Changing as much as we would like to see them change. I think what we are liking to see apropos is i think were liking to see iran strengthen lynx with russia and china which may share an interest in challenging the International Order which the United States and the west have have led for some time. Obviously that challenge is playing out not just here in iran but its playing out in places like ukraine and the South China Sea and so forth. Iran is much more likely to corporate with that broader effort than it is to try to draw close to the United States which is a much more difficult lift in a sense within the iranian system. So i think that at the same time also we could bear in mind aside here that iran has Serious International challenges. This has been alluded to. But remember, lifting sanctions certainly is very helpful to iran. But in a sense its not the only problem that iran faces internationally. I think there are significant political divisions within the regime. There are s
Wildfires. Ukraines ousted president out of hiding, refusing to let go of his title, calling those who oppose him terrorists and vowing to return. Viktor yanukovych surfacing in russia giving a lengthy news conference. In kiev, that speech was largely ignored. In crimea, there were new threats of violence today. We have reporters covering all sides of this crisis. We begin with phil ittner in moscow. They are waging a war of rhetoric today. Absolutely, some very strong words coming out of ousted president Viktor Yanukovych in a press conference he held inside russia, because he said he felt that his life was in danger inside ukraine. Nevertheless he said that he was still president and would effort on a return to power. He took the time out to condemn those who have taken over power in kiev, calling them fascists, nationalists, extremists, and took jabs at the west. I fully place responsibility upon those who brought our country to this crisis and i would say to this disaster, they are
Bangkok, amid escalade. In trenches the u. S. Over trade restrictions, a thing like that from last. So its just part of the, our, im a mom the. Lets take a look at todays stories. Off there are, has lashed out at. He will on accusations that you for new forces, have brutally tortured and killed prisoner. The war videos have emerged online reports of the showing Russian Troops being murdered while held captive by ukraine. So just versus defense smith, he says its actually a common practice over looks like he is. A western backers the intentional and methodical murder of more than 10 immobilized russian servicemen by the degenerates from the Ukrainian Army with direct shots in the head, cannot be presented as a tragic exception by the key of regime as it claims it preserve rights of all captured combatants, the brutal murder of russian prisoners of war is not the 1st in not the only war crime. This is a common practice in the armed forces of ukraine, actively supported by the key of regi
At 4 oclock this morning, hitler attacked and invaded russia suddenly, with our declaration of war, without even an ultimatum. The german bomb rain down from the sky a been the russian in russian danger is therefore our danger and the danger of the united state school. 2 days later you as president roosevelt also gives a speech supporting the ussr. Ringback but there are other Political Forces in the united states. I returned makes his speech in december of 41. And the senate is as if the russians are waiting. We support the germans at the germans when support the russians and that way, let them destroy each other. There was that kind of sentiment in the west at this time. Dangerous destructive, roosevelt wound stanolin of japans intention to attack the soviet union. But soviet Intelligence Response state the via tag is still in doubt. Its imperative that the u. S. Makes it clear to japan that if they attack the soviet union will have support but the british and american authorities wi
Far right leader ga maloney is the front runner to become the next Prime Minister. And the prize winning british author, hillary mantell di age 72 is best known for the historical trilogy. Wolf hall ah, america furnished welcome to the program. Authorities installed by russia in occupied parts of ukraine are holding what they call referendums on joining russia. Pulling has begun to spine worldwide condemnation and a warning from the un chief that the results will not be recognized. Ballots are being collected in the regions of her san supper regia, lou, hans and don. Yet sc an area making up about 15 percent of the ukrainian territory as voting continues. Keith says it has recaptured more ground in its continuing counter offensive voting as expected to last several days on result in the regions annexation by moscow. Ukraine and western governments say they will reject the outcome. Vote organizers in done yet is making house calls, bringing the ballot boxes straight to the people. Amid