Everyone. Welcome to focus on europe. It is nice to have you with me today. The situation at ukraines border is keeping people here in germany and throughout europe on edge with concerns growing that russia will attack and invade its next door neighbor. Ukraines Border Regions are regularly reporting shipments of military equipment. Russia is also moving troops and its own heavy equipment to neighboring bail roofs, as part of a joint military maneuver. As politicians work on d escalating, a new conflict between russia and ukraine, people and Eastern Ukraine are unfortunately right back in familiar territory. In slow vianza in the dont boss region, armed fighting has been going on for years after russian incursions. Theyre one of our reporters met nikolai, a man who is now engaged in his latest battle, trying to remain optimistic in an all too familiar situation. Ah, the city of slow, the unskilled ravaged by war in the region of dawn bath, pro russian separatists have been locked in conflict with the Ukrainian Military for 8 years. And fighting as flared up again in recent weeks. Nikolai, as as as the scars of war every day all the girls will holster or walla and see part of the projectile is still stuck in here in the city had planned to renovate his house. Instead he stuffed the gaping holes himself. But the brittle wall doesnt keep out the cold and wood is expensive. His modest pension of about 100 euros barely covers his heating costs. People here are exhausted by the war, says nichol. I leave no nothing but destruction and sufferings since 2014 the russians and ukrainians were once comrades. Both miller or 3 or 5 in soviet times, we all lived together over cossacks, bella russians, russian, lucille and ukrainians for you. And now some politicians of suddenly torn us apart to come with them. The situation is escalating westmore and looks critical. Rushes thought to have stationed over a 100000 soldiers along the ukrainian border. If i go to langley, but if they really do invade with me world war 3 will break out, is that the written and no one wants that. I dont believe how does that make him feel . They are not afraid at all any more. Im not afraid at home when ah shows us the shelter he built in his yard. Back in 2014, he spent a weeks in it with his wife, daughter, and 2 granddaughters. As shells rained down on the house, its used to store food at the moment. Which nikolai explains that even now should the worst come to the worst. His shelter is still bomb proof. Itll definitely hold up again. He says, although he clearly doesnt relish the prospect. His granddaughters are now 9 and 11 years old. In nichol. I picked them up from school every day. Nasty and katyas grandfather takes over while their parents are at work, heating the home cooking, and most importantly, making sure they get on with her homework. Oh, i see her all deans of normality that belie the trauma of war. The children here have never known peace. Leslie left us with their memories will be vivid for some time to come. But i will go when katya was little mam wrapped her up in clots. We went down into the basement l, in the artillery shells head, and then there was shooting, thinking that or should we better stop the questions . Like what theyve already endured and happen again. This shooting range is in the city of hoc. Give about 3 hours drive away. Demetrius cant reveal his identity. No, i work for the defense forces. If the city gets occupied will become a sleeper agent. Was it hard . Hit is the 2nd largest city in ukraine. Last week, the countrys president speculated that it could be the 1st of all to the russians. In that event soldier, demetrius would remain here as a sleeper, secretly collecting information for the Ukrainian Military. He has russian roots, like many people here. His home city of hockey is a vital trade hub. Teaming with industry lending at strategic significance with some of the war has been raging since 2014 and humans because we win some battles and lose others. And the idea of harkey being occupied has come up every now and again, which allows along the border of war, turned on boss we could be occupied at any moment at the moment. Demitra was preparing for the worst, in particular, a plan to evacuate his wife and young son. If war does break out, like many others, theyll flee to western ukraine. But most people are sticking around for now. Well check. Of course, im afraid o, but fear should never prevail. Back in dawn bass, where the war began, nicholas, tired of the cold, of poverty and of the life he has been living for 8 years. He has just one simple wish new piece. Nikolai doesnt want to give up hope, but he does sometimes wonder will that wish ever be fulfilled. C austria is cold in winter, but that has not stopped plenty of people in the alpine republic, from demonstrating against the countries. Corona virus measures. Austria was one of the 1st countries in the e. U to introduce mandatory coven, 19 vaccinations. And for physician at lisa maria keller, maya that has meant a different set of difficulties than before. Not just because it means she has to do even more vaccinations, which she does. But because it means she now has to fear for her own safety, while vaccinating people who dont actually want to be vaccinated. Z version, im at a z in upper austria. Any one wanting to visit the doctor needs to get past the Security Guard 1st. What kind of gun her saddle a block. So no blank router, isnt it . No, its live ammunition dr. Lisa maria kilometer has received a death threat email. Its their subject. Im going to execute you. Hello, you stupid. The concert again, im an american dorner, threatening me with lawyers wont help to this because im coming after you an issue number, the pipe in vantage apathy. And while im out at the better than ill slaughter all your employees, hes been dead after them to have an issue. Im armed with a shot gun there means laden man. And isnt that a day i received this . I close the practices. I have a responsibility for my staff and my patients limiting ever since dr. Kilometer has paid for a Security Guard out of her own pocket. Oh, she immunize is against cooper 19. Which makes her a hate figure for active actors or for any funny. Its in here that the whole now this isnt just a bit of ranting and throwing insults around on youtube. You sat here or whatever. Slum this is like a piece of youtube, same threads like least carry several years in prison. Let me see. I can create the colon mandatory vaccinations in austria have aggravated the situation. She says, does most of it keep thinking is instead of a certain, some people feel backed into a corner . Thank. What does the dog do in this situation . Mm hm. And it bites, thanks in an acre, i dont think the underlying potential for violence here has been adequately recognized underneath the 1st give or that appropriate Counter Measures have been taken into account. It only has gotten to shoot muslim, get off men. This was evident at large scale demonstrations in vienna, which repeatedly turned violent among the protesters, identity, syrians and neo nazis, noon to authorities with indian policy, most austrian support, mandatory vaccination. The hard core anti factors are standing their ground for many, their approach oversteps the mark. For example, here in the city of lynch, when the demo stopped right in front of a nursery, the children peered out of the windows and curiosity. They were all wearing masks. O lens freer children from masks. Ah, when brutus her started filming the kids, that was a step too far for staff with dizzy, immense, its a macbook if this kind of intrusive action doesnt do the children any good and for thinking, the neat gord it triggers into your house. And in my view, its a no go, is man is, oh no, youre and noble d sleeter, the parents are still horrified. Eventually it was awful. They should leave our kids alone does. When willows anger calling, im speechless, misses its beyond good or evil. Its just madness. Little busy, that is all a few weeks ago, protestors besieged a hospital and veils. Doctor kilometer alleged that the demonstration blocked ambulance access to the building and posted her video on the internet. But the police said her claims were false. The doctor was subjected to a to read of online abuse. She feels inadequately protected by both the police and politicians isnt. And its only a matter of time before theres a major incident, us in some way suffers serious harm to the human and stuff shaddon. Shes converted her practice into a high security soon. It with emergency call buttons. We are here ah, and panic um we built a panic room in the server room as of yet with impenetrable security doors. Nice all place for as if as he said, still it be vague meaning melvin. I dont go anywhere unarmed any more. Is health emma 15. I always have a pepper spray gun in my pocket. So im only safe here in our fort knox beneath for and as me, are you actually afraid will full of what is the mafia of going to work in the morning if and i dont go to work in the mornings anymore. I sleep here on the couch. Other European Countries are also intensely debating whether and also how they to should implement a compulsory vaccinations, protesting against government policies. That is the right of every citizen in democracy. But in great britain, participating in that legitimate act could soon be punished and pretty severely. The British Parliament is currently debating a law that would threaten people with imprisonment if they disturb, quote unquote public order during demonstrations. Environmental activists like su parfitt feel that their freedom of speech is being threatened by this law. And theyre doing everything they can to prevent it from passing. Su, parsa doesnt leave her home in southern england. Often. She finds it difficult to walk. The 80 year old retired minister says her life is modest and quiet and she prays a great deal. But as a different side to su, parfitt, she occupies highways and busy intersections. What were doing is outrageous, but we have to keep on taking action. Search will alert both the public and the government to the emergency were in, were sounding the alarm. Sue is demanding that britain better insulate homes and buildings to save energy. She says its one of the 1st steps to combat climate change. The activists has even climbed on top of the train to raise public awareness. I have to say its, its a very scary business until you say let is psych herself up to this. You could never do it unless you are part of a group that had trained to do this. There. Disruptive activities. Enraged commuters and drivers. I agree. Uh huh. Then your cars is going nowhere legally im fucking so he why you, when he electric trying to do well now do that for you or, you know, what the British Government wants to ban, protest like this with a whole package of new legislation in the future causing a public disturbance could carry a prison term of up to 10 years. In a statement, a deutsch avella, the British Home Office that police must be able to do with a selfish minority that poses a threat to public order. Su parfitt. So shes following the noble tradition of civil disobedience in what sense we being selfish. I cant understand that work. I mean, i dont want, can sit under may a wet major way and wait to be arrested and spend the day in a please cell compared to with the extinction of the human race. That is not a big deal, really interrupting a train for an hour and a quarter. Human rights and environmental organizations are mobilizing an opposition to the new bill. They say the proposed legislation is an assault on democracy. And even former conservative politicians are concerned the most problematic parts which give to the hidden secretary very significant powers to determine what constitutes serious disruption. Whereas normally that would be a master left to the police. Ah, these 2 activists have already spent 2 months in jail for blocking a major highway just likes to part of it. They say breaking the law is the only option left me written in the next thing to do was to highlight this injustice breaking the law. If necessary, its all fundamental, right . The, if our government is failing, that we can hold that government to accounts. These are our elected representatives. They are supposed to be protecting the people. And if they are failing at that, then it should be all right, to stand up and protest. And the response of them to imprison of asked is absolutely, its draconian. Su, profit has been in court several times as well. Up to now shes received suspended sentences. The retired minister says shes acting on behalf of future generations that cannot understand really why other older people and everybody rather than sitting doing or knitting. Oh god, no striking or cat and needs to be out there sitting on may 2 ways or whatever is required. The devout christian isnt afraid of going to jail. If the bill is passed into law, maybe its only a matter of time before she, an 80 year old, really does and up behind bars. The effects of environmental pollution are visible everywhere, even in idyllic and remote places, like in the 20 day pietro lagoon in southern spain. These huge wetlands are a refuge for waterfowl and theyre also a protected nature reserve. Nevertheless, biologists come across plenty of plastic waste. But this time, its not humans whove left this waste there, or at least not directly on their waterproof clothing is a must here. Andy green and victor martin, nor biologist. I go out there looking for see goals in a lagoon called winter to pierre dra. Its located between my legs and seville, and spain, potato cooking regarding the order that i left, but ive been fond of them in the meantime. 5th, yes. As the years go by, you learn to appreciate these Animal Law Society gives them a bad rap, but their intelligence surprises us again and again, e barrett. Oh that her bremen movement and hand that gets all most of the birds over wintering here are lesser black backed goals. The migratory birds come here and there thousands during the fall from calder climb than the north. But theres something wrong. More dead goals than usual. Didnt your plastic . Oh yes. Maybe when a plan was better, the rest of the plastic asked about a 100 refining bits of plastic all over the place. I thought of this for examples of boss a little boy. Yeah. Heres a chicken boon from what he says of glass is part of a bottle. Not ever done yet. Were in a conservation area, but then there were many migratory birds spent the winter when we have not, but this late i law were not at risk from high levels of contamination for law has been neurotic. And i mean, i think we, its the goals themselves that are bringing in the garbage in their stomachs, they leave it behind in their excrement and vomit. To latonya such and the new to the mid eightys. No black backed goals over wintered here. Its probably were only present on the coast to leave ok boil, then they learned it was much easier to find food in london at the rubbish dumps that have appeared here. Oh, the ritual is the same. Each morning. Flocks of birds arrive at the landfills, goals, storks, and other waterfowl. So the rubbish doesnt stay in the landfill, but biologists victors, as humans are to blame. Not the birds to this day. 90 percent of garbage and andalusia isnt separated until it arrives at the open landfills. Victor takes the samples from the lagoon to a laboratory in seville. And yet again his colleague who leon, con, oh, can see particles, a plastic through his microscope. The researchers fear its a dangerous cycle that a lot of the matter more tell that thing to deal with other animals that hunt these contaminated waterfall. Now if i were end up eating the foreign objects as well, it does with on the higher the or up the food chain of the more we see a shoe leaked in our body of swelling up the other that as you and humans might be at the top of that chain, its not just micro plastics that pose a threat. Chemicals, antibiotics and pathogens are even more harmful toby, the tennis, boisterous bacteria. Multi resistant bacteria are the biggest problem. Because keep, when i go bring the antibiotics and germs into the wetland where theyre transferred to other species of bird, the whole ducks that fly into cities. And part of the banners come up with separate, ample bottles. Caleb and loss of pocket will bundles the goals repeatedly provide them with new clues. Thanks to the bird detective, instinct to scientists have made some unsavory. Discoveries will come within and not millions of them. We did extra knowledge, we know flying or direction different as via or had to be something to try that out. We went to have a lot of them signed an illegal. Dont know if that gothic, if it down and elma de la, so despite their bad reputation, the goals are inadvertently doing their bid for the environment. No wonder they hold such fascination for these biologists. Full throttle down a tube of ice at the winter olympics. Luckiest team of bobs letters are heading for the starting line with a pretty good chance of winning and in the future they may get even more help from little nicks in the north of lafayette, he is lucky enough to be able to train every day in his own backyard and on his own private world class ice track. Mixes the helmsman, as his father sits in the back. Bob slick is the boys passion. A streamlined sled in a frozen track. Thats all he needs. They speed down here with 30 kilometer per hour. This is no Winter Sports resort is the pairs inch garden in northern latha. Meeks father built the 170 meter track. When they reached their destination mix mother is already waiting, but she neednt worry, says the boy. Barbara, i think, oh, go now its only dangerous when you use a normal wooden sled. All could have been all devoted, and obama only over 2 years ago. I vis bears inch came up with the idea of the pump sleep track. Winters are harsh here. No. And he doesnt want his children sitting in front of the tv all day. Those alcohol go beard marcy, ill be like a barrier in the 1st 2 years. I built it for the children while i got back. But im enjoying this project so much that ive carried on building the track for myself as well. Gallery. How come vice . Ive almost finished the last section. Whos voya . 3 already vaudeville with video that i this bears inch works as a shiver to the winter months or a quiet time for them all. And one day, he found an ad for 2 old motorcycle sate cars will be added a couple of plastic water pipes, his skin wagner and his bobsled was done. Nobody knows where sorrows grows far. I built the jump and track out of spare would an Old Furniture re the whole thing, cost me a total of about 100. 00 euros. Seemed pharaoh, you agree . No. I got fluffy at the thought, and he found this original soviet, youre a bobsled in a pile. Of garbage, his wife doesnt mind the yard being converted into a bobsled run off and oh, we can use it in the summer too. We just pours. So be water down it and slide down on plastic season going but its still winter at the bears. And the bobsled run needs more than sub 0 temperatures. It also needs daily maintenance. Who knows . Maybe this humble bobsled run, could launch someones olympic career one day. Representing latvia, of course. Ah, now that is a kid who is fast tracking his career. Thats it for this week until next time. A good buy from me and the entire team here at focus on europe. Have a safe and happy week ahead. 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