the opposition leader calls for support in belarus. we will learn what came out of her mailing today with german chancellor, angela merkel. also on the program -- the opposition lames claims of power and sunday's election results, and storms of the parliament. we will see how one of india's poorest -- forest districts cope with months of lockdown. dw speaks with a german astrophysicist. ♪ phil: i'm phil gayle. welcome to the program. we begin in berlin, where belarus' opposition leader has been in talks with german political leaders, including the chancellor, angela merkel. she wants elections following the forced poll. she wants germany to play a leading role in ending the unrest. reporter: this meeting at the german chancellory in berlin is crucial. the opposition leader has high hopes, as she said ahead of the talks. >> germany is one of the most powerful countries in the world. now, we need help and mediation of our negotiations with authorities. think that germany can be extremely helpful in this situation. reporter: merkel has

do you still worry that forces from inside belarus are a threat to your life? sviatlana: physically, i feel safe, but my soul and heart is crying for the violence in belarus. brent: we offer our congratulations to you for winning this prize, and we want to wish you and everyone involved in those efforts the best. we appreciate your time tonight. thank you. all the best. a new exhibition opens tomorrow focusing on the wife of one of europe's most powerful rulers, charles five. 500 years ago, the habsburg leader was crowned emperor of a dominion that included large parts of europe and the americas, but his rise to power could not be completed without a great deal of insider dealing. here is a closer look. >> he was already one of the most powerful rulers of his time, but charles five wanted the title of holy roman emperor. in the middle of europe, the church was divided. the ottomans threatened the empire from the east, and powerful european competitors were vying for the same title. he borrowed 600,000 guilders with which he bribed the selection committee. >> it

also on the program, belarus's exiled opposition leader visits berlin to ask for angela merkel's help. the german mediation called to end the crisis gripping her country, and she spoke with dw ahead of her meeting with the chancellor. three virologists win this year's nobel prize for medicine for their discovery of hepatitis c. paris orders its bars and cafes closed as europe confronts a second wave of coronavirus. the french capital and its surroundings are on maximum alert. i'm phil gayle. welcome to the program. donald trump's doctors have confirmed a message from the president saying he believed the military hospital in maryland where he is being treated for covid-19 this evening. tweeting from the walter reed medical center, president trump said he would leave at 6:30 p.m. local time. in his message, he claimed he is feeling better than he has for 20 years and urged people not to be afraid of the coronavirus. he was helicopter into the hospital three days ago after testing positive and showing symptoms of covid-19. straight to washington where we join dw correspondent. the initia

well i think that the european parliament is sending a clear message that they poor people in belarus democratic opposition. in their fight for fundamental freedoms and basic human rights and that is water there's a price is about of course the european union has not recognized the results of the presidential elections election in belarus they have asked for sanctions against individuals held responsible for the violence and electoral fraud and now also after adopting a resolution condemning condemning the violence in belarus the european parliament is once again showing that they support the people of belarus could this crimes have any impact on the further development in melrose. well i mean this is a very prestigious prize this is going to make headlines around the world it's going to be heard in belarus so this is also strengthening that people the opposition in belarus fighting there or taking to the street to the streets however we also have to say that we shouldn't assume that this is going to impress. who is still holding on to power there. are out on a kind of phenomenon in b

the women of belarus have become the face of the current protests their voices are growing louder enough is enough that's their message after 26 years they want a new leader for their country and a better future for their children women and sophia who go out to protests week after week these 2 courageous women refused to be intimidated by the authorities. the women's march had barely begun when the police started making their 1st arrests over the past weeks belo rose has ramped up its crackdown on protesters but despite it all these women come back each saturday to make sure their voices heard it was like everything was quiet then suddenly those henchmen showed up and dragged these young women into their bastards what did they ever do to that we're not scared for our own safety but worried about our children and grandchildren we want them to live in a normal country without this kind of. minute up oil said the moment when. i learned sophia are outraged and tried reasoning with the police. this time they can't get any of the women released. more but alice says she and her friend sophie ar

to take any action on belarus. they're not going to take action but they will be desperately trying to resolve the problem about the bellows ascensions they were left shamefaced when 10 days ago the foreign ministers agreed to sanctions against about 40 members of the regime in minsk and then one country got up and said no that is cyprus cyprus is blackmailing the european union at this point they're linking sanctions they want against turkey to the sanctions against bella ruse those 2 things have nothing whatever to do with each other that is the situation and now european leaders have to discuss reassuring cyprus and telling them we are by your side but could you please please let those velu sanctions go ahead. there's no shortage of challenges barbara for your leaders at the moment what else is on their summit agenda there are today. if you look at the map to terry it's little fires everywhere all around the borders of the european union just take as about john armenia the military conflict that had flared back

or developments in belarus have gained the attention of course of lawmakers here in europe. and in brussels later today rather the leaders will gather for a 2 day summit on foreign affairs and i'm joined now from there by g.w. correspondent barbara fazel barbara the standoff in belarus is big on the agenda today in brussels can we expect the european unit take any action on that. they're just really trying to terry because they are shame faced because of what happened 10 days ago the e.u. foreign ministers agreed on sanctions against 40 people in the better was regime people who were supposed to be involved in the crackdowns and in the torture off prisoners and then one country got up and said no and that cyprus cyprus is blackmailing the e.u. they want sanctions also against turkey to totally non related issues but they're stalling everything so now the european leaders try to talk to cyprus and say please please do get out of your tree will you let us put those things last against belarus because they are long overdue and can you talk about turkey later so that is the situ

talks seek to break a standoff over sanctions against belarus. also coming up tonight, spanish capital madrid back in lockdown. the capital has been hardest hit as a second wave of the virus sweeps across the country. and making a difference -- the alternative nobel prize for human rights is announced. we will take a look at those honored for their activism. i'm brent goff. two viewers watching on pbs in the united states and to all of your around the world, welcome. we begin tonight with the question -- who speaks for europe? at a summit in brussels, eu leaders are trying to agree on an answer. sanctions against belarus, a joint approach on turkey, and how to distribute coronavirus recovery funds -- those are some of the issues demanding attention and unity. delegates are hoping the summit will help break a deadlock over sanctions against belarus. >> he has become the unlucky center of attention. the president of cyprus has caused a big sterling leap. cyprus has long been the only european state opposing sanctions against belarus, and the eu req

let's go back to belarus, reminders where all this started with that election? well, people on the streets of belarus have really sent the message around the world. they don't think it was a fair election, they are not determining their own future. we have seen protests every sunday in minsk. many of the protesters have been bundled away and many of the opposition leaders from different parts of the opposition, there's nothing unifying them as such, have had to flee, have had to leave the borders in belarus. a lot of this has caused a lot of concern. president lukashenko's reaction has been to dig in. he has received financial support from president putin. it's one of the moments during this week's us presidential debate that sparked the most headlines was when donald trump failed to condemn white supremacist groups, in particular one called the proud boys. our north america correspondent, aleem maqbool, sends this report from portland where he met both left wing activists and the proud boys it's become the us capital of radicalism. most american cities have see

the european union agrees immediate sanctions on a0 leaders in belarus responsible for the country's controversial election — but president lukashenko himself is not on the list. anger in india after the death of a second woman in a few days from an alleged gang rape. the rise in extremism is centre stage in the us presidential election. we report from portland — hearing from members of both far—right and far—left groups. the european union launches legal action against the uk over its plans to override parts of the brexit agreement. and us model chrissy teigen opens up about the loss of her baby during pregnancy. we'll hear how her comments could help thousands of other women going through the same ordeal. hello, and welcome to audiences in the uk and around the world. european union leaders have agreed to immediately impose sanctions on belarus and leaders following the country's four presidential election. and the crackdown that followed —— flawed. mark lobel, what is happening? they said that you didn't recognise the election result and they called his inauguration il

russia is belarus's strongest ally. anytime the eu is thinking about how to deal with belarus, russia looms large. >> thank you, dave. to mali, 12 citizens were killed -- it fell into a military ambush. two soldiers were also killed in the attack. this follows a separate attack on a military base on monday night into tuesday. militants rated the outpost and killed nine soldiers -- rated the outpost and killed nine soldiers. the standoff continues between armenia and as a bridge on as both violated a cease-fire. that cease-fire was brokered by russia. armenian posters shelved some of its regions well -- also jean -- as a bridgee on -- as a bridge n >> the cease-fire doesn't seem to have brouought some,, especially to the capital which was not shelled today t though sirens take off a few times i am told. prisonerers that the cease-fire was meant to facilitate under the provisionon of the red cros, they have nott been able to stat because clashes are still ongogoing at varariousoints. in particular, with was to seem to be

let's go back to belarus, reminders where all this started with that election? people on the streets of belarus have really sent the message around the world they don't think it was a fair election, they are not determining their own future. we have seen protests every sunday in minsk. many of the protesters have been bundled away and many of the opposition leaders from different parts of the opposition, there is nothing unifying them as such, have had to flee, i've had to leave the borders in belarus. a lot of this has caused a lot of concern. president lukashenko's reaction is duty he has received financial support from president putin. hundreds of thousands of people protesting out on the streets. thank you, mark lobel. there's yet more outrage in india following the alleged gang rape and killing of a second young woman. it follows the death of a 19—year—old woman on tuesday. both women were from the lower—caste dalit community. despite laws to protect them, they face widespread discrimination. their deaths have sparked a series of protests. 0pposition

let's go back to belarus, reminders where all this started with that election? well, people on the streets of belarus have really sent the message around the world. they don't think it was a fair election, they are not determining their own future. we have seen protests every sunday in minsk. many of the protesters have been bundled away and many of the opposition leaders from different parts of the opposition, there's nothing unifying them as such, have had to flee, have had to leave the borders in belarus. a lot of this has caused a lot of concern. president lukashenko's reaction has been to dig in. he has received financial support from president putin. there's yet more outrage in india following the alleged gang rape and killing of a second young woman. it follows the death of a 19—year—old woman on tuesday. both women were from the lower—caste dalit community. despite laws to protect them, they face widespread discrimination. she sobs devastated and heartbroken. another indian mother torn apart by grief. under indian law, we can't show you herface, no

member states and in support of the belarus opposition simon young thank you. now to another part of the former soviet union because his staff the prime minister has resigned escalating the country's political crisis to the reports that the parliament immediately elected back a boring office replacement from the opposition only for him to be forced to flee as angry protesters stormed the hotel where the emergency parliamentary session was being held this comes amid increasing chaos and arrests following sunday's parliamentary elections you can see protesters forcing their way into government buildings and destroying images of progress russian president assad run by jim back home official results from the vote 100 big gains for the president in 2 stops the parties those results have since been a no. earlier we spoke with journalist who had john who lives who's covering events in cookies down and asked for her assessment of the situation the situations very fluid things are moving very very shostak mean that the latest developments surrounding the reported resign

and belarus is losing its technological edge thousands of a. 90 specialists have pledged to ukraine to escape the violence at home. but come to do business i want to johnson berlin good to have you with us so south africa's reopening of international travel got off to a well let's say underwhelming start today traffic was minimal at major airports following a decision to bar visitors from high risk countries but after a 6 month travel ban there was plenty of celebration among travelers and those who work in the tourist industry adrian reports from cape town. the water salute is a cheerful app or tradition to celebrate the 1st arrival of an airline and airport or the retirement of a c.d.o. pilots today the whole city and cape town is celebrating that's the 1st international plane is landing here again in cape town off to a 6 month break just to show you how cheerful and important it is for the country have a look at thousands of journalists who came here to cover the. night back home. super excited so emotional. they're going to see some of this is a place like this is going to stand ou

on tuesday and this has got huge admiration for the peaceful demonstrators in belarus and the german government is at the same time repeating its calls on the local shanker regime to end violence to release political prisoners and to hold very transparent elections or i think you can see the direction in which the thinking is going to will get a good reception having said that it will he will have to wait and see what she asked for and whether berlijn can become more directly involved in mediation it's worth pointing out back in august and other medical agreed with the amir putin that neither germany or russia would get more directly involved in internal affairs in belarus some would say putin has gone back on that already with his demonstrations of backing for look. but it's also worth saying to herself has said again today in that d.w. interview that in the end only the people of bella reuss can solve this crisis yet so we've had these calls from from europe for for a peaceful resolution to this we've had calls from from germany is not only that there doesn't seem to be any indicat

call for a national strike pushed the protests in belarus into a critical new phase. a litmus test of whether the demonstrations by lukashenko's political opponents can sustain support from the country's workers. for the second consecutive day, many tens of thousands of people marched draped in the way and red that was belarus' national flag before lukashenko took power. the exiled opposition figure thank the demonstrators for their continuing support and tweeted photographs of striking factory staff. the prime minister's office insists all the major companies are working normally. belarusian media reported the strike calls had been answered by workers of many state controlled enterprises. analysts leave that is significant. >> there are several groups that were loyal to lukashenko in the previous years and those were the workers of the state owned enterprises and also the pensioners. the older generation people. now they are withdrawing support for lukashenko and going on protests and going on strikes. this proves even more that lukashenko lost his legitimacy and he

when i made a difficult situation in belarus the relations with russia have a solid foundation. how far will putin go to maintain stability on russia's external borders. from here what's your thinking in terms about could we see an generational change there or do you think that the shadow in the end will prevail perhaps not least thanks to help from put it i would divide it between what they hope to see. her for if they hope to see a resume change or may name the various women in germany hope there for. a time a friend for her and it doesn't change the course of a script is like when a star or a couple of months ago last year it mr. the earth by the best to be president for france thrower. does appear to from the public little little very very far are afraid of so alexander of our what if anything might prompt to put in to actively intervene how close are his relations with the question go close close relations but so we shouldn't forget that. it's not put in puppets he's doing his own policy whenever russia is too strong for him to press to to do is press a button in the end he

headache for russia and i think this is really the danger of far as russia is concerned along with belarus with ukraine with georgia there are powers that have a vested interest in causing headaches for russia because this is russia's sphere of influence and if there's a conflict and russia is unable to resolve this conflict then it's a serious problem for them and i think that for the russians is that they really want to settle this soon as possible i'm not a socialist and that's really on the cards you know and the amount this kind of speculating here right now the back that everyone wasn't involved visually involved in all of this is this it seems to me that how they're based on is kind of showing its hand right now because. there's been a number of years since we've seen a major escalation here the other by john sides. advanced its weaponry and its military and my sense is the basis of this would be a growth of the dice and they would get a decisive victory that could change the balance of forces that has not come into play and observation can look to moscow to hold the nuts out of the

last 30 years did belarus look up to russia so much as it does now you know since the question who came to power it was pretty independent and now he's begun russia to help in kyrgyzstan well i mean it's a real disaster one of the reasons was the coffee because 46 percent of our kinda stuff economy is service industry so could it just feel that there was this basically a rebellion in bishkek and now both sides in the can stay in the situation of complete honesty i'll get up to more school being one of us i know many members of the group views community in america and i've been told this is just my own personal experience that many of them tell me that many people in a great extent actually might return to the russian better aeration i will be so so it is true but it is true also of arc many of the countries of the middle of it union so 1st public opinion is important and in all of these 3 crisis belarus carra bar kyrgyzstan the people actually do not blame russia or more of the people with the view russia as a stabilizing force $100000.00 of them were going must go down perfectly exactl

last 30 years did belarus look up to russia so much as it does now you know central question who came to power it was pretty independent and now he's begun russia to help in kyrgyzstan well i mean it's a real disaster one of the reasons was the coffee because 46 percent of our kinda stuff economy is service industry so could it just kill that there was this basically a rebellion in bishkek and now both sides in the can stay in the situation of complete honesty i'll get up to more school bus i know many members of the group of us community in america and i've been told this is just my own personal experience that many of them tell me that many people in a great extent actually might return to the russian better aeration i will be so so it is true but it is true also of art many of the countries of the middle of it union so 1st public opinion is important and in all of these 3 crisis belarus carra bar kyrgyzstan the people actually do not blame russia or more of the people the view russia as a stabilizing force 100000 of them were going must go down perfectly exactly not only not only c

last 30 years did belarus look up to russia so much as it does now you know central question who came to power it was pretty independent and now he's begun russia to help in kyrgyzstan well i mean it's a real disaster one of the reasons was the coffee because 46 percent of our kinda stuff economy is service industry so could it just feel that there was this basically a rebellion in bishkek and now both sides in the can stay in the situation of complete honesty i'll get up to more school being one of us i know many members of the group of us community in america and i've been told this is just my own personal experience that many of them tell me that many people in a great extent actually might return to the russian better aeration this so. it is true but it is true also of arc many of the countries of the middle of it union so 1st public opinion is important and in all of these 3 crisis belarus carra bar kyrgyzstan the people actually do not blame russia or more of the people the view russia as a stabilizing force 100000 of them were going must go down but actually exactly not only no

on tuesday and this has got huge admiration for the peaceful demonstrators in belarus and the german government is at the same time repeating its calls on the local shanker regime to end violence to release political prisoners and to hold very transparent elections or i think you can see the direction in which the thinking is going to will get a good reception having said that it will have to wait and see what she asked for and whether berlin can become more directly involved in mediation it's worth pointing out back in august and other medical agreed with the emir putin that neither germany or russia would get more directly involved in internal affairs in belarus some would say putin has gone back on that already with his demonstrations of backing for. but it's also worth saying to herself has said again today in that d.w. interview that in the end only the people of bella reuss can solve this crisis yet so we've had these calls from from europe for for a peaceful resolution of this we've had calls from from germany is not only that there doesn't seem to be any indication that look

never in the last 30 years did belarus look after russia so much as it does now you know since we came to power he was pretty independent now he's begun russia to help in kyrgyzstan well i mean it's a real disaster one of the reasons was the coffee because 46 percent of kinda stuff economy is service industry so he just killed it there was this basically a rebellion in bishkek and now both sides in the consider the situation of complete honesty i would get up to more school being one of us i know many members of the kurdish community in america and i've been told this is just my personal experience there are many of them. i mean that many people in kurdistan actually would like we turn to the russian better aeration i will this is so. it is true but it is true also apart many of the countries of the middle of it union so 1st public opinion is important and you know these 3 crisis belarus carra bar can just keep people actually does not blame russia or more of the people the view russia as the stabilizing force 100 of thousands of them work in moscow actually exactly not only not only c

they have also hit belarus with sanctions. out of the latest protest, police in minsk so they have detained several dozen people but the rights group says the numbers were closer to 330 arrests. they have never —— they have now been northern 1300 detentions since the elections. stay with us on bbc news, still to come: as developers prepare for major new console launches, we ask if gaming has become the world's most popular form form of entertainment? parts of san francisco least affected by the earthquake are returning to life, but in the marina area where most of the damage was done, they are more conscious than ever of how much has been destroyed. in the 19 years since he was last here, he has gone from being a little—known revolutionary to an experienced and successful diplomatic operator. it was a 20—pound bomb which exploded on the fifth floor of the grand hotel, ripping a hole in the front of the building. this government will not weaken, democracy will prevail. it fills me with humility and gratitude to know tha

on tuesday and this has got huge admiration for the peaceful demonstrators in belarus and the german government is at the same time repeating its calls on the regime to end violence to release political prisoners and to hold very transparent elections or i think you can see the direction in which the thinking is going to can all scar will get a good reception having said that it will he will have to wait and see what she asked for and whether berlin can become more directly involved in mediation it's worth pointing out back in august and other medical agreed with bloody amir putin that neither germany or russia would get more directly involved in internal affairs in belarus some would say putin has gone back on that already with his demonstrations of backing for look. but it's also worth saying to herself has said again today in that d.w. interview that in the end only the people of bella reuss can solve this crisis yet so we've had these calls from from europe for for a peaceful resolution of this we've had calls from from germany is not only that there doesn't seem to be any indica

last 30 years did belarus look up to russia so much as it does now you know since the question who came to power it was pretty independent now he's begun russia to help in kyrgyzstan well i mean it's a real disaster one of the reasons was the coffee because 46 percent of our kinda stuff economy is service industry so quickly just killed it there was this basically a rebellion in bishkek and now both sides in the can stay in the situation of complete anarchy i'll get up to more school bus i know many members of the group of us community in america and i've been told this is just my own personal experience that many of them tell me that many people in a great extent actually might return to the russian better aeration this so. it is true but it is true also apart many of the countries of the middle of it union so 1st public opinion is important and you know these 3 crisis belarus carra bar kyrgyzstan the people actually do not blame russia or more of the people of the view russia as a stabilizing force 100 of thousands of them were going to moscow actually exactly not only not only curate

very much on tuesday and this has got huge admiration for the peaceful demonstrators in belarus and the german government is at the same time repeating its calls on the regime to end violence to release political prisoners and to hold very transparent elections or i think you can see the direction in which the thinking is going to can all scar will get a good reception having said that it will he will have to wait and see what she asked for and whether berlin can become more directly involved in mediation it's worth pointing out back in august and other medical agreed with glad you may have putin that neither germany or russia would get more directly involved in internal affairs in belarus some would say putin has gone back on that already with his demonstrations of backing for look. but it's also worth saying to herself has said again today in that d.w. interview that in the end only the people of bella reuss can solve this crisis yet so we've had these calls from from europe for for a peaceful resolution of this we've had calls from from germany is that only that there doesn't see

never in the last 30 years did belarus look after russia so much as it does now you know since we came to power it was pretty independent and now he's begun russia to help in kyrgyzstan well i mean it's a real disaster one of the reasons was the coffee because 46 percent of our kinda stuff economy is service industry so quickly just killed it there was this basically a rebellion in bishkek and now both sides in the concert in the situation of complete honesty are looking up to more school being one of us i know many members of the kurdish community in america and i've been told this is just my own personal experience that many of them. i mean that many people in kurdistan actually would like we turn to the russian better aeration i will this is so. it is true but it is true also part many of the countries of the middle of it union so 1st public opinion is important and you know these 3 crisis belarus karo bar can just on the people actually the more boiling russia or more to the people of the view russia as the stabilizing force 100 of thousands of them working in moscow actually is ac

surrounded by the article by an parkway an office and the author writes that a concurrent crisis in belarus central asia and the caucasus region have blindsided the kremlin leaving did believe in it scrambling to shore up russian interests. well i'm trying to keep nonsense but give your opinion here go around it's nonsense because never in the last 60 years give barcoo or her appeal to moscow for help and if you look at the state been fraught pres the idea of which game i think yesterday or 2 days ago it was so was it you have towards russia i barely could recognize him he said that russia has our complete trust you know he sent his foreign minister to moscow that's going to be the white mind my interpretation of this is that the regime is not really. into everyone's hand absolutely the opposite i think what you're talking only really really expensive big words now they. say to get out now it's been months not. exactly and not only in this area by john i mean the corpulent of the west is just saw so blue and by their ideology they always suspect the kremlin of the wast of intentions the mos

well indeed it seems that there is an agreement on belarus saying. their meeting the 1st day of the summit is now over but we are still waiting for a press conference held by the european council president michel and you commission president funda lion to learn more details about that but apparently all the e.u. leaders have agreed to impose sanctions against below are selfish those who are being held responsible for. for rigging the vote rigging the elections and in the belarus and 4 divides that we saw in minsk and. cities. and that also means that we are going to see imposed soon and dad cyprus has supposedly been able to give up its blockade of belarus sections alexandra you mentioned cyprus who have linked those sanctions to the mediterranean gas dispute has a solution been found it. well apparently yes because we assume that cyprus is now also on board with saying sions again spiller was it was quite interesting to see this back and forth on this issue this evening 1st we have a 1st draft of a summit declaration on turkey and cyprus and they we

the belarus protesters have been shortlisted for the price —the belarus protesters have been shortlisted for the przce of freedom of thought by the european parliament. it honours those who defend human rights. but for these people, the battle is still to be one. aruna iyengar, bbc news. much for you any time on our bbc website and our twitter feeds. good morning. it really wasn't the best start to a working week in terms of weather, was it? with the majority of the country seeing outbreaks of rain at times, slowly spreading its way southeast. this weather watcher picture from whitby, north yorkshire, tends to sum up monday afternoon for many. but i can offer a glimmer of good news as we head throughout the week, gradually turning a little bit drier, but staying on the chilly side for the time of year. now, for today, however, we're still under this area of low pressure. it's a bit of a messy weather story to try and tell, but here goes. once this weather front sinks its way steadily south through the day, we will start to see an improving picture gradually through scotland and northern

when i made a difficult situation in belarus the relations with russia have a solid foundation. how far will putin go to maintain stability on brushless external borders. let me what's your thinking in terms about could we see an generational change there do you think in the end will prevail perhaps not least thanks to help from put it i would divide between what they hope to see in forth a real her for if we hope to serious change our meaning the verse the man in germany or hope there for a change. but i'm a friend of her and it doesn't change the course of the script is like. a couple of months ago last year with mr ward or what was the earth by the best to be other president of france earlier and does appear to from the public. little very very far i'm afraid of soul and the center of our what if anything might prompt to put into actively intervene how close are his relations with the question go close close relations but so we shouldn't forget that. it's not put in puppets he's doing his own policy whenever russia is too strong for him to press to what to do is press a butto

amid a difficult situation in belarus the relations with russia have a solid foundation. how far will putin go to maintain stability on russia's external borders. let me know what's your thinking in terms about could we see. generational change there or do you think go in the end will prevail perhaps not least thanks to help from put it i would divide between what we hope to see. her for if we hope to see it doesn't change our main aim the 1st man in germany or hope there for a change. but i'm a friend of her and it isn't because there's like. a couple of months ago last year that mr ward or what was the earth for the rest to be a president for france earlier and does appear to from the public view. very wary of her i'm afraid of so i think center of our what if anything might prompt putting to actively intervene how close are his relations with the question go goals close relations but still shouldn't forget that. it's not put in puppets he's doing his own policy whenever russia is too strong for him to press to do is press a button in the end here so what the west in my

around europe or what exactly does this precipitous prize mean for the belarus and opposition. well i think that means they built those people on not so low face to face with the stick that all real reach that it belittles people feel is support from the side top the european community and from the side of the global community but the whole world actually source on what is happening and below groups and the whole world has sued or to or don't use democratic hold. and what impact say you hyping this prize will have on the movement. well you know it's very hard to say on any particular way back so i think this is just a probe says no to that fact that the so were it worse. 2 or 3 grades we had to go to an actual event or some people also waiting colluded in these frauds is. what i think that you know we will need all the role support over the european community of the european and democratic government to hold to the old or old to do to pull the movement to the roost and i hold it to within a couple of months these words you will be finished and those people will get to know what

on tuesday and this has got huge admiration for the peaceful demonstrators in belarus and the german government is at the same time repeating its calls on the regime to end violence to release political prisoners and to hold very transparent elections or i think you can see the direction in which the thinking is going to can all scar will get a good reception having said that it will he will have to wait and see what she asked for and whether berlin can become more directly involved in mediation it's worth pointing out back in august and other medical agreed with glad you may have putin that neither germany nor russia would get more directly involved in internal affairs in belarus some would say putin has gone back on that already with his demonstrations of backing for. but it's also worth saying to herself has said again today in that d.w. interview that in the end only the people of bella reuss can solve this crisis yet so we've had these calls from from europe for for a peaceful resolution of this we've had calls from from germany is not only that there doesn't seem to be any indi

member states and in support of the belarus opposition ok simon young thank you. well known to a crisis in another former soviet republic cook is stunned where the prime minister has resigned following days of protests in the capital bishkek there are reports that the parliament immediately elected beg borrow an office replacement from the opposition only for him to be forced to flee he is angry protesters stormed the hotel where the emergency session of parliament was being held this comes amid increasing chaos and unrest following sunday's parliamentary elections he can see protesters forcing their way into government buildings and destroying images of probe russian president sort of by gen backoff official results from the 500 brigades to the present and to establish what passes those results have since been a no. let's bring in colleen wood who's a central asia expert with columbia university welcome to d.w. could be stunned does have a history of revolts against its leaders what sparked this latest war yes there were about allusions in jackson 5 and 10 and th

under luca shank of the president of belarus that raised a few eyebrows when it was announced last week that she's also going to be looking for germany to play a role as a mediator in trying to sort out the impasse following the disputed election that took place in august our plans for changes in belarus consists of 3 points which we have already voiced pressure on the authorities which to lead to negotiations and the end of negotiations with new fair elections human rights are being grossly in viciously violated in belarus and ballarat sions are now crying out for help so we hope that germany's role in resolving this issue is the mediator will be one of the most important angela merkel is viewed as perhaps the best face for mediation the other real option was a money with my call the french president but he has been quite publicly outspoken in his criticism of alexander lukashenko and in his support of the opposition angle of merkel's government has said they don't recognize the result of august selection however the chancellor of self has really kept a powder dry while giving her supp

european union foreign ministers have agreed to drop sanctions on belarus in leader alex and the bloc is calling on him to halt the crackdown against protesters and hold talks to diffuse his country's political crisis in recent days oh sorry she's have to change hundreds more demonstrators at a lot of retirees on monday officers fired flagons to disperse the crowds. that fractious the demonstrators chant as they confront belarus is feared right place in recent days means can saying it's my serious confrontations in months protesting pensioners he offices with flowers usually approach her offices repeatedly use pepper spray on elderly demonstrate as. the older generation was once alexander lukashenko as bice now though many demonstrated a fed up with the regime. that i'm not afraid of stun guns into gas when mosques and goggles and everything will be fine for you carol they have now been over 2 months of protests in belarus with judges the government seems powerless to stop displays like basine said from minsk. but it's trying in recent weeks security forces have again been intensifyin

they have now been over 2 months of protests in belarus. the government seems powerless to stop displays like basine said from minsk. but it's trying in recent weeks security forces have again been intensifying their crackdown. and now the country's hardline deputy interior minister is warning there might be even worse to come from security forces. when you only do them so i pledge we will mantei an order in this country but if the situation demands an interior ministry offices and military said this man might use right to control weapons and. that is the situation in belarus to tear i did in brussels a foreign ministers met they deliberations focusing on how to get the right shame to negotiate with the opposition. with little sign of that and now they great to prepare more sanctions on government officials including one president lukashenko himself today when is to recall for. that's any democratic. and they sent a message to the better it is saying that business as usual is no longer possible. no hype in brussels targeting those responsib

there is no possibility to organise a dialogue within belarus. the strike came a day after police fired stun grenades and detained scores of the tens of thousands of protesters taking part in the 11th straight weekend of rallies... as well as hunting down some in their apartments. official media insisted president lukashenko was at work as normal on monday with a busy week ahead of him. the stand—off continues. let's get some of the day's other news: up to 78 people are reported to have been killed in russian air strikes in northern syria. the attacks are said to have targeted a training base for turkish—backed militia fighters in the province of idlib. the strikes put at risk a ceasefire in the province, brokered and monitored by russia and turkey, which back opposing sides in the war. more than 160 people have been detained in belarus, as workers and students across the countryjoined a national strike called by the opposition. it came a day after an ultimatum expired for alexander lu kashenko to resign as president. the opposition figurehea

the chancellor believes the enormous courage is very important particular of women demonstrating in belarus so this very much echoing the same sort of comments that were made by the french president when he met with taken all skier last week in lithuania and so i think it's clear which side germany and the european union stand on in this in this confrontation and as again the spokesman repeated the key points are to end the violence release the political prisoners and hold free and fair elections after those very distorted election results we saw just a couple of months ago from belarus simon yeah thank you. it's like i'm going to michael's having a busy day today the a huge chief present negotiator michel barnier is also in berlin for a meeting with the german chancellor and he 1st to brief to foreign minister heiko mouse on the status of talks with britain over a post trade deal with the ma said the e.u. was pursuing a constructive approach in the final push to reach an agreement but major divisions still exist and last week the u.k.'s decision to overturn parts of the divorce settlement

that list already notable absent from that list though was alexander lukashenko at the president of belarus that raised a few eyebrows. when it was announced last week that she's also going to be looking for germany to play a role as a mediator in trying to sort out the impasse following the disputed election that took place in august our plans for changes in belarus consists of 3 points which we have already voiced pressure on the authorities which you lead to negotiations and the end of negotiations with new fair elections human rights are being grossly in viciously violated in belarus and ballarat sions are now crying out for help so we hope that germany's role in resolving this issue is the mediator will be one of the most important angela merkel is viewed as perhaps the best face for mediation the other real option was a money with my call on the french president but he has been quite publicly outspoken in his criticism of alexander lukashenko and in his support of the opposition angela merkel's government has said they don't recognize the results of august selection however the chance

the protests continue in belarus despite a government warning that police can use lethal force if necessary. hello, welcome to the program. president trump has returned to the campaign trial for the first time since his coronavirus diagnosis less than two weeks ago. mr trump appeared energetic as he told the large crowd in florida that he wanted the experimental medicine he received during his treatement to become widely available. and amongst a series of his usual attacks on joe biden, he told supporters that it felt "great to be back" campaigning. one thing with me, the nice part, i went through it, now they say i'm immune, i feel so powerful. i will walk into that audience! cheering. i will walk in there, i'll kiss everyone that audience. i'll kiss the guys and the beautiful women and everybody. i'lljust give you big fat kiss. no, but there is something nice, i don't have to be locked up in my basement, and i wouldn't to allow that to happen anyway. i wouldn't allow it to happen. when you are the president, you can't lock yourself in the basement and say, "i'm not going to bother with th

the chancellor believes the enormous courage is very important particular of women demonstrating in belarus of this very much echoing the same sort of comments that were made by the french president when he met with taken all skier last week in lithuania and so i think it's clear which side germany and the european union stand on in this in this confrontation and as again the spokesman repeated the key points are to end the violence release the political prisoners and hold free and fair elections after those very distorted election results we saw just a couple of months ago from belarus i mean you know thank you. as i look now at some of the other stories making news around the world at least 16 people are reported injured severely in the turkish capital bishkek to protest the official results of a parliamentary election held in the former soviet republic of the we can thank you to 2 willing partners a vote buying and fraud both parties a close and pro russian president. a suicide bomb attack in eastern afghanistan has killed at least 8 people who left more than 25 injured it rammed a vehic

council summit taking place during that summit we can expect the future of sanctions on belarus and all alexander lukashenko and those close to him to be discussed to bring you all the latest on that as it happens. back to the u.s. election the new york times under fire from its own readers over its coverage of via vent now the paper tweeted this screenshot of its 5 checking piece of shows a quote from biden claiming that we left trump a booming economy and he caused the recession york times flag that as false leaders our readers are unimpressed. and this is the image you choose to include counseling my subscription to morrow i'm done with the this is ridiculous ludicrous shameful ok after decades of being a subscriber i'm going to have to cancel my subscription because the new york times continues to kneeboard terms fascism. so glad i cancelled my subscription to rag cannot believe you would choose a biden quote tough to trump just lied for 90 minutes what we're seeing now is this with some of the new york times which the claims that sob so fervently to be the paper of record and to be

i mean it's a very good question i'm in belarus in a long term daphne diversification i mean economy. i mean if you ringback are always dependent on subsidy from somebody that means that. you remain subject to your vulnerable to pressure. from the box i mean over the long term the need for patients but if it were. to read the car for i mean. it could work the colonel's car will roll their position in christmas and come. next will face the same choice a very painful it's just meant oh being withdrawn from those rushing up to the plate won't be easy choices will they be raised to. neal. it's a question i mean they might be more friendly relations with the west more amenable . mouth. and that might help diversify bread's. fascinating contrasts. joining us from london today thank you for your time thank you very much. and that is where we'll leave you this week but i want to know what you think and what you want to see on the show in the future as well tweet or d.m. me at age 8 i feel tweeting use the hashtag a j c d c if a male is more your thing counting the cost of al-jazeera top net.

we will look at three different prices in belarus and which in indefinitely mean russia has plenty to think about an exterior of influence. we will begin in the us because in a last human if it's been reported that the former police officer who was charged over the death of george floyd has been released from prison after posting $1 million in bail. he was filmed on may the 25th pressing his knee on the handcuffed george floyd's neck until he passed out on the street. she is at this from london —— washington. what do we have on the circumstances of this release? we know that he has posted $1 million in bail. his trial is there to be next march and a of course, at the end of may, those pictures went around the world of derek with his knee on the object —— neck of george floyd, filmed for nine minutes as george floyd pleaded to have that me removed from his neck because he could not breathe. he was charged with three different cou nts he was charged with three different counts and he has now been released from its maximum securityjail in minnesota as though that it details as we

council summit taking place during that summit we can expect the future of sanctions on belarus and all alexander lukashenko and those close to him to be discussed bringing you all the latest on the us as it happens. returning to tuesday night's u.s. presidential debate between donald trump and joe biden the new york times is under fire from its own readers over its coverage of the event now the paper tweeted this screenshot of it's fact checking piece it shows a quote from biden claiming we left trump a booming economy and he caused the recession the new york times flag that is false and its mostly liberal leaders readers were unimpressed and this is the image you choose to include cancelling my subscription tomorrow i'm done with the this is ridiculous ludicrous shameful ok after decades of being a subscriber i'm going to have to cancel my subscription because the new york times continues to enable trump's fascism. so glad i cancelled my subscription to rog cannot believe you would choose a biden cool enough to trump just lied for 90 minutes what we're seeing now is this with some of

they have the right to determine what's their own future. >> protests in belarus have continued unabated since president alexander lukashenko claimed victory in the august election. the government has stepped up pressure on opposition leaders and citizens. >>> the european union is taking legal action against the united kingdom over the brexit withdrawal agreement. >> this draft bill is by its very nature a breach of the obligation of good faith laid down in the withdrawal agreement. moreover, if adopted as is, it will be in full contradiction to the protocol of ireland, northern ireland. >> the uk left the eu in january. the withdrawal agreement ensures eu rules apply to trade between northern ireland andnd the republic of ireland. the north is part of the uk, but the republic is a member of the eu. the uk bill would allow the government to set its own rules if free trade talks fail to reach an agreement. negotiators held their latest round of talks this week over trade and other matters in the post brexit world. the eu says the uk legislation violates intnternational law. it demanded t