The someone and it must go. This is all to international money. Is pete to scotts here with the latest well use. Thank you for joining us as thoughts enough without some use of the outlet to people. Id be wounded in a side on the builder region by ukrainian forces. Us as this board area has been on the fire over the course of the day on friday with the People Killed and the total number of wounded reaching 11 as poles opened across the rush. And the Defense Systems were actually working in the west of the country. In the build good coast and thought on us regions with the local authorities declaring the threats of incoming attacks throughout the day and over. And if you have some beach and 2 people were wounded after ukrainian forces, at times local polling stations, thats according to the Regional Government that the president s felt that the good keeps attempt to sabotage the president ial election. Were not going punished because this is what this metrics that i have as we know today in our country, in accordance with the russian constitution. President ial elections have begun in an attempt to disrupt the voting process and intimidate people, at least in the border areas with ukraine. The key of neo nazi regime is trying to carry out a series of criminal and demonstrative armed acts. This primarily involves targeting peaceful settlements on russian territory. Approximately 95 percent of the enemies missiles and projectiles are destroyed by our air defense forces. Nevertheless, unfortunately, there are casualties among civilians. All of them and their families will, of course, receive all necessary assistance and support these attacks by the enemy will not go unpunished. Several upholding stations think of some region were sheltered by Ukrainian Army in the fields. They are fresh as president ial election slave in 2 civilians wounded this day, the city of bills or was shill 10 ariel targets. According to the local authorities were intercepted by russians and Defense Systems. But unfortunately, one person is dead and 2 wounded as a result of the attack. Attacks on the region have recently intensified significantly. Ukraine in the middle for an Intelligence Units have tried to seize, try to capture few really just one of the territory refresher. Here in Boulder Creek and russian minister of defense can dont says full of the attacks from rebels and estimates the number of moses at 15 hundreds. One of these attacks happened as russia rules in the free days of president ial elections. We are in bills, our 10 builder, which is one of the board, a zone in regents. The city of bells, which is going to the full and station people here, are willing to express their, their, their feelings and their concerns about their future feel are these, they denounce you, creating a more risk focused, has huge residential building. 3 children died in the attack. The 1st day of the russian president ial election has wrapped ups. Now old polling stations all close across the country. But the reopened and just a few hours in the far east for the 2nd day of boats. And on such a day of the funnel dates cast the bullets well be on sunday. And so far, the turnouts has the past 56 percent on this thoughts about special coverage of the president ial elections. We have a studio settled in the hearts of the russian capital to be all the latest updates as a nation makes this choice that would attending the future of the country. The big question is, who will leave the country in the next 6 years, who will decide the future of the country . And that is for only russians who are voting to answer that question with the obamacare, that being for tripping out and showing consign. And then so as you ask them as to how they want the one the country to be run. And that is what we have been covering. I bring you up to speed for candidates in this president ial elections at the incumbent head of state who is running as an independent candidate. Along with the other 3 can contend us who are Current National lo make as representing 3 different political parties. So far, let them put in is the only candidate so far who has kept his balance. And he opted not to go to the police station, but voted remotely via the Online Service from his office. Now lets head to our Political Correspondent jago, piston of. He reports from the election. He heads up that so far, despite any attempts to have trucks to the voting process, like you just saw in russias new regions or some of the incidents that have taken place at some of the polling stations in, you know, the regions of russia and millions of people have already cast their ballots, and this is only the 1st day of the election. Like you said, this is the 1st time that russia is holding a president ial election, which will last for 3 days. And thats, of course, done in order to provide everyone with an opportunity to be able to cast their ballots. At this system was tested earlier during other elections of officials, all from lower levels and has proven to be quite effective in boosting the voter turnout numbers. This is also the 1st president ial election in which the russians are able to vote for the next president online. So to go, school are physically able to come to bowling stations, are also able to place their values. Also, this is good news for whole those into verse out there to take a listen to what some of those who didnt manage to come to the polls, had to say we expect small development, the st. Prosperity in the country. And then everything will turn out better for all people. The faith of our country is being decided for 6 years. The president is elected for 6 years, our entire system, the structures of government bodies in our life, in general, is being decided. Everyone should come and vote over to collections our lights, the president and the people are united. Our victory depends on the president and the people, though i believe that elections are mandatory. I think that this is one of the most important events for every person, for the citizens of our country. We must take part because the future of russia depends on our voice. We all mama citizens of russia. I think that the clergy is the advanced layer of our society, so we must actively take part in these events for some young russians, this is the 1st time that i be yet to take part in the president ial election for others. Of course, its not seen, some veterans of the great patriotic war casting their ballast with you and seeing the russian members of the crew of the International Space station cast their ballots in the 0 gravity. Though there was also this interesting incident in one of the pulling stations where a robot came to, uh, try to take part in the election. But obviously its a machine was denied to do so. You represent that itself deal. Its all community said that it didnt have a human id i have, but if the at some point in the future, robots would have the same rights as humans and as russian citizens. Then they wouldnt have a problem with them taking place and taking part in the election as well. But i think thats just a humorous no way another a humorous and creative way to persuade more people to take part in the election. Because we are talking about the next 6 years of russias political life. Unfortunately, several troubling incidents have been reported in the different parts of the country authorities already in our already investigating them and several criminal investigations are being conducted. Uh, a few people actually forward ink into the bad boxes, one of them and tried setting up holding station on fire by throwing a mazda of cocktail in it. But thankfully, no one was injured in that incident and about the boxes werent damaged as well. But we have heard now from the head of the aisle girl committee, all up on zillow, who said that this is quite a serious offense. Steel. From those who are the same from the, from their explanations, it follows that this is coming from abroad. This means some kind of scheme, a connection. These are elements of federalism. They admit that they do this for money, but they said they will be less all that this is just bedding hooliganism. This is section 141 of the criminal code up to 5 years in prison. This is not ordinary simple hooliganism. Now, im talking about International Attention to be this president ial election, then a 106. 00 countries sent their observers to russia to monitor the vote. I think all in all about 200000 people, including russian citizens and yeah, foreigners are monitoring this election. Lets listen to what some of the for an observer is that what they had to say. I see very friendly people and very, very happy to vote for most of them to read. I expected it to be a beats, to be a bit difficult to do all of these process. These electron that you like to watch. You discover these, but it was very peaceful peacefully and then no interruption. My anecdotal, you know, the receptionist that people feel excited about, i guess the voter turnout so far as but very good with early voting. Something over 50 percent. Well, that says something, you know, people are lined up here at 7 am to vote, even though it didnt open till 8. So that says something again, i dont want to draw to be lucians because that wouldnt be fair and i tried it. Fair. But i certainly did, things are not as the west now, in contrast to these comments, so made by some of the international monitors, id like to share with you some of the comments now coming out to from some western officials, many of whom had been saying earlier, that they wont be paying attention to the president ial election in russia, calling it a sham or illegitimate. But now it seems some are taking to sarcasm as the last resort. For instance, the European Council president who said that, quote, id like to congratulate vladimir put it on his landslide victory in new york section starting today. No opposition, no freedom, no choice. He wrote this on x, formerly known as twitter, of course, or a policy analyst with the European Parliament who said that recent changes to rush as a total was make it virtually impossible to conduct any meaningful monitoring and have significantly restricted the role of the media. Well, frankly, i think these 106 countries, which did send their observers to monitor the selection in russia. I think they would disagree so far. We havent seen the any other candidates cast their ballots, but i do think they have a lot on their hands. And plus theres still lots of time to do so of course theres still saturday and sunday, so im sure well be seeing them taking part in the vote as well. But we have seen many senior russian officials, including the 4 minutes elaborate of defense minutes are showing casts are about the, the heads of the russians regents including the new regions. So basically all of them are setting an example for all the other russian citizens. Also to take part in this election love to welcome you to another interview. Were going to have here election, observe as who were coming from different parts of the well to witness the history making election in russia right now and been joined by how much. Busy can we have been abdul manime . Hes the political advisor to the minister of finance of militia head. Hes here. Its nice to have you told me right now, how much. Thank you. My welcome. Now you are in moscow. You have gone round and seen the few. Uh, process in the election. Can you share with us some of the observations that you have seen so far . I mean, of course my you see is very interesting to note here that i think you have been to some part of the issue, you know, device and invite them when its totally different. And of course, you can see this time what all we have for about the full candidates for these specially to instill election thats judy shows that the, the democracy practice is i would say, fostering in russia and this time what all, i think you will be interesting plus, this is the 1st time of the efficiency. They should election where the evil thing system is being implemented. I think this is very good. I mean the 2 is the advisement of technology. We try to utilize and use and maximize whatever means that we have to make sure that the participation of the people in this democratic process is being, you know, you to us, right . Yeah. Now, from your opinion, and how important do you think this election is through russia nowadays, it is very important to make sure that the device so can you progress and move forward to insight to it will be a part of the important come see the into was to make sure that whatever the things that we have planned and, you know, for all this one. And also to make sure that the relationship between russia and the country. So i would say, especially issue ill take as im put militia, i think get, we have been to together. We thought i should. I mean, since 1967 now its almost 5 big kits of uh, having this loan a relationship. And i think we can for the improve to and make sure that we can do dont explore a new opportunity between felicia and russia. Apart from the existing one, we have 3. It will be right back here tomorrow to continue with all of the analysis bringing you point by point of what is going on. Have a great day that was mike, a called share from us studio, just across the street from the kremlin. Weve also had a chance to speak with a new rocky little make it an International Observer for the russian elections. And weve got his thoughts on how the process has been organized at ox, uh, was for the 1st time in russian history. Elections are held over 3 days from much 15 to 17. We as International Observers, how about noted the Good Organization of the elections and hypo, to turn out the voting formats online or personnel attendance at the potent stitch on to some of the voting processes. A very transparent, we have no quick decisions regarding the voting process, which is not for quote, any violations during the voting process by boat test. And there was no interference from the house and in place of collection of commissions at the polling stations. And then there is no pressure on voltage. Voting is easy and over that for this can. This is important because it shows people in other countries that the elections in russia transparent and comfortable in the rock. We had such an experience during the elections of the peach strong with the call them and then International Observers can you to monitor the electro processes . And this creates the impression that there was no pressure in both his from political departments. Man, this is a very important point in favor of the organizes over the eviction process. On and off. What do you stay with us over the days ahead as will be bringing you updates . Guest interviews on the bell. It says straight from the how to moscow as we wait and see who lead russia for the next experience the back to the back of the music program. Now these really Prime Minister has given the green lights for the idea of fund of a full scale ground assaults on the southern gauze and city of rough or is it sees that middle east bureau chief in austin with all the details. The Prime Ministers office announced a gave its approval for a ground defensive and rough um and as a south where up to 1500000 palestinians currently find refuge. Most of them internally displaced from the facilities in the north. It is not clear exactly when the operation might kick off, but we hear from the idea that preparations are in full swing, is ro pushes for the invasion. And it says to finish with the militants, the i gf, already killed, around 13000 miles 5 years. But at least 5000 others. According to ero, i still reported late in the gaza strip and most of them probably hiding somewhere in the south. Israel also claims the right dozens of tunnels in dozens south, but the length of the street with sewing nice for which is really believes have mass smuggles militants, money and weapons. So israel says it needs to be destroyed. There are 2 major problems with a rough fall offensive. The 1st is where exactly to evacuate all those. Poor gaskins, from the junction board, here is what i was planning to establish. So cold humanitarian islands in the center of the street, packed with food, walter, medications, and tense, but a 1500000 people. Will there be enough space and supplies for that . Be fine thing. So continues, there is so unclear how could these really provide security for all these palestinians . Another issue is the lack of international support. Pedros biggest ally, the u. S. Has repeatedly said it would not back such and im slaughter especially if its real, doesnt present a solid plan on where to replicate people from the fiction border. And guys, im clearly mom and, and firing and such a densely populated area, pose many risks earlier. President biden made it clear another 30000. 00 dash would be a red line even for washington. All their allies like germany, for example, voice similar concerns. The german chancellor is arriving in israel on sunday and is expected to try to persuade Prime Minister netanyahu to refrain from rough by invasion if its not yet too late by that time on friday. And is really to dig ation and is set to leave for go home to continue talks with him, ask for guitar remediation. Another reason for announcing the approval of the large scale, how peroration and rough uh could be an attempt to put 2 more pressure on him as to agree to the deal made to states offset, to scale the world and trade. Well, they call a coalition to help supply ukraine with more weapons. Lets go into the german chancellor who spoke of to try lot to meeting with the french president and poland Prime Minister, the damage. What else i need is to be a pump. Weve agreed on a number of key points, among other things we will immediately procure even more weapons for ukraine on the global market. Secondly, the production of military equipment will be expanded also through cooperation with partners in ukraine. 3rd, as part of that, or im starting format, we will establish a new coalition of capable people for a wide range of missile artillery. Shops out there like that guy, the night club, who cant make a trip to the washroom on his own. He has to drag his whole posse along. They all need to hold each others hands, so no one sticks out as being particularly escal atory in this conflict because as my call said, their quote, continuing, as them done since day one, to never take the initiative of any escalation. Were talking here about the same guy who acted like french opposition parties were a bunch of what says if they didnt agree with his idea of sending frank soldiers to crate using the coffee to indulges. And for not for the on board that passed fantasies against russia. Yeah. Germany sending long range weapons to be used in ukraine talking about sending torres is over there, the 500 kilometer range against russia. And my goal is to staying on sending french troops till holy or any kind of a splits where it is at all right. Of course, they can always just conveniently say at some point of their choosing that it was russia, the escalated the conflict. So they just didnt have a voice right now, like they havent already done a bunch of things that they said they absolutely never do in this complex. So at this meeting in berlin with my whole goals and post Prime Minister donald task, schultz underscored that the 3 countries are not at work with russia themselves. Oh, but excuse us, while we just use this whole conflict as a pre text to ramp up our military Industrial Complex is as though we actually were at work with russia ourselves. German is going to increase production artillery in ukraine. Its weapons of what make or ryan metal really is never had it so good in making hardware that he gets blown up pretty much right on the battlefield, coming straight off the assembly line. So no need to even spend any money shipping it to where it can actually get blown up. Started there. Its a wonder that their weapons production facilities and ukraine are you still operational and havent been blown up themselves . Homes altogether. They call this discussion for him at with pulling france and germany, the raymar triangle, but its more like its on the verge of turning into it from you to trial for data weapons. And so the post Prime Minister this meet up in for lynn was also a great virtue signaling opportunity spelling out the settings of this meeting. The atmosphere of it showed very clearly that some malicious rumors about the fact that europe in capitals are different from each other. In a few matters were widely exaggerated. Today we spoke in one voice without any unnecessary waste or hesitation. I, without any which is sometimes typical for markets policy. We have decided that a free green must be immediate and as intensive as possible. We want to spend our money. We want to help in all possible ways to get polish farmers and truckers protesting against the unfair advantage that their ukranian counterparts are getting into European Market right now. We really believe its not absolutely thrilled to learn that their own government wants to spend their money on you crate stuff. Seems awfully concerned about the perception of divisions between these 3 countries. Well, they all do actually. Maybe they should be more informed about the very real and deep divisions between the people of their countries and the junkers, making these decisions with poles in germany and france and particular showing that the actual citizens of these countries really are not in say overwhelmingly with their leaders when it comes to this idea of either ramping up long range weapons or sending their own troops to ukraine. My whole said that the 3 nations are quote, united, the determined and resolute to never let russia with sounds like you. How does the poli on it, you call them that hat on a bit too tight way practicing for this performance in the mirror . And thats pretty much what it is. Its a show for the folks at home. While the realities on the ground are much more complicated, and these guys conveniently refuse to define for the folks at home, what russia really would even look like, hey, if you dont put up a goal hose, then you never really have to worry about moving them to india now where the governments has is the procedure of gaining citizenship for religious minorities. Now, washington stepped in with concerns about the implementation of the citizenship. Amendments arent utilities for ministry spokes, fumble in the us against instruction india on the matter of this love the criticism as regards the Us State Department statement on the implementation of c. And then ive been comments made by several others via to the view that it is misplaced, misinformed and unwarranted, like just by those who have a limited understanding of indias pluralistic traditions and the regions post partition history of best not attempted. We are concerned about the notification of decision shipping them and act on march 11th. Were closely monitoring this act, how this act will be implemented. Respect for religious freedom in equal treatment under the law for all communities are fundamental democratic principles of the vailable skirmish comes us this week the Indian Government has decided to implement the legislation which has passed involvement back in 2019 but has not yet been enforced. The legislation, fuss, stripes, indian citizenship for representatives of hindus seek, but his policy and christian religious groups who fled persecution in neighboring muslim majority states. So now be in line to get some possible up to 5 years of living in india instead of 11. Well, position policies on rights keep this. I have taken a but the legislation claim is discriminatory towards muslims and undermines the countries. Secular constitution and streets of protests with people called the measure is on the full big several of us were made. And the indian ruling causes said that the opposition is trying to induce fear in the nation. We had so Many International affairs i expect from you deli, explains how washington pressures for nations. I think visuals on lecture in the without understanding the beauty of this legislation and i think they should not look to india on issues of religious freedom because india has a history of never tracking any other country. India has a history of always being a champion and an investigator of fees and ideas. And as well as some of the western countries where we know what they have done in 1000, in the name of freedom of speech and expression and democracy. We all know how many countries being very good on what kind of war and do outpatient thats as i said into. So i think United States the united so to investigate data, a good friend of india got to start a new partner. But on many issues, we have seen some of the rest and power act like will style friends. The Us Commission for the International Religious veto has always used really just religion as a 5th tech school pin down countries for bits 15, but not to include that mighty gums i. We are not going to accept that. And finally, a us delegation thats arrived denisia on tuesday as left the West African States empty handed. Us on the secretary of states full africa, was accompanied by representatives on, depends again on africa. And they did expect to meet the countrys miniature leader, but she refused to give them an audience. Nigeria based journalist timothy, ill be a so has multi task of us under secretary of state for author, going to fast molly fee and come on the us off the command micro land we were among officials. Well, weve got the west off going based on this week. They arrived on tuesday, but it said that the state on to 1st day in hopes of meeting general jani, besides military leader. But the us officials left without an audience with c n. E. Though they met with the needs of re and Prime Minister in the capital, the meeting was to renew contact with me sir of the last year as military too, as to reveal to us security and development. Partnerships with the nation is as moved to lead. I did not get any explanation for not being present and domestic government is yet to each one of these all statements. This is the 2nd us delegation visit to missouri seems the motor quote. In summer of last year. The United States condemns the cool and the demand at a return to Constitutional Order with the rest of the reason of the post. President , meanwhile, seems to cool the military lead as have been very vocal about moving away from former colonial powers and for west force in front to withdraw its troops from the country. When the jump, we jumped, the french didnt want to listen to us. We issued several warnings. We had to re define new principles for our cooperation before it was too late. The time of colonization is over. Everything must be done by the will of the people. We are convinced that the future of new share will be bright, because we will work to guarantee the rights of citizens and that the next year and people will benefit from the countrys wealth. Crohns heart, about 1500. So just space around in the country. A spot of a wide or 5 days do you have, besides military, you have lots demand at the withdrawal of us forces. Washington, however, has never made a secret of incense so as to remain militarily present in me, sir. The United States still has about a 1000 troops, images, although they are price on top of the limit that seems to pay a lot small. Miss air was neighboring, malia and looking to possibly decided to leave a course and advance there on corporate sunblock air force had imposed sanctions on the author of the military pole. And of the latest move this week. My julia decided to leave samsung on sir timothy. Youll be a r t a bu, john, my dear lady, we spoke with a political analyst from asia. He says that, you know, made, it should look beyond america, foundations to cooperate with the, uh, the americans are interested in their military base with more than a 1000 soldiers who do not make any decisive contribution to the fight against terrorism. I do not think they have any reason to be here anymore. I think they shall draw their own conclusions were at war. Why did we abandon the