let's listen to what president vladimir zalinski had to say today. give it as most uni year and in all the many conversations i've had with other leaders today, i've heard several things. the 1st one is that we're supported and ungrateful to every nation that helps ukraine in concrete ways. i'll even do it, but there is a 2nd things. we are alone in defending our nations in us into doorway, who is ready to fight with them. i don't see anybody chest near by to the king who is ready to give you crane a guarantee of joining nato. every one is afraid. she has. she will yet. but is it zalinski? right? is ukraine alone in this fight against russia? but from a military point of view, he is certainly right. there are no allies that fight with ukraine. the nato states and other european members have declared their build, no boots on the ground of from europe, or whatsoever. the only thing they offer is money. and taking care of refugees that nobody can actually prevent. now what is happening in ukraine and nobody will fight actually is working or i then thank

as, as a hedge of support came out after cleaning present. vladimir zalinski, criticized both western nations and the nato alliance. they're not coming to his country's aid falls. it is of all in motion of ukraine. um, they are moving towards a kia on that the state, the goal is to or change to government of ukraine. ah, it is a very unpredictable situation, or therefore not receive spec clerk, but old pay my respects to the ukrainian armed forces, sir, which are really proving, though bravery under their courage, by fighting under standing up against her a much larger invading russian force. that's the latest response from natal, the european union. meanwhile, as adding russian president vladimir putin and his farmers to sa glover off to the blocks sanction less because of the invasion and recent developments and ukraine, the e s. foreign policy chief says they've also expanded the black list include all members of the duma who supported military aggression. pushing will also join just to other wild lead a sanctioned by the you serious, bashar aside. and valerie says, alexander lucas

at sunrise president vladimir zalinski posted a video from outside his office to denounce claim that he had surrendered or fled a deep. i'm here. we will not lay down any weapons. we will defend our state because all weapon is our true fruits, myself, and the truth is that this is our land, our country, our children must. she didn't move said um when we will defend all of that. that includes defending the streets. this armored vehicle was spotted in a residential pot of key of in the southern city of house on ah, it was an explosion at a gas station. just moments before the eye witness mentioned a plain good will. russia says it's launch missile attacks from both the air and sea. meanwhile, ukrainian forces say they destroyed a russian convoy outside key of it's all part of the accompanying propaganda battle . as this war rages on under a clock off as a reisa journalist and the president of penn and ukraine, that's a non governmental organization that works to protect freedom of speech, an author's rights. and he joins me now from the village and west and ukraine, which is close to t

the president vladimir zalinski made a bleak but defiant video address. kimbler of it. good evening everyone. our troops are here. all our citizens are here. all of us are here protecting the independence of our country. and it will continue to be this way. the laurie to our defenders glory to ukraine, gloria to heroes. but sadler images show massive russian reinforcements, waiting in reserve at various staging posts just across the borders from ukraine. russia has the numbers stacked in its favor and vladimir putin shows no sign of relenting ye. sure. of the pressure once again, i appeal to the service men of the ukrainian armed forces. don't let neo nazis unbundle knights use your children, your wives, and old people as human shields. take power into your own hands, let. it seems that it will be easier for us to come to terms with you than this gang of drug addicts and neo nazis. come on, who settled in here and took all ukrainian people hostage. ukraine's army is putting up a fight. this russian artillery convoy near the southern city of her son was wiped out as it t

he was in key f for air, for talks with vladimir zalinski. now he has come in for a bit of criticism back at home in france and elsewhere around europe with some saying that this ad johnny on the spot that he's cast himself as in terms of being a europe's go to e u member state leader. and he's all for, for show back home that he's cast himself not only as a president in, for, and france, but also as a, an international statesman of broad with one eye on that presidential election. that's upcoming in france. but one thing you can not accuse him of is having not put in the legwork i mentioned. he been all over the place while he was in a kia ve spoke about the meeting that he had in moscow with flooded me approved. and he said that he'd received guarantees from the russian president. he also said that there were areas in which the dialogue in which the talks could get smoke real progress. that real steps forward could be made. zealous on a russia decided to put pressure on the international community. i've spoken to president putin about that

that's as fighting rages on in key ebs outskirts. meanwhile, ukraine's president vladimir zalinski, his appeal for talks with the russian president to stop the fighting. vladimir putin proposed to host those talks and bella roost, where his troops are stationed. the kremlin says ukraine wants them to be hosted in nato member, poland instead. well, putin is pressing ahead with his invasion, calling the ukrainian leaders, a gang of drug addicts on neo nazis live it. we can see the neo nazis are pacing heavy weaponry in the center areas of big cities like kia and khaki themselves. they're planning to attract return fire from russian units. they're acting as terrorists using human cios to blame russians for the victims. a key this is happening from the advice of foreign governments, particularly the americans. i appeal to the soldiers of the ukrainian armed forces do not let the nationalists use your wives and parents as human shields. for all the latest updates will bring him bernard smith, his genius from moscow, and burner before we get into this offer of talks. and what the kremlin is s

he was one of 3 european leaders in care for talks with president vladimir zalinski. russia's president vladimir putin says he hopes dialog on ukraine will continue in order to avoid negative scenarios including war. but he accused the u. s. and allies of ignoring the crime insecurity demands and getting missiles, presidents as calm as return to his country of to what the west african brock echo was described as attempted coup. he said the security forces stopped an attack against democracy, but many of them had died. understand nationalist latest human rights script to describe israel as an apartheid state at because of its treatment of palestinians. it says policies of segregation, dispossession and exclusion, and israel and the occupied territories demonstrate the palestinians are treated as an inferior racial group. israel has denounced the report as false biased and anti semitic. ari faucet has more from occupied. his tuition of amnesty international says israel has built up an array of policies, laws, military coercion, and economic and social discrimination that amounts to oppres

roadblocks throughout the cities government quarter. late on thursday night, ukrainian president vladimir zalinski said he was aware of the danger, but that he was remaining in the capital than the other lessons learned, much of will, according to our information, the enemy has listed me as target number one and my family deal as target number 2, omega when the, which they want to destroy the country politically terminating the head of state nation level data. satellite images also showed the destruction. russia is writing down on ukraine here, the damage to airfields and the east of the country. and russia is proving it's not hardly interested in military facilities. ukrainian officials confirmed that lost control of the decommission should noble nuclear power plant. the scene of the world's worth nuclear disaster is now in russian hands. and they w car hold on to building a is a key is on the line for us mathias as so many in the city tonight. your also taking shelter. you've been taking shelter their reports of explosions in the capital overnight. what is the situation there at the moment? we n

excuse me, this is a call by vladimir putin to the ukraine, a military to overthrow the government of la, amir zalinski. he describes the government as terrorist neo nazis and drug addicts . so it's a clear call by vladimir putin an easier for the the ukrainians to do it themselves, the military to overthrow the government in ukraine and for russia to go in and do it. now. moscow, we know militarily has air superiority western intelligence experts have said that and moscow are saying that they are advancing on positions in the east. they control a strategic air field outside chia, and they insist incidentally that they're not targeting residential areas. of course, you wouldn't expect moscow to tell us that things were going badly, but the kremlin in the moscow's military rushes military insists that their plan is going according to plan. very, thank you so much, bernard smith, giving us the latest update from moscow. while despite moscow pressing forward with that invasion, ukraine's president, as you've been hearing, as appealing for talks with vladimir putin had you ensure us, i'm glad you took his

now you might be come contin, ukrainian president vladimir zalinski, speaking of his name for, for potent announced his so called military operation. it fell on deaf ears. what, what was of avalon may zalinski hoping to achieve with that speech? do you think that the west steps up at that there's a clear, a signal also towards russia that ukraine doesn't have to go through this a, by itself on its own. now, at that frustration of the, of heard or being expressed by a presidency lensky, of who'd also last week at the munich security conference where he was basically saying, what is the west actually waiting for? why is it that the only my sanctions that may be coming up at, but at that time, no sanction severe as still in place. no preemptive sanctions that president zalinski wanted at that time to actually avoid in his view that a further escalation takes place. now a few days have passed, of course since then, and the you and the u. s. are coordinating with other allies anita allies to have a coordinated response when it comes to punishing a russia for this for this aggression. the quest

an apartment block suffers a direct rocket strike. president vladimir zalinski says more than a 100000 russian troops have entered his country. russia's foreign ministry says it's ready to work for peace. the russian invasion sends tens of thousands of families fleeing across the border into neighboring countries with some men forced to turn back to defend their homeland. and german chancellor, all of sholtes meets leaders of eastern european nato allies to consider imposing tougher sanctions against moscow. ah, a michael ok, thanks so much for joining us. ukrainian forces have been fighting back against russian assaults on the outskirts of keith authorities are urging citizens to defend the capital. and the army says it repelled an assault on a military base to the south. in the latest developments president vladimir zalinski has tweeted that within a 100000 russian troops have now entered he's country, the russian foreign ministry says it's ready to work for peace. but russia also says it has launched a barrage of cruise missiles and rockets against ukraine. an early morning, missile

at sunrise, president vladimir zalinski posted a video from outside his office to denounce claims that he'd surrendered. my whole fled. dave, i'm here. we will not lay down any weapons. we will defend our state because o weapon is our true fruits. and the truth is that this is our land, all country, our children, my. she didn't even move since when we will defend all of that. that includes defending the streets. this armored vehicle was spotted in a residential pot of key of in the southern city of house on here was an explosion at a gas station. just moments before the eye witness mentioned, a plane with russia says it's launch missile attacks from both the air and sea. meanwhile, ukrainian forces say they destroyed a russian convoy outside key of it's all part of the accompanying propaganda battle . as this war rages on t w corresponded funny for shar, joins us on the line. and actually we see pictures of her. there she is. she was in keith, but is no longer there has moved to another location altogether. funny. tell us where you are and what's going on around you. i mean, i'm an asc

salt taking territory, including the former a noble euclid power plant. ukrainian president vladimir zalinski says the fate of europe has been decided in his country. ukrainian soldiers on the outskirts of the eastern city of khaki inspecting just some of the carnage from day one of russia's invasion of ukraine. then after dusk, the destruction continuing with civilians took refuge in subway station looking for whatever safety they could find . also in the ukraine capital, keep people headed for the underground fearful russia could launch air strikes. so, so you got some higher because i think it's one of the only places right now where you can hide and hear all the other places aren't terrifying. austin at a strategic airbase just 20 kilometers away from the capital reports of russian forces and control i. however, ukraine says that prevented a complete takeover of the facility. ukrainian troops have set up roadblocks throughout the cities government quarter. late on thursday night, ukrainian president vladimir zalinski said he was aware of the danger, but that he was remaining in the capita

it has pledge of support came hours after ukrainian president vladimir zalinski, criticized both the western nations and the alliance for not coming to his country's aid. those are the headlines. the news continues here on al jazeera, after inside story. good bye. ah. russian tanks roll into ukraine. the target, the capital keep ukraine's president says the response from the west is not good enough. so what are the options? can ukraine defend itself? this is inside story. ah hello and welcome to the program. i'm hammer, jim's room. russia's invasion of ukraine is intensifying with air and ground assaults. russian troops have taken several towns and cities, and also the chernobyl nuclear disaster site. now they're attacking the capital kiff ah, explosions and gunfire have forced hundreds of thousands of people to escape to subway stations and make shift bomb shelters. russian tanks have arrived over the border from belarus, ukraine's president vladimir zalinski says russia is targeting civilian areas. he is calling for stronger sanctions against moscow, adding his country is being for

units leaving crimea to return to their home based also on the program a day of unity president vladimir zalinski leads ukraine and celebrations in defiance of suggestions from the west. that to day could see the start of a russian invasion. and could germany see an end to corona virus restrictions, as case numbers for politicians. and scientists say it's time to plan a path back to normality and it's awards night at the berlin international film festival styles and audiences are back to spite some pandemic restrictions which film will when the golden bear me show you some of the fact ah, i'm good had off us, well come to the program and we begin with the latest developments in the crisis over ukraine. russia says it has begun withdrawing troops from the crimea territory . it annexed from ukraine in 2014. the russian defense ministry says military drills in the region are over and that tanks and soldiers are returning to their bases. yesterday, the kremlin announced it was pulling back some forces from its border with ukraine . western allies have welcome that statement, but a say they need to se

the discussions are expected to take place at the ukrainian bellows border. president vladimir zalinski had earlier rejected the chron, kremlin call for talks in minsk same bella, luce was the staging ground for russia's invasion. all this says heavy fighting continues in several ukrainian cities. but as during a whole reports now from viv, russian forces have made strong resistance. o. ringback a sunday service with special poignancy, the 1st of the war, pres here for peace extinguished just days ago. as if in answer, russian and ukrainian delegations are meeting on the border with bella, bruce. it is the 1st glimmer of negotiation, but few, including ukraine's president. expect a positive outcome it crescent beth rodney or more, i'll say, frankly, i don't believe in a result of this meeting, but let's try so that no citizen of ukraine would doubt that i as president, did try to stop the war when there was even just a small chance the russian attack has renewed its focus on critical infrastructure . a gas pipeline ablaze in the eastern city of har, keith, ukraine's 2nd largest russian

s. vice president koval, a harris meeting with the ukranian president vladimir zalinski. any threats to our country, we take seriously and we have rallied our allies and our partners to speak with one voice. the ukrainian leader made the trip here, despite warnings from the u. s. administration. it might be unwise to travel, given the threat against his country. later on stage, he was asked about president biden's assertion that president putin has decided to invade in the next few days at the old book of shore, or as a me, them, when we stand ready to respond to everything, we cannot remain posterity. how can you live in a state where you are told on a daily basis, that war will happen with that to morrow? the advance will happen. it means crushing national currency or money being taken out, businesses closing. can you live in that kind of countries? anna, can you have stability in that kind of country be know it that he also questioned why the announcement of the details of western sanctions should only come off to any invasion. but you would take either. we don't need

forces as fierce grow that russia could be planning and in asian, or as johnson and president vladimir zalinski held talks in the capital on tuesday . the u. k. as often tens of millions of dollars in aid to assist ukraine. johnston's as russia is holding a gun to ukraine's hand in an effort to change the architecture of european security. the west fears russia is planning to invade its neighbour with tens of thousands of troops. tanks and artillery missiles gathered near the border. b u. s . and its allies are threatening tougher sanctions. the criminal insist there'll be no attack alongside other countries. we are also preparing a package of sanctions and other measures to be enacted the moment the 1st russian po, cat crosses further into ukrainian territory. and we have done all this, and preparers not as a show of hostility towards russia, but is a demonstration that we will always stand up for freedom and democracy and ukrainian sovereignty in the face of aggression thought my r bunker, the we discussed a set of activities to provide deterrence measures against the russian federation. any

the kremlin said his delegation is ready to meet in the bell. russian city of carmel, vladimir zalinski says he remains open talks in a neutral venue. russia has stepped up, its military advance as the troops and to ukraine, 2nd biggest city ca keep on day 4 of its land. air and sea invasion military vehicles have been on the streets and heavy fighting has taken place with civilians warned not to go out or to appeal to me. it is falling was going on from the ukrainian city of denise.

had across the border as the russian attract, intensifies, no retreat, no surrender. president vladimir zalinski is defiant message to his forces. as he says, the ukrainian army has managed to derail the russian offence. and calling for an end to the war rallies across the world to protest against russia's military action . ukraine. ah, hello, thank you. for joining us. russian troops are closing in on the capital key. this part of their land at sea and air military action in ukraine. for now though, the streets are silent, a curfew is in place until atm local time, and anyone outside will be considered the enemy at defiance ukrainian president has meanwhile, again addressed his country. we will fight as long as it takes to liberate the country, followed me. zalinski said in a short video message, and they will soon have some further assistance. german chancellor, all of schultz says his country will provide ukraine with 1000 antique tank weapons and 500 surface to air missiles. promises of weapons to from the netherlands. the barcode begins our coverage. ah, the moment a missile slammed into an

the, those images that question the powers and ability of nato, and the ukranian president vladimir zalinski, he's now said that his nation has been left alone in this situation. is it the case that western governments have failed ukraine? here? i think the failures concerned more western russia policy. and here i have to look in particular at germany after georgia and 2008. and then of course, crimea in 2014, it should have been more or less clear to a lot of german policy makers that put and was not on a track to be the friendly and neighbor that they wanted him to be. and here i think the big mistakes were meet at that just, you know, put and was basically treated as just the regular states men as somebody you can add a be trading with. and this, of course, you know, as while like next to the conclusion of the nordstrom to agreements. and i think these are the fundamental mistakes that, that were made. the big picture of things, when germany have said it time and time again, that it will not send weapons to ukraine. would anything change on the ground if that position were to change now?

the us vice president cobbler harris meeting with the ukrainian president vladimir zalinski. any threats to your country, we take seriously and we have rallied our allies in our partners to speak with one voice. the ukrainian leader made the trip here, despite warnings from the u. s. administration, it might be unwise to travel, given the threat against his country. later on stage, he was honest about president boykin's assertion with president putin has decided to invade in the next few days. a level of individual or as a me than when we stand ready to respond to everything in the one we cannot remain passive then how can you live in a state where you are told on a daily basis that war will happen, that tomorrow the advance will happen it means crushing national courtesy, money being taken out, businesses closing. can you live in that kind of country and i know can you have stability in that kind of country? is novi. she also questioned why the announcement of the details of western sanctions. it thought should only come without any invasion, but to war wood to guide. now we

but the ukranian president vladimir zalinski says his forces remain in control of the capital after a series of explosions on gun battles. the mayor of keith has extended a curfew in the city. he says, any civilians in the street between 5 pm and 8 am will be considered the enemy. neve barker reports. with a moment, a missile slammed into an apartment block in the south of ukrainian capital here. and nobody was killed for the attacks. evidence, say the ukranian authorities of russia's willingness to hit civilian targets. xhylia, now we go with, we managed to escape the wayne kitchen. we were lucky. it was a direct hit in the living room. that's my wife and the elder child have their legs broken. oh, young child was taken somewhere by arrest. yes. ukraine's president had warned of a difficult night. and for many, it came this the aftermath of fierce fighting close to people's homes. ukrainian army said it had destroyed a russian military convoy trying to enter the city, appearing 1st thing below them is a lensky. affirm. keith was still in control of the capital and surrounding cities

ah, i begin in ukraine where president vladimir zalinski has issued a rallying cry in anticipation of a possible russian invasion. followed another day of high stakes diplomacy aimed at d, escalating the situation at the russian border where thousands of troops are amassed . this time the german chancellor was in care of with a message that any russian action would be economically costly. and in moscow, there were signs that diplomatic channels were still open. let us natasha butler has more from give to the right after days of calling for car me ukraine and downplaying west warnings of an imminent invasion. a change of tone from president for lord amazed the lensky in an address to village hon. you know, of thorpe 7. the busha were being threatened by a big war, and the date of military invasion has been scheduled once again. it is not for the 1st time of war is being conducted systematically against us on all fronts. on the military front, the military contingent, housing, a police around the board. on the diplomatic front, they're trying to deprive us of the right to decide foreign

also coming up with is long at the munich security conference, g clients, president vladimir zalinski, calls for more international support. and i'm meeting with vladimir putin ah m. anthony how, thanks for joining us. you as president joe biden will meet with his national security council on sunday to discuss what the white house says could be an imminent attack on you, cried nato has joined us in that assessment and is relocating staff from the capital give in anticipation of an invasion and while russia continues to claim that it is not seeking conflict on saturday, president putin. so supervised military troops involving nuclear capable missiles. the law id. oh ah, these are just exercises, but this scale is massive. russia launch ballistic missiles as part of their nuclear drills along ukraine's borders in the air. on the ground and at sea, president putin and bella, russian leader lucas shinkel, watched them closely from the situation room in the kremlin. moscow communicated that the planned exercises should not cause any one concern, but they come at a questionable time. separa

earlier president vladimir zalinski said europe site is being decided in his country and called for harsh sanctions to punish moscow. he's ordered a full military mobilization of ukraine's armed forces to counter the attack. your destination wishing to do i am grateful to all those who are saving lives now and helping to maintain order. what are mostly the enemy is striking not only military targets as it claims, but also civilians. only their killing people and turning peaceful cities into military targets. this is despicable and will never be forgiven. he nicoli may board it for a much of more on the latest situation. their data in simon young joins me now. simon, as lensky, they're claiming civilians are being targeted. this is moving now quite fast, really getting reports of explosions in the capital. bring us up to speed it. yeah, that's right. well it, i mean it's a, it's a very dynamic picture, but it's pretty clear the russian aggression is moving fast and is moving deep into ukrainian territory it towards the capital we hear of heavy fighting around key of itself. as you said, it

thank you very much for joining us. german chancellor, olaf schultz and ukrainian president vladimir zalinski, have held crisis talks in cave over the mounting threats of a russian invasion of ukraine. jessica schultz assured his ukrainian counterparts of germany's continued support and set the west is ready for serious dialogue with russia over security matters. the chancellor is said to fly to moscow. next 4 talks with president vladimir putin. he had a clear warning for his next host about the consequences of any military action against you. crane is my hand kiff the i'm up here and live. i am once again making clear ukraine sovereignty and territorial integrity are non negotiable for germany. therefore, we expect clear steps from russia to deescalate current tensions. he has come to. the german government is clear that further military aggression against ukraine would have serious political, economic, and geostrategic consequences for russia to heal. i will emphasize that to morrow in moscow to forget the scottish moron in moscow dishwasher. archie political editor, mikaela, mikaela, kush

regions announced evacuation plans with a jump of gray in the work, the president of ukraine vladimir zalinski, will soon order the military to go on the offensive to implement a plan to invade the done yet and do hands people's republics. territory lu, filters new as of today, february 18, a mast centralized evacuation of the population to the russian federation. what has been organized, women, children and the elderly are among the 1st to be evacuated. packed on the bus is bound for russia's neighboring roster of region, despite yet again deny any plan. military action. author belie reiterate that the military and political leadership of ukraine doesn't plan and are not conducting offensive operations in ukraine's east. the only option for the occupation of the people and territory that is acceptable to us is the political and diplomatic one. it will addition a clinic yet it's the separatists of up their attacks and it's homes like these on their side of the frontline lou. hence, that have been caught in the firing line. local se shelling has escalated lately. what's written in your new book

now, ukraine's president vladimir zalinski has urged his citizens to come together in solidarity as minions faced the threats of a russian invasion. in a day of unity address, he vowed ukraine would fight back against any russian aggression. ah, a show of national pride. as russian troops remain on the border, the ukrainian president called for a day of unity, encouraging people to come together. we are all united by all wish to live, to live in peace, to live a happy life with our families, parents and kids. we have the full right to all of this because we at home here in ukraine. many joined marches to show their solidarity. you do moves with seem driven, i think we only to gather at such time so as not to forget that we are the only united we need to go out in the street on such days, especially in this political situation. i exit us. no, i don't think the russians are going to withdraw. i don't have faith in biden's promises. the best way to protect ourselves is to stay united as one country. what is it? what is for you the sky? zalinski is keeping his troops united by attending militar

the german position that, or that what, what shows really could take to ukraine to, to offer vladimir zalinski. well, we've heard me say look, who's now our chief political editor, already stressing the fact that it is an extremely difficult trip, this one to care for all of shorts. but of course, you always have to look at all the small signals in international diplomacy. and by choosing to go to kia 1st today and then going to moscow tomorrow. last choice is undoubtedly stressing the fact that germany stands firmly on the side of the ukrainians. now, what does he have in his suitcase m. so far we can only speculate at the ukranian ambassador to germany has sent germany a long list of things that they say they might need, including 12000 anti tank and military equipment. but this is not something that all of shows is going to bring for historic reasons for also the reason that the bonus van currently is not in a very good state itself. but the german government has promised that it is looking at the list and it is looking at pieces of equipment and that help in those situations in military si

the diplomatic drive to defuse the crisis over a possible russian invasion. ukraine's leader vladimir zalinski has invited us president joe biden to visit his country. washington says that russia has mast up to 130000 troops on ukraine's border. western allies are elevating in supplies as kid vows to keep its air space open. international observers pack their belongings. the organization for security and cooperation in europe has been monitoring the conflict in ukraine's east since 2014. but as tensions with russia escalate, they've decided it's time to relocate. the departure is a bad sign for neutral intelligence coming from easton ukraine. multiple countries also relocating the embassies from key in the east to live in the west. as the u. s . ones that russia could launch an invasion at any time. this comes in response to recent military movements from russia to the north. it is conducting joint military drills with belarus. ah, while in the south, russian warships practiced naval drills in the black sea. but the flurry of diplomatic activity continues unabated. father morgan, d. okay, now

blocks throughout the cities. government quarter. late on thursday night ukrainian president vladimir zalinski said he was aware of the danger, but that he was remaining in the capital than the lesson plan of michael according to our information the enemy has listed me as target number one and my family as target number 2 on the other one, the which they want to destroy the country politically terminating the head of state nation. a level delta satellite images also showed the destruction. russia is writing down on ukraine here, the damage to airfields and the east of the country. and russia is proving it's no hardly interested in military facilities. ukrainian officials confirmed that loss control of the d commission should noble nuclear power plant. the scene of the world's worst nuclear disaster is now in russian hands. dw corresponded mathias boating and joins me from keith. at his city residence have been spending the night in air right shelters. there are reports of explosions in the capital. what is the situation there right now? yeah, people are coming slowly out of these shelters now,

world order ah, and i man, you campus mccann and welcome to the program. ukrainian president vladimir zalinski has accused russian forces of targeting civilian infrastructure are for a 4th night of attacks across ukraine. overnight, moscow hit at fields and fuel facilities, including a civilian oil depot, 30 kilometers, south of peeve. it forces also blew off a pipeline near ca. he's in the east authorities say the blast could cause an environmental catastrophe. a ukraine's pipeline operator says it hasn't affected supply. this comes the some russian forces were seen entering the city. after meeting stiff resistance, they've ordered been ordered to advance in train from all directions. and we can cross straight to d. w correspondent, funny if a child who's in malesky in weston ukraine. good morning, honey. tell us about the night and how things are looking way you all this morning relative o'clock called her i am right now, but people always preparing room. the next shelter work and they go to it again, they hear there's an alarm, you have to go. they are military i. there's a military base me

another turning point in 2019 with vladimir zalinski as ukraine's president. he vowed to restore the don bath region and renewed calls for nato membership. e. barclay, the many leaders hints slightly that ukraine shouldn't take the risk of talking constantly about membership of the alliance, because this risky connect you to russia's reaction amongst them. but that was a red line for moscow, which it will on nuclear, new to no one thought that if you crane create such threats for russia, we create similar threats for herself. what are the at the fuel whirlpool cyclical route? it was one of pollutants, justifications for the russian to build up around ukraine's borders. but unlike 8 years ago, ukraine is a battle hardened nation that's vowed to resist an act of solidarity with the people of ukraine. the brandenburg gate here in berlin has been lit up in the colors of the ukrainian flag. the cities mer francisco defies said the german capitalist, sending a clear message from a free city to a free and sovereign ukraine. other european cities, such as paris and lo

tuesday to meet with putin above the we have, amid the exodus from his country ukraine, president vladimir zalinski is appealing for com. when we have a lot of information because we are on these borders, it's our borders, it's our territory. you, you know, i have to speak with our people, like, you know, like, like bread and, and said people throughs. and the tools that we have different information, and now the best friend for an image that hispanic in our country. his words, a reminder that until the 1st shot is fired and anger, a fragile piece prevails. over more, let's bring in d, w. washington bureau chief in as paul hello to you. and as so, as we've been hearing the list of countries urging their citizens to leave ukraine or to avoid traveling, there is growing by the day. what's been the message for washington on this? well, you know, they really want to avoid. so what we saw in afghanistan when the military withdraw from the country and the so many civilians were left behind. this is probably the main cause that washington and other western countries are really in high alert and urge of th

at any time. ukraine's leader vladimir zalinski also invited us president joe biden, to visit his country in solidarity. ah, downtown kia, finite residents seem relaxed despite the room is of a possible invasion. ah, yes you, i said, i feel calm. you should always be ready for everything. and then you'll have nothing to be afraid of but not every one in ukraine is keeping calm. civilian observers from the organization for security and cooperation in europe pulled out of the rebel held city of donnette sk, citing the deteriorating security conditions. rushes foreign ministry criticize the withdrawal calling on the monitors not to play politics. a growing number of countries, including germany, have evacuated, their embassy staffs from give german chancellor olaf schoultz says he will make an appeal through diplomacy. father morgan deal krajina. i'm going to ukraine, but to talk to president zalinski father. then on going to moscow the next day to speak with president putin fulton would invite vent. in both cases, it's about exploring how we can secure peace in europe. that's a good part of

keith, as fears of an imminent russian invasion are growing. meeting with president vladimir zalinski, their shots is expected to offer ukraine more economic support. but still, no weapons. the visit comes as a staff from the organization for security and economic corporation pulled out the rebel at pulled out of the rebel health city of donates. they have been monitoring the conflict there. western intelligence sources say russia now has more than a $100000.00 troops on ukraine's borders. tomorrow. the chancellor will travel to moscow to urge the russian president vladimir putin to de escalate. the crisis dw corresponded nicolai reports on the challenges facing the german chancellor. on today's visit to keith, germany's new chancellor is going to keep at a time of unprecedented tensions not just between ukrainian russia, but also between friends. with cave, accusing berlin of sitting on the fence. ukraine, prepare its bomb shelters. the foreign embassies evacuate their stuff. berlin's refusal to follow the lead taken by the u. s. in supplying ukraine. the defense of weapons is key of

graham, fortunately, crane is longing for peace. europe is longing for the well pressed ends. vladimir zalinski addresses welled leaders by the munich security conference dominated by the threat to be rash, an attack on his country. ah, i am eddie micah junior and you are welcome to the program. germany has issued an urgent advisory to its citizens in ukraine to leave the country as a threat of military action by russia continues to rise. foreign minister on the end of our bad book till dw, what prompted the advice. yeah, but i think we already brought in precautionary measures for german citizens, ukraine last week. i haven't yet, in the last 48 hours, we've seen full slack operations. when again, i'm used as a pretext by separated and to say that there is a further escalation of one of i believe they have for now introduced further measures to indicate that we are prepared for all eventualities volleyball by now. although russia claims that it is not each in military conflict in ukraine, president vladimir putin supervise what russia calls shuttled military exercises in the company of his mos

if president vladimir zalinski says 137 people have died so far in russia's full scale military invasion, he signed a decree to mobilize all able bodied men of fighting age to defend their country. the un estimates around a 100000 cravings, have fled their homes and your 7 just more now from lee crane. what kind of a? well, the placid sky line behind me belies the fact that it was a menacing nights. a lot of our strikes, a lot of missile strikes, which has been emphasized by the foreign minister and an early this morning that shoot down that sir air defense getting that war plane, that jet that crashed sadly into a residential area. the early reports we have is that 3 people have definitely been injured. we know that there's one fatality, and that was something that proves or the russians wrong in that they had taken out all air defenses. in you officials held an emergency lately summit to discuss the unfolding crisis in ukraine and to finalize severe sanctions against russia. blockers targeting moscow's trade energy and transport sector washington has announced export controls on high t

also of the program, the day of unity president vladimir zalinski and leads ukraine and celebrations. a defiance of suggestions from the west that today could see the start of a russian invasion on the european union's highest court rules at brussels can cut the funds for member states that disregard democratic standards has major implications for poland and hungary. ah, i'm fil gale. welcome to the program. we begin with the latest developments in the crisis over ukraine and russia said it's begun withdrawing troops from the crimea territory. it attics from ukraine in 2014 russian defense ministry says military drills in the region are over tanks. and so just returning to their basis yesterday, the credit and it was putting back some forces from it's border with you crate western allies have welcome that statement, but say they need to see evidence that it's actually happening well, so ukraine is today celebrating a day of unity call by president vladimir then ski people rated the flag, got the olympic stadium in capital care, also being carried to fly the flag and buildings into thi

regions announced evacuation plans with the jump, a guy in the what the president of ukraine vladimir zalinski will soon order the military to go on the offensive to implement a plan to invade that done yet, and the hottest people's republics territory. hulu filled this new. as of today, february 18th, a mask. centralized evacuation of the population to the russian federation has been organized. women, children, and the elderly are among the 1st to be evacuated, packed on to buses, bound for russia's neighboring roast of region, despite yet again deny any plan. military action author belie reiterate that the military and political leadership of ukraine doesn't plan and are not conducting offensive operations in ukraine's east. the only option for the occupation of the people and territory that is acceptable to us is the political and diplomatic. one of the bullet ish, a clinic here. it's the separatists of up their attacks and it's homes like these on their side of the front line. lou hence that have been caught in the firing line . local se shelling has escalated lately, but certainly view re

he, the ukrainian president, vladimir zalinski said diplomacy comes 1st, but no options are off the table. me. we only think about t some with we only think about the return of our occupied territories and only through diplomacy, lamentation of shall issue betia. we will not give up with a single piece of our land to day yolanda, we will not give up our territories when they read them, no matter what the prize lee, your captain ah, ah, jeez, but i would nibble on despite zelinski reassurances. others are preparing to do battle. if it comes to a fight, the click go boxing brothers, one. now the mayor of give both signed up for the army other calling we milt week and an aggressor have to understand you, they do it, activity aggressive duty against you brain. you have to pay huge price for that. would it have to fight leaked documents confirmed by the pentagon, reveal the back room diplomatic efforts to avoid war. the u. s. offered russia access to inspect key military sites in return for a d escalation. russia says it has no intention to invade ukraine. but these pictures released by russia