the us rejects russian security demands on ukraine and eastern europe and says further talks will address moscow s concerns. the red cross says humanitarian aid to tonga is ramping up after the airport was cleared of ash, making it safe for planes to land. britain s royal navy ship carrying aid, including bottled water, firstaid kits, ppe and baby products, arrived on the island on wednesday. but tongan officials say the country is still in dire need of international support. tonga has been virtually cut off from the rest of the world after the volcanic eruption crippled communications and internet connection may not be fully restored for weeks. the line may be unstable, but we ve managed to get in touch with vanessa lolohea, executive director at the tonga national youth congress. she joins us on the phone live from tonga.