admission to the european union. president vladimir savanski delivers an emotional address to the european parliament, receives a standing ovation at his request, still faces big hurdles. also on the program. satellite images show a massive combo russian army military vehicles, just north of the capital and closing it. brutal assault on ukraine, 2nd largest city car from russian asked dr. hits the city center, leaving death and destruction in each way. more than half a 1000000 people have flagged the war polish volunteers are helping with transport, food and shelter, that some african and asian refugee say they're being kept out in the comp. ah. 2 i'm from gay, a welcome to the program. ukrainian president vladimir savanski has addressed a special session of the european parliament as it debated russia's invasion of his country. and i'm emotional speech delivered from keith. president savanski described recent attacks on ukrainian cities and accused russia of targeting children. and he repeated his appeal for his country's immediate membership of the e. u, saying the block would be stronger with ukra

there were 676 members of the european parliament who took part in this vote, a lengthy resolution. the part of it urged the european institutions to, to try and help get ukraine to be a member to try and speed up that process. and out of the $676.00, there were $26.00 in stain. there were 13 against there were 637 who voted in favor . so really overwhelming vote by the european parliament in favor of the idea of membership of ukraine. the european parliament doesn't decide it's a process in which the european commission comes up with an opinion that then goes to the european council. that's the 27 countries of the u. and their heads of government or head of state who is sitting there. when they sit as the european council, and that then would be to come up with the idea of a candidate status. and then you have lots of little different hurdles that you have to jump and, and things that you have 2 boxes you have to take. and qualifications that you have to meet before you can become a member. and it does take some countries some considerable time to come remember. but i think it shows

ukrainian president logan lansky is expected to make a video address to a special session of the european parliament, which is debating tougher sanctions against russia. so then skis, a speech was, or which is about to start any minute comes after he signed an application request, the ukraine's membership to the european union as his country is being attacked by russia. zalinski has described moscow's actions as states terrorism and has called for the attacks to be investigated by an international war crimes tribunal. and while we wait for mister zalinski to start his address to the parliament with me in the studio, even in the crane, archie political correspond melinda of what we expect now from the zalinski in this speech. well, certainly a strong appeal for e u membership. ukraine already has an association agreement with the european union, but he's asking to be fast tracked to become a member quickly. and clearly, the thinking on his part is a, there is no likelihood that ukraine will become a nato member any time soon. so how can it come under some form of protective umbrella of the west and t

now. european parliament is in session. this is roberta, mat solar who is the president of the e. u. parliament has been a lot of applause. busy and a lot of solidarity with you currency. the flows on states you to delay a collin of tanks, senior citizens standing up to face down russian troops with nothing but pride and sunflowers as their weapon. brave women forced to give birth in metro stations next to their kalashnikov. they showed the world that our way of life is worth defending. it is worth a cost. all those who remember living under occupation will attest to that. all those standing up in belarus, all those looking to us in moldova, in georgia. it is worth it for us, for the next generation, for those in ukraine and around the world who believe in europe, and in our way. and for all those who wants to be free, our european response was on display over the last very painful days. this must be our, whatever it takes moment, neighboring states have accepted hundreds of thousands of fleeing ukrainians. europeans sheltered ukrainians in their homes. we have implemented a series

james bays alger 0 of the european parliament at brussels . earlier dozens of diplomats from the european union, united states and britain walked out of a speech by russian. far mr. sega lever off to the u. n's top human rights for him never off was addressing the un human rights council remotely having canceled his attendance. he accused the european union of engaging in russ phobic behavior. i supplying weapons to ukraine. still to come this half hour while thousands of people escape the war. some volunteers cross back with supplies for those who are stuck in ukraine class. sometimes we drive sometimes we were on a why the coating ukraine. nigerians describe fleeing the fighting as a government tries to get them back him. ah, hell i them place to say the weather does look quater for south eastern parts of queensland. however, we are still looking at some very heavy rain coming into new south wells over the next couple of days. so we are likely to see further flooding concerns into parts of eastern australia or heavy showers in and around the

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with ukraine, and will bring you that meeting of the european parliament when it happens. now let's move on to some other world news and a delegation of former u. s. defense and security official sent by joe biden has arrived in tie one capital type a visit that has been denounced by china and is taking place. says ukraine, of course is under russian invasion us officials, i. the trip shows their continued support of taiwan despite pressure from beijing. the group was welcomed by ty, ones, foreign minister, joseph woof. rough find out with us now to talk about this political and left on scott from ty pay today. i nice to have you with us and important that we always keep an eye on what is happening with the rest of the world in the context of what's happening with russia and ukraine as well. what do you make of this sort of visit? and i mean, obviously, beings announced by china know this quite a bit. it's something u. s. government do periodically to show their support for taiwan, especially in the context to the threat from china, which has grown in recent years. whether

and incidentally, he delivers an emotional address to the european parliament, receives a standing ovation. request still faces to pick her. also on the program, russian forces to close in on ukraine's capital satellite imagery show a 60 kilometers convoy of armored military vehicles, just north of keith and ukraine. second largest city hockey suffers the 2nd day of russian rocket attack. residents have been killed in apartment buildings destroyed . now their fear of food shortages has more than half a 1000000 people have fled the war so far of polish volunteers are helping them with transport, food, and shelter. some african agent refugee say they're being left out in the co ah, i'm from gail. welcome to the program. ukrainian president vladimir as an answer key has addressed a special session of the european parliament as it debated russia's invasion of his country in an emotional speech delivered from keith. president landscape described recent attacks on ukrainian cities and accused russia of targeting children. and he repeated his appeal for his country's immediate membership. with yo

he was addressing a special session of the european parliament there was call to the bait rushes, invasion cholenski. describe the reason the tax on ukraine cities saying russia was targeting children. he said the european union would be stronger with ukraine in it . several member states voice their support. and here's some of what the president had to say. people are very much motivated, very much. we are fighting that much for our, for our freedoms, for life, for life. and we know were boring for fighting for survival of life. and this is the highest of own device. what am which, but we are fighting to be equal members of europe. i believe that to day we wait and we are showing everybody. that's exactly what we are. use your opinion is going to be much stronger with us. that's for sure. without you ukraine, someone is going to be lonely lens. so we will have proven our strengths. we have proven you, as at a minimum, we are exactly the with the same as your last. you would do prove that you are with us. should we not do prove that you will not let us do prove that you are indeed all euro

james bays al jazeera of the european parliament in brussels. earlier dozens of diplomats from the european union, united states and britain walked out of a speech by russian foreign minister sang oliver off at the you ends top human rights. foreign number off was addressing the un human rights council, remotely having canceled his attendance. he accused the european union of engaging in russia, phobic behavior. i supplying weapons to craig with assume others with us. the loom with united states and its allies are creating their own new world order. as of 2014, the key of regime is waging war against its own people. the constitution of ukraine has been changed and the new nazi's that have gained power. there are waging real terrors. trading on moscow exchange has been suspended for a 2nd day after shop sell offs as the effects of sanctions or the russian economy became clearer of the going back some gains and earlier trade, the rubles slumped. 15 percent to around $109.00 to the us dollar. on monday, the currency last, almost a 3rd of its value.

opposition to letting ukraine in order to take a listen to what they did. mcallister, chair of the european parliament committee on foreign affairs told dw news to day. but to day our message was, ukraine is a european nation. ukraine is interested in having a close as possible relationship in union. ukraine wants to join the european union and we are standing in solidarity with you came because ukrainians are not any fighting for democracy. the rule of law and their own liberty that also fighting for european values which are under attack now in keith. but until we discuss concrete issues about starting an e u membership, accession process, which will take a longer time. that's in the meantime. also focus on how we can better integrate this country into our e u. single market. and with the cooperation and association agreement of 2014, i think we have a solid legal ground to work on this or for more now i'm joined by theresa fallon. she is in brussels as she's the founder and director of the think tank center for russia. europe, asia studies is good to have you on the program to night, ukraine's pres

european family. at the end of the session, the parliament voted overwhelmingly to call on e u institutions to work towards granting ukraine candidate status. but the vote is purely symbolic. it's the european council, the 27 member nations who make the final decision. and then there's a long drawn out process to qualify to become a member the size of the vote, $637.00 out of $676.00 though an indication of the level of feeling in support of ukraine here. james base alger 0 at the european parliament in brussels . russian foreign minister saga elaborate told a un disarmament meeting in geneva that ukraine had been seeking nuclear weapons, but he provided no evidence for this. and as labrons spoke by video link in support of roch's invasion, dozens of diplomats got up and walked out and protest. bravo 0 i would assume is with us the loom with united states and its allies are creating their own new world order. as of 2014, the key of regime is waging war against its own people. the constitution of ukraine has been changed and the new nazi's that have gained power there are waging real terrell's. bella russia

parliament. he wants to become a member of the european union. he was, of course, also talking about his people suffering and dying in the war in his country. but he is looking to be to come closer to the block to be part of the e u. and that is really the main thrust of what he had to say to parliamentarians. here, let's have a listen and also let's listen to the answer afterwards of the president of the european commission or slot fund align with a john deere food, him present in the media in the news session. hell, you know, over the last couple of days, i don't know how to well come and greet everybody because i cannot say good morning . all can say good call to noon a good evening. and i can not and that's true. shut down because every day, for some people, the day is not good. for some people, the day is last one. i speak today now about my citizen series of ukraine who are just sending off by paying the ultimate price. they just sending freedom. i'm very happy. that's what i've seen here. no heard here. now i'm very glad to send this mood

that they would like from this body, at least from the european union and the european parliament. this now meeting and we heard comments in the last few moments on that. we heard the european commission president of on the line said that's a membership for ukraine, although it will be a long pause. i am sure that these people ukrainians belong in our european family . we also had from sha michelle, who is the president of the european council saying the process now is for the european commission with some of on the line needs to come up with a proposal. and that to be put to the european council, european council of the 30 heads of state of the european union problems currently has the presidency. there is a meeting of all of those leaders in just over a week's time. so got it, the way things go. i will just add, even if you train was made to kind of the country which is certainly not happening today. there is a very, very long part. it's a long procedure of things that have to be checked and criteria that have to be met . and it normally takes a period of years to become a member

in the european parliament what we saw was the response to that speech from president zelensky from the ideal of freedom. as president zelensky�*s desire tojoin and freedom. as president zelensky�*s desire to join and speed up the join into the eu and she said there was a long path ahead and an address to the point that this would be a complicated and long process if it comes to pass. she talked about1 billion euros that the eu is mobilising to help ukraine and the german chancellor saying he is convinced that the huge shift we have seen in eu policy toward sanctions in the right one, looking to strengthen then if anything. hind to strengthen then if anything. and sarah smith in washington, president zelensky has spoken to president biden on the phone this afternoon. what did they say? itide biden on the phone this afternoon. what did they say?— what did they say? we know they soke for what did they say? we know they spoke forjust _ what did they say? we know they spoke forjust over _ what did they say? we know they spoke forjust over half _ what did they say? we know they spoke forjust

major figures in the european parliament have been speaking out against russia. european councils president says that you will now have to seriously look at ukraine's request the membership. shall michelle also commend in sanctions imposed on russia. williams unless you do return or note, ladies and gentlemen, we ought to be honest about all of this. the sanctions on russia will also impose a cost on us, but this is a cost worth paying because this is about our values, our convictions and our common future. as for the european union to officially recognize ukraine as a candidate country, it will be up to us as the you to act in accordance with the times. it's going to be difficult. we know that there are different views in europe. the council will have to seriously look at the symbolic and political and legitimate request being made. the president of the european commission said the continents faint hangs in the balance of ukraine. she also acknowledged the anti war demonstrations in russia, noting a growing resistance against their mental ocean. the actions of the kremlin are severely dama

series in global $3000.00 on t, w, and online special day in a very emotional occasion in the european parliament in brussels. this plenary was scheduled especially to hear and listen to a video message that the ukranian president followed amused. lensky has for the members of the parliament, he wants to become a member of the european union. he was, of course, also talking about his people suffering and dying in the war in his country. but he is looking to be, to come closer to the block, to be part of the e u. and that is really the main. it's thrust off what he had to say to parliamentarians. here, let's have a listen and also let's listen to the answer afterwards. of the president of the european commission or sla fund align with john deere with him present in the media in the, in this session hall, you know of the last couple of days. i don't know how to well come and greet everybody because i cannot say good morning. all can say good afternoon, good evening and i cannot exam and that's true because every day for some people, the day is not good for some people. the day is last one. i speak

i hope you meet with success in your discussions with the european parliament. ent. i want to show you, now we've got breaking news that we've been telling you about. now this is new video, showing the aftermath of an overnight russian missile strike on a military base that is roughly 12 miles from ukraine's border with poland. poland is a nato country. this base is known as the international peacekeeping and security center, it regularly host nato instructors, soldiers and military drills. what we now know is that at least 35 people were killed in that attack, and at least 134 have been injured. it is, notably, part of the pipeline which nato and other western countries have been using to funnel weapons and aid into ukraine. vladimir putin said, very clearly, that pipeline and those convoys, that take that aid, are fair game for attack. it now looks like he has lived up to his word on that. we will continue to follow the story. yesterday, while i was here in zÁhony, i spoke with a man named all over who is aiding refugees from ukraine. it is a lutheran pastor fr

parliament. he wants to become a member of the european union. he was, of course, also talking about his people suffering and dying in the war in his country. but he is looking to be to come closer to the block to be part of the e u. and that is really the main thrust of what he had to say to parliamentarians. here, let's have a listen and also let's listen to the answer afterwards. of the president of the european commission or sla fund align with deer foot him present in the media in the, in this session whole you know, for the last couple of days i don't know how to well come and greet everybody because yeah, i cannot say good morning all can say good afternoon, good evening. and i cannot and that's true. because every day for some people this day is not good. for some people this day is last one. i speak today now about my citizen, citizen of your current who just sending thought by paying the ultimate price. they just sending freedom. i'm very happy. that's what i've seen here. no. heard here. no, i'm very glad to send this mood that you kno

josh, ukraine's president, you saw he gave that powerful emotional speech to the european parliament.ended with a standing ovation. he pumped his fist to the room. it was a pretty remarkable moment there. what was his message to those european allies and particularly walk us through his response. >> well, peter, the president of ukraine started off his remarks by wishing good day to europe's parent and then saying, you know, it's not a good day for those in ukraine. for some of them it's their last day and that really set the tone for an impassioned speech by the ukranian leader that made clear the sense of urgency of this situation. zelenskyy appearing not in person but on a grainy video feed from a non-script location, the lone flag behind him. as he gets that standing ovation in the room at european parliament here in brussels, where zelenskyy made the case that ukraine has proven itself over the last several days, proven that it is the equal of europe. take a listen to how zelenskyy described what ukraine is fighting for right now. >> we are fighting for our rights, for our freedo

he's speaking virtually in the european parliament will bring you that live shortly. these pictures show him on monday signing you friends, the latest application to join the european union. but 1st, the emergency session of the united nations general assembly in decades opened with a minute silence for those killed in ukraine. more than a 100 nations have signed up to speak out about russia invasion after session, which continues today un secretary general antonio terrace, spoke of a moment of truth for humanity. a minute, a silence to mourn those killed and rushes days long ground and air attack on ukraine. then, nation after nation took to the podium condemning president vladimir putin war and his decision spot to put russia nuclear forces on high alert excellence. we are facing a treasury for ukraine, but also major regional crises, potentially disastrous implications for us all. yesterday, russian nuclear forces would boots on high alerts. these is a chilling developments. the near idea of a nuclear conflict is simply an conceivable award. the scale seemed inconc

european family. at the end of the session, the parliament voted overwhelmingly to call on ear institutions to work towards granting ukraine candidate status. but the vote is purely symbolic. it's the european council, the 27 member nations who make the final decision. and then there's a long drawn out process to qualify to become a member. the size of the vote, $637.00 out of $676.00 though an indication of the level of feeling in support of ukraine. here james bays al jazeera at the european parliament in brussels. now the better russian president, alexander lucas shanker, says his troops will not join russia in its fight against ukraine. he was speaking at a meeting of his own security council and said, the southern border is being reinforced. but he said his clothes ally, russia doesn't need more resources. maybe shank also accused ukraine of planning an attack against bella bruce last week. but she brought it to me. yeah. i mean, thankfully, those guys want us. we had pounded literally thick, fast before a launch. and the russians attacked those muscles, those positions during the russians advancement

david mcallister, chair of the european parliament committee on foreign affairs. thank you. or president savanski has accused moscow of committing war crimes. after more, miss file struck the countries, the 2nd biggest city hockey rocket set, the city center and other civilian sites in the 2nd day are sustained bombing. meanwhile, the capital key is bracing itself for an onslaught as russian troops advance the moment a missiles struck at the very heart of ca, keith. this is freedom square in the center of ukraine, 2nd largest city. now reduced to rubble. ukraine says russia has been targeting residential buildings in the city with rockets since monday. officials are accusing moscow of committing more crimes. which of old still are today? our enemy has started bombing, the city center of khaki and the residential areas that goes through all the clicking firing with grad systems and crews missed on sort of. they hit an administrative building in the central square. you know, we are counting the victims among the civilian population issue mark, so these are war crimes with our

and this was some kind of address that zelenskyy gave to the european parliament from where you are. urged the europeans to choose ukraine, clarissa. >> reporter: that's right, brianna. i mean, this really feels like an existential moment for ukraine. and the feeling here is that they're not just fighting for their own survival, but they're fighting for a way of life, a way of life that people in the west enjoy, committed to liberal democracy. obviously today's events have been horrifying and very chilling indeed, particularly the targeting of ukraine's second city, the city of kh kharkiv. you saw that extraordinary image of a huge ball of flames engulfing at least several cars right in front of the administrative building in the main town hall. that's exactly where we were doing our live reports from just a few days ago. standing in front of that building. according to authorities in kharkiv, at least ten people were killed in that. and we are definitely noticing a steady climb in the number of civilian casualties. you can hear behind me now the air raid sirens are starting up once

and i followed the debate in the european parliament, and i think everybody was united in recognizing that this is the turning point in the history. this is something that united europe and gave it to purpose. ah, russia attacking the whole way of life in europe. so i do believe that of course, some technicalities which will take time where not a perfect democracy. we do have a certain flows, but we do need a clear signal from the european union that we belong to the european family. this was not pronounced today. ah, by was full of on de leon, but we now on this on play buff it and then we can talk about this specific stakes to be tape and later on. and from what i've gathered in the survey to the parents, i'm very positive and i think that's what, what will sure of everyone here are all the people around the country who are fighting russian invasion in their, in their streets, in the villages in their, in their towns what mr. pedro nava. are you saying that e membership is a necessary psychological boost that ukraine needs? i mean i'm wondering how would suddenly becoming a member o

series in global $3000.00 on t, w, and online special day and very emotional occasion in the european parliament in brussels. this plenary was scheduled especially to hear and listen to a video message that the ukranian president vladimir lensky has for the members of the parliament. he wants to become a member of the european union. he was of course, also talking about his people suffering and dying in the war in his country. but he is looking to be to come closer to the block to be par.

there will be a parliamentary emergency session here at the european parliament in a couple hours that zelenskyy will address, but important to remember here that the european union is doing quite a lot in its estimation to provide support for ukraine at this moment. providing over 500 million dollars worth of lethal equipment to ukraine to help them fend off the russians and maintain that momentum that we've seen from them over the last few days of this war. they are also banning russian flights from eu air space. they are looking to ban russian media from european air waves. so they are clearly in solidarity with the ukrainians and they have continued to communicate that message very clearly to kyiv, but the ukrainian president over the last several days has said we feel that we are fighting this war alone. and we need the support of nato. we need the support of the eu in order to effectively deter russia from potentially taking over the capital of ukraine, kyiv. brianna? >> we'll be watching these conversations and appreciate the report, natasha bertrand. thank you. >>> next we do h

european family. at the end of the session, the parliament voted overwhelmingly to call on the you institutions to work towards granting ukraine candidate status. but the vote is purely symbolic. it's the european council, the 27 member nations who make the final decision. and then there's a long drawn out process to qualify to become a member. the size of the vote, $637.00 out of $676.00 though an indication of the level of feeling in support of ukraine. here james bays al jazeera of the european parliament in brussels. us and foreign minister said, i love ralph told a you understand that meeting in geneva that ukraine had been seeking nuclear weapons. he provided no evidence though. and as a lover of spoke by video link in support of russia's invasion, dozens of diplomats walked out in protest. for those, those are the sooner years with us to live with united states and its allies are creating their own new world order. as of 2014, the key of regime is waging war against its own people from the constitution of ukraine has been changed and the new not says that have gained power there are waging real

the european union to allow his country immediate membership in an emotional speech to the european parliament . he urged the a you to prove it was siding with ukraine in this war with russia on the ground. russian troops continuing their advance on ukraine's capital satellite images here to show a convoy of military vehicles stretching more than 60 kilometers. just north with keys convoy includes hundreds of armored vehicles, tanks and artillery. meanwhile, the eastern city of khaki if is being attacked from the air for a 2nd day. russia rockets have struck a local government building in the central square. president zalinski has described the attack as a war crime. diplomats were around the world have walked out of the un human rights counseling geneva, as russian foreign minister did as russia's foreign minister delivered a prerecorded speech. you claims on pastor led diplomats at the chamber in process of the russian invasion. so again, lover of speech followed to switzerland joining the e. u. in banning russian flights from the test base. russian foreign minister sought to justify his cou

james bowes alger 0 of the european parliament in brussels . earlier dozens of diplomats from the european union, united states and britain walked out of a speech by russian foreign minister sag lever off to the u. n. 's top human rights . foreign number off was addressing the un human rights council, remotely having canceled his attendance. he accused the european union and engaging in russia, phobic behavior i supplying weapons to ukraine. world court says it will hold hearings next week on whether to order provisional measures in legal action brought by ukraine against russia. the lawsuit argues that russia's claim that invaded ukraine to prevent a genocide is false. while the united nations highest court and its rulings are binding states including russia, have ignored them in the past. the international criminal court has already opened investigation into alleged war crimes by russia and ukraine. united nations has launched an emergency appeal for $1700000000.00 to provide urgent humanitarian aid to people in ukraine. the u. n. estimates ar

european family. at the end of the session, the parliament voted overwhelmingly to call on the you institutions to work towards granting ukraine candidate status. but the vote is purely symbolic. it's the european council, the 27 member nations who make the final decision. and then there's a long drawn out process to qualify to become a member of the size of the vote. $637.00 out of $676.00 though an indication of the level of feeling in support of ukraine. here james bays al jazeera of the european parliament in brussels. the war and ukraine and heavy sanctions imposed against russia in response are throwing financial markets into turmoil. gabriel allison derek tells us more from new york us stocks again falling on tuesday given the uncertainty of the conflict between russia and ukraine. on tuesday, the dow dropped 700 points about 2 point one percent, s and p 500 about 1.9 percent and the nasdaq dropped to percent as well. but oil prices are going up while they reached over a $100.00 a barrel for the 1st time in about 7 or 8 years. some analysts are pointing to about $125.00 a barrel, is where oil co

delara: on the days and lindsay spoke to us in the european parliament, we made the clear commitment that we see a european future, part of the european family of ukraine. this is important because it is showing also that the european union is standing with democracies. we are defending democracies. this perception is really important. but we also have to be very honest about how this membership will come to play, because [indiscernible] the economic situation, and i think this is something that we shouldn't speed up because it is also a responsibility we have make this partnership a long-term situation. so giving it perspective no one saying we want a european future for those who are fighting for democracy and against russian aggression, this is a commitment we are doing. but i think [indiscernible] i think the perspective is important but we have to stick to what is agreed on in copenhagen. ben: putin's speech the other day, speaking of individuals whose hearts are in the west but living in russia and dining in the south of france appeared to be throwing oligarchs and putin under t

you recall president zelenskyy gave that very emotional speech to the european parliament last week. track ukraine candidacy. to join the european union. but this is not something that is going to happen over night. we were speaking to members of european parliament last week, many of whom very skeptical this is the kind of process that the european parliament should be focusing on right now. rather than focusing more on the actual instant needs of the ukrainians now fending off russians. focusing on humanitarian support and weapons provided to ukraine. ukrainians say look, we can do both at the same time. we can be fas tracking candidacy into the european union and giving our people this kind of moral boost. showing them if we get out of this, if we get to the end of this conflict. we will have proven ourselves as member of europe and we feel european. the union is saying that they also consider ukraine to be part of the block. they consider them to be european and support the aspirations. it is a long process that could take up to a decade. previous nations who tried to become memb

european family. at the end of the session, the parliament voted overwhelmingly to call on ear institutions to work towards granting ukraine candidate status. but the vote is purely symbolic. it's the european council, the 27 member nations who make the final decision. and then there's a long drawn out process to qualify to become a member. the size of the vote, $637.00 out of $676.00 though an indication of the level of feeling in support of ukraine here. james bays al jazeera at the european parliament in brussels. russia has told residence in the ukrainian capital cave to take cover warning of increased attacks targeting the cities, communications infrastructure, dosage of barriers, falling developments from moscow. well, for the 1st time, the defense industry had a warning for the civilian population in the ukrainian capital. and the officials said that they were going to be carrying out targeted strikes against that certain number of facilities that have to do with the information sector in the country in order to suppress the cyber attacks that have been happening on various russian entities. and the

no one should be left standing in the rain in this regard. >> the european parliament's position has been very clear from the beginning that need to become zero dependent on russia and that needs to be our ultimate aim. we buy our energy from our friends and not our foes and indirectly, we are funding this war every day. >> among the company staying in russia, a french crew brought by the millie -- emily -- family can. yeah why saw -- one of the diy outlets in ukraine has been bombed by russia. leading to the country's defense ministry criticizing the famine for financing the bombing of its own stores and killing its own employees. >> a shopping center is destroyed by russia and the ukrainian capital. shop owned by french diy chain was hit. unlike other businesses, they are still operating in russia. ukraine's defense ministry launched a scathing script criticism of the company. >> it became the first company to finance the bombing of its own stores and the killing of its own employees. in humane harrowing, greed. >> the russian branch, business continues as usual. when asked to comm

as you said earlier, earlier this week, he spoke at the european parliament and made a very emotional speech where he tried to galvanized support are to get support. oh, alford, for oh, the country's a fast track. got a membership into the blog, into the european union. and he is expected to see us on summit on similar lines is expected a dog or shortly from now. i and a lot of people yard behind me have gathered to listen to him. there are people from a euclid as well. there are people from germany. they have gathered yard in solidarity with the people of ukraine. ok, thank you for that data. me, reporter, conscious oksana and frankfort are nato secretary general. yes, dalton vogue has rejected you crimes cool for a no fly zone over the country. speaking after meeting of alliance, foreign minister, she said, such a move would rest, direct conflict between his organisation and russia, possibly sparking on all out war across europe. he went on to say that nature was ready to defend member states, which did not include you cry. we have all the to strengthen our turns on the fence, a lan

major figures in the european parliament have been speaking out against russia. the european councils president says, the e, you will now have to seriously look at ukraine's request for membership. charles michelle also commended sanctions imposed on russia. really doesn't assume the divorce or, or net ladies and gentlemen, we have to be honest about all of this. the sanctions on russia will also impose a cost on us, but this is a cost worth paying because this is about our values, our convictions and our common future. as for the european union to officially recognize ukraine as a candidate country, it will be up to us as the you to act in accordance with the times. it's going to be difficult. we know that there are different views in europe. the council will have to seriously look at the symbolic and political and legitimate requests being made on the president of the european commission said the incontinence fate hangs in the balance of ukraine. she also acknowledged the anti war demonstrations in russia. nothing. a growing resistance against le malfunction, th

it shows the level of feeling, certainly in the european parliament. and perhaps that shows some indication of the feeling across the european union right now was 676 members of the european parliament who took part in this vote quite a lengthy resolution. the part of it urged the european institutions to, to try and help get you trained to be a member to try and speed up that process. and out of the 676, there were 26 who stayed there were 13 against there was 637 who voted in favor. so really overwhelming by the european parliament in favor of the idea of membership of ukraine. european parliament doesn't decide it's a process in which the european commission comes up with an opinion that then goes to the european council. that's the 27 countries of the you and the heads of government or head of state. it was sitting that when they say as the european council. and that then would be to come up with the idea of a candidate status. and then you have lots of little different hurdles that you have to jump and, and things that you have 2 boxes you have to

european family. at the end of the session, the parliament voted overwhelmingly to call on the you institutions to work towards granting ukraine candidate status. but the vote is purely symbolic. it's the european council, the 27 member nations who make the final decision. and then there's a long drawn out process to qualify to become a member. the size of the vote, $637.00 out of $676.00 though an indication of the level of feeling in support of ukraine. here james bays al jazeera of the european parliament in brussels. russia's foreign minister sergey lover of told a un disarmament meeting in geneva that ukraine had been seeking nuclear weapons. but he provided no evidence of this. and his lover of spoke by video link in support of russia's invasion, dozens of diplomats got up and walked out and protest, bravo, 0. i would assume a us with us. the loom with united states and its allies are creating their own new world order. as of 2014, the key of regime is waging war against its own people. the constitution of ukraine has been changed and the new nazi's that have gained power there are waging real te

opposition to letting ukraine in order to take a listen to what they did. mcallister, chair of the european parliament's committee on foreign affairs told dw news to day, but to day our message was, ukraine is a european nation. ukraine is interested in having a close as possible relationship in union. ukraine wants to join the european union and we are standing in solidarity with you came because ukrainians are not any fighting for democracy. the rule of law and their own liberty, but also fighting for european values which are under attack now in keith. but until we discuss concrete issues about starting an e u membership, accession process, which will take a longer time. that's in the meantime. also focus on how we can better integrate this country into our e u. single market. and with the cooperation and association agreement of 2014, i think we have a solid legal ground to welcome this offer more, nell. i'm joined by theresa fallon. she is in brussels, is she's the founder and director of the think tank center for russia. europe, asia studies is good to have you on the program to night ukraine's pr

ukrainian president vladimir zalinski has made a video address before a special session of european parliament was gathering to debate russia's invasion in an emotional speech. the lensky describe the recent attack from ukraine's cities saying russia was targeting children. he reiterated his appeal for his country's immediate membership to the you saying the block would be stronger with ukraine in it. let's have a quick lesson, missouri. but also the saloon is it is for more than it will to me. it shows that as a local, when you was healing, he misunderstood that job and he still not long, even though i believe me or not, oh yes, you would then. yeah, would you still there? yeah. who one of our but i would in as of other boy he saw more for me in africa. even as well. now. we see more or less here. we are still again, we're missing the english translation there. well, we'll, we'll bring that to you in full in her, at a later day. for now, let's cross over to w, corresponded barbara visible is standing by for us at the parliament in brussels. or let me ask you again, what would you make of zali

ukraine's president vladimir zalinski has made a video address before a special session of the european parliament. it held a meeting to debate. russia's invasion in an emotional speech. zalinski described the recent attacks on ukraine's cities saying russia was targeting children. he reiterated his appeal for his country's immediate membership to the you saying the block would be stronger with ukraine in it. what a machine we are fighting 1st is to lose it just for our land and for out read m and that issue dis, local and might defend ms. dana, that all like cities of our country are now blocked, like nobody is going to enter and intervene without freedom and country. i believe you mean every square up 2 days, no matter what it's called in. it's going to be cold as to day freedom square in every city of our country, one of them, nobody is going to break a cd. where strong, where you train is your current president vladimir zalinski. they're addressing the you parliament earlier. now let's cross over to w correspondent, barbara vessel who is standing by for us at the u. b. parliament in brussels.

we had discussions in the european parliament about unbundling and energy security, energy efficiency. and it's important this interaction of energy, climate and economic questions is intense. and we had these discussions with us. but the tragic thing is we knew it, but then it just humbled away. and it is not important to look at who knew what in the past. it is important to get it right now. and this is why it is so important that the federal ministry of economics and energy is doing everything. it can at full speed to make us independent from fossil fuel imports, especially coming from russia, but not also not moving into a dependency on other countries. but that we develop a sovereignty in terms of energy supply. also knowing that we will also have to import green energy sources, but we need to move away from fossil energy sources and move faster towards efficient renewable energy sources. this is not only investment in clean energy, it is also investments into our security and our freedom as well damage. and ladies and gentlemen, let me also highlight here that this brings me to

longer free to think of to say to the, to write down what we think an italian member of the european parliament sees her facebook page lot after she refused to vote in favor of using humanitarian aid funding to provide weapons for you credit because you might support greater sanctions against russia will complete embargo on trade starting with the oil. and as ukraine tries to pressure you into banning russian fuel imports, prices for those commodities have gone sky high. a nice deck, i process it, go up, but i got those substantially with broadcasting from our studios in moscow. this is our to international. i'm john thomas. glad to have you with us as we unwrap what has been happening in the war in ukraine now. intense fighting for the embattled city of marble in the danielle republic, as the local army says, it has taken control over half of the city from the nationalist, ukrainian battalions, despite fierce resistance done, yet, forces have been rating residential buildings going door to door to see about the enemy, so they say the, the, the done yet army says the ukrainian forces, which inc