we stand together i believe we will achieve stunning victories in the coming decades of the twenty first century we will do that yes. then. the russian national anthem topped off an appearance of just seven minutes putin seems confident that s enough to secure the support of his in two weeks time. you re watching the w. news if you re just joining us the center left social democrats here in germany have voted yes to once again forge an alliance with conservatives and form a so-called grand coalition two thirds of as being members voted in favor of the coalition deal hammered out by their party s leaders and merkel s conservatives this gives the chancellor another term in office or for a new government could be in place in less than two weeks time. tragic news from italy s football league city off their feet on tonight captain