u. s. germany, and what i found most interesting and to be honest, most surprising, was last year, the clear commitment of the united states for european security. they have returned as a last provider of european security. i mean return is not the problem. they have not been told in the way, but i mean, we have to keep in mind what happened the key signals of the 1st year, the foreign policy of the by mistake, the 1st sign or the 1st paradigm to put it this way was all priorities. the in the pacific, it's about atlanta, china and the 2nd paradigm to put it was u. s. foreign policy for the middle class. so really be expected that united states will play a role would follow this commitment regarding european security. and i mean, it's quite substantial to thought $20000.00 sort of having, we've deployed more to europe as far as the $80000000000.00 of health for the ukraine. a in front of a military. this is quite something. let me just ask you to look at the other side . now, europe, germany has a also been changed in a way and a complimentary way. i think, i mean in particular, germany has s

u. s. and germany have refused to agree to this new demand. others wonder if returning to diplomacy could be the way to end the war. so today on to the point, we asked new weapons for ukraine, where does the vital aid lead? hello and welcome to. to the point, it's good to have you with us. now, before we start, let me introduce our guests. we have nick connnnolly. nick works as foreign correspondent with deutsche welle, he has been reporting extensively out of ukraine for the last few months. welcome, nick next on the panel is professor wolfgang merkel. he's skeptical about sending more arms to ukraine and last but not least we have with us island mutli. she's security expert at the german council on foreign relations. she's alsbased in berlin but she's joining us remotely today. nick, let me start with you. you've been on the ground. you've seen the situation there. now, russia has been attacking residential areas and ukraine claims now that russia is preparing for an offensive for 24 february. can ukraine really hold its ground quite literal

in the 1st place, france, germany and russia all decided they would vote against the u. s. as hawkish initiatives at the united nations. the world is close to war. my question was in still us, is the threat coming from the iraqi dictator justify war? a war which will kill thousands of children, women, and men. my answer is no calculus. what is your hostess no matter what the circumstances will vote no, because we consider at this time that there is no place for going to ward to achieve the object of that. we all want at the moment, which is a disarmament of iraq violent accept. roaches, europe, military action against the rock is a huge political mistake. already sat about the humanitarian side of the she just go on top of that. the you ends, former chief weapons inspectors who iraq, scott ritter said rocks capability to have weapons of mass destruction had been eliminated by december of 1998. it's no wonder writer saw paolo's, accusations against baghdad as relying only on circumstantial evidence. powell just keeps hitting. you with circumstantial evidence and he confuses

u. s. germany and france. they blocked the west, wanted to keep the pressure on putin rather than negotiating money. there were several rounds of negotiations between moscow and k, as in the 1st weeks of the conflict and late march, after a summit in istanbul, russia agreed to deescalate and pulled its trips out of northern ukraine. however, keith and its western bacchus have since refused to talk peace and a calling for victory over russia on the battlefield. natalie bennett says president the lens k only agree to leave the safety of his key as bunker after the israel leader assured him that russia is not trying to kill him, which is something president putin allegedly promised to bennett. who your guard me did not. if he got sir, i knew that zalinski was under threat. he was in a secret bunker. i called him and said to you, i came out of a meeting with bruton and he is not going to kill you. he asked, are you sure? i responded 100 percent. he won't kill you zalinski 2 hours later zalinski went to his office

and as expecting deliveries of dozens of advanced bottle tanks from germany, poland written on the u. s. ukrainian soldiers are also getting training from nato on sophisticated military maneuvers that could help them punch through the russian lines and take back more territory. how far they can go is another question. it's clear that key of can only keep fighting as long as the weapons keep flowing from its weston allies. and dw is funny for char, as in key for us. i asked her how the atmosphere in the ukrainian capital compared with last year on this day. i really, one year ago, people really were passive packing up scared, trying to leave, and ukraine and military vehicles, rule and rolling here through the city today. i see a lot of people actually just had to work and traffic is building up because people, a lot of people actually have moved back to the capital. and when you talk to them about to day, many of them don't really want to be reminded of this anniversary because they're being reminded constantly every single day. but they're bloodshed that plays out in so many parts of u

u. s. germany and france, they brought it up and i thought they were wrong. so according to israel's former prime minister, he broke the seas for a deal between russia and ukraine. 2 weeks after the conflict started the west back the terms at 1st and then blocked it. no flight in reputed, not vladimir zalinski. no, the west who've been screaming for months about how russia doesn't want peace. when asked to comment on the former israeli peers claims the criminal spokesperson said that he can neither confirm nor deny the statements. he only said that he may putin and, but it did indeed discuss the war in ukraine. of all the latest updates on those devastating earthquakes to head over to our websites, r t dot com or telegram channel on his peter scott. when they bought with all the latest at the top of the hour, thanks for watching. ah ah ah ah ah ah. my phone. yes or no need to wait on hold. the young woman was in a network that has gotten myself well. so i've been a little bit late because of it when i, when i spoke with college, so glad day shift after a year

u. s. germany in australia that are demanding russian. another rush enough leads to be banned from the outcome against the move has stepped a pressure on the international olympic committee, but so far the i o. c is resisting, and in fact has sent a letter to ukraine, urging authorities to cease asking countries to stage a boy called up the event reminding key of it would be a violation of the organizations charter. ukraine is said that allowing the athletes to compete would give more school quote, platform to promote genocide, a charge the i o. c. i've rightly rejected, and in fact called defamatory on the murder of paris in favor. just a month ago of letting the sportsman and women take part, no, it seems to be on board with the potential, but my wishes that they will not be here for as long as this war goes on. it's not possible to parade as if nothing was happening to have a delegation arriving in paris, while bombs are raining on ukraine. earlier we discussed the proposed amount of russian on beller snowflake with sports columnist, c

u. s. germany, france, italy in the u. k. ever should a joint statement condemning israel decision to formalize 9 illegal settlements. they say they are strongly oppose israel's unilateral actions warning that worse intentions with the palestinians. israel security cabinet said this is in response to a series of attacks and occupied east jerusalem. former years ambassador to the un, nikki haley as announce you run for president in 2024. she is the 2nd republican to seek the party's domination. after former president, donald trump announced his bid in november. 3 people have died out a cyclone. gabriel hit new zealand and what the prime minister says caused the worst damage in a generation. the storm has now weakened and is moving away, but not before it batter the north island. torrential rain and the high winds caused floods and landslides, and more than 200000 homes were left without power. a national state of emergency has also been declared. well, those are the headlines. the news continues here now to 0 after the big

u. s. germany, i, what i found most interesting and to be honest, most surprising, was last year, the clear commitment of the united states for european security. they have returned as a last provider of european security. i mean return is not the proper or they have not been told in the way. but i mean, we have to keep in mind what happened the key signals of the 1st year, the foreign policy of the, by the administrator, the 1st sign or the 1st paradigm to put it this way was priorities the in the pacific. it's about atlanta, china, the 2nd paradigm to put it was u. s. foreign policy for the middle class or the years a whole for us foreign policy. it's more conditional. it's not in the give it's, it's not a given anymore. the classical u. s. international in this role and given this background, i think it could not really be expected that the united states would play a role would follow this commitment regarding european security. and i mean, it's quite substantial. $220000.00 and sort of having we've deployed more to europe as far as the $80000000000.00 of health for the ukraine. a in fin

u. s. germany industry lead that are demanding russian and bell russian athletes be banned from the upcoming games. the mood has stepped on pressure on the international committee, but it's resisting. it's sent a letter to kiev, urging them to cease asking countries to stage a boy out of the event, reminding the country it would be a violation of the organizations charter. ukraine said that allowing the athletes to compete would promote most was military operation. while the i o c has called that suggestion defamatory, the mirror of horace in favor just a month ago of letting the sportsman and women take part seems to be on board with the proposal. my wishes that they will not be here for as long as this war goes on . it's not possible to parade as if nothing was happening. to have a delegation arriving in paris, while bombs are raining on ukraine. earlier we discussed the potentials of russian on beller snuff plates with sports columnist elenbird the ideal binding athletes because of where they are from exact same as binding athletes because of the color of their skin or the shorter the mos

u. s. germany and france. they brought it and i thought they were wrong. so according to israel's former prime minister, he broke the seas for a deal between russia and ukraine. 2 weeks after the conflict started the west back the terms at 1st and then blocked it. not letting me put it, not lighting mirror, zalinski. no, the west who've been screaming for months about how russia doesn't want peace. when asked to comment on the former israeli pins claims the kremlin spokesperson said that he can neither confirm or deny the statements. he only said that, right? even if it's in and but it had indeed discussed the war ukraine. oh, when i reminder of our breaking news here. not since now. so this our 1498 people have been confirmed dead so far with more than 5000 injured after a cascade of power for earthquakes, inter kia neighbors, syria has also been devastated by the aftershocks with at least 430 people dead. and nearly 2000 confirmed injured tremors have been felt as far away as israel and lebanon. and we'll keep your data to as the news comes in. well, tha

u. s. germany in australia demanding that russian on beller, russian athletes be banned from the games. that move has stepped off pressure on the international olympic committee. but so far it's resisting and in fact has sent a letter to you train, urging authorities to cease asking other countries to stage a boy called of the event reminding key of it would be a violation of the organizations charter ukraine. a said that allowing the athletes to compete what give moscow are quote, lot form to promote genocide. i charge the i o. c. i to rightly rejected on coal defamatory while the murder of paris in favor. just a month ago of letting the sportsman and women take part no seems to be on board with the potential, but my wishes that they will not be here for as long as this war goes on. it's not possible to parade is nothing was happening to have a delegation arriving in paris, while bombs are raining on ukraine. of these as an earlier we discussed the proposed amount of russian and belarus snuff. lates with sports columnist alan moore. the ideal binding athletes because of weather, from t

u. s. germany and france, mom and they brought it up and i thought they were wrong. so according to israel's former prime minister, he broke the seas for a deal between russia and ukraine. 2 weeks after the conflict started the west back the terms at 1st and then blocked it. not vladimir putin, not lighting mirror, zalinski. know the west, who've been screaming for months about how russia doesn't want peace. o n os. full comments on the former israeli prime ministers claims the criminal spokesperson said he can neither confirm nor deny the statements made in that interview. to me, dmitri pet scott dig, note that sort of putin and natalie bennett had indeed discussed the ukraine crisis at the time, but declined to share any details of those talks. ah, i reminded now of our breaking news story this hour at least at 1651 people have been confirmed dead so far with more than 11119 injured after a cascade of powerful earthquakes in south central turkey, neighboring syria has also been devastated with at least 538 people, confirmed dead and thousands injured. their rescue

u. s. germany and france. they blocked the west, wanted to keep the pressure on putin rather than negotiating money. there were several round of negotiations between moscow and k of in the 1st weeks of the conflict. in late march off to a summit. and if stumble, russia agreed to deescalate and pull this trip south of north and ukraine. however, k, as on this west and back as of since refused to talk peace and according for victory over russia on the battlefield, not to the bennet say his presidency. lensky only agreed to leave the safety of his k, a bunker off that the israeli lead. assured him that russia is not trying to kill him, which is something president putin allegedly promised to balance. who yard me there? not if he got, sir. i knew that zalinski was under threat. he was in a secret bunker. i called him and said excuse i came out of a meeting with putin on his not going to kill you because he asked eoc, are you sure? yes, i responded. 100 percent. he won't kill you. zalinski per 2 hours later zalinsk

in the 1st place, france, germany and russia all decided they would vote against the u. s. s hawkish initiatives that the united nation world as close to war. my question was in still us, is the threat coming from the iraqi dictator justify a war, a war which will kill thousands of children, women and men? my answer is no. tell us, what is your stars no matter what the circumstances will vote no, because we consider at this time that there is no place for going to work to achieve the object of the old one moment, which is a disarmament of iraq than the other did produce. iraq military action against iraq by mistake already satisfied the humanitarian side of the sheet. on top of that, the un former chief weapons inspector to iraq, scott ritter said racks capability to have weapons of mass destruction had been eliminated by december of 998. it's no wonder writer, saw pals, accusations against baghdad, as relying only on circumstantial evidence. how just keep hitting you with circumstantial evidence and he confuses people and he lied. he lied the people, he misled people. fabr

u. s. germany and australia are also demanding a ban on russian and bel russian athletes from the upcoming games. the move cranks up the pressure on the international olympic committee. we're just trying to avoid a total boycott from participating countries. the mayor of paris, who at 1st was in favor just a month ago now wants to completely ban russian athletes because of the conflict and ukraine soon. further in depth on this list, cross live now to alan more sports columnist and co host of capital sports. 3 point oh i'll and it's great to have you on the program today. now, what is your take on the statement by the polish sports minister? i mean, why do you think that he thinks that athletes should go against their governments and essentially become dissidence? good morning, rachel, thank you for having me on look. i think we have to take a step back last week when you was being up himself and saying that he had an alliance. so good that will make a statement on the 10th of february. and he has 40 countries or more than 40 countries. we're backing him to ban russian companies. you can e

u. s. germany and australia are all demanding a ban on russian and bell russian athletes from the upcoming games. the move cranks of the pressure on the international olympic committee were just trying to avoid a total boy call from participating countries. the mayor of paris, who at 1st was in favor just a month ago now wants to completely band russian athletes because of the conflict in ukraine. my wishes that they will not be here for as long as this war goes on. it's not possible to parade as if nothing was happening to have a delegation arriving in paris, while bombs are raining on ukraine for its calling. miss allen morris says it would be disgraceful for the international committee to ban russian and bell russian athletes deal signing athletes. because whether it's the exact same as binding athletes because of the color of their skin or the shorter the mosque or whoever de, whichever god they pray to it, it goes against everything that good sports goes against the principles of the o. c. and i really saw him believe the end of the day. i see said by tom, we'll get their way out of t

u. s. germany and australia are demanding and ban on russian and bel russian athletes from the upcoming games. the move ranks of the pressure on the international olympic committee were just trying to avoid a total boycott for participating countries. the mayor of paris, who at 1st was in favor just a month ago now wants to completely ban russian athletes because of the conflict in ukraine. so funny my wishes that they will not be here for as long as this war goes on. it's not possible to parade as if nothing was happening to have a delegation arriving in paris, while bombs are raining on ukraine. we heard from former russia, russian power lifting world champion, marianna and i love who says that no athlete should have to compete under such terms. spoke a little breath with needle. ringback situation that is happening in the world is absolutely clear to everyone. it seems to me that there is no place for russia and international competitions now. or if there is with shame with a white flag, glo, scores and so on. in my understanding, an athlete is a person who has high moral and volitio

u. s. germany in australia that are demanding russian. another rush enough leads to be banned from the upcoming games. the move has stepped up pressure on the international olympic committee, but so far the i o. c is resisting and in fact has sent a letter to ukraine urging authorities to cease off.

u. s. germany industry earlier demanding that russian and bella, russian athletes be banned from the games. the move had stepped up pressure on the international at the committee, but so far it's resisting. i'm in fact has sent a letter to ukraine, urging authorities to cease asking countries to stage a boy out of the events reminding kia that would be a violation of the organizations charter. ukraine is said that allowing the athletes to compete would give moscow a quote platform to promote genocide. a charge the high o c are rightly rejected and called defamatory while the mirror of paris in favor just a month ago of letting the sportsman and women take part seems to be on board with the potential about my wishes that they will not be here for as long as this war goes on, it's not possible to parade as if nothing was happening to have a delegation arriving in paris for bombs or reigning on ukraine. earlier we discussed the proposed bond of russian and bell russian athletes with sports columnist oliver the ideal signing athletes because of where they are from the exact same as binding ath

u . s. and germany oppose such transfers. this comes as ukrainian authorities report a new russian missile attack in the eastern city of cremmit, horse police. at least 3 people were killed and 20 others wounded in the attack, which completely destroyed an apartment building and damaged 7 others. kids request for warplanes came on the heels of berlin's long debate, a decision to deliver advance leopard 2 tanks to ukraine. now, germany's defense minister acknowledges that his army could use a few more tanks of its own fast and deadly. the leopard too, could be a game changer in ukraine. germany says it will deliver 14 of them by the end of march for ukrainian forces to use on the battlefield. defense minister bar has been story is visiting the base from which the tanks will come said the decision to send leopard care is a cost is tomorrow's already? the fact that ukraine needs every support and left the tanks, whether they are 2, a 6 is one to a 4. you can play an important role in the ukrainians kind against the russian aggre

u. s. and germany have rule this out of this comes as ukrainian authorities report a new russian missile strike on the eastern city of crime, a toss lease. at least 3 people were killed in 20 others wounded in the attack, which destroyed an apartment building damage. 7 others keys request for war planes followed berlin's long debated decision to supply ukraine with advanced leopard to tax. now, germany's defense minister has acknowledged that he's his army, could use a few more tanks of its own fast and deadly. the leopard too, could be a game changer in ukraine. germany says it will deliver 14 of them by the end of march for ukrainian forces to use on the battlefield. defense minister forest historian, visiting the base from which the tanks will come, said the decision to st. leopard carries a cost with islam as already. okay, your fact is that ukraine needs every support and lathered tanks, whether they are 2, a 6 is will 2, a fours can play an important role in the ukrainians fight against the russian aggressor in august. so everyone understands that it has to happen, even though it is of co

u. s. and germany of rule this out well in struggle with the decision to supply your crime with advanced leopard 2 tanks. now, germany is defense minister has acknowledged that his army could use a few more tanks of its own foster and deadly. the leopard too, could be a game changer in ukraine. germany says it will deliver 14 of them by the end of march, but ukrainian force is to use on the battlefield. defense minister boris pastorius, visiting the base from which the tanks will come said the decision to send leopard carries a cost with islam as already. okay. your fact is that ukraine needs every support and lathered tanks, whether they are 2, a 6 is or 2. a fours can play an important role in the ukrainians fight against the russian aggressor in august. so everyone understands that it has to happen, even though it is of course, regrettable and of the exercise and training capacities are being significantly reduced as a result. or at least that would fit van the price tag for a leopard to is anywhere between $3.70 euros, depending on how it's a quit. the german firms that make the tank. and no

u. s. and germany . both parties now appeared to have a different interpretation of actually what was agreed. here's the most recent message from berlin. it would be justice, these were good, constructive talks in which care was always taken by both sides to come to a joint approach. when that statement comes after a more lengthy, one out of washington, where a recollection of productive talk seems forgotten by the us president on it all comes after a back and forth between the western allies and who would send the advanced heavy weapons 1st. it ended up taking the american pledge of what was initially a single abrams tank, which subsequently grew to $31.00 for germany to cross the line as well. i'm promise. it's leopard 2 times. here's the u. s. national security advisors taken how it all evolved. he originally decided against sending them because his military told him that they would not be useful on the battlefield in this fight. what would be useful would be the german tanks. so in the interest of al

germany to cross the line as well. i'm promise it's leopard to tax. here's the u. s. national security advisors taken how offensive off he recently decided against sending them because his military told him that they would not be useful on the battlefield in this fight, but would be useful, would be german tanks. so in the interest of aligns unity and to ensure that ukraine got what it wanted, despite the fact that the abraham's aunt, the tool they need, the president said, ok, i'm going to be the leader of the free world. i will send a bram's down the road if you send leopards. now. while political scientist on international security analyst mark slip, boda believes the tungsten question won't deliver ukraine victory. to be perfectly honest, neither of these 2 main battle tanks, neither the, the modern leopards nor the u. s. abrams are appropriate for ukrainian forces who have not trained on them for years. when the u. s. provided them to saudi arabia in iraq, their programs to train their militaries up to use these tanks for 5 and 7 years respectfully. so the idea

u. s. and germany, both parties now appeared to have a different interpretation of what was actually great. here's the most recent message from berlin. b b 's office. i have no intention to comment on sullivan's interpretation or remark clear that i'm going to show you the federal government on the federal chancellor received his talks as american president obama. those were good constructive talks in which both sides always made sure that it came to a joint program. it gave ukraine the best possible sort in house got on itself. it just meant to remind them for, for that statement comes out for more lengthy one. i'd of washington were a recollection of productive talks, appeared forgotten by the u. s. president. it follows a back and forth between the western allies on who would send the advanced heavy weapons 1st. it ended up taking the american pledge of what was initially a single abrams tank, which subsequently grew to $31.00 for germany to cross the line as well on promise . it's leopard 2 tanks. here's the u. s. national security advisors taken her offense, evolved he recently decided

u. s. and germany have refused to agree to this new and among others, wonder if that a dawning thought diplomacy could be the way to end the world. so today on to the point, we are new weapons for ukraine. read us the why to aid leave with hello and welcome to do the point. it's good to have you with us. now before we start, let me introduce our guests. we have make connolly. nick walks as foreign correspondent with doctor weller. he has been reporting extensively out of ukraine for the last few months. welcome back. next on the panel is professor of gong massacre. he is skeptical about sending more arms to ukraine. and last but not least, we have bus island motley. she is security expert at the german council on relation . she's also based on button, but she's joining us remotely today. let me start with you. you've been on the ground. you've seen the situation there. now russia has been attacking residential areas and ukraine claims now that russia is preparing for an offensive for the 24th of february. can ukraine really hold its ground quite literally? well, i think that's definitely the con

u. s. in germany. what kind of message does that sound to germany knowing that their friend may very well be behind this attack? well again, let's just be clear. it's not knowing that their friends may very well have b, b, and the attack. it's knowing the difference was behind the attack. and this is the, this is the fact. there is no guesswork here in germany at this, this made it clear not to just germany, but the european union as a whole that the united states will not tolerate any challenge to its preeminent position globally. and this is what was happening because germans continue germany's continued access to, you know, vast quantities of cheap russian gas. gave it economic potential that the united states was unable to match. so this wasn't just about true telling russia's economic gains from being able to sell gas to, to jeremy. this is about curtailing germany as a modern industrial power. and in the process, the european union, the united states declared war against europe in europe. isn't w

u. s. and the u. k. germany rings is one of the major providers of weapons to ukraine. it is also training ukranian troops. today, germany is defends administer boris. the story is met ukrainian soldiers right here in the country. he was joined by the ukrainian boxing legend vladimir clinico, as well as the ukranian ambassador. grades, armed forces are being schooled and how to drive and used german made leopard, 2 tables which are being sent to the front. lines keep says that these tanks are critical to pushing back russia. t w's political correspondent julius al daily. she was with those ukrainian soldiers today in northern germany. the training that ukrainian soldiers are going through here is more intense than usual 6 days a week for 12 hours per day. but german soldiers that are training them say that they are highly motivated. germany plans to train up to 9000 ukrainian soldiers here in the country. that was julia. so billy, they're reporting the war in ukraine has revived memories of the 2nd world war here in europe. it has also drawn european nations closer toge

all main transatlantic ally aimed at world germany. u. s. is reportedly preparing a new $2000000000.00 a package that will include munitions that can strike deep into russian territory. this goes as a token crane intelligence official, threatened wall street, the inside russia during law on this i am much more on our website policy from a former british chief adviser to bristo's and dominant cummings as reportedly confirmed that the u. k. government is heavily influenced by a so called deep state for which accountability tools voters or democratic process isn't a prime reconsideration. there are kind of deeply entrenched institutions which actually practically control huge amounts of watkins with 0 to very little democratic insight or even a knowledge and understanding the deep state israel. the deep state actually controls vast majority of government, and most of the letter people have no understanding or involvement of what's going on. that's just a fact because a lot of what's happening right, that is really get screw, shoot, shoot the co

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