u. s. defense officials saying that a russian forces could launch an invasion at any hour. u. s. according to this report, believes that the russian troops on already for that full scale invasion that the u . s. has been warning about for a several days and weeks now are saying that near a 100 percent of the forces of russian forces are in place. now, a to move in a further beyond that separate is controlled area in the dumbass. and that this could happen at any hour. now other reports say that this could take until 48 hours . now the big question, of course, is we don't know what vladimir putin really wants to do. how far will he eventually go? will he really cross that line? and will he take the rest of those self declared states republics? lou hands can don't answer. only go even further either way. it's pretty certain that he might face very fierce resistance. they are of the okay, of the ukrainian troops. always stay with me. uh for a moment the you and yet the un general assembly meant to day on ukraine, and there were some more stark warnings, including from the us. if rus

u. s. officials, reiterated the country the iron, iron clad commit, and as they say to defending all nato territory, and president biden himself has said that the us would come to the defense of every inch of nato territory. of course, the important reminder here is ukraine is not a nato member, and the u. s. has long ago ruled out any sort of deployment of us troops into ukraine or different direct confrontation with russian troops. so right now sanctions still the weapon of choice. so to speak from the u. s. as we're hearing from you as well, with more details on this more strong round of us sanctions to be expected in the hours to come in date. and it is spent about 2 30 in the morning there in washington, dc. and we appreciate you talking to us in the, in the small hours the day there in washington. so obviously, millions of americans still to wake up to, to much of what happened in ukraine. but up to now, because this, this news broke by late at night in the us, the reaction from president biden, from, from his, from people on both sides of the all there in washington. as well as been launch leave. there's been some unity there, which is not what you normally get in w

u. s. secretary of defense. thank you for your time today. only 18 all the countries have been granted the status. what does that tell us about how the u. s. fees, katha 17 other countries it's, it's a very important symbolic and political thing. i mean, you know, within the last 5 years we had an american president who was going with the idea of supporting regime change. and so to see cutter, you know that she what is a pretty rare distinction is, is significant politically. and what about kathy, how does it benefit from this little status? well, primarily by prestige and all that. there are some of the benefits that come to countries designated as major non nato allies. things like expedited review periods for weapons sales. the possibility of collaborative research and development possibility of basing of u. s. war stocks of expandable items like ammunition on their soil that could be used by this country. and also priority in receiving excess u. s. defense articles used u. s. military equipment. oh, so things won't apply to cut or either b

u. s. defense. and the web itself coming out of europe from cern, a with h t m l. after that, it was all commercial and sort of copied the least or semi capitalist, you're talking about china, the companies and they have created this wealth of technology that are really make our life much more interesting. so at the end of day i, i will see i see this technology is emerging from different companies, but contributing to our life in the competitive world. we're going to value rural areas as the van has been great hearing your insight into this. thank you very much . thank you, rob. thank you. bye bye. now for many parts of the world life, it's getting more expensive. yeah. okay. and canada have both just announced the highest inflation figures the 3 decades. but the clash of resurgent demand and choked up supply is creating tough times for shoppers. almost everywhere. lou, for many shopping is a lot less fun. these days. prices across the boards are getting more and more expensive and not just in germany. prices are growing up in many countries. but why does the hot

u. s. defense department is deploying 7000 more soldiers to europe. president biden says, lottery putin has tried to test west to resolve more than 1700 people are reported to have been arrested during anti war protests in russia. had been demonstrations in at least 50 cities, including st. petersburg and moscow. global protest against russians invasion of ukraine have also been held in berlin in beirut, tbilisi, and in london, the head of united nations says the protection of civilians must be top priority un humanitarian efforts in ukraine being increased unintended terrors repeated his school for russian troops to withdraw immediately. the decisions of the coming days will shape our world. and that actually affect the lives of millions upon millions of people in line with the charters. it's not too late to say these generation from the scourge of what we need. peace refugees from the greater arriving in savannah by car and train the government. there is listed all current of ours restrictions for ukrainians. while ukraine says that a russian forces have taken over the chernobyl nucle

u. s. defense factory. now and again, this is actually meeting natalie. then it's been in official, the president, the prime minister, the defense minister, but also defense ministers of other to both estates law and estonia in an effort to kind of coordinate job response and gave russia intentions become mobility. and also, i think it is, it, is it of a reassurance to the bodies? yeah, and while this is going on, the criminal says that russian president vladimir putin was supposed to attend and apparently did military drills involving nuclear capable missiles. what is the significance? well, i think that's here, it is seen as a retching up tension without crossing you know, the red line making the russian presence felt and reminding the world at russia is the 2nd biggest superpower. and in terms of nuclear weapons, it is a threats and this threat, although i don't think that anyone including lloyd austin here in venice. ah, speaking about in our 3rd world war and they will. but it is seen as part of this playbook, which is a combination of information wa

u. s. defense department is deploying 7000 more soldiers to europe by themselves. vladimir putin is trying to test western resolve well than 1700 people are reported to have been arrested during actual protests in russia, demonstrations and at least 50 cities, including st. petersburg and moscow. protests have also been held in berlin, beirut, tbilisi, and in london. so witness coming right up more in half enough. ah, once city dwellers now posted to him, villages' inner okay. i'll just close the personal journey of we women, teachers, their daily struggles with isolation and battles with physical hardship. sacrificing their family lives for the education of future generations. women in the winter on al jazeera, me. oh, me. oh, i the, i mean there he is. my father. my wife is a status. my son is being one year why mom legal residents. not being here for 20 years. so why is the point of eyes having me here for me me know somebody i might be if they but i think what i'm, you know, on the community side will be glad i mean money to get any place they don't. how much, how much money for it bee

u. s. defense officials believe russia has encountered more resistance than expected. here, zalinski miles gazette. i've said, i have to say absolutely openly. tonight will be more difficult in the day. many of our state cities are under attack. i had the means nothing to rel. now yeah, avenue to night the enemy will use all its forces to break out offences in a vile, tough, and humane way to night. they will attempt to storm us. explosions were heard throughout the day across the ukrainian capital. many residents have taken shelter for the night. government says it's handed out thousands of guns to ordinary citizens. and as urging them to build petrol bombs to resist the northern outskirts of give the front lines in the russian assault on ukraine's capital. volunteers have taken up arms to defend the city, but without heavy defensive weapons. there's only so much they can do. if not enough in all the fool fool helicopter is not enough. and not a fool thought, ben. i need fancy the thought. outnumbered and outgunned, but refusing to quit ukraine's cabinet, sent a messa

u. s. is reinforcing military bases in eastern europe. senior u. s. defense officials are accusing russia planning an invasion of ukraine. an allegation that moscow has again denied the german chancellor traveling to washington, olaf, schultz. his trip has seen as a visit to rhian should reassure the bite administration that all nicer countries are standing up to russia. germany has ruled out sending lethal weapons to ukraine and has not sent soldiers to eastern europe. the chinese tennis star pung sway has met the head of the international olympics committee after concerns about her well being earlier, she said, a social media posts seen as an allegation of sexual assault against a chinese politician had been misunderstood. a report from the united nations is claiming north korea use cyber attacks to fund its nuclear and ballistic missile program. the report says pyongyang stole $50000000.00 of crypto currency in the last 2 years. a separate study says as much as $400000000.00 may have been netted. north korea conducted 9 ballistic missile tests last month.

u. s. warrens that russia could be just hours away from launching a full scale invasion of ukraine. a senior u. s. defense official says russian forces master long ukraine's boarders are nearly completely prepared for an invasion. the warning comes after the ukrainian president said the future of european security was at stake in ukraine.

u. s. is reinforcing military bases in eastern europe senior u. s. defense officials are accusing russia of planning to invade ukraine and allegation. moscow has again denied. the pakistani army has strongly condemned an attack on it. soldiers was killed at least 5 troops. they were shot out from across the border in afghanistan by pakistani taliban fighters. and the chinese tennis del pung sway has met the head of the io see oft concerns about a well being. earlier she said, a social media post seen as an allegation of sexual assault against the chinese politicians was in fact misunderstood. fema, senior judge into nicea, as accused the president of illegally undermining the judiciary independence, chi's saeed has dissolved the supreme judicial council. that's the country's legal watchdog for testers, rallied in support of the move in the capital tunis elisia of oakland has more from their protest is on the march in tunis after the announcement by president chi site, dissolved denisia legal watched up the supreme judicial council, their march was on the 8th

u. s. is reinforcing military bases in eastern europe. senior u. s. defense officials are accusing russia, planning an invasion of ukraine and allegation moscow denies. we believe that there is a very distinct possibility that vladimir putin will order an attack on ukraine. it could take a number of different forms. it could happen as soon as tomorrow, or it could take some weeks yet. i'm not going to make a prediction about what is going to unfold in the coming days. all i'm going to say is that we, the united states under the direction of president biden, are ready either way. we are ready, if president putin chooses to continue to engage in diplomacy. and we are serious about that. the pakistani army has strongly condemned an attack on it. soldiers which killed at least 5 troops. they were shot out from across the border in afghanistan by pakistani taliban fighters. in december, the arm group withdrew from a cease fire. the chinese tennis style pung sway has met the head of the international olympics committee. after concerns about a well being earlier, sh

u. s. is reinforcing military bases in eastern europe. senior u. s. defense officials are accusing russia were planning an invasion of ukraine and allegation, moscow has again denied. and the chinese dentist saw pung sway has met the head of the eye of c alt concerns about her well being earlier she said, a social media post seen as an allegation of sexual assault against a chinese politician, had been misunderstood. now a, you and report is claiming north korea used cyber attacks to fund it's nuclear and ballistic missile program. the report says pyongyang stole $50000000.00 of crypto currency in the last 2 years. a separate study says as much as $400000000.00 may have been netted. north korea conducted 9 ballistic missile tasks last month, rob mcbride, now from so this does follow a pattern. we do know that north korea has been accused for years of being involved in all sorts of nefarious international criminal activity as a way of getting much needed foreign reserves to basically let it survive. it has been involved, for example, has been accused of being

u. s. is reinforcing military bases in eastern europe. senior u. s. defense officials are accusing russia, planning and invasion of ukraine and allegation moscow denies. the white house is an attack could be imminent. we believe that there is a very distinct possibility that vladimir putin will order an attack on ukraine. it could take a number of different forms. it could happen as soon as tomorrow, or it could take some weeks yet. i'm not going to make a prediction about what is going.

u. s. defense department is deploying 7000 more soldiers to europe. medical hate reports, not from the pentagon. senior defense officials here at the pentagon are increasingly talking about a concern that ukraine isn't the end of it, that they could advance towards nato countries. that's why you repeatedly hear officials here and at the white house say that they will enforce the nato treaty, which basically says an attack on one is treated like an attack on all to that. and they are sending an additional $70000.00 soldiers to germany. they're part of an armored brigade combat team. they're coming out of colorado and they said from germany, they could be moved to other places within europe. this is on top of other soldiers that they've sent in the weeks leading up to this. so now there's a total of $14000.00 additional troops. they are not to mention the 10s of thousands that are permanently stationed there. and they've also sent equipment. we know that they announced today that for each of these countries to f, $35.00 fighter jets have landed in romani

u. s. defense officials have told members of congress that if russian troops did cross the border, they would take here within 72 hours or ukrainians. foreign minister reacted to that u. s. assessment. he twisted the following. do not believe the up collect, take predictions. different capitals have different scenarios, but ukraine is ready for any development. today, ukraine has a strong ami, unprecedented international support and ukrainians, faith in the country. this enemy should be afraid. no sauce. ukraine's presidency says, resolving the stand off with russia through diplomacy remains the most likely outcome . charles strafford has the latest from easton ukraine. present. zalinski has been of course, very appreciative to his nato partners and european countries. full. for example, the supply of additional weapons to nato countries in eastern europe. he's been very appreciative of the kind of training that ukrainian forces have received over the years by m nato partners. but he is also been certainly in the last few days and publicly criticized some western countries, notably to us

u. s. defense secretary lloyd austin, warned of russian provocation. we and our allies will stay vigilant. we will watch for the so called false flag operations, where russia, manufacturers at a dramatic event to justify and attack a play that we've seen them running the passion. and we will continue to explore ways to enhance our amos as united states and others have done with additional troop deployments to nato's eastern flight. but russia continues to deny it plans to invade you crime. it says it's withdrawn. 10 convoys of troops from crimea. there, nato says it hasn't seen any evidence of that pullback me back. i has been following developments out of brussels where the nato meeting has been held. although to succeed general, obviously as head of the alliance was keen to reiterate the importance of standing firm and standing together in the face of russian aggression. the alliance is facing a huge existential threat, given the biggest build up of russian forces around ukraine. since the cold war, and it has meant that the alliance has to reconside

u. s. is reinforcing military bases in eastern europe senior u. s. defense officials are accusing russia of planning an invasion of ukraine and allegation moscow denies. the pakistani army has strongly condemned an attack on its soldiers which killed at least 5 troops. they were shot out from across the border in afghanistan by pakistani taliban fighters. a human report claims north korea, you cyberattacks to fund it's nuclear and ballistic missile program. the report says pyongyang still $50000000.00 of crypto currency in the last 2 years. now, the chinese tennis star pung chalet says she never accused any one of sexual assault in an interview with a french newspaper. she says the social media post she shared in early november has been misunderstood. bung said she removed it after half an hour because she wanted to. the tennis star disappeared from public view for nearly 3 weeks. after that, social media posts i'll correspond and katrina you has more on the interview from beijing. she started that interview reported lay vice expressing gratitude. but to all

u. s. defense official saved vladimir putin is as ready as he can be. his recognition of to break away regions as independent states has triggered western sanctions. chief among the targets russian banks and their ability to operate overseas. but should they hit harder? and do they go far enough to stop rushers, leader, a michael oak, who in berlin, and this is the day ah, good ukraine need security guarantees. clear specific the media. the european union strongly condemns rushes continued aggression against ukraine. we will be stopping russia from raising sovereign debt, stopping companies, russian companies from raising money. you kind of will not hesitate to exercise its inherent right of self defense for a free sovereign and democratic ukraine. we are ready to accept economic consequences. all these high see good moments of federal. i truly hope it will not come. also on the day, what effect is hooton's actions having on nato. d. w has an exclusive interview with former director of america, cia david per trance. did couldn't help nato. of course he

u. s. defense officials have been sounding alarm bells about a possible russian invasion as well. adam fisher joint, as like now from washington, what have they been saying? allen? or 1700 troops on their way to poland. national security advisor jake sullivan, who has been doing the rounds of the sunday talk shows here in the united states saying this is not an offensive measure. it is simply showing up the defenses for nato allies. he's also talked about the information and the intelligence that has been gathered by the us. and he says that they are planning for several contingencies. we believe that there is a very distinct possibility that vladimir putin will order an attack on ukraine. it could take a number of different forms. it could happen as soon as tomorrow, or it could take some weeks yet. i'm not going to make a prediction about what is going to unfold in the coming days. all i'm going to say is that we, the united states under the direction of president biden, are ready either way. we are ready, if president putin chooses to continue to engage in diplomacy and we are serious abou

u. s. defense secretary is now headed to belgium, where he will meet with military allies. heidi joe castro al jazeera washington in the knees coming up, remembering the face of american support attribute to the nfl hall of fame coach john madden. ah hello, welcome to have a look at the international forecast. got the usual rush of showers across much of southeast asia, received some lively rain recently, around the malay peninsula and northern parts of malaysia, excess of 200 millimeters of rain coming through here, or where to weather. we'll just notice way up into the gulf of thailand, we'll see some heavy rain coming in across much of thailand as we go through wednesday and the usual scattering of showers across a good part of malaysia, indonesia still seeing some heavy downpours. we could see some live, he shows 2 across northern parts of australia, but the story really for australia is the heat. we still have some very high temperatures across western parts of australia. perth, still up into the high thirty's, over the next couple of days, shall was there across the law firm. we have

u. s. defense secretary lloyd austin, said the situation and don bass will be watched closely. and the president himself reiterated his warning that russia may cause an incident as a foreigner for an invasion that they are gay, fall flag operations every indication we have with that with the violence in easton, ukraine has undoubtedly wasn't an already tense situation here under simmons al jazeera keith, are desirous child stratford is in new york, and he spoken to some of the people living in the dumbass region. we've been traveling in some of the air is along the 420 kilometer contact line to day on stopping off on the way in the town of idea of care. a town often described as a flash point, very close to the separatist controlled donnette sc airport. we spoke to residence in abdi if they indeed said that they had heard shelling in the morning shelling that they described being a lot heavier than in recent weeks. they said that they were unsure as to whether the shelling was incoming or outgoing. no reports of any casualties though. interestingly, also we paused on the way to

u s defense officials reporting that moscow did not expect ukrainian forces to put up the fight that they have slowing down russia's advancement. what's unclear just how long ukraine will be able to hold them back. day two of russia's invasion in ukraine, the largest ground war in europe since world war two now targeting the ukrainian capital of kiev. video posted to social media capturing ongoing shelling friday, an apartment building bridges and schools destroyed ukrainian president vladimir zelensky, speaking with president biden friday, pleading for additional help. us defense officials say russian forces are encountering more resistance and moscow anticipated ukrainian forces shooting down a russian military transport plane with power troopers aboard on friday. president zelinsky has been getting basically a levee in mass. he's been getting every able bodied person who can to build defenses to build barricades. meantime nato activating its response force for the first time amid the conflict and putting them on standby as russian forces move closer to the borders of nato member s

u. s defense official confirmed earlier that 80% of russian forces moved into forward positions despite world leaders urging russia to return to its borders. the people of ukraine want peace. and i'm certain people of russia. one piece satellite images show new russian troops inching farther into ukraine from earlier in the day. this comes as putin announced a military operation, claiming it's intended to protect civilians. in a televised address, putin said the action comes in response to threats coming from ukraine, and added that russia doesn't have a goal to occupy that nation. despite putin's words, the ukrainian president said his nation is ready. we don't need a cold or hot or hybrid war, but if we are attacked by troops if they tried to take away our country our freedom of life, the lives of our children. we will defend ourselves. in a statement , president biden said quote president putin has chosen a premeditated war that will bring a catastrophic loss of life and human suffering. after the attack began, ukraine's government declared martial law and its president told civilian

u. s defense department and joins us now from washington dc. thank you for your time. i want to get your take the u. s. troops being deployed to romania and poland is, is this for the us part of postering show of strength, or is this the u. s. really preparing for conflict. this is very much a show of force for our allies. i don't think that let a mere putin and his generals are impressed. you're only $3000.00 troops on route, $8500.00 that would go to the nato response force. and there are probably 82130000 russians near the ukranian border. so this is really to short or allies. it's not that much of an impact in moscow. my trip, sir, do you think it will impact this sort of 10 situation already on the ground? oh, perhaps not. i don't think who is going to use military force. he be crazy to do that . people don't know, but this exercise was scheduled and on the 20th and several of 2020th of february. so we'll see what happens. you gotta realize geography counts. there are only 4 countries that directly border on russia, norway, to the baltic countries. and believe it o

u. s defense official believes moscow has become frustrated at the lack of momentum and believes the resistance they faced is greater than they were expecting . vladimir putin's background is an intelligence this is an extraordinary intelligence failure on his part the united nations estimates more than 120,000 ukrainians have left the country for poland, moldova and other neighboring countries in washington, carolina shively fox news well today, president biden said sanctions are ineffective way to punish russia for invading ukraine, but says they will take time to work. look you have two options. start a third world war. go to war with russia physically. or. two make sure that the country that acts so contrary to international law. ends up paying the price for having done it and this is there's no sanction. that is immediate. it's not like you can sanction someone and say no longer are going to be able to be the president of you. oh, russia. yeah. well the latest round of sanctions and joint agreement by the eu, the uk and the us to block some russian banks from a global messaging system expe

u. s. defense secretary is now headed to belgium, or he will meet with military allies, heidi joe castro algae 0 washington. meanwhile, the u. s. has offered ukraine, a sovereign loan guarantee of up to a $1000000000.00, meaning it will step in if i can't make it that obligations the section of state the blank and says it will help stabilize ukraine's economy, which he says is straining from the tension with russia germany is also offering a loan of $170000000.00 to me in a thought of which is a professor of politics at the ethnic business school in singapore. he says this loan gives ukraine some breathing room. it is very significant because the country is in the dire straits from the economic point of view. they have to spend very much money on defense and to prepare for maybe that the invasion coming from russia . so any money coming from the welcome to them, they can difficult be difficult time stop something such as i am asked for the war the bank. so it is by laterally. different countries such as the united states or germany are giving them some money. ukraine is not going to work

u. s. defense secretary is now headed to belgium, or he will meet with military allies. heidi joe castro algae 0, washington. you and secretary general antonio terrace has stepped up, his engagement with both sides in a potential sign of how concerned he is about the risk of conflict. he's our diplomatic at his head, james base. until now the united nations has been pretty much on the side lines of this crisis. the un secretary general knows that russia is a permanent member of the un security council with veto power, bought. the secretary general has now had a phone conversation with the russian foreign minister and with ukrainian foreign minister and has issued this strong statement do leave no stone unturned in the search for a peaceful solution. abandoning diplomacy for confrontation is not a step over the line. it is a dive over a cliff. in short, my appeal is these do not fail the cause of peace. the secretary general was speaking after having lunch with the security council secretary or nor can conflict be avoided. i believe so. the lunch meeting was hosted in the russian mission

u. s. warrens that russia could be just hours away from launching a full scale invasion of ukraine. senior u. s. defense official says russian forces master long ukraine's borders are nearly completely prepared for an invasion. the morning comes after ukrainian president shed the future of you. perry, european security was at stake in ukraine, also on the program distinguished representatives the beginning of a large scale war.

u. k, and they discussed reinforcing nato's defensive positioning in eastern europe were warranty route between ukraine and russia, and even as we speak now, the u. s. defense secretary is heading to belgium, where he will be meeting face to face with military allies as part of nato. of course, all of this happening while the white house is still emphasizing that, as you said, peter diplomacy is still possible and they still see that there is a way to end this conflict without any bullets being fired. heidi, thank you so much. hi. did you account for talking to stay out of washington for the secretary general and soon a terrorist spoke to the ukranian and the russian foreign ministers, his diplomatic editor, james bays, on those talks. until now, the united nations has been pretty much on the sidelines of this crisis. the un secretary general knows that russia is a permanent member of the un security council with veto power bought. the secretary general has now had a phone conversation with the russian foreign minister and with the ukrainian foreign minister and is issued. this strong statement will have no stone unturned in the search for a peacef

u. s. defense official is told reuters that russian forces are making advances on the ukrainian capital arches invasion comes after months of preparation. nearly $200000.00 soldiers were deployed around the country, including the rebel held areas of the hands can done yet in the east. and the crime near which russia annexed in 2014 russia's attack, the capital key. evan major cities of car, kiva, murray or pl anthony pro. and it's military immediately targeted ukraine's air defenses as well as cubes main airports and add bases and several other cities. russian military vehicles have been deployed from crimea and but a ruse. russian troops were taking part in joint military drills and in the east ukrainian military says it's killed, 50 troops, enhanced region, and down 6 russian warplanes. ukraine is saying that russian forces took the antenna of international airport at her stomach, but the ukrainian deputy interior minister said that it has since been regained, sought russian. and american. russian military has taken each a noble nuclear plant as well. and this video from inside the zo

u. s. defense official said ground units. we're moving closer to the ukranian border. satellite company said there was increased military activity in bella, bruce premier and western russia, including the arrival of helicopters and fighter jets. the u. k says russia is building feel hospitals near ukraine in bel ruth, which could mean an invasion is being planned. it also says battalion tactical groups of being taken closer to the border. those jabari reports from moscow. russia's defense ministry says, these are some of its troops, which had been positioned on the border with ukraine. they're returning to base after finishing training exercises and journeyman over here to work. as the training comstock and the troops, as usual, marched back to their home stations. units from the southern and western military district stuck completed the tasks already have started loading on trains and moto vehicles. they will start moving to their home bases individual units will march on their own in military column worsley little. while th

u. s. defense official said ground units and moving closer to the ukranian border. a satellite company said there was increased military activity in villa, bruce, crimea, and western russia. the u. k says rushes building field hospitals may ukraine and better ru saying it could indicate an invasion as planned. it also says a temporary combat units are being moved closer to the border. what jellies chancellor is the latest leader to hold talks with vladimir putin in moscow. the russian president says he doesn't want war, but to go back on the path of negotiations, dosage by reports. now from moscow. russia's defense ministry says, these are some of its troops, which had been positioned on the border with ukraine. they're returning to base after finishing training exercises by me or venture. and then as the training samstone in the troops as usual, marched back to their home stations, units from the southern and west military districts that completed the tasks already have started loading on trains and motor vehicles. and they will start moving to their home base in i

u. s. defense secretary lloyd austin, said the situation and don't boss will be watched closely. and the president himself reiterated his warning that russia may cause an incident as a full runner for an invasion. here reasonably that they are gay then a fault. why galbraith civilian every indication we have with a back we say the violence in easton ukraine has undoubtedly worsened and already had situation here. under simmons, al jazeera keith, call america next diplomatic move, as talks with trans atlantic leaders on friday about russia's to build up on the ukraine border, is coming after secretary of state antony blank, and delivered a warning about moscow's motives at a un security council meeting, krista salumi has more secretary of state antony blank and made a last minute detour to the united nations on his way to europe. to address the security council. again warning that russia was poised to attack ukraine. some have called into question or information. recalling previous instances where intelligence ultimately did not bear out. but let me be clear. i am here to day, not

u. s. defense official fed ground units will move in closer to the ukrainian border. and the u. k. says russia is building field hospitals and bell ruse. ukraine border. russia's parliament is calling on president twos in to recognize, to break away regents in east and ukraine as independent states. person says what's happening in those regions is genocide. it hasn't provided evidence of that child strength. it has more from concave now on, etc. and hans dawson, lawmakers to day a voting on a resolution to potentially recognize those break away states. now we've subsequently heard other self declared breakaway states. we should say interestingly, during about m. putin's speech, he said that sir, he hoped that the french and the german leaders could put pressure on the ukrainian government to work to resolve the crisis in the dorm bass peacefully. we've also heard from the foreign minister to be choker labor here, who said that to any recognition of those self declared breakaway republics would be a violation of international law and would destroy the minced agreement. but there are

u. s. defense secretary lloyd austin, said the situation and don bass will be watched closely. and the president himself reiterated his warning that russia may cause an incident as a foreigner for an invasion. here we believe that they are a fall flag operation is to go in every indication we had with a vacuum. the violence in easton ukraine has undoubtedly wasn't an already had situation here. andrew simmons al jazeera keith. all it's cross to charles trafford is live for us in mary, a poll in southeastern ukraine and charles, the counter accusations flying about tensions, clearly writing that's right. both sides blaming each other. certainly for what the grains of described as an escalation. yes, those were heard and andrews report. interestingly this morning there. busy are reports coming from the dpr authorities? that sir, the shepherdess controlled air of the self declared in its people's republic, saying that sir, at least 70 shells, ukrainian shells have landed in areas around done at school. they say that there are some areas that are without electricity. obviously we h

u. s. defense secretary is now headed to belgium, or he will meet with military allies. heidi joe castro al jazeera washington. few and 2nd general antonio perez spoke to the ukrainian or russian foreign ministers. here's our diplomatic as a james, based on those talks. until now, the united nations has been pretty much on the sidelines of this crisis. the un secretary general knows that russia is a permanent member of the un security council with veto power, bought. the secretary general has now had a phone conversation with the russian foreign minister and with the ukranian foreign minister and is issued this strong statement. you will have no stone unturned in the search for a peaceful solution. abandoning diplomacy for confrontation is not a step over the line. it is a vive, over the cliff. in short, my appeal is these. do not fail the cause of peace. the secretary general was speaking off to having lunch with the security council. secretary general can conflict be avoided? i believe so. the lunch meeting was hosted in the russian mission to the united nations. russia just happens th

u. s. defense official said ground units. we're moving closer to the ukranian border. a satellite company said that it was increased military activity in bella, luce, crimea, and western russia. the u. k says russia is building fuel hospitals needed ukraine and bella roost, which could mean an invasion is planned. it also says temporary combat unit to be moved closer to the border. the german chancellor is the latest. we'll need us a whole security talks with let him put him in moscow. the russian president says he doesn't want war. but to get back to the path of negotiations, dosage of body reports from moscow. russia defense ministry says these are some of its troops, which had been positioned on the border with ukraine. they're returning to base after finishing training exercises by me or venture. and as the training comes done in the troops as usual, will march back to their home stations units from the southern and west military districts that completed the tasks already have started loading on trains. and motor vehicles, they will start moving to their home base

u. s. defense official fed ground units will move in closer to the ukrainian border. and the u. k. says russia is building field hospitals and bell roofs. now ukraine ball was being after meeting the german chancellor in moscow. russian president vladimir putin repeatedly said he does not want war, but fusion again demanded the issue of ukraine joining nato, which he opposes the result. now, the lineage, even the play at the do we want war or not? of course we don't. and it's for that reason that we have submitted a proposal as to a negotiation process as a result of which there should be a guarantee for security, for everybody including our country. unfortunately, we have already said this, we have not yet received any kind of substances answer to the submission yet and they did go mattress and the curtains and the vitamin. they said, i fully agree that diplomatic, if it's have yet to be exhausted, we have to find a peaceful resolution to this crisis. several troops have a pullback, which is a good sign. and we hope that this will continue. we are prepared with our allies in the y