the statement comes ahead of the rest summit of african union and european union leaders. the french withdrawal could have knock on effects for other foreign troop deployment in molly and the why the saw him. also on the program, russia publishes more images so forth. it says are the types returning from drills on the border with you credit. but us satellite images show more troops and equipment being deployed to that.

but in one hand, you try to the fam, the attitude of the european union. and yet when i give you examples heavy examples of how the european union and stuff on checks being made for goods come in. when last week they were demanding that any passengers coming from g, b to northern ireland should be searched and kissed abroad. some reach of them with them and to northern ireland. and so, you know, don't, don't tell me that the you are kind of be flexible. the europe using the people in north america for their own political. that is to try and on do practice and try to ensure that the u. k. has to align itself the ag regulations. otherwise they say they will cut nor gnarled off for the rest. and i, i hear what they say i, i don't what i hear what you're saying that is interference and the internal affairs of the, the united kingdom. and i guarantee that no other european country would stand for that. if, if the you were to try and encourage separate us movements and speak him or in germany or an at lee, or in the other part of the united kingdom, those compan

still, they were on board and the european union imposed those 1st sanctions on tuesday. and all members were united in this, a response to russia. and i can assume i would assume that that is what we going to see today as well given does this, the serious situation and the escalation in ukraine. i would expect all members of the european union, and we expect the leaders to come together in brussels to be united and a to show solidarity with ukraine and to agree on what they are. coin calling massive and severe sanctions against russia. alexander, thank you very much. for now, that was our brussels bureau chief alexander fernand. you are watching a special broadcast of dodge of all the extended coverage on the russia attack on ukraine. indeed, russia has launched what it calls a military operation on your car in ukraine, and it appears to be the start of a new war in europe. us present, joe biden has condemned what he called an unjustified and unprovoked attack. here in germany has got a love shalt said it was a terrible day for ukraine and a dark day for your president v

green fuel will see more and more investment towards gus in and across the european union. i said not everybody was happy though. and heading into this meeting on wednesday, we heard from austria, denmark, sweden, and the netherlands all saying they didn't want the gas added to the list. there's also a whole host of environmental groups as well, who say this is essentially just moving the goal posts to fit what you want to hear and what you want to see and amounts to little more than green washing. the complimentary delegated act table by the european commission sacrifices the scientific integrity of the taxonomy on the altar of fossil gas and nuclear lobbies . firstly, labeling fossil gas is a sustainable activity is completely incompatible with limiting global warming to $1.00 degrees celsius and with use 2030 climate targets. secondly, even if ignoring the risks of catastrophic nuclear accidents, it is evident that nuclear does not apply to these key principles is it poses significant environmental and social hazards at all stages of its supply chain. while it's still a

how that we should remain within the, the european union. the wealth and talks are going on between the government and the you to try and out problems with implementing the protocol. you don't have much faith in these talks to, you know, i don't because of course he has years some the years northern ireland, right? the school withdrawal processed, they hope, talked about the importance of protecting the single market. even though only 4 percent of the trade between goes to the european union. very small percentage, only 5 percent of the firms in northern ireland, at the trade with the irish republic. and so the chances of leakage and to the european single market from northern ireland were very, very remote and then they will, i, me, you hear. but you seem to forget that the british governments fingerprints on every page of that protocol, the government was forced into the protocol kicking and screaming, it signed it, sealed it, and hailed it or the one, the full achievement, didn't it? on the and i don't, i don't in any way try to moore fro

union country also that it would help the european union take some of it or meet some of a climate goals that it's set. the commissioner in charge of these type of things outlined exactly why they've gone down this route. we need to use all the tools that are disposal to achieve climate neutrality. we putting in place strict conditions for their inclusion. they're subject to clear limits and phase out periods. we'll start with those likely to be pretty particularly pleased with they saw france and germany will start with paris and swell from generates just over 70 percent of its electricity from the nuclear power. well, they may well, it just become one of the greenest countries in the european union. if this eventually goes through because of their use of nuclear, it's also likely to be quite well received here in berlin. germany does use an awful lot of gas to generate electricity and awful lot of renewables as well. but gas is seen very much, is the bridging fuel as they try and transfer more and more towards renewables. the goal stream to gas pipelines be much talked about, thus infr

i have the owner to speak on behalf of the european union and his member states. north macedonia, monta, negro albania, boston has the governor, iceland, norway, republic of moldova, georgia, sun, marino and dora monaco, alicia, and stein align themselves with this statement. as president, i want to thank you for convening us here today and for the sector general to be here. and for all of you colleagues being here, it's very important that the facts are heard and fully understood. and that this body is able to take the appropriate decisions after the fact that the security council, thanks to the veto, by one country alone, stopped this council from taking that decision. let me start by expressing the european union's full solidarity and support to ukraine. and it's people who are courageously fighting an unprovoked, an unjustified military aggression from russia. since our meeting here in the general assembly last week, the situation has dramatically escalated, despite tireless diplomatic efforts, including at the highest level. russia has decided to turn its bac

the european union does want ukraine in. it is unclear when that could happen and talked about the fact that ukraine is not in nato. there's no discussion that they would, that they are joining nato anytime soon but the european union is sending a lot of support. we have just heard that they are, for the first time, going to be giving some 500 million euros worth of military aid to ukraine, that is mostly going to be lethal military aid joining many other european countries as well as the united states. so ukraine getting a lot of weaponry support from the outside, but make no mistake, they know they are in this fight alone against one of the biggest militaries in the world. kate? >> alex, thank you so much for that. as russian troops advance on key cities in ukraine, they are facing resistance and a tougher fight than many had expected and anticipated. one example is a highway on the outskirts of kyiv where cnn's matthew chance saw the wreckage of russian military vehicles stopped by ukrainian troops. >> reporter: right wit

well 1st it is not possible because you can't take somebody into the european union. who is that war? basically for a secondly, the you, the ukrainian economy is not even slightly ready to go into the european union. so i don't give that and give it a big make them independent on raw materials from outside. and it would form the biggest and the strongest economic block in all history. and this is the absolute nightmare for the americans. what they said all over rodzinski and everybody said it and wrote it in the book. so this is what i think it is about and the war is just a good, good occasion for them. that's why they pushed so much for a good occasion to force the europeans back into the nato and into the alliance towards the americans. and the media has prepared this for ages now, so it has basically not too much to do with the actual fighting in ukraine. it is more a thing that they walk, the better are planning for ages already. but of course i can, you know, the argument is that they do have to act when they see what they say is rushing aggression on a european

hi, barry, you european union. hi, representative for foreign affairs saying that our t. sputnik and all subsidiaries would be banned from broadcasting within the european union. and today we're taking a crucial estate. turn off the tap for the russians. information manipulation in europe may manning russia to day and spa nick from broadcasting ended of the n union. while we're also seeing the closure of u air space to all our russian owned russian registered or russian controlled aircraft, as was announced by yourself on the line. we are shutting down the e u. air space for rushes. we're proposing a prohibition on our russian owned russian registered and russian controlled aircraft. these aircraft will no more be able to land in take us over fly the territory of the european union. and that includes the private jets of holly galks to the european union, continuing to take more sanctions against russia in retaliation for russia's actions in ukraine. earlier, my colleague kevin o n. a spoke to political science lect

the state make up a rest of african union and european union leaders. and hey, what this means for other foreign troop deployments. and molly, i'm the why the saw how also on the program russia publishes images of what it says, a tanks returning from drills on the border with you cried. but us, satellite cambridge is show more troops and equipment being de.

well, the very reason that the union, the european union was once created is that we wanted to put an end to all european wars and that the world has been watching in disbelief as we faced the largest build up of troops on european soil. since the darkest days of the cold war, because the events of these days could reshape the entire international order. yet james has been fond lynn and stolen very just saying that piece is still possible, but you do wonder how that conference that you're attending now is how it's going to manufacture situation. to encourage a president putin to withdraw his troops, his talk bags, and he said that would be a for an important 1st step in what can happen this afternoon. to encourage that decision. i don't think you're going to get any sort of piece plan coming from this meeting. i don't think that that is likely. i don't think they're going to be any olive branches. i think the only thing that they are hoping here, given that nearly everyone gathered here is on one side of the argument, or certainly those speaking about ukraine clearly on other issues.

union, and of course it will not only be the european union, it will be in cooperation with the united states, with australia and with the u. k. so coordinated massive sanctions are heading russia's way. we're going to be hearing exactly what they amount to in the hours and days ahead. russia, of course, has also some leverage in its hand. europe is very dependent on supplies of russian energy. about 40 percent of europe's gas applies. come from russia. how prepared is europe for what maybe might be coming in, not just in terms of it's economic or, or energy dependence, but also in terms of a potential wave of refugees, a sock. first, about the guess of course this attach it today. it came as a surprise european leaders, but it does not come as a surprise in general because this russia has been building up this tension for weeks now. and of course the leaders have prepared for this possible attack. and so they also tried to get, get more gas from, from no very, for example, the gas has been stored. but of course, we've also been seeing rising gas prices, energy prices all over europe i

we keep hearing no more and more steps being taken by the european union. just a few hours ago, the top diplomat said that actually we've never heard these kind of things being said before the european and we'll send fighter jets to ukraine. and these are supposed to be fighter jets that the ukranian pilots know how to operate. so you would perhaps assume that still yell some of the eastern european countries are in possession of the jets that were soviet made. so are they going to hand them over to you? great. we don't know, but it's definitely clear that now hundreds of millions worth of lethal military aid is going to ukraine. and we do remember that vladimir putin also mentioned that when he was talking about russia's response to the very latest threats from the west and from ukraine as well. now the heads of the you foreign ministry, agreed to provide lethal weapons to ukraine, worth 450000000 euros. this, according to the you foreign policy chief, he also added that you sanctions will freeze about half of russia's financial reserves. the e u has also

the european union has signed free trade agreements with ukraine. of course that doesn't give you much military assistance when it comes to russian forces invading your country. so i don't think the ukrainians would have said that the, you and nato overstepped. i think they would say that they under stepped. so in fact, if the you could, if we can have been pulled into nato earlier, that would have been a deterrent to vladimir putin. ukraine's neighbors are now expecting a wave of ukrainian refugees house brussels trying to get ahead of this. that's right. and, and today we did hear ursula vander lyons say that all of the frontline states that could expect to receive refugees from ukraine. the baltic states and poland have been prepared for this. that there is european union assistance going to these countries. and she said something that i think may be welcome to the ukrainian suffering so much at this moment. she said that they are welcome in the you that you is prepared to accept them. she called them refugees, right from the beginning. there's n

i want to tell you something very important for nato and for the european union. we have to discuss as much as we have to, but, in the end, when we speak to russia, we have to speak in one voice. one of our strengths is to be connected, to be coordinated, to speak in one voice. if we start speaking in different voices within nato, then we become automatically weak. so... well, mr prime minister, you... maybe you need to tell your own president that, because your voice and his are rather different. no, no, i think that de—escalation is one voice, being part of nato is one voice. there is bulgarian troops and nato troops is in one voice. the one thing that i want to make sure that i confirm here in this discussion is that bulgaria's position towards crimea is identical and one of the same as the total position of the european union, and that crimea is not part of russia. just one more question on sanctions. if it comes to pass that there is a russian military move in ukraine, and severe sanctions are put on putin, there is no doubt that putin will respond by takin

and the country, especially those country, is at the eastern flank of the european union, for example, poland and the baltic states. so there are preparations underway, but it really depends on how many people will be coming. i mean, it was enough on the line said those people in need are welcome. but looking at europe asylum and migration strategy in the past, it was always a bit difficult to find your countries that would take in a refuge she is that would provide shelter for refugees. so it's not only those countries at the ears external borders who would have to do that. and that's certainly something that will also be discussed at the leadership summit tonight. all right, thank you. marina. well, you'll be following that leader summit for us, of course, of e. e was response there in brussels. thank you. if you're just joining us, sir, our top story, this breaking story, russia, launching a full scale invasion of ukraine with attacks and targets across the country. camp is saying the dozens of people have been killed. many have been injured and large scale air and ground assault b

and the european union in brussels. how could both partners benefit from this summit? yeah, so many issues which i mean, different interests from the european side, european side that you it's always consigned with, with my question issues with the question of good governance. and of course the, so this is very, very important for european documents, but in the engagement with africa to ensure that. but my question is not, i mean, even my grandson, moving from african countries, 2 european countries on the sides, african countries. i've also different interests are they want trade, they want to do a development 8, but based on a ship or a partnership basis. so all of these are issues which are going to be discussed in the summer, and especially now it could be fun. it also bring 2 blocks together and union because they regarded as a blog and it is being got, it is a blog. so, and it's a, remember recently, in the beginning of 2021 african countries, a african continental preacher area. so this is also like an issue wher

the european union is going to have to respond to this. what role do you see germany taking in europe? the european union's response to this russian aggression against ukraine moving forward. one important element that germany might be discussing even more now is that decision not to send defensive weapons to ukraine? it's a decision that the german government has defended on various occasions and on different grounds. historical grounds, but also because they believe that sending weapons to crisis zones would not necessarily help to find a diplomatic solution. and that, by the way, something that the german government has stated on various occasions by saying that the german public also supports that. we don't, we saw a poll only yesterday, which again reveal that by george you of germans do not feel at the way forward is for germany to send defensive weapons to ukraine and chancel. schultz was always eager to mention that too. he was always eager to mention that to so it will be interesting to see how that debate shifts here in germany.

s. face in a comprehensive move from the european union, we are shutting down the e u. air space for russians. we are proposing a prohibition on all russian owned russian registered and russian controlled aircraft. these aircraft will no more be able to land in take off over slide the territory of the european union. and that includes the private jets of oligarchs to hi, representative burrell also announced that our t sputnik would be found from broadcasting within the european union. and he made that announcement on sunday evening, and we've also heard from the editor in chief in response that taking a crucial step to turn off the tap before the russians. information manipulation in europe may, banning russia to date and sputnik from broadcasting into the p. and union, you would say you got the e u that for years has been selling the whole world. how much of the treasure and love freedom of speech, how they appreciate and love diversity of thoughts, diversity of news and information. today, in response to the actions of russia, ukraine meant to protect russian speaking citizens. th

we're responding and united and decisive way the world will hold russia accountable. european unions, commission president, also on the line said we strongly condemn russia's unjustified attack on ukraine. in these dark hours. our thoughts with you, crane and the innocent women, men and children, as they face this unprovoked attack and fear for their lives. we will hold the kremlin accountable. and this is the british prime minister bars johnson's reaction . i am appalled by the horrific events in ukraine and i have spoken to president semanski to discuss next steps. president putin has chosen the path of bloodshed and destruction by launching this unprovoked attack on ukraine. you k and our allies will respond decisively. the w chief international editor richard walker is joining us here in the studio. richard could you feel is in a bit more on the interesting dynamic that the u. k. is no longer part of the, you know, and we're seeing this joint action taken by the u. but the u. k is not at the table as far as those talks are. can you tell us a bit more about how that may change the

for the first i time ever, the european union will finance _ time ever, the european union will finance the — time ever, the european union will finance the purchase and delivery of weapons _ finance the purchase and delivery of weapons and other equipment to a country— weapons and other equipment to a country that is under attack. bp country that is under attack. ber breaks country that is under attack. breaks with country that is under attack. hi breaks with the russian oil giant, the british—based multinational who will off—load its stake and quit its seat on the board. and searching for a safe haven, pullen says at least 200,000 people seeking refuge have now crossed from ukraine in just four days. to neighbouring countries and within ukraine. translation: we were normal people. we had jobs, schools, a normalfamily. and now we have to ask for help. and the scariest thing is we don't know how long this is for and whether we will have anything left to go back to. and a show of support from fans at wembley this evening, as the fa says england will not play russia in internation

we'll see more, more investment towards gus in and across the european union. i said not everybody was happy though and had into the meeting on wednesday. we heard from austria, denmark, sweden, and the netherlands old saying they didn't want that. the gas added to the list. there's also a whole host of environmental group. well, he say this is essentially just moving the gold post to fit what you want to hear and what you want to see and amount to little more than green washing. the complimentary delegate to that table by the european commission sacrifices the scientific integrity of the taxonomy on the altar of fossil gas and nuclear lobbies . while it's still a few hoops to, for this to jump through before it could come into force. in fact, there was some questions, put the money out and again, as the commissioner about potential legal challenges from so many states, no confirmation or not of the yet, but it does have to go before the lead is of the $27.00 members of the european union once it gets passed there, which it looks like it will, it goes to the eu

union. countries also that it would help the european union take some of it or meet some of its climate. all that it's set, the commissioner in charge of these type of things outlined exactly why they've gone down this route. we need to use all the tools that are disposal to achieve climate neutrality. we putting in place strict conditions for their inclusion. they're subject to clear limits and phase out periods. some will use this instrument and others may not. but whoever invests will be certain that the product they're investing in should it contain nuclear or gas. they will know, well not everybody is happy with this, but some will start with those likely to be pretty particularly pleased with they saw france and germany will start with paris and swell from generates just over 70 percent of its electricity from nuclear power. well, they may well just become one of the greenest countries in the european union if this eventually goes through because of their use of nuclear, it's also likely to be quite well received here in berlin. germany does use an awful lot of gas to generate ele

union and the enlargement of the european union because then democracy, the rule of law good governance comes closer to his boarders. and that is of course, a very nasty development for a, for an autocrat. if not dictator, like, writing will put in there when ukrainians show the ambition which they do to become polls like poland developed after is it acceded to the european union? that is, that is really a travel for put in there because that is not in conformity with the autocratic regime. these having in russia, you say that there says about we can in europe and in the sort of flurry of diplomacy, we've seen much the rhetoric is really coming from, from moscow. and the last, russia is really treating us as more than a, bilateral to speak with the lessened, particularly at nato, is not taking center stage in any of these discussions. it's just sort of playing along well about i would say i would say that nato were last last thursday or yesterday was, was very much her on stage by, by the press conference of secretary general, still the back. who does, or who does, or had triple a one j

i am at least there is a lot of pressure going on and there's no question that the european union is putting a pressure on the huge digital companies. and there are no real huge digital companies in europe. the aim mostly is on those big at tech companies out of the united states, but the pressure does not just come from the european union. there's also pressure on a metal on google and amazon and the like here in the united states. so i would say it's not just out of the you, but regulation in general, actually is one of the bigger risks for the big tech companies here in the united states overall, patheon quarter. they're at the new york stock exchange in new york. thanks so much . now to some of the other global business stories making news u. s. low cost carriers, frontier airlines and spirit airlines have agreed to merge the deal valued at $6600000000.00 will create the nation's 5th largest carrier, but to airline to they are expecting annual consumer savings and are looking to expand services with more than 350 aircraft on order and analysis of climate pledges by german nonprof

well, i mean, we saw the statement from the european union, the repeal commission from nate to their colon on moscow to seize all military options. and there are calling on most coach to, to pull out their troops. but at the moment, no one hears as is talking about trying to, to find a new way to have a dialogue with lady me putting i think that and they expressed it this way. or most leaders are really appalled by what is happening in ukraine and, and that's why there are sync now it's the time to punish ukraine. however.

and also the b, b, c, or falls medium on the european broadcasting unions and others. they sent messages of solidarity. i think it's really important not also for us working here in berlin or in bon, but it's important for our colleagues who are working in moscow that there are people who really support them and who are supporting free press pe, limbo. thank you. are let's take a look now at some of the other stories that are making headlines around the world amid the tensions in eastern europe, the u. s. and nato allies are holding naval drills of the mediterranean and adriatic c, c. u. s. carrier group is leading the neptune strike 2022 exercises italy, germany, grease in spain are also taking part in the drill. native secretary general yen stoughton bear or become the head of norway's central bank when his term at nato ends. on the 30th of september, critics fear his appointment will weaken the banks independence stock burg has previously served as norway's prime minister and finance. min, iceland has announced any plans to end waling by the year 2024 fisheries mini

most, most of the europe, russia provides around 30 percent of the european union, natural gas. and if there is a war, you may have to turn to other supplies. the u. s. has been working with all the countries on ways to supply fuel to western europe, nations. if that happens, dominic cane support from berlin. this is the ammo natural gas installation in central russia. one of many such plants is product is pipe to destinations in asia and europe, all of which generates an export revenue of more than $200000000.00 a day for the provide a gas problem. the greatest single market is germany, closely followed by other european countries. cumulatively 128000000000 cubic meters of gas flows to the e u. each year, representing around a 3rd of its annual impulse. but what would happen if the ukraine crisis became more war and all of this was suddenly switched off. it's got it, so i don't have, it could be an interruption of guess. whoever was government should weigh carefully whether they really want that was possible to put europe under pressure would eventually tend to liquid guess som

the european union decides and not the people of the nation states, the members of the european union. we do see that the european union is full of reach with quite having a very difficult time getting everybody around the table and on and then agreeing on different matters now. and so it wants to give a strong single thing that there's only one boss and that both of those boxes are the commissioners in brussels. if you want to stay in the club, there's no problem. a bay bay just today and you'll get the subsidies if the values are financial and they want the money, then they will say that if their real values are defending democracy and freedom, then they have to get out of it. that doesn't for me this hour. i will be back with your headlines and let's say 32 and a half minutes. this is our international, glad, heavy with us. ah, [000:00:00;00] with bring you the very latest every out the day. this is, are no fun. everyone here with, with the democratic republic of congo is among the richest countries in the world and natural resources. but he can normally, it's still one of the poor

affairs, a direct era trying to get britain to remain in the european union. what do you think that he is a success? you know, if we had this conversation 5 years ago and i would, i would have said, europe looks pretty shaky and match because you know, breaks it was on the horizon in france, you had been national rally and germany, the alternatives for, for germany. and then you had the pandemic and one could have said, whoa, the populists are gonna are going to prevail. yes, breaks it has happened. it's been pretty ugly. but the e. u, i think, is, is in remarkably good shape. i'm pretty beat about development on the continent in part because the center has hell. we just had a normal election in germany, italy, it wasn't pretty. but martha rella, the president drago the prime minister, have agreed to stay put. i think it's probably likely that my crime is going to be re elected. so the center is holding. you've had a mutual ization of debt that nobody expect them to try to get your economies back up on their feet. immigration is under control again, not pretty

presidency of the european union at the moment, and he is traveling to moscow very much on behalf of the e. you, it's worth also noting that micro will be going to key as just after his meeting with president putin. no doubt, to brief for lensky, the ukrainian president on the talk that he had with a russian leader. in other world news, the u. s. is waving sanctions on yvonne civilian nuclear program as talks to save the 2015 nuclear deal, enter a critical stage. the waiver was ended by former us present donald trump. a 2020 let's go live to alger series, was being jordan in washington dc. i was explained to us what the u. s. has done here. well essentially what, so the secretary of state, as snape, lincoln has done on friday is restore one part of the deal that was reached back in 2015. this sanctions waiver allows foreign companies and governments to assist a ron in the maintenance of 3 of its nuclear reactors who share a rock which is a heavy water reactor and the terran research reactor. otherwise, without this a waiver, these companies and other governments could find themselves

these aircraft will no more be able to land in take off over fly the territory of the european union. and that includes the private jets of oligarchs to hi representative for foreign affairs. burrell also announced that all t and sputnik would be banned from broadcasting in the european union. he made the announcement on sunday night. we also heard from our tea editor in chief following, not news that taking a crucial step to turn off the tap before the russians. information manipulation in europe may banning russia to date and spun dick broadcasting into the union. you will say, you gotta remember the e u that for years has been selling the whole world. how much of the treasure and love freedom of speech, how they appreciate and love diversity of thoughts, diversity of news and information. today, in response to the actions of russia, ukraine meant to protect russian speaking citizens. there that you announced that we won't broadcast there anymore. what the president's decision to start, the operation has to do with us is unclear. it's absolutely obvious that no matter whether we con

he said the european union isjust — is notjust a market of consumers. we now need to be a power — to project power. and we need to accelerate our agenda of sovereignty — that's his words. but he's been talking about it for a long time — that's his main idea about europe — that we must become independent or certainly more independent militarily, and it's very interesting because the thinking in military circles in france, but also in europe, in the last few years is that, you know, 30 years ago, european armies were taking part in peacekeeping missions. then, in the last ten years, the french army took part in counterinsurgency and counterterrorism operations in africa. but the thinking there is that, you know, we need to change scale, to reform, to invest, to modernise our military and to toughen our training for what they call high—end war — you can also call it state—on—state conflict. pavel, this has been an opportunity that president putin has seized, but things could change rapidly, could they? from a russian perspective? yes, and a

the european union has already imposed economic sanctions on russia. french and naval forces have now intercepted a cargo vessel loaded with cars, heading for russia. they suspect it belongs to a company targeted by the sanctions. president manuel mccall fears the war in ukraine will have lasting consequences for your dollars. if i can tell you one thing this morning, it is that this crisis will last, this war will last and all the crises that come with it will have lasting consequences. and so we must prepare for this with great determination. and great solidarity was the book. saudi died. german chancellor of shorts is meeting with poland prime minister in lithuania, as president here in berlin to discuss further sanctions on russia. western nations have already imposed a wide range of sanctions following the invasion of ukraine. on friday, both the u. s. and e. u announced plans to put sanctions directly on president vladimir putin and his foreign minister, sergei left off. but the polish government says it wants you to go further and sanction russia much more harshly. we're joined

but it does helps to go before the lead is of the 27 members of the european union. once it gets passed there, which it looks like it will, it goes to the european parliament way, more than half of any piece have to vote in favor of it. right now, it does seem like it would squeak by that. looking at probably quite a few months though before we see these new rules come into place and we see gas or some gas projects and nuclear power labeled as green energy projects by the european union. what are so for now? money is peter scott's and i'll be back again in 30 minutes. ah. as long as human are is at the end of the day self interested. you.

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for the first time ever, the european _ for the first time ever, the european union will finance the purchase — european union will finance the purchase and delivery of weapons and other equipment to a country that is under_ other equipment to a country that is under attack. and searching for a safe haven. poland says at least 200,000 people seeking refuge have now crossed from ukraine. live it from our studio in singapore... this is bbc news. it's newsday. it's seven in the morning in singapore, 11 in the evening in london and one in the morning in the ukrainian capital, kyiv, where residents are trying to get some sleep after a day of fast—moving developments in the conflict with russia. it's now thought peace talks may take place later on monday after they were agreed — and then delayed. vladimir putin says he's put his nuclear forces on alert and the european union has announced groundbreaking sanctions, including the sending of arms to ukraine. we'll have more on all that in newsday, but we start with this report from our correspondent nick beake in kyiv. explosions. there