Tensions more evident than u. S. Relations with both a rising china and a declining russia. Both eager to reassert themselves both regionally and globally. It may well be that these three powers will emerge weakened by the current pandemic. Covid is a crisis for all. But it could be an opportunity for trump . This sense of vulnerability and loss compounded by three leaders focused on their own internal politics will make them more, not less, eager to ask to assert themselves. In that case, that assertion is not part of a dynamic triangle where the u. S. Can easily align with one, russia, or china and play one against the other. The sino Russia Partnership is a good deal more [indiscernible] adhesions int the that relationship is an effort to check u. S. Influence both regionally and globally. All of this presents a pretty grim picture. A list of issues from hong kong to ukraine to election interference in the south china bounties tohan taiwan to make your head spin. Mightes you wonder
He extends its sanctions on russia european leaders say moscow isnt keeping up its end of the cease fire deal in ukraine but all the sanctions working and what is then now to end the conflict this is it. Hello and welcome to the program im wrong the conflict in Eastern Ukraine is often cold europes forgotten will separatists backed by russia have been battling the Ukrainian Army since 2014 thousands of people have been killed and one and a half 1000000 ukrainians have been displaced. Russia and ukraine signed a cease fire in the by the russian capital minsk in 2015 but european monitors say the truce has been repeatedly violated e. U. Leaders accused russia of failing to implement its side of the deal german chancellor Angela Merkel says the e. U. Has no choice now but to extend sanctions against Russias Energy financial and arms sectors until the end of january or. Germany and france took stock of the continuation of the minsk agreement in view of the developments we cannot recommend
Today and always. The freeman foundation. By judy and Peter Blum Kovler foundation; pursuing solutions for americas neglected needs. And by contributions to this pbs station from viewers like you. Thank you. Tty i am katty kay in washington and this is bbc world news america. Back to wuhan, we are in the city where it all started. Did the coronavirus come from this market or did it not . A kiss and tell book from inside the trump white house. A former advisor claimed President Trump asked china to help him get reelected. Distracted, overloaded, stressed out, thats how my brain feels, what about yours . A look at how covid is affecting our great matter gray matter. Katty welcome to bbc world news america. As of today, more than 8 Million People around the world have been infected with the coronavirus. Almost half a million have died. If somebody told you that back in december, you may not have believed them. Back then, the coronavirus was a disease with a curious name in a city none of
We take you live to the u. S. Senate where to date lawmakers who will be on a defense programs and policy bill. You are watching live coverage of the senate on cspan2. The president pro tempore the senate will come to order. The chaplain, dr. Barry black, will ohm the senate with prayer. The chaplain let us pray. God of grace and mercy, in these divisive and polarized times, remind us that words have consequences. Help us to remember that we are accountable to you for every idle and careless word we speak. Lord, teach our senators to be obedient to your commands, doing your will as your presence fills them with joy. Today, surround our lawmakers with the shield of your favor, as they labor to deep our nation to keep our nation strong. May they be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to anger. Manifest your power through their labors so that this nation will be exalted by righteousness. We pray in your mighty name. Amen. The president pro tempore please join me in the pledge of alle
To discuss this and more im joined by my guest the media bob in moscow he is a political analyst and editor at interest me internet media project and in london we crossed alexander materials he is a writer on Legal Affairs as well as editor in chief of the direct com are telling us up close in fact that means you can jump in anytime you want and i was appreciate it ok lets 1st go to alexander mackerras in london i suppose its been a long coming the murmurings have been out there but it has taken this pandemic for an all out at least media arms on china. And of course its also played into the election cycle in the United States and i mean literally looking at the latest the media and their view of all of this on one hand im not completely surprised because while somebody said blame for this pandemic which of course is the subject for many other programs however in looking at the criticism and people there with low octane banking in my unit. First and foremost. Mike ok your secretary of