u. s. used to have around to doesn't. so we designed a my 17 helicopters. there was a time when russia and the u. s. had a comprehensive joint projects involving cooperation on the afghan settlement, one of the nato, russia council initiatives. it was called the helicopter package for afghanistan. we supplied helicopters and the americans paid for them. we provided maintenance for the helicopters and they were passed to the afghan national security forces. now, washington publicly announces it is sending these helicopters to mister zalinski. we drew their attention to the fight that the vehicles were purchased and a military contract with russia's rosabelle on exports. this contract says that the helicopters in question can only be used for the needs of the afghan security forces and can be passed on to a 3rd party without russia's consent. the commitment not to pass the vehicles on to a 3rd party were stipulated in the end user certificates they were signed before. 2013. when the helicopter package was been implemented, hillary clinton was the u. s. secretary of state at the time. and then john kerry took the position, therefore, sending these helicopters t

or susan duluth, russia is already doing a lot for years during donald trump's presidency. we were calling on the u. s. on russia's presidents to reaffirm once again together the joint statements adopted by president gorbachev and reagan, back in 1987, which said quote, a nuclear war cannot be won and must never be fought. we tried really hard to convince president trump's administration that it was crucial for both our nations and the entire world to hear this message from the u. s. president. again, unfortunately, we couldn't convince our american partners that making such a statement was a necessity. we may quick progress with present biden's administration. however, in june 2021, the president of the united states and russia made this joint statement in geneva, january 2022 saw yet another initiative of ours on this track bring some positive results. prior to the next scheduled review conference of the parties to the treaty on the non proliferation of nuclear weapons, all 5 permanent member states of the united nations security council adopted a joint statement that said the same. all 5 leaders pu

or susan duluth, russia is already doing a lot for years during donald trump's presidency. we were calling on the u. s. on russia. presidents to reaffirm once again together the joint statements adopted by president gorbachev and reagan, back in 1987, which said quote, a nuclear war cannot be won and must never be fought. we tried really hard to convince president trump's administration that it was crucial for both on nations on the entire world to hear this message from the u. s. president. again, unfortunately, we couldn't convince our american partners that make and such a statement was a necessity. we may quick progress with.

or susan duluth, russia is already doing a lot for years during donald trump's presidency. we were calling on the u. s. on russia's presidents to reaffirm once again together the joint statements adopted by president gorbachev and reagan, back in 1987, which said quote, a nuclear war cannot be one and must never be fought. we tried really hard to convince president trump's administration that it was crucial for both on nations on the entire world to hear this message from the u. s. president. again, unfortunately, we couldn't convince our american partners that make and such a statement was a necessity. we may quick progress with present biden's administration. however, in june 2021, the president of the united states and russia made this joint statement in geneva, january 2022 saw yet another initiative of ours on this track bring some positive results. prior to the next scheduled review conference of the parties to the treaty on the non proliferation of nuclear weapons, all 5 permanent member states of the united nations security council adopted a joint statement that said the same. all 5 leaders pu

on the way. also coming up the u. s. rallies its allies to on ukraine against russia. u. s. defense secretary lloyd austin, hosts dozens of military leaders in germany. thing allies on moving heaven and earth to help keith. and in moldova, belong, destroy radio towers in a breakaway region, backed by russia. fueling affairs with the conflict in ukraine could spill over. ah, i manuscripts mckinnon. thanks so much for joining us. after intense criticism at home and abroad, germany says it will for the 1st time send heavy anti aircraft systems to ukraine to help fight off rushes invasion. germany's defense minister made the announcement before a summit of military leaders hosted by b. u. s. defense secretary lloyd austin. at hampshire, at bass, here in germany. oh, fresh from his visit to key. if you as defense, secretary lloyd austin welcomed military lead us from across the world to ramstein . it is an extraordinary gathering with more than 40 countries represented here today. and we're here to help ukraine when the fight against russia's unjust invasion and to build up ukr

at this hour. ukraine says it expects russia to launch a new offensive and the east of the country imminently u. s. officials say they believe russia is reinforcing on re supplying its troops in the don bass region. b, u foreign ministers have been discussing a plan to spend more than $540000000.00, traditional weapons for ukraine. the blocks foreign policy chief just says there's also going to put more sanctions against russia. and the un security council has heard that rape is being used as a weapon of war in ukraine, head of the world bodies, jenda ecology. when you and women, as called for independence investigation, to allegations of sexual violence. while the warrant ukraine dominated the agenda of a virtual meeting between us president joe biden than indian prime minister, nor in promoting the white house says new delhi is ongoing energy purchases from russia were discussed, but the us didn't make any demands. our state department correspondent, rosman george ripples ukraine dominated monday summit and strategic dialogue between top u. s. and ending and officials. that's because despite nearly 7 weeks of war, delhi has refused to condemn mosc

u. s. india is being criticized on its mutual stunts on the war in ukraine as u. s. india. so some one day u. s. officials discussed india's weaponry and oil impulse from russia. and after that's also the u. s. secretary of state on c, blinkin urge their allies to curb trade with russia. we continue to urge all countries to avoid major new transactions for russian weapon systems, particularly in light of what russia is doing to ukraine. every country is differently situated, has different needs requirements. but we're looking to allies and partners not to increase their their purchases of rushers. while who better to discuss this with been involved. i club member, one of india, leading experts on india, russia relations. none done, only christian and non welcome to the international. thank you for inviting me. well, thanks for coming on. richard and india, both term their relations as quote, special as a special and privilege to teach a partnership. for what extent is that still relevant now in 2022, given the current geopolitical backdrop. well, i think, excuse me, i think it is in fact proving to be relevant because india is continuing to maintain a relations

it says it expects russia to launch a new offensive on its eastern region. imminently. u. s. officials say they believe russia is reinforcing, had re supplying its troops the dumbass reach. you foreign ministers have been discussing a proposal to m. r. $544000000.00 for the delivery of additional weapons to ukraine . blocks foreign policy chief that are out says there's also been talk of more sanctions against russia. japan sharif has been sworn in his pakistan's new prime minister to being elected by the national assembly, who succeeds iran. connie was moved in confidence based on saturday. ah, the 2 remaining candidates in france, it's a presidential race. the campaign trail just a day after the 1st round of voting incumbent annual micron will face at the far right canada to marine the pen on the 24th of april. a crown spent the day campaigning, one of the country's poorest areas attached butler reports now from the northern town to ne emanuel. my cross, critics often call him the president of the rich. so it's not by chance of the centrist incumbent chose dinner. one of f

the move comes as russia steps up its cracked down on the fence . russia has worn the u. s. to stop supplying weapons to ukraine according to reports. in a diplomatic note, delivered this week, moscow warned the united states and nato allies could face quote, unpredictable consequences if they continue to arm ukraine. the german government has said it's giving more than 1000000000 euros and military aid to ukraine. the funds are part of a 2000000000 increase defense spending announce on friday. the majority of those funds will go to the european peach facility as an organization which purchases weapons refrain. the move follows heavy criticism of german chancellor la shoulds for his hesitancy at the beginning of the war descend heavy weapon. still around 40 percent of germans are against sending offensive weapons to ukraine and protest across germany to day reflects some of that sentiment. d. w. political correspondent benjamin others. gruber was at one of the easter marches here in berlin. he sent us this assessment. it's an old tradition here in germany. these protests, th

council on tuesday, as will ukrainian president vladimir zalinski christian salumi al jazeera, the united nations of france says new e u sanctions against russia could be adopted on wednesday, the u. s. says it sanctions will also be imposed this week. president joe by one's vladimir putin to be put on trial for war crimes. i think call hain reports from washington. if you want to wear global, really through you as president joe biden had called russian president vladimir putin, a war criminal. now he's taking it a step further. so what happened? this war is the war. well, we have to gather the information. we have to provide ukraine without weapons, they can continue the fight and we have the gather all the detail though this to be an actual have a war farm trial. this guy is brutal. what's happening, the good outrageous, and every one food and the american people are seen it. the u. s. media tends to be very conservative when it comes to broadcasting human remains calling not now. we're starting to see very disturbing images of the death that they have left behind. and we warn you, they are graphic. what they have left behind is sickening. and we should warn you, see that some of

on wednesday. the u. s. has outlined more sanctions against russia focusing on a financial institutions. and 2 of president vladimir putin daughters, president joe biden, moscow's paying a severe and immediate price, which alleged atrocities, literature for her way. more than 20 people have been injured in antique, who protest being held in sudan capitol and several other cities addresses. also, according who returned to trent transition to civilian rule police fire tear gas at demonstrators in under man, west of cartoon, slunk is embattled president, is refusing to resign, define cause from the public to leave office. and they didn't economic crisis wednesday and he's met the 1st time since the governing coalition. gnostics majority crowds have been protesting for weeks as a high food fuel prices and make the power is the top store is tuesday with us. witness continues. now i'll be back with the news i after that to me then if you can. the heart wrenching goodbyes, loved ones, not knowing when they were united again, women and children heading west to relative safety, often leaving men

mounting pressure on companies continuing to do business in russia. agricultural machinery, manufacturer, cars condemns rushes war but is keeping its russian production sites open. one u. s. economic expert says companies not boycotting russia, belong in a whole of shame. and by getting public, he is increasing pressure on them. and in that process we wilder or creating a your catalytic effect of saluting the people who are the 1st movers. ready we do not intend to giving confidence to the next group that wanted to, but was looking around for, for pure approval, pure affirmation, and then the shaming of the last group of those who, who were digging in their hills or refusing to make a change that had a huge impact the pressure prompted online retail at amazon and to suspend sales to russia and belarus. many companies are accepting losses to the tune of billions tobacco company, philip morris is forfeiting russian sales with over 3000000000 euros. as his french home improvements chain, la milan o germany's v w as accepting losses of just under 3000000000 euros, followed by french car make her her no us tech giant, apple, and car maker toyota. other pennies, like german ph

u. s. sam, deputy national security adviser for international economics. de leon sing. he was in new delhi on thursday, and he's seen as one of the chief architects of the u. s. sanctions against russia . and he said that they would be very severe consequences for anyone who tries to circumvent the us sanctions on russian, russian banks. and also that he described russia as being the very junior partner in the china, russia relationship. and that anyone would be foolish to think that russia would come running to india's aid if there were any war. and he said, if china reached the border between india and china again or elizabeth met, thanks very much. and if that update that needs any, thank you. members of parliament in pakistan have been debating emotion of no confidence in the prime minister. run con. vote is expected to take place on sunday . con is under pressure to resign. after coalition partner switch sides, the prime minister says he won't step down is on page of 8 reports, not from islamabad. another day of high political drama in pakistan, prime minister in mankind, is defined that he still has the numbers that he can remain the prime minister of focus on the head of a vot

ah, i'm carry johnston with the headlines on al jazeera. ukraine says it expects russia to launch a huge new offensive on its eastern region. imminently u. s. officials say they believe russia is reinforcing and re supplying its troops in the don bass region. e foreign ministers have been discussing a proposal to earmark of $544000000.00 for the delivery of additional weapon.

russia and europe, and also china. ah, amid the war in ukraine on the sanctions imposed against russia, the u. s. chief save one 5th of the global population could face poverty and hunger as the conflicts disrupt, international food and energy supplies, as well as financial systems beyond ukraine's borders. far out of the media's attention, the war has become a silent attack on the developing world. the crisis could plunge up to 1700000000 people, more than a 5th of the global population into poverty and hunger on a scale that has not been seen in decades. moscow has condemned the western sanctions for damaging crucial global supply chains. russia has traditionally been a substantial global food exporter, and there's also a major supplier search allies is used in food production. ukraine and russia produced 30 percent of the world's wheat and barley a 5th of the corn, and more than half of the sunflower oil exports have been critically obstructed by the war and western sanctions against russian banks, shipping companies, and airlines. meanwhile, germany food and agriculture minister has claimed

where hundreds of bodies were discovered on the weekend after russian forces were treated to lensky accuses russia of genocide and war crimes. the you and the u. s. have promised an investigation and further sanctions on russia. listening at this, our coming up next is doc film, the children of sarajevo will be here after a sharp break and clay richardson in for lynn for me and the team here working behind the scenes writing us with take your time for an experiment about time. it can be measured precisely, and yet each person experiences it differently as if there are different forms of time. but dimension and illusion about time starts april 14th on d w. ah.

russia after its invasion of ukraine threatened to gradually dilute the dominance of the u. s. dollar and result in a more fragmented international monetary system. a u. s. human ons labor rights lawyer, se 0 p and state so fed up with being used by washington against russia. you know, as i've said, for years the u. s. is going to sanction itself out of the world economy. and that we see that happening. you know, the u. s. is leveled unprecedented sanctions against russia. and now russia simply wants to be paid in their currency. and so, you know, really, why can the complain about that? i know they are and they're calling a blackmail, but i don't, i don't see it that way. and i think the issue itself is, is gonna have growing skepticism of how the u. s. has handled all this, you know, i think the e u has been sacrificed for the us is a game plan against russia. and i think the people that you are going to see that as time goes on, or germany has warns there to any one publicly supporting russia's operation and ukraine could face legal repercussions. and the warning extends to anyone even displaying the letter the to symbolise support as the letters being used to

he had taken an ante e u stance and wanted close the ties to russia. in january, the u. s. put him on the sanctions accusing him of plotting to replace to lensky in the wake of a russian invasion. he was evidently very close to the russian precedent. he even claimed putin as his daughter's godfather. med. that shook had grown rich from russian oil interests and his closeness to the kremlin. he enjoyed a lavish lifestyle, adding a luxury yacht, last year or thirties open to treason case against him. but ukrainian officials say he managed to escape house arrest soon after the russian invasion. now president zalinski is suggesting that the captured med, that shook, could be handed over to russia in exchange for ukrainian prisoners of war. finland's prime minister says her country will decide within weeks yes or no to applying to join nato. public opinion on membership has changed dramatically since the start of the russian invasion of ukraine. russia has warned both finland and sweden, against joining nato. their joint appearance demonstrates neighborliness, but mal sweden's and finland'

sanctions on russia, seizing assets of more top russian figures, including vladimir putin's two grown daughters. and blocking russia from paying bills with us currency. there will also be a ban on all u. s. investment in russia. russian assets russian development capability needs access to us markets you see adjunct professor gerry engle is an expert in venture capital. he says the sanctions could have a lasting impact on international business and investment in the eastern europe. perhaps in russia or in the border countries. they have been, um relied upon to some extent to provide outstanding technical talent to, you know, to a resource pool here in silicon valley, but the biggest economic sanction is in europe's hands. energy is what's bringing in those cash flows, anesthesia fedyk and assistant professor of finance at uc haas school of business. says europe has not yet been able to break free from dependence on russian oil and natural gas with european russian energy imports. the cash that russia has received from that has been over 30 times larger than the aid that has been passed from ukraine. the professor says the u. s needs to put more economic pressure on allies in europe and

u. s. in the u. k. say, that's a red line. now ukraine is less than one millimeter from russia. russia has no sphere of influence. and meanwhile, the u. s. and the u. k. apparently have taken the whole pacific, the pacific ocean, and my question would be this. does the solomon islands have a red line? apparently there's no sovereignty. it only applies to ukraine. it does not apply to the solomon's island. i mean, they have broken the hypocrisy meter here in the last few days. well, i think garland, that's why the global south doesn't want to have anything to do with this because they, the further you get away from london in washington, the more hypocritical it seems. ok, that's why they're not throwing their lot in this. they have to take care of their people. they're thinking about their own sovereignty and not make allowing others to dictate what that sovereignty is. that's the world we live in gentlemen. that's all the time we have many, thanks them, i guess in washington, providence, and in oslo. and thanks to our viewers for watching us here are to see you next time. remember process ah ah. a to see how an en

u. s. foreign policy likely to appellate and change? well, so i actually think that u. s. foreign policy right now is very much focused on the russia threat, but over time we're going to see the u. s. continuing to pivot towards china, even deputy secretary defense kathleen hicks today give a speech that alluded to b u. s. continuing focus upon china. what i think we're going to see going forward . you the renewed needle wide effort to focus on russia with the us providing diplomatic, the strategic leadership, increasing contribution from many european met, members of nato. so this is going to be continued focal point, even if it isn't the main focus of american resources. ok. next question. in 2 parts, if i'm, let's imagine russia wins this war, however, massively way with that, then leave it in the world. a member of the u. s. curity council, but probably still under international sanctions with countries still desperate to buy its gaff despite their reservations. yes i, i think the only thing i think it is quite worrisome. what a russian victory means in this context. not just because defeating ukraine would be an affront. the i

on a visit to berlin in july 2021. so lensky made it clear that he wanted the u. s. involved in future talks with russia. yes, view germany and france could not resolve this conflict on their own. at the same times and lensky worried about just how much you support, he could count on the nordstrom to pipeline issue surfaces repeatedly. washington and keith had previously been united in their objection to the controversial pipeline. then bite him, relented to pressure from berlin, and dropped sanctions against companies involved in the project. generally means we'll just have them give them a 15 or would i understand that the united states is officially saying that 95 percent of the nodes drain pipeline was completed yet before our new administration took office of waiting. ve private, the rosamille, 95 percent is already in place. so what can we do that net dot double double? the answer is clear. it's a simple question of mathematics e, yet you don't allow the remaining 5 percent to be completed in fiscal tow. ah, and if the united states bends under this pressure, lynn, russia has basically achieved its

u. s. a. and after that, quite obvious that the u. s. a wanted to warranties the ukraine for one simple reason or from geo political interest of the u. s. u. s. wants to divide ukraine from russia. and what can be wide, 2 countries better than the civil war with ethical russia the best against the ukrainian government? or was it was we heard from one family who've been living on the con side line between the don units, republic and ukraine, controlled territories for the past 8 years. news news, william resumes. well, i don't know. we aren't ready to believe the war will end soon. we want to end as soon as possible, but i don't think there's enough will for that to happen in the united states and europe are sending arms digital numbers revealed. so it's hard to live here, but it's difficult. we are right on the borderline. i understand everything, but we want peace. we want to feel protected. you must understand. it's scary. it's hurtful, especially for the children. we had one situation with a woman. she just went out to wash to the kitchen and a shell landed. she was literally ripped apart. there is so much suffering, we are tired just quite tired. who can we turn to? nobody,

u. s. a. and after that, but obviously the u. s. 8 wanted to warn you, said ukraine, for one simple reason from jude political interest of the u. s. u. s. wants to divide ukraine from russia. and what can the right to countries better than the civil war with ethical rushes to the door best against the crating government? or was the russian president, vladimir putin has slammed western states for delaying payments for russian energy exports. the nurses were a failures in the payment of export supplies of russian energy resources, banks from unfriendly countries delay the transfer payments. i remind you the task has already been set to transfer payments for energy resources to the national currency. gradually moving away from the dollar and the euro. in general, we intend to radically increase the share of payments in the national currency in the foreign trade system. in the last month, the russian president ordered companies to switch to rouble payments for energy exports. that decision was met with a backlash from the west, which accused moscow of breaking contracts and circumventing sanctions over there still no agreements among member states on banning russian oil and g

russia of genocide and war crimes. the you and the u. s. policy. the investigation and further sanctions on russia are watching the news up next to its close up following one woman's escape from ukraine. at the start of the conflict. i'm charity marching from me and all of us here. dw, thanks for watching. ah. interest in the global economy? our portfolio d w. business beyond here the closer look at the project, our mission to analyze the flight for market dominance. good is step ahead with the w business beyond.

on the u. s. will impose a new sanctions package on russia over the war and ukraine, and includes a ban on all investments and increased pressure on financial institutions and state owned companies as well as government officials on their families. the science sanctions aim to push russia closer to a default and impacts the countries dollars abs. russia does not have unlimited resources, especially now given the crippling sanctions we've put in place. and they are going to be forced to choose between draining, remaining valuable dollars or, or new revenue coming in, or default of sanctions. pressure on moscow is roundtop. the global economy is also feeding the effect from us in the u. s. states of all consort, say the prices for fertilizes and energy have gems, and that's taking a toll on business and living costs. lot of our fertilizer come from from that area, whether it's from russia, ukraine, or wherever. lot of the all and gas comes from that area. so you know, if you go the palms today, a gallon gas is, is $450.00 a gallon a day from you know, so it's really made a difference. we got this, this war

on march. the 30 the u. s. is imposing more sanctions on russia bags as well as fan prudence. adult thought is as enjoyable as moscow is paying a severe and immediate price. it's reported atrocities your grains falling when it says hold for more weapons to fight russia to meet truck. labor was speaking in brussels ahead of a nato plus meeting block says it's trying to prevent an escalation of conflicts or other well news. a big political shake off in yemen just days after the staff. a tumult ceasefire with the rebels. president, available mon, sorta hardy, has fired his deputy informed leadership council. saudi arabia is advising the new assembly to start negotiations with the movies, but also parents to give yemen $3000000000.00 to rebuild its economy. when he lawrence is a professor of political science at the american university, he explains how the presidential council is likely to have been formed. it seems to have a lot more to do with the local evolutions on the ground. the successful work of the un and u. s. mediator to bring about the truce, and then the truce allowed space for the saudis to negotiate a rec

u. s marine veteran freed in a prisoner swap with russia is back on u. re here. i'm gasia mikaelian. good morning, everyone. i'm mike mibach hope you're having a great thursday morning out their garbage can night on a windy night. that means garbage can goes overnight in the morning, steve we go out there and we pick him up. put him back straight. let's see what the mailbox have been eating here through some things. it's a cold wind out there. you guys no doubt about it, and it's a brisk northwest breeze or wind. for some, we're still getting gusts over 50. some of the higher elevations are good friend george mcrae's and el cerrito. a mighty brisk northwest wind out there gusts in the mid teens dry start again right for him. relative community 72% of the low 46. i mean, there are some cool laws and they're going to be even colder. tomorrow morning, little bit of rain, some high elevation snow well to the north, so mostly sunny today, maybe a few. partly cloudy is to the north. but we are against the wind. no doubt about it here. coolest day of the week, m

on the world's most vulnerable. the u. s. ambassadors to the u. n. linda thomas greenfield, linked russia's actions in ukraine. the humans, dia, hunger crisis. the diplomats went on to praise saudi arabia and the united arab emirates for their humanitarian assistance. the country while failing to bench roads ongoing bombing campaign that is allegedly debris, deliberately targeted food production sites and vital civilian infrastructure for more than 7 years. you haven't feel crisis and its consequences have been ongoing for years, despite humanitarian assistance, up to 19000000 in the country all food insecure. with 1300000 pregnant or breastfeeding women. and 2200000 children to 5 required treatment for acute malnutrition or russia head back out. those charges during the un session, claiming was american sanctions harming the supply chain and causing global food shortages. the main factor for instability and the source of the problem today is not the russian special military operation in ukraine. but sanctions, measures imposed on our country seeking to cut off any supplies from russia and the supply chain. apa

on wednesday. the u. s. has outlined more sanctions against russia focusing on financial institutions. and 2 of president vladimir putin, his daughters, president driven, says moscow's paying a severe and immediate price. chris alleged atrocities in gotcha. yes, extra state entity blinkin his met nature chief. yes. stoughton burg, in brussels. both his se allies will focus on further measures to help ukraine, including considering the delivery of more weapons, step, fasten is in brussels, with more on the nature general's response to russia's offensive what we've seen now in the last couple of days and weeks, as well. also, especially after these images came out from a boucher that civilians there. that there's been some correct appearing. it seems that countries are calling out for more action. a more aggressive action also by nato offensive weapons. also be going to be sent to ukraine and others are much more careful. so that's a very interesting tone that he's striking there. and he's talking also about this strategic concept that plato is going to discuss during this meeting. you t

on a system because i had to learn as of new or go to sheds. mm hm. cushman stubborn reluctance to choose between the united states and put in strengthening russia irritated washington u. s. policy towards ukraine became aggressive. all internal political scandals were used to apply pressure on twitch my case in point the murder of the journalist godsa in which cushman was accused to a power involvement. that's why it wasn't a sudden it stuck in his movement. a korean, with cushman why people were not happy. i personally about correct me if i'm wrong . i personally doubt to that it was because of the going gatzo case it. so just think you're still in the mccarthy and phillip actually hope the what the ship luggage was on my dunham oh, to go up to a would need would need the it's a blown it ought to ukulele double us of slow in the is it will still mcgee, this is east motor, just hello kim, look on what the o v t. c at all, to cheer her navarro law. do. little scope of the se in the campaign. ukraine without coachman was the 1st of a series of spontaneous uprisings on the part of the ukrainian populace. and for being spontaneous uprisings, they were very well organized in

responsibility on to the next nato's chief has extended what he calls a warm welcome to finland and sweden with both countries. i'm accession to the u. s . lead military block. now, despite objections from russia, which has warned, against an expansion of the western alliance on its borders, we are in dialogue with them. it's their decision. but if they decide to apply the field on the street, there will be warmly welcomed, unexpected process to go quickly. there is no uncertainty about fin done and sweden strides to choose their own pulse, because this is from a mentally about the right of every nation in europe to decide its own future. however, some nato members don't quite agree with you on. so suttonberg the president of croatia says the alliance is provoking russia by inviting its european neighbors to join the block. to go a step further and drag finland, which is 50 kilometers from st. petersburg into that, i think is dangerous quackery. however, we cannot say no for us. finland is more important in croatia and the issue of the croatians in bosnia and herzegovina. as far as i'm concerned, let them join nato. let them stab an angry bear in the eye with a pen. the balkan issue mentioned