Policy washington could move its embassy from tel aviv to jerusalem one palestinian diplomat has called it the kiss of death for the two state solution also coming up. Russian president Vladimir Putin says he will seek reelection in the countrys march elections hes been in power for eighteen years ill ask our moscow correspondent if hes as popular as ever. And californias raging wildfire spread to los angeles thats as firefighters battle blazes across the south of the state with thousands flee their homes. Great to have you along u. S. President donald trump is widely expected to formally recognized jerusalem as israels capital this fight warnings that could end the mideast peace. Process and fuel anti israeli and american extremism while trump is scheduled to address the issue about two hours from now palestinians in the gaza strip and the west bank have already begun protesting this potential moons while the issue has unified palestinian groups across the political spectrum arab and
Across much of the country, which all raises the question, how much longer could this war last? nato s secretary-general said on thursday the alliance should be in it for the long haul. we need to be prepared for the long term. it s a very unpredictable and fragile situation in ukraine, but there s absolutely the possibility that this war will drag on and last for months and years. now, for more, i m joined by liana fix, a program director and expert on russia at the kerber foundation. she s joining me from berlin. thanks for being up early for us. an important issue. at the moment, after nearly two months, neither side has what it wants, of course. you could wroe a fascinating article about the chances of a protracted conflict. what are the risks of that, and how might a long war benefit
A plan to increase the size of the palestinian territories through a land swap between egypt and israel. a potential breakthrough if it isn t derailed amid anger about embassies and jerusalem all right it would mark a seismic shift and joining me to discuss this in the studio is nora miller the executive director of the kerber foundation and stefan that leave issue is member of the german left party and the foreign affairs committee thank you so much for coming in welcome to you both i d like to start with you mr levy where talking about moving an embassy basically going from one building to another what s the big deal. it s the first and only country which has make such a decision it is against you in resolutions and i think it is completely unnecessary because i think mr trump had only his campaign in his mind it was not the interest of the citizens of all the palestinians it is just