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

well, there's been this offer of talks from her. vladimir zalinski, ukraine's president or vladimir putin said he was open to the idea of these talks when it was suggested that ukraine would be willing to discuss it, sir. neutrality that said i, the kremlin says it tried to arrange talks in minsk, but then ukraine said, no, they won't have the cook talks in warsaw. and now it seems that while they're not willing to discuss it further tonight, ukraine says, according to russia's foreign ministry, they might start talking about talks to morrow. all about said by the mere putin, as openly said, he wants the ukrainian military to overthrow the government in reggie in kiev. all so, sir, i love robert. russia's foreign minister, he is said that they want the ukrainians to be independent and have the possibility to freely define their destiny. he doesn't see any pos, possibility of recognizing the current ukrainian government as democratic. this is ukrainian government headed dives automated zalinski, who 173 percent of the vote and democratic elections in 2019. so it's clear cremeans problem. p

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

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

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

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 johnny on the spot that he's cast himself as in terms of being a europe's go to a you 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 abroad 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's been all over the place while he was in a kia he spoke about the meeting that he had in moscow with vladimir putin. 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 russia decided to put pressure on the international community. i've spoken to president putin about that we need to co

first of all, we understand that vladimir zalinski appealed, called, wanting talks with moscow. but a mere putin apparently was interested in the idea because it seemed that ukraine was willing to discuss demilitarization plans. the kremlin says, were made up talks in minsk, but ukraine then i said no, we want other talks in warsaw and then moscow says, communications between the 2 sides have been cut or they're not been able to hear back from the ukranian since then. and we're also hearing from these railey broadcasting our corporation that the vladimir of lemay zalinski actually asked israeli prime minister naphtali bennett, to mediate, to talk to the russians about the possibility of talked. although we've had no official confirmation from the israelis about lat. but while on the one hand foot in suggests he might be open to talks, as we've heard him say, he's called on the ukrainian military to essentially overthrow the government of la vladimir zalinski. and so gay lover of russians, foreign minister, he has said that the u. cranes must lay down their arms and he's also sai

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

back in 2019, the problem the vladimir putin has, it seems, is with zalinski yet. and bernard just her look at a little bit more detail. what put in said just about an hour ago and that pre recorded statement, he addressed ukrainian service man specifically saying it will be easier for us to agree if you take power in your own hands. how are we to read into that message and heartily? ah, ah, how are we supposed to understand that? 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 re

enter the capital key of in the coming hours. president vladimir zalinski says he's the number one target of the invasion, but he has decided to remain in the city. ukrainian government has already counted at least 137 deaths and hundreds more wound it, the u. s. and you have announced sanctions that they say will like, put in, suffer the consequences of his actions. stay tuned here on d. w for our continuing coverage of russia's war against ukraine. ben facility will bring you the latest developments at the top of the hour and throughout the morning . there's also more news and analysis on the crisis on our website at www dot com. i'm rebecca, written in berlin. thanks very much for joining me. ah ah, [000:00:00;00] with ah ah, to the point. strong opinions, clear positions, international perspective. russia has launched a full scale attack and you crate. the assault was ordered by the mid posted ukrainian president. volume is to lensky says, posing wants to wipe you crane off the map is the west power of us against hooton's expansionism. find out on to the point shortly to the point. ne

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 capital than the alone lessons learned, much of will, according to our information, the enemy has l

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

but for those just waking up to this news and a few hours ago, ukrainian president vladimir zalinski made an emotional plane to rations in russian not to support quote, a major war in europe. he said that the russian people are being lied to and the ukrainians didn't want war. let's take a listen to what he had to say. you have his crisis, congressional look, i'm addressing you, the russian people as a ukrainian citizen bullying. we are separated by a border stretching more than 2000 kilometers when they had right now, there are 200000 of your soldiers there washer. okay, what's your leadership has authorized them to move into the territory of another country, yet the sharp and this could mark the start of a major war on the european continents. 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 ukr

the president vladimir zalinski made a bleak but defiant video address him the ravage. 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, glory to our defenders. glory to ukraine, gloria to heroes, too. but satellite images show massive russian reinforcements, waiting in reserve at various staging posts just across the borders from ukraine. russia has the number 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

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

zalinski. people paraded the flag at the olympic stadium in the capital here. there also, there's also been being there being encouraged to fly the flag from buildings and to sing the national anthem. some us officials had previously warned that today might see the stars of a russian invasion. and mister savanski had an upbeat message for his fellow ukrainians. hello, we are all united by our 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. nobody will love our home as much as we do, and nobody can defend our home as we can. i wish you a happy unity day, my blue yellow ones, a happy day of unity of ukraine in the east and west in the south and north. it works only together, and when it works, we are strong. she to see you as president vladimir lensky speaking there. and so let's bring it now. did you correspondence? mathias berlin, who is in the ukraine in the city of revenue. but

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

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

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

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 had 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. it'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 he spoke about the meeting that he had in moscow with flooded me a period. and he said that he 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, flourish on russia, decided to put pressure on the international community. i've spoken to president putin about that we

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?

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 apartment block in the south of t

s. vice president cobbler harris meeting with the ukranian 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 biden's assertion the president putin has decided to invade in the next few days, a little window shore or meet them. when we stand ready to respond to everything, we cannot remain passive. how can you live in a state where you are told on a daily basis that will will happen with that to morrow? the advance will happen. it means crushing national currency. what money being taken out, businesses closing? can you live in that kind of country? can you have stability in that kind of country? you know, he also questioned why the announcement of the details of western sanctions should only come off to any invasion, but to which you guys, we don't need your sanctions after th

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.

the president vladimir zalinski made a bleak but defiant video address. him delivered. 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. glory to our defenders. glory to ukraine, gloria to heroes. but satellite images show massive russian reinforcements, waiting in reserve at various staging pros, just across the borders from ukraine, russia has the numbers stacked in its favor and vladimir putin shows no sign of relenting. you sure. of the pressure of 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 kiev 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

zalinski. how talks in the capital on tuesday, the u. k. is offered tens of millions of dollars in aid to assist ukraine. johnson says russia is holding a gun to ukraine's head.

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

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 leg work. 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 swell real progress. that real steps forward could be made, flourish on a russia decided to put pressure on the international community. i've spoken to president putin about tha

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

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

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 recently? it has been quiet. and then the last 2 days, every now and then they shoot. every

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

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

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 i'm going to ukraine to morrow. the toast to president za

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, but as you can see there few people on the streets, many people have left the capital. we've s

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

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 sit

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 by mid your way has about 30 to 50 kilometers from here that have been attacked on the previou

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 their a fellow, a people

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

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, kushner, attended that press conference and keep. earlier i spoke to her about whether chance so

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

and it goes beyond even what you described. vladimir zalinski has been saying that ordinary people can take up arms in the situation that we face. but still, you cannot compare ukraine's forces to russia's forces. russia is a super power with a giant army which has had a huge amount of investment also in the last decade or so. russia is also heavily invested in other parts of its military. it's investing in more in more advanced missiles, in some areas than even the united states. it is a nuclear stage with more nuclear weapons than any other country, including the united states. so it simply, it, there is, there is no comparison. there is no way that ukraine can defeat this invasion. there's simply no way that so where do you see this going? what can potentially happen, of course, is that whichever point the russians when this 1st part of the victory is possible, that then this develops into a lower level resistance by ukrainians. our washington bureau chief in his pole was just speaking to david, betray us earlier this week, who of course, with the military commander of the u. s. dur

zalinski. people paraded the flag at the olympic state in the capitol, sears. they're also being encouraged to fly the flag from buildings and to sing the national anthem. some us officials had previously war that today might see the start of a russian invasion. mrs. lansky had not been message for ukrainians. les this alley, we are all united by our 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. nobody will love our home as much as we do, and nobody can defend our home as we can. i wish you a happy unity day, my blue yellow ones, a happy day of unity of ukraine in the east and west in the south and north. it works only together and when it works, we are strong. she cried. president durham is lincoln speaking there, and let's bring him now a dw correspondent and calmly. he is standing by the city of ha kiff there. the russian border in easton, ukraine. nic today's the day, the u

my crohn has been in give, were talks with ukrainian president vladimir zalinski, have concluded. the meeting comes the day after mark wrong, sat down with russian president vladimir putin in moscow. the french president's take away from that meeting. he believed there would be no further escalation. so let's get straight across to dw correspondent nick connelly who is reporting for us from key. have nick. hi, good to see you there. so i'm a crime zalinski. they've just come out of that meeting. i took longer than we were expecting to what have the 2 agreed while the atmosphere were definitely better than expected. they seemed fairly cordial. while another, the main take away is that they expect to hold a leaders summit in the circle normandy format. that's russia, ukraine with germany and france as the mediators. the last one was in late december 2019 since then they would not be able to make any process a progress. rather, i was there back in paris in 2019. and since then, the same game has been going on with ukraine and russia accusing the other side of not making the necessary

i'm a new cops mccain and thanks so much for joining us. ukrainian president vladimir zalinski says rushes military advance on ukraine verges on genocide. in a short video, he condemned to brushes target, sang of civilian restaurant. jeff should saying moscow had lost any right to remain on the un security council. he also said he was willing to hold talks, but not in belarus, which is russia's ally overnight. moscow hit at fields and fuel facilities, including a pipeline near a thief in the east. some russian forces was seen entering the city of the meeting, stiff resistance. moscow has ordered its forces to advance in ukraine from all directions. and we can cross straight to dw correspondent, funny if a child who's in malesky in a western ukraine. good morning, funny. tell us about the night and how things are looking where you all this morning brought to the cloud. com for i am right now, but people always preparing where is the next shelter work? and they go to it again, they hear there's an alarm. you have to go. they are military. i am. it is a military base me by mid to warehouse, a

we begin with 1st hopes of a breakthrough over the war in ukraine. president vladimir zalinski is off. it says it will whole talked with russian officials at the border with beller. russia says it's delegation has flown in for the talks. it's not clear when negotiate. asians might begin. in other developments president vladimir putin has put rushers, nuclear forces on alert, and an escalation of tensions with the west. the u. s. has accused him of manufacturing threats. fighting continues on the ground in ukraine. russian forces have attacked fuel depots and there are reports of explosions outside the capital. keith, the mer, says there are no russian troops in the city. battles are still going on around other population sounds more. let's bring in d. w correspondent, nick connelly, who is in vineyard, sky in western ukraine. nick, why has president zalinski agreed to talk with russia now? i think 3 important also for the you going to magic efforts, even if this doesn't reach any result, just to show that ukraine is open to negotiation is open to a deal. i think it's a question of wha

well, holding out in ukraine, president vladimir zalinski has said rushes, military assault verges on genocide. and he's called for russia to be stripped of its seat on the un security council. moscow's forces targeted civilian infrastructure overnight, including gas pipelines as they stepped up, efforts to push further into ukraine. chaos at an oil depot involves each of just outside of give emergency services battled to the early morning. after russian rocket fire destroyed the facility, it is one of the many targets of russian fire overnight. ah, sadness will let us go. that night was heartily. what did they do? this is revenge. yes. but people rose to defend their state. and they, the russian army showed their real face. this is terror. when they are going to bomb our ukrainian cities, even more, they are going to kill our children, even more insidiously. this of this is evil. luckily to day, their little russia has confirmed it destroyed what it called, 975 military targets in the campaign so far. but many of its rockets have landed in civilian areas, killing and maiming bystande

zalinski no, soon ordered the military to go on the offensive implemented plan to invade that done yet. and do hon ask peoples republics territory, hulu? they wouldn't have new and as of today, february 18th, a mass 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 denying 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 in territory that is acceptable to us is the political and diplomatic one. it will leticia according to care. 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 say, shelling has escalated lately. what's written of your new book recently? it has been quiet of books and then the last 2 days, every n