Of enthusiasts, the president congratulated the veteran builders of bam on their anniversary. A trophy leopard can still serve russia. Soldiers from our military center group knocked out a tank in the avgeevsky direction of the special operation, and the vehicle is already being repaired. What to do with it further, they will decide after completion of the work. In primorye, after the water has subsided and all roads are open, the peak of the flood in the region has passed. At the same time, in the amur region, water coming out of. Cut off access to one of the villages. The pentagon is finalizing the details of a new aid package for kiev; according to the politician, the package will be significantly larger than the last one in the amount of 300 million. It can include bradley infantry fighting vehicles, armored vehicles, and missiles. Bam is the embodiment of colossal work and courage, a project that has become a symbol of dreams and romantic aspirations. Entire generations. This desc
In global news, business and sport. And you can be part of the conversation. Our talking point today should police show mercy towards bad drivers . Pope francis says they should try to understand the motives of drivers who break the rules. Tell us what you think just use the hashtag bbcthebriefing. The german chancellor, angela merkel, is facing a major challenge to stay in power following the collapse of Coalition Talks with the green party and free democrats. She has already stated she doesnt want to lead a minority government, and the main opposition sdp say they dont want to share power with her cdu party. That leaves the prospect of a fresh election, as andrew plant reports. After 12 years of stability there is uncertainty in germany. At stake, Angela Merkels place at the forefront of european politics. Translation resigning was never an option. I have always said i am ready to serve germany for another quarter years. This coalition failed in its negotiating talks but that does no
Briefing you on all you need to know in global news, business, and sport. And you can be part of the conversation. Tell us what you think of the stories we are covering, and apparently it is blue monday 2018 today, the most depressing day of the year. What do you think, and how do you combat the january blues . Just use the hashtag bbcthebriefing. A south korean delegation is holding talks on the border with north korea, aimed at overcoming logistical obstacles to ensure a team from the north can take part in next months winter olympics. North korea said last week it would send a number of competitors to the games, but some issues, including how they will travel to the competition remain unresolved. The talks are being held in panmunjom, known as the truce village, at the border. Sophie long is in seoulfor us. Tell us more about todays talks, and what we are hoping to achieve. So the talks are now and they are taking place, as you say, in panmunjom, that is the truce village which stra
Contact in years. Also u. S. President donald trump refuses to declassify a democratic member of the russia probe citing National Security concerns very. Also colombias former rival group the far suspend Political Campaigning a bid security concerns following days of angry protests. Spacex. Rockets ahead fears in russia that its legacy could be a threat. To the news the first full day of competition is underway at the Winter Olympics in south korea but its the diplomatic action on the sidelines thats getting the most attention so far now a meeting between south korean president moon j. And the north Korean Leaders younger sister kim jong is jus to be held at the president s official residence in seoul north koreas nominal head of state can and will also be at the meeting which is the highest level contact between the two sides in years that follows a year of tension between washington and pyongyang as north korea stepped up its a Ballistic Missile program. And joins me now live from ko
A warm welcome in the cell phones athletes from the two countries march under a unified flag. And colombias former rebel group the fark suspends Political Campaigning amid security concerns following days of angry protests. Also egypt launches a sweeping a military operation against what it calls terrorists and criminal groups in the Sinai Peninsula plus. Were in brazil but not in rio for the countrys most traditional carnival. Welcome to the new images of the two koreas marching together in the opening of the Winter Olympics have grabbed the spotlight. Despite repeated warnings from the u. S. Vice. President mike pence that pyongyang was trying to hijack the show in the end south koreas leader moved in grabbed all the headlines by breaking the ice and shaking hands with north Korean Leader kim jong uns sister kim jong the tasher going to report from ghana knowing. A step towards reconciliation for the First Time Since the korean war more than half a century ago a member of north korea