on russia that are currently in the works. we heard victoria newland testifying about these new sanctions before the u. s. senate committee, here's what she said. what we're talking about would amount to essentially isolating russia completely from the global financial system with all of the fall out that that would entail for russian business for the russian people for their ability to, to work and travel and trade. so there seemed to be a desire on everyone's part for today's meeting to result in a de escalation. however, this hasn't stopped united states from talking of these new sanctions, and it hasn't stop us media from playing up. this idea that there is somehow a russian threat or russian aggression. so quite an interesting day, i were waiting for more information from both sides about what went on in the meeting between the 2 leaders. despite the aggressive rhetoric, though american law makers have not included certain anti russian measures in the 2022 u. s. defense budget draft that, that were actually in the house draft. they include sanctions against the north stream to gas pipeline and a ban

u. s. on russia, we'll continue to walk diplomatically together. moving forward to that, the bulk of the conversation. i was dedicated to ukraine and 3 that indeed bite and did a warn of a serious punitive measures in case of any attack on ukraine. now for the differences on ukraine, the u. s. statement quite broadly said that really all that happened was that the president boynton expressed his commitment to ukraine's sovereignty and urged 40 escalation. that's all. what we're hearing from the kremlin, though, is that president putin very clearly laid out. the numerous ways in which keith is violating the immense agreements which just reminder our list of protocols that are in place to try and settle the conflict in the dumbass region in eastern ukraine. now another thing that completely didn't get a mentioned by the white house was moscow's concern about aggressive nato activity, especially in the black sea region, as well as its expansion it to the east. let's take a lesson. the responsibility should not be shifted onto the shoulders of russia,

u. s. ones, russia at serious consequences if it invades ukraine. but moscow denies allegations is planning on attack. and the sky is the limit. china is impressive, tall buildings are expected to dominate the world architecture festival. ah, rising corona, virus infections and the arrival of a new very job pushing several countries to look at strict measures to contain the spread in germany, unvaccinated people will be banned from much of public life. outgoing chancellor angler merkel calls the restrictions an act of national solidarity. germany's parliament is also considering imposing a vaccine mandate under simmons reports on the situation across europe. in less than a week, the only chrome variant has swept the globe with more uncertainty about cove it in many countries, especially in europe, new restrictions were being introduced anyway with the winter surgeon delta variant infections. germany is the latest to announce new measures. signs like these vaccinate immunized is the way this country and others are now heading the unvaccinated on our b

on the table as since 2008. but russia considered that the u. s. is operating on it's doorstep that been us naval exercises with ukranian troops in the black sea. turkey has been supplying drones to crane on the u. s. military has also been supplying the ukrainian military all of these things. russia is, does not want to see happening. again, it has been looking for guarantees that it won't, the white house, joe biden, not able to give guarantees that putin is looking for probably bought him a person. has this bargaining chip. he has these troops gathered on the border with ukraine and estimate, suggest protect from u. s. military satellites. that if they, by the end of january, the early still have some $175000.00 troops there. and they'll be in a position to invade. should vladimir putin decide to do that? and it's pretty easy to get that actually there's been a kind of cold conflict rumbling on, hasn't since 2014. how does that play into everything while ukraine? yes. the mean, one of the major complaints has been the agreements reached the chief

but we'll pull, some goes up was we have presented a rough agreement on security between russia and the u. s. and the 2nd draft that we have published, that's the agreement on resolving security issues as part of their russia, nato mac relation to august. but you still, despite the fact that mr. stuart and barrett, you secretary general of nato zebulon here keeps making those inadequate statements. and what, by the way, he his mandate is expiring soon at the end of the year and then he will move. sabrina will be appointed to the central bank of norway with as far as i know, but in the central bank, you need to know properly perform the function centered. here to the principals are in accordance with which this institution functions are so swollen the basis for our agree man. so are also principals that were negotiated and find on the highest level as political obligations. and the cornerstone of such obligations is indivisible, security principle. the heads off the states and governments of lunch have clearly just stated that it will not close the shuttle. no participant of they always see s

u. s. and russia, over a military build off on the border with ukraine, russia and the u. s. all jude whole talks on january the 10th. and kristen salumi joins us now from the united nation. so did the russian deputy ambassador, talk about what he thinks these talks can achieve? well, russian deputy ambassador to the united nations dimitry poly ascii, made it clear that russia is looking for security guarantees to come out of these talks. first and foremost from the united states and more broadly, from nato. the deputy ambassador described nato as the aggressor in the situation on the border of ukraine, where troops have reportedly been building up. he described relations between the united states and the way between the western russia as a new cold war, a cold war, 2 point oh and said that russia had a right to conduct a troop exercises along the border in its territory. of course, you'll remember that russia did seize the crimean peninsula from the ukraine in 2014. and the united states has been threatening sanctions against russia in the event that it would invade that terr

u. s. and nato can go on the risk in people's lives with impunity. the latest american war ship sailing into waters bordering russia. what issues was nature? you know, a u. s. warship has now entered the black sea. we can see it through binoculars or the crosshairs of our defense system system. a better one or multiple missile systems just across the fence. it wouldn't it. but with him look at where nato's military infrastructure is located, just a short distance from our borders in romania, poland, which once we saw, defend systems have already been deployed and they can easily be converted into offensive missile systems that targets us. it's only takes a matter of minutes to change the software. now, instinct tells me that it's a russian destroy. i was spotted steaming and to new york harbor. it would be a flaming red line for washington. but believe it or not for us all, this is a pink line at best. the real issue is nato, or rather, nato's expansion and expanded it has from this humble state in 1990 to this empire in 2020. now, back in the day, russia was promised, nato would grow, not one inch eastward of berl

to defend ukraine from russia is not on the called vladimir putin in buttons, but virtually on tuesday, concerns mount russia's trip build up on the border with ukraine. the u. s. ward. moscow would face severe sanctions if it invades russia. denies it has any such plans. and he has defense chief general dipping rather than 12 other officials have been killed in a helicopter crash that came down in the new get it district in the state of terminal, not or in the south of the country. one person survived and an investigation is underway. elizabeth parent has moved from the capital new delhi. the indian air force confirmed the news of the death twisting with deep regret. it has been ascertained that general rollin, mrs. medulla cut out and 11 persons on board died and what they call the unfortunate accident. they were 14 people on board. the military helicopter 13, including bethany roberts wife, died, and one person is being treated in hospitals. now, the administrator of the district of mill get us and lauder where the crash took place has said that the identity of the bodies will have to be confirmed through dna testing because of the severe burns that they su

capital. ukraine urged the lines to boost military cooperation and to impose economic sanctions on russia. the u. s. on the taliban has ended 2 days of meetings here and cattle where they discuss the humanitarian crisis. and i've got to sit on the taliban also united states to release financial assets and to remove sanctions. meanwhile, washington, i'm calling on the taliban to ensure the rights of africans and to form an inclusive government. in nigeria, at least $29.00 people, mostly children have drowned after an overloaded boat capsized to their it happened in the northwest in nigeria county states. the boat was only meant to carry 12 adults. 7 passengers were rescued. the suitors, former prime minister, thomas to bonnie has been charged with the matter of his estranged wife. police accused bonny of hiring several hit, then to kill his spouse li polo, and 2017. to bon his current wife was charged in 2020 for her role in the murder or to barney stepped down. and just a few months ago while next it's al 0 while ah ah! a nurse and tiffany, who didn't so wouldn't be agitated, had we em. let's see,

on russia. it's nato in the u. s. that continued to encroach upon russia's borders. the absolute hypocrisy that's on display here with blink in biden's eye threats to try to cripple the russian economy. imagine if it was a russia surrounding the united states, the way that nato in the us continually encroaches into the black sea into his stony a in to ukraine. so ukraine is the latest justification to continue this new cold war. this new global class struggle was really behind. this is fear in us ruling circles of a sovereign strong or russia. a dark day for journalism is how gillian assange and supporters reacted to the british high court ruling on friday that the wiki leaks founder can be extradited. to the u. s. washington. one, it's appeal against a previous decision blocking assange from being sent to america. the face trial on espionage charges. campaigners slammed the latest move which was handed down on what was the human rights day for the united nations. we condemn today's u. k high court decision to allow the expedition of julian so on. so the u. s. which w

u. s. russia. treaty, russia basically once needed to say, we will no longer enlarge. and the concern on the russian part here is about enlargement to include ukraine. now, there's no enthusiasm within nato. now to put ukraine on a fast track from membership, but nato, i believe, is not going to lead reduce to reverse policy and close we call the open door. the idea that ukraine can aspire to membership, and this is unrealistic on the russians part. because this would be a pause, it would require a change by nato consensus. you're not going to get that many members i believe who would agree to make that change lead. you're not, you're certainly not going to get all 30 to agree to that. so that's one of the nonstarter proposals in the russian packages. and you were talking about the involvement of the i, c, e, nato, and a whole bunch of other international players. how does it become more possible to find a solution when they're more people around the table? how does that help? sure. well, i think what vladimir putin like is basically moscow and washington get together and decide everythi

u. s. russia meeting on january 10th than on the 12th. there is one between russia and nato. and then after that, on the 13th there's one with european countries, washington and moscow. but really what his prompted, this is, the russian president, requesting this call largely over ukraine. there is speculation that he's trying to de escalate a situation that he escalated. and that is the 100000 russian troops that are on the border of ukraine. russia, of course, has already taken over crimea, and is supporting a separatist movement in eastern ukraine. they have some very serious concerns on the russia side, about the us influencing ukraine and expanding nato's sphere of influence. and of course, the u. s. is very concerned about the security of ukraine, so that is likely what the 2 are spending most of their time talking about this follows 3 weeks of furious negotiations behind the scenes and ahead of this call. anthony blinking the secretary of state here in the u. s. spoke to the ukranian leader, a president of a lot of mirror. so lensky, apparently trying to set up ahead o

on him, ron con, the u. s. europe and their allies in the west often portray russia and china is threats to global peace. they cite examples including russia's troop build up along the border with ukraine. and chinese crackdown on human rights in hong kong and sion yang. but moscow and beijing see things differently. they accused the west of destabilizing their countries by imposing sanctions and interfering in their domestic affairs residence. i seizing ping and bloody my putin reinforced that point in a virtual summit on wednesday. they pledge to corporate on trade and security and to respect each other's interests. katrina, you set up our discussion from beijing. it is, it is a virtual summit and show of solidarity the presidents of china and russia. she didn't ping and vladimir putin spoke for more than an hour on wednesday, hailing their close ties. voltaire, the roll has undergone unprecedented changes and a pandemic in the last entry saw no rotten relations. how we do the terse, a verse storms as low as the deep historical traditions of friendship and a mutual understanding have allowed us to take

on al jazeera. the u. s. has warned russia of tough economic measures of it invades ukraine. president joe bought in vladimir putin held a 2 hour virtual call that ended with no breakthrough. but the kremlin says the 2 leaders would keep engaging on practical insensitive masses. on white house correspondent kennedy hall, kept reports with a massive build up of russian troops, new ukraine, shared border, and us intelligence indicating an invasion of ukraine could happen early next year . us president biden met virtually with russian president vladimir putin. good to see you again. the pair spoke for 2 hours, who denies russia and tends to invade ukraine, calling it fear mongering. but the u. s. president made clear today that if russia did tough economic sanctions would follow. i will look in the eye and tell you as president biden looked, president putin in the eye and told him today that things we did not do in 2014. we are prepared to do now. that reference is to the russian annexation of crimea from ukraine. that prompted u

russia's president says talks with his u. s. current bartow, retentions, and ukraine were open and constructive. vladimir putin and joe biden spoke virtually on, choose day about russia's troop build up on the border with ukraine. the u. s. warned moscow would faced severe sanctions if it invades russia. denies it has any such plans. drug maker pfizer says it's cave in 19 vaccine is able to, in its own words, neutralize the other com variant after 3 doses. the pharmaceutical giant says 2 doses still offer protection against severe illness, but a booster remains the best course of action. at least 23 people are being killed after gunman set fire to a bus in central nigeria, the bus was traveling to a village called several beverly in kaduna state. on monday, at least 7 people managed to escape and seek medical attention. those with headlines about mon use of half an hour do stay with us here on out his era. ah ah, part is being used to make cost satisfaction over the brochure. our society for the rich and the powerful. we come from a time a generation. when what mattered in alt was to be radical today, what the hell does radical me? ah. ah, ah

russia and china. so the u. s. has joined with you and other countries, pushback multilaterally on the kinds of practices that we see in russia and china. it's a scary world where tyranny and slave labor become routine. it's important that the west suppose that we can do that diplomatically. we can do that through dialogue and essentially building with russia and china, if they will. but if they don't, and they persist in their ways, then there's clearly going to be a cost to pay for them. the us and the west will also pay. and what does that cost? he's saying is china worried about the cost? no, i don't think china is really to worry about what the americans are pushing at the moment. jiving in china. it has a lisa who is incredibly confident in so any, in the direction of travel which that china is going when can question that and they are good ground to questioned whether the direction of troubleshooting picks. china is the white. one is the good ones, but he is very competent. there he is, right? so he is not so worry about the american push back. he is a voting resources redirecting all the possibilities of the

it is nato on its members states a recklessly moving their military forces and infrastructure to the russian borders . so what is washes red line, u. s. spy pains jetting towards russia's borders. passenger jets with hundreds of civilians on board. diverted because the nato re complain was too close and wouldn't respond to ground control. the actions by the u. s. air force created the threat to civilization and the fact that the catastrophe was averted over the backseat doesn't mean that the u. s. and nato can go on the risk in people's lives with impunity. the latest american war ship sailing into waters bordering russia. what the shows was nature, you know, a us warship has now entered the block, seeing what we can see it through binoculars or the crosshairs of other than system to a better one or multiple missile systems just across the face. it was a bit more to look at where nato's military infrastructure is located, just a short distance from our borders. in romania, poland bush planting, we saw defense systems have already been deployed and they can easily be converted into offensive missile systems that targets us. it only takes a matter of minutes to change th

not expand further eastward or deploy weapons systems in ukraine or other countries on russia's border. something u. s. president biden would not do in a recent call with hoot. russia now says that china's president has agreed to support those demands for guarantees, stating that the 2 countries aren't just aligned, but are closer than allies. the 2 leaders also agree to meet in person in beijing for the winter olympics. now put in and she also discussed this idea of a formation of what they call an independent infrastructure for servicing trading corporations between moscow and beijing. that includes discussions by the way of not only financial infrastructures, but also digital currency infrastructure structures that they say in the future will be completely safe between those 2 countries and not something that could be interfered with by 3rd party countries. i give you a guess who they're talking about. for boom bust, i've been swan, and i'm now for a quick break, only come back. the world's 2nd largest economy is starting to slow. i supply chain concerns and the property sector remain at issue. wel

u. s. would impose strong economic measures in tandem with its allies. if russia were to invade ukraine, the u. s. would send more defensive material and the u. s. would fortify nato allies on the eastern flank. it also looks like the u. s. will joined the minsk agreements. these are the stalled peace accords. the u. s. has not been party to these agreements, and i think russia hadn't really wants the u. s. to join in. it would be an opportunity to revitalize these discussions. but when you read the statements, but moscow and the united states want very different things that the point that jumps out me to me the most is that moscow is, is saying they're, they're engaging in what about is them? they're blaming nato, and they're blaming key of for the aggression. they're not taking responsibility. this crisis is far from being result. victor, a leverage in belgrade. i'm sure you want to respond to some of that, but i want to ask you as well. russia has said that these fears about a russian invasion are unfounded. if that's the case, what a president puts his intentions over ukraine and what's behind the, the troop build up near its border with ukraine? well, a massive full sc

on, usually conducive to com dialogue with which the rhetoric coming from the u. s. and e. u. leaders sounds pretty aggressive. we see plenty of fake news about russia allegedly planning an aggressive invasion at the same time, no one toaster, key of non warns key of against even thinking of a military intervention in the done yet, scandal, guns, conflict, and given the complicates a background of west russian relations, it will be a difficult discussion for the leaders. the presidents obviously have the need to talk to each other. and even in the most strained of moments when attitudes are not what i will call rational or sober books, emotionally magnified. so as the escalation gets stronger every day than the president's, you obviously bear the responsibility, feel the need to discuss the issues. now, part of that hostile rhetoric is warning of consequences if an incursion what to take place, mainly economic functions out to party. what is being drawn up right now from sanctions of individuals to energy produces to the north stream at 2 pipeline. that also does seem to be another mutual option on the table. and that is essentially kicking russia o

with washington within a week or 2 later spoke by video call on tuesday, about russia's troop build up on the border with ukraine. the u. s. has warned moscow, it will face economic sanctions if the invades, but russia denies it. has any such plans a god, god. we hope by friday we're going to be able to, we're having readings with a higher level, not just with us. more of our major data wide and wanted to discuss the future of russia is concerned relative. good nato writ large, and whether or not with any accommodation, as it relates to bring you down with. russia's president, meanwhile, says he hopes, washington and the kremlin can continued sort. bernard smith has the latest from moscow, bought him a put in described long and detailed talks. he said were constructive and subjective. and he said the most important thing is that we can continue us dialogue. so it's generally positive tone coming from the russian presence, who's been pushing his office in the coming, pushing for these talks of many weeks now. but he did still say that he believes nato is pursuing a clearly confrontational policy towards russia. he said and

to defend ukraine from russia is not on the calls that are made. putin and joe biden spoke on virtually on tuesday, about russia's troop builder on the border with ukraine. the u. s. warned moscow that it would to suffer south face pop me, severe sanctions if it invades no russia denies it. has any such plans by the and said that the discussion between american and russian officials are ongoing positive that that for our team that it got that we hope by friday we're going to be able to, we're having meetings at a higher level not just with us but with the 4 of our major data, while i add russia to discuss the future of russia is concerned relative to dado writ large. and whether or not we can work out heavy accommodations as it relates to read down the temperature along the front. kimberly, how could jose be now all washington d. c. white house correspondent, kimberly certainly a more upbeat president when it comes to commenting on that to our mammoth conversation. positive in all respect. yeah, these are the 1st comments we've heard directly from you as president joe biden. about that meeting previously it was all through his either white house press secretary o

russia doesn't want to see happen. and so i think that is why couldn't initiated this call. a touched on it, but how far do you think the u. s. is willing to go to prevent a full on war between russia and ukraine? why i think the united states and nato are prepared to do whatever they can to avoid a military conflict with russia. that said a vladimir putin. whether you were talking about the occupation of, of 20 percent of georgia or its occupation of eastern, of the don boss, or its occupation of the crimea. you know, have initiated these military actions unilaterally and offensively. and then have the blue gall today. she suggested somehow the west is threatening of security money. thanks for your time. louis navarro fellow with the foreign policy was such institute speaking to us that from washington global corona virus cases have hit a record high over the past 7 days, with almost a 1000000 detected on average each day. the u. s. is the worst effected accounting finelli one in 3 cases in the world health experts, a warning americans to pass a severe disruption in the coming weeks as the virus threatens hospital schools a

russia that would allow for the addressing of concerns on both sides. but the bottom line is, is that the united states is gravely concerned about u. s. intelligence reports that indicate that there is a build up of military by russia along the ukraine border. and even as russia has dismissed this, this fear mongering, the united states is intent on trying to push forward to try and resolve this concern through diplomatic channels. and it can be will come back in a 2nd, but also to the white house press briefing. that was the confirmation of a u. s. diplomatic boy. quarter of next his winter olympics in china, the measure will not affect u. s. athletes competing at the games in beijing, it's in process because china's human rights record, which one has already said it will retaliate. doorway scenario so. sure, you know, yeah, i mean the winter olympics are held once every 4 years as a rare opportunity for athletes. the protectiveness of the beijing winter olympics will be athletes from various countries, not individual politicians. those politicians who clamor for a boycott for political self interest are just showing off and like th

u. s. russia restrictions on the work of embassies, unconscious pets are t. saskia. tiller earlier reported on the talks. now so far, the only official reaction we've had is from the white house and as expected. no major breakthroughs, no groundbreaking revelations, probably as anticipated. not a surprise given how causes dominated headlines over the last couple of weeks. ukraine is front on santa, in the white house statement with president biden reiterating his commitment to crane sovereignty and to returning to de escalation and diplomacy. uncles, this all follows claims by washington, the russia party invasion of some kind to the media only adding to their hysteria by constantly speculating about why russia is amassing troops at the border with ukraine. donald, despite moscow only a couple of hours ago, coming out and saying, we have seen no intention, a hostile intentions for our neighbors. and quite frankly, what we do with our own troops on our own land is our own. our business, washington's also commented that bulletin made clear that that would be decisive action that has no specif

treaties because or united states on it's a clause euro atlantis and i still think they can win against russia, they can or in the future, or maybe provo, dream changer in x, u. s. s or countries on finally in russia to impose a westernization, that's the object chief and of course, so rush ice trying to to put is, oh no reads lines. or if i can jump in, if i can jump in, i do apologize. i mean, you're racing, some pretty interesting geopolitical points here. it's, it's almost like you're talking from a big new brzezinski, a grand a chessboard book that was for some number of years, a bit of a playbook inside the hallowed halls of washington d. c. but what i wanted to ask you next is because with russia making a set of proposals to nato and essentially to, to washington as well to, to deescalate potential tensions in ukraine. what does this mean for europe? because there is plenty of disagreement between european powers over providing military support for ukraine. i mean, do you think this could actually fuel divisions within the european union? yes, of course sir. european union members are not so natal member subdivided because europeans f or different intere

on, the goal of losing the power that the u. s. gold stocks still has. and joining basically going on gold would make part of the china russia around the the socialist embry alternative and anything that is not gold is less of a structural threat the united states. is there any manner up thing, but that's categorically false. anything that's not gold, in this case with big coin by de monetizing goal is not only is it a threat, but it's an extinction event. this will put an extinction event on us dollar gemini because it's a 100 percent pure monetary signal. whereas gold at at most might be 80 or 90 percent monetary signal. this is 100 percent. mano this is, this is, this is kryptonite to america superman. this is our vulnerability, dr. michael, i mean, i think we're getting very close to we got to take a we gotta carry this over to part 2. that's what we're going to do. but for now, thanks for being a kaiser report. and the b. r. i not going to do for that as part of the kaiser paul with remax kaiser and stacy are a special guest. doctor michael hudson is i was the 3rd edition of the classics, super imperialism, to hear it t

competition with russia and china and asserts moral superiority on the basis of its liberal democracy. as long as it continues to persecute a journalist, russia, china, and all the u. s. is perceived. adversaries can continue to point the finger and correctly alleged massive hypocrisy on the world stage. i mean, there is so much more we could talk about. we have to leave it there. unfortunately, the time really great to speak with all of you. thank you to all of our guests. mack blumenthal, kristen cops, and, and new belgium. and thank you for watching. you can see the program again any time by visiting our website al jazeera dot com for further discussion. go to our facebook page, that's facebook dot com, forward slash ha inside story. you can also join the conversation over on twitter handle as an agent inside story. i'm at kimber down for me, kimbrough, and the whole thing here in doha. ah ah, there's a lot more al jazeera than t v with our website mobile app, social media, and podcast. al jazeera digital is a world award winning online content. and each week on portal will bring you the very best of it. they're trying to frighten the people to leave it to go some

on the way u. s. is increasingly concerned by russia's military build up on the border with ukraine. we have been clear as the united states and just yesterday, the 30 nations of the nato alliance were clear in a statement that came out of the north atlanta council. were prepared for dialogue with russia. we've had dialogue with russia on european security issues. for the last 20 years, we had with the soviet union for decades before that that has sometimes produced prob, progress sometimes produced deadlock, but we are fundamentally prepared for dialog. russia has now put on the table, its concerns with american and nato activities. we're going to put on the table are concerned with russian activities that we believe harm our interests and values. but russia's, deputy foreign minister was quoted by news agency into facts saying the u. s and nato was so far rejecting the ideas and their response was not encouraging. versus the thought new e will say you washington, and if nato allies need to immediately stop regular hostile actions against our country. including unscheduled war games

eastern europe. russia announce proposals on friday, calling for a legally binding guarantee that nato would cease. it's military activity in eastern europe. and central asia, the u. s. remains concerned over russia's military build up of at least $80000.00 soldiers on the ukraine border. washington describes some parts of the draft proposal as quote unacceptable, and warns there will be massive consequences over any aggression on ukraine is theresa fallon, director at the center for russia, europe, asia studies. are you told us the u. s. would never agree to some of russia's demands. the 1st read of all of this who has been shocked. these are massive, asks that moscow the kremlin once so many of them. of course, no one could agree to, for example, no further expansion. any countries that were included nato, since 1997 with native would have to ask with us, would have to ask permission from the kremlin to do any sort of activities. so i think that there are a lot of red lines there that the u. s. has agreed to discuss some of these issues, but these are big asked and it was like a sphere of influence. again that, that put in, wants to put in place just completed the

united nations amid ongoing tensions between the united states and russia, of a military build up on the border with ukraine, russia and the u. s. i want you to hold talks on january 10th. as for what we want, i think we also commented on this many times. this is a serious proposal. we want to serious guarantees from the united states, 1st and foremost, and so from nato. oh, where patient for quite a long time. ah, you know all these background history that off to the soviet union ah, ceased to exist. there were oral promises, oral guarantees from from liter. so for western countries that nato will not be expanding still ahead on al jazeera afford to shine a light on the former soviet union's crimes. but now human rights group is a victim of modern rushes, crack down. conflicting messages out of the iran nuclear deal talks as to whether any progress is actually being made ah with hello there, we have got more snow in the forecast to western parts of the u. s. at the moment, the rather more active weather sliding its way in across the plains. and that will continue to drive its way further east, which is heavy down pulls just ar