were killed. although the 13 year old survived . he's been left with serious injuries, though no, hulu. here face was hurt, injured, his

mayor pro tem mike byrd-bennett agrees. obviously everybody's entitled to due process and i respect that. however, while this is occurring, it is my opinion. the mayor should step down and allow the rest of the council to proceed with city business reached by phone council member monica wilson says she appreciates the mayor's openness and honesty. >> in taking full responsibility for his actions. she adds he has her full support in a written statement council member to miesha tour is walker says, quote, i think it was a bold move of the mayor to immediately put out a statement taking accountability for his actions. and i'm hopeful that we can move beyond this and continue the progress we made to make any aka, more inclusive city for all our resident senior mayors and the greatest honors of my life. >> and i'm sorry. >> i have a bear suit anyway. you have my full commitment grow and learn from this moment. a city spokesperson declined to comment on the mayor's arrest for me to call for on for >> and oakland, police are inves

we were there as bennett began his paperwork, the form advising people to be fully self-equipped withection, and an explicit reminder it's on a voluntary basis. the form also asks applicants to specify your job, military combat experience. volunteers could be chosen to go at any time and at their own expense. bennett hopes his willingness to learn will be enough. >> why now >> i'm not married, i have no kids, so i'm getting up there in age, i'm still able-bodied. >> for many americans like bennett, they have no ties to the east european country, yet they feel compelled to make a difference even though the u.s. state department urges americans to avoid ukraine the extreme danger not lost on a u.s. combat veteran, dennis diaz. >> if i were to die over there in ukraine, then guess what? my children will know that i paid the highest price to be able to stand up and fight for what's right. >> reporter: an unshakeable determination inspired by ukrainians' desperate fight for freedom. emily ikeda, new york. >>> we thank you for s devastating toll of the war in ukraine. coming up ahead, the g

as you noted, bennett flew to moscow saturday morning.hould note as an observant you, for bennett, flying on shabbat, on saturday, is a big deal, essentially breaks the rules of shabbat. many jews believe you can do so if it is to save a life. it shows the urgency of this trip. he spent three hours in the kremlin with putin. afterwards we know he had a phone call with ukrainian president volodymyr zelenskyy. then he took off to berlin, met with german chancellor olaf scholz. in terms of what was said, no immediate information on any outcome from this meeting. all israeli officials said, of course the situation in ukraine was discussed and naftali bennett specifically brought up the plight of israelis and jews in ukraine affected by this conflict because there is a large jewish population there. israel has been trying to play the mediator for some time, saying it's trying to take advantage of its unique position in the situation. it has a good relationship with both ukraine and russia. of course, it's a u.s. ally. it also has close cultura

so a lot of strategic talking going on with enough tally bennett. these are the prim med prime minister. still sitting firmly on the fence when it comes to potentially condemning russia. he simply won't do that as well. saying, guess this support on the way to support ukraine with medical and equipment? at the same time, he won't join sanctions, he won't condemn russia. now other security interests, namely in syria, but potentially also a bit of vouching power. so all it is working the phones at the moment. well john, germany, q, look into it for how broke, broken an end to that conflict. but do you think eas road does really have a better chance of mediating effectively that by keeping the doors open, as you just explained? actually nobody can answer that right now. there seems to be an impression that it is very hard to 2nd guess what vladimir putin is thinking right now, whether him being militarily under pressure could potentially escalate the crisis further or help create a window for dialogue. and so it's a very unclear situation, but all lead

>> like new jersey carpenter, andrew bennett.d go to ukraine and fight, and help? >> yes, the moment i found out you could. >> have you thought about whether you would get injured? >> i guess i figured i want to get there. >> with no backup or safety net from the u.s. government, the risks are enormous. nevertheless, he is ready and willing to be part of the bravest armed forces and joined the international legion of territorial defense. which is ballooned to 16,000 volunteers from across the globe, says president zelenskyy. they arrived to defend freedom, defends life, he added. we were there as bennett began his paperwork at the ukrainian consulate in new york. the form advising people to be fully self equipped with uniform, personal protection. and an explicit reminder, it's on a voluntary basis. the form also asks applicants to specify your job, military, combat experience. volunteers can be chosen to go at anytime and that their own expense. bennett is hoping his will to learn will be enough. >> so why now? >> i'm not marrie