No been the most. No, it may be possible to temporarily occupy our territories and we will detect politician, but it is certainly impossible to occupy our people not owned by the one to exploit any kind of division between us mustang these last months had been extremely hard on you, but its a war on l. E. That is why i ask you, take care of yourselves. It is a war on our future. Ah, also coming up a day of pageantry and pathos in london, crowns and more crowds assembling, waiting and waiting again to deliver a final farewell to the queen. This, the crowd suddenly fell, completely caught, it was silence. And with the coffin pulsing by with the music that was se apple. It was think it was incredibly emotional and, and still, and at the same i might, you know, i was bad sense to our viewers watching on p b. S or the United States into all of you around the world. Welcome. We begin the day where ukrainians are now reclaiming territory from the russians. Today, ukraines president zalinski toward the eastern city of idiom, where just weeks ago, the place was occupied by Russian Forces in what was as much a declaration of victory as a show of defiance. Zelinski to day raised the ukrainian flag over the city. After 7 months of the russian invasion, Ukrainian Forces have suddenly reshaped some of the battle wives and advance of the east in the south, at whitening speed, forcing Russian Troops to retreat just as quickly. And that if sending shock waves all the way to moscow, russian president Vladimir Putin is facing unprecedented criticism of his war policy. And there are calls for him to ramp up the war effort, including a general draft. But tonight, putin is resisting, insisting that ukraine will remain a limited operation. We have more now in this report, put in the city of indian president the landfill shakes the hand of a ukrainian commander. Thanks to his troops, hot whack, the city has now been liberated from Russian Forces. But theres been so much fighting here that theres not much of it left. There are no surprises, its you know, that it, thats not shock for me. The viewer is where hes shocking, but its not shock for me. And because we, we began to see the same pictures from butcher from the 1st the occupied territories. So the same destroyed, builders killed people. And so what can i say for you . Cranes ne encounter offensive has seen the Ukranian Army take back a wide suede of territory in the space of just a few days that residence here. A shell shocked what they endured during 6 months of Russian Occupation is just starting to come to light in the battle scarred city of ballad, clear southeast of hoc give reports of torture are merging with live carnival day. You made me hold 2 wires attached to an electric generator to the numbers that were the fast you spend quotations, and the higher the voltage and go to courtney. They kept spinning it and asking questions. They said i was lying for profit, and so they did it more a year for her. It happened to some prisoners every of the day when the schools are sure. Whos this type of volunteer with the Ukranian Army back in control residents. He long to put the dark days of war behind them and see the ukrainian flag rise over the country once again. O my 1st gifts to night is a zalinski insider from june 2019 to june 2021 yearly amended served as the Spokes Person for ukrainian president vladimir zalinski. It would be the Crucial Foundation for her new book published this week, which is entitled the fight of our lives. My time with zalinski, ukraines battle for democracy and what it means for the world. You william endo joins me tonight from new york city. Julie, its good to have you with us this evening that the pictures that we saw today, the flag going up over territory that had been controlled by the russians just days ago. That flag being hoisted by zalinski. How did you feel when you saw those images . Well, thank you 1st for having me. Second, yes, ukraine is regaining back. Its territories and its really a Fascinating Development that all the country has been waiting for the last 7 months is like 7 months of the battle of the fight for a long, very existence. And now when we see, and when we have shown to the world that we can regain the territories back, we hold that the Community International community will stay unified. And well hope i will provide as old as what you and is and resources to fight to russia. Out on the territory of ukraine, you know that one and a 2000000 of ukrainians still stay in occupation under russia and olson, ukraine. I is moving not only in the northern east and east of the contract, but also trying into move to the harrison region, which is my home town region, which is in the south and the country. And this also brings to the i to them i to me that you know, i feel like my own home town can be elaborated very soon. Let me ask you this rapid ukrainian advance that we have seed. It apparently caught the, the russians by surprise. Were you surprised at how quickly events unfolded and how you know this, this course of history began turn . Well, im not a military expert to be surprised, but ive heard so many ah fascinated descriptions of what is going on there. About a Battle Ground from a very natural military, people from generals around the world. And we all understood that Ukrainian Army is capable of winning this war because we understand that our people have a very determined and very devoted. They have what to fight for country to russian army, our modulation ease, to take our territory and to stand independent country. We are fighting here for the values and we are fighting for the democratic, a way of live. We have chosen that instead of russians and even look at the russians, 1st a wall and the corruption became the part of russian identity. And thats why they, i me, came in ukraine and very soon they didnt have food and fuel and they didnt have what to and how to fight with my. And the 2nd is they dont have any more to waste and just to come and kill people here in your grave. You there and want to talk a little bit about your story. I want you to, if you could, to take us back to june of 2019, thats when you joined. What was then that this new modem is zalinski administer administration. How it radical of a departure was that administration to the ones that ukraine had seen previously . Well thats definitely was a big shot out. Let me say that while a demo zaleski was an absolute nadisa to ukraine and politics. Im describing a lot of details in my new book, the fight of our lives. Im describing how this person from an end to time in business comes to politics and changes it forever. But before that, when to old school, politicians wanted to run elections for the president of ukraine. I saw that ukrainians had sought fatigue. They were so irritated by this Old School Man of behavior at president lance game of them was the landscape give a lot of hope. People really saw him as an equal one, as the person from the people. And they wanted him to change ukrainian politics. He wants 73 percent. This is the record. Let me remind you that and hes done. It. Mason reforms up to now and stanza, some military leader. Yeah. Me. He had a, a strong mandate when he came into office and how, how do you explain this . Weve got a man who made his career as a comedian who has morphed into this incredibly affective commander in chief into this respected war time president. Let me say that comedian was of course one on here, his most popular roles. Everybody saw him on the stage and he was really hilarious. And he was really very talented comedian. On the other hand, what was not seen what was behind the stage is that he is a lawyer by education. And that he has built a huge empire of humor hued business in both of his phase its, he is a big challenge. So there he actually developed as a leader while seen all this challenges in knowledge a sound as he even stood against my oscars pressure to was his own career. And actually decided to not to continue in moscow. But to build this big business in ukraine. Im sure that this is where he is character as a leader ah, developed and grew. And to be frank, i was there for 25 months and i was traveling with him to don boss that russia had invaded back in 2014. The military actions had been lost in for 8 years and i saw him going to the front lines just to handshake with the soldiers and even going there when the shelling was renewed, to show that the leader doesnt run away. So i, i was not surprised that he stayed with ukrainian people when there was a threat to his life and to his family. And actually, when russia was approaching to key, if you, who would you say is more responsible for this incredibly, a strong sense of ukrainian identity that we see on display today. Has it been president zalinski or has it been russian president Vladimir Putin . Thats an interesting question. Im not sure it is the one i can respond, but ukrainian identity has been always different from russia. You know, even in 8 team 12, you can read some notes from russian generals who were traveling on the territory of ukraine. And that still wasnt the russian empire what was called, but at the same time, in this notes, it is region that people see that the live days, different people i different was as different language is different houses and different identity was different. Ukraine does, it does that. We have been fighting russia for the last 400 years, but to fight for democracy, for the values to fight for independence of really ukraine as an equal and strong country is happening right now. Well, im sure there are lots of people around the world who hopes on the best for you and you, craig, and hope that this fight for freedom, you know, ends sooner rather than later. Youll be a mental author of the fight of our lives, my time with valencia. We appreciate your time. Please come back and talk with us again. Thank you. Thank you for having me. Ah. Today, European Commission, president ursula funder lion delivered her annual state of the union address, and it was all about the russian invasion of ukraine and the Energy Crisis. The war has triggered right here in europe. Now the president said, and im quoting, we should have listened to those who know putin was that an admission that hindsight is 2020 or wasnt an accusation of willful blindness by europes leaders. Were going to discuss that in just a moment, but 1st more on todays speech, they enter their chamber and strasbourg side by side, European Commission chief or the law fund, a lion and ukraines 1st lady allan as elin hska, as symbolic gesture to emphasize europe solidarity with the people of ukraine at this crucial moment of the war, you have given courage to a whole nation. You have given a voice to your people on a global stage. You have given hope to all of us. So today we want to thank you and all ukrainians, glory to a country of european heroes. Flava ukraine funded lion said the you solidarity with ukraine would remain unshakable, promising an additional 100000000. 00 euros to rebuild ukrainian schools. But she didnt announce any new sanctions or new weapons delivery will have repeatedly demanded by the government and keith. Instead, she focused on the challenges the youth facing like the Energy Crisis. With more and more consumers struggling to pay their bills, the Commission Wants to reduce overall electricity consumption, help companies who have liquidity problems and introduce a cap on windfall profits. In these times, it is wrong to receive extraordinary record revenues and profits benefiting from war and on the back of our consumers. In these times, prophets must be shared and channeled to those who need it most and proposal that could raise more than 140000000000. 00 euros to cash and, and low up, skyrocketing Energy PricesFund Alliance said, and measure, well come by many you lawmakers, surgeon with a set of measures that all will help on the one side decrease demands on the other side, decreased prices. And i think this set is really needed to 1st of all give a signal to the market that the price is up to ridiculously high. And 2nd of all, make sure that citizens are much more secure that their b, it will be able to pay the bill. But we need to do much more. We need to really at reinforce and, and triple their, their, their investments in Renewable Energy sources. The war in ukraine is changing the European Union. And the Energy Crisis is the best example for that. The measures proposed by it was a law fund. A lion are a good start. Many hearsay, but more needs to be done to make sure that a cold and difficult to winter wants trigger war fatigue in europe and undermine solidarity with ukraine. Or. And i wanna bring you now matthew carnage, that he is. The chief europe corresponded at politico. He joins me tonight from scotland. Matthew, its good to see you again. I want to pick up again on what ursula on the line said to day this quote where she said we should have listened to those who know who tim. Is it clear to you who she is . Who she means when she says we. And when she says those who no point in who she talking about, well, thank you for having me. I think that she left that intentionally vague because even within europe, theres a lot of controversy about this point. Because for years you had the baltic countries, poland, for example, others morning about the dangers that russia posed for the European Union and both the commission in brussels as well as large governments, including those in france and germany basically ignored them and said, you know, that they were they were hysterical and that it was necessary to engage with russia to pursue dialogue. As german chancellor angle of miracle said repeatedly. So i think that she was sending a message here both to, to ukraine as well as to those countries in Eastern Europe who feel that they havent been taken seriously enough over the past years. Do you think there was a, maybe a subtext there to germany that germany should be engaged in a lot of soul searching . But for, you know, for the fact that it, it finds itself in the situation that it is now. These are the russia and Vladimir Putin. Well, i think this has been really a dominant theme since the beginning of the war. Germany has been reluctant really, to go all in, in terms of punishing russia. They have supported sanctions, but theyve also been somewhat reluctant to deliver the military aid that, that, that ukraine would like their again, germany has delivered some weapons. But for example, theyve refused to, i give you crane battle tanks. And the one thing that that founded lion who was previously the German Defense minister really didnt get into detail. And today was this question of military aid in what europe can be doing more. And she also left out the fact as she was congratulating europe for, for doing so much to help ukraine. That the, the real reason the brain has gotten, as far as it has so far in this war has been the aid it is received from both the United States and the u. K. And some european nations, particularly poland. But theres a lot more that europe could do here, but this is something that she seemed to be really not wanting to get into too much detail about today. And did she miss the point there . Matthew, i mean what youre describing is what has happened, the u. K, the worth. Theyve provided the lions share of support for ukraine, especially when were talking about weapons. Shouldnt ursula from the line of used this opportunity almost to reprimand into scold europe for letting down the ukrainians . Well, you would think so, although on the other hand, you have to remember that shes in a difficult position here. She has to play also a diplomatic role because even though shes the president of the European Commission, which is a grand title, she doesnt really have that much power. And everything that she does has to be agreed on with the 27 Member States and the large Member States her own country, germany in particular, have a lot of power an influence on, on what you does. So i think that she always has an eye on not offending people too much suspect there. It has been a lot of talk, particularly in the last 6 months about paradigm shifts here in germany. Especially when were talking about foreign policy. But also the notion of responsibility and leadership. Do you see a new germany emerging here that can assume more of a leadership role for europe, especially when were talking about matters of security . Well, particularly on security. I just, i just dont see it. Leadership has to be earned and there is so much distrust of germany as a result of the way it is handled itself over the years towards russia. It support, for example, of the controversial nord stream to pipeline project, which it held on to entail. Russia invaded ukraine in february despite the objections and really loud cries for many of its allies to, to not go forward with that project. And so theres just not really a basis of trust that you would need for germany to take a leading role here. And in fact, what youre seeing is more countries, especially those in the east, especially poland, especially the baltics, looking even more towards the United States and saying, we do not really want to pursue these ideas that french president emanuel macro, for example, has put forward on more European Defense infrastructure, this idea of strategic autonomy as they call it in europe, because they want to build on the, on the transit mantic security arrangement, which has sort of proved its weight in gold in, in ukraine so far. And just want statistic on that as of last month, the United States had given 25. 00 times as much military aid to ukraine as, as germany. And you could argue, well, United States is a much bigger economy and so forth. But its not 25. 00 times bigger, and its also not in ukraines neighborhood. And the security of United States does not really depend on what happens. And you cant do the same cri that, that germany does. So i think theres still a lot of resentment within europe. Particularly in Eastern Europe, towards berlin, over the way its handled itself, and its continued refusal to send battle tags in particular to, to ukraine, nephew punch. And we appreciate your time in your insights tonight. Thank you. Thank you. Ah, in the u. K. Long lines, long queues of people have formed as people wait, their turn to pay their final respects to Queen Elizabeth thousands are filing past the coffin to say that final farewell ahead of the queens funeral, which is scheduled for monday earlier to day. Tens of thousands of people lined the streets of the british capital as a royal procession brought the queens coffin to westminster hall, where the late monarch is now lying in stay, ah, this is the moment the queen left the palace for the last time, talked with the imperial crown, the monarch wore on brear formal occasions. Queen elizabeths coffin made its way through Central London on a horse drawn carriage. At this viewpoint, many stood waiting to catch a glimpse. The procession moved past them at only 75. 00 steps per minute. The pace typically used for sombre occasions. You know, i was very upset. So such a strong cow for them. You know the, the crowd suddenly fell completely quiet. It was silence. Anza with a coffin pulsing by with the music that was so powerful. After 38 minutes the coffin arrived at the hall, where king charles and other members of the royal family, attended a service held for the queen. The late monarch will lie in state here for 4 days. The Parliament Hall will stay open around the clock for members of the public to pay their respects. But the queue, which already started forming 2 days prior, is long. The wait may take as long as 30 hours. Cements almost with a good. Yes, she was amazing. Yes, so reactivate her. Yeah, yeah, i mean she showed from freeform for something to use. I think you have holidays wage to pay my respects to verizon moving in 2 parallel lines. Hundreds of thousands of mourners while file past the coffin before the funeral was held on monday. Todays almost done the conversation that continues online. You will find us on twitter either at d. W. News. You can follow me on twitter at brent golf t v. I remember whatever happens between now and then tomorrow is another day. Well see you then if with with with enter the conflict with sebastian, russia has suffered key reversals on the battlefield. Thats curious. Horses are counter attacked and feed back a wide sway the territory. My guest is weak from moscow is andre kalashnikov, senior fellow at the time to come get endowment for International Peace amounts among some of the me to, to supporters. How vulnerable is conflict zone next on d, w time one on guard. Growing calls for independence are ruffling the feathers of big brother china. Can this small country take the pressure he and how did it come to this . Facing the threat from china . In the 45 minutes on d. W. O. Oh. You become a pre a ready . No, with hackers, paralyzing between your societies. Computers, then i will show you and governments that go crazy for your data. We explain how these technologies work, how they can go in for, and thats how they can also go terribly. Watch it now on youtube. Russia has suffered key reversals on the battlefield as chaos forces have come to attacked and seize back a wide sway the territory. My guest this week from moscow is andre kalashnikov, senior fellow at the think tank, the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace