while russian oil and gas revenues reached $119 billion in 2021 according to russia's finance ministry today the leaders of germany and france spoke with china's president xi in february, the chinese leader stood shoulder to shoulder with president putin ahead of the olympics. today xi called for maximum restrain warning sanctions against russia will dampen the global economy. but despite the diplomatic tension, senior official calls for maintaining a constructive dialogue with the u.s. and international security lester >> keir simmons in moscow, thank you. the ukrainian war effort runs through the fabric of this country. from neighborhood volunteers setting up local defenses t businesses adapting to the needs of a nation fighting for its existence. ukrainians are fighting back any way they can while its army engages