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And thats an interesting transformation because its a transformation that ukraine has undergone. its changed its economy. its changed how — how people live their lives. and the terror from the russian bombing campaign, whether its missiles or artillery, still exists there. but underneath all of that, theres a determination. "its our country. "we wont give it up. "its ourfamilies�*. "its our land. "we are not going to give up this fight." i was observing that dense, black, smoke billowing ove...

To fly to beijing. a winter storm brings rain and snow to southern california, the likes of which hasnt been seen there for more than three decades. there are also flood warnings in coastal areas. you are watching bbc news. now its political thinking with nick robinson. hello, and welcome to political thinking. my guest this week shows how one person armed with passion, determination and a mobile phone, can force politicians, companies and regulators to listen. kwajo tweneboa tweeted pictures of...

Conflict. beijing released a new position paper about the fighting in ukraine. melissa bell is live in kyiv. and we have a series of events which president zelenskyy will be leading today. >> reporter: thats right. it is all about showing on one hand the resilience of ukrainians, their determination to make this as president zelenskyy has been saying throughout the morning the year of victory for ukraine. but also series of events that weve been covering here over the course of the last few hour...

Some of those new some of those now having to living in exile because of the conflict here. well, exactly a year ago today, the ukrainians were outgunned and out manned in this war, and they still are. but what they do have is a determination to preserve their culture and their history. i repeat, this is a conflict of choice that didnt have to happen, with the invasion a clear breach of international law. those are the facts, as the world marks this grim one—year anniversary. we leave now with...

That we would stand together, diversify away from the russian fossil fuels, and invest massively in renewables so that, today, we are independent of russian fossil fuels. this year brought along an increased unity, determination, and resolve of the european union. >> i have heard some skepticism among european leaders privately i have the ability of ukraine to ever become an eu member, because of concerns of ongoing corruption and parts of the economy and the society. what do you say to those sk...

Unpunished, and no russian leader can be immune from responsibility. as team europe and team nato, we have shown significant unity and resolve over the past year. looking ahead, these are key words we must take with us. courage, belief, accountability. and leave no room for fear. thank you. >> thank you. the president of the european commission, please. >> yes, thank you. prime minister, secretary general, dear kaja, thank you very much for hosting us on such a special day. indeed, the day when ...

A long time. russia is weaker, and hes getting more of the thing he most complains about, thatis thing he most complains about, that is a stronger and larger nato and more western combat power in eastern europe. so hes not looking like a strategic genius as money claimed in the past. it strategic genius as money claimed in the past.- strategic genius as money claimed in the past. it is one ear on claimed in the past. it is one year on since _ claimed in the past. it is one year on since the _ cl...

Looking at very carefully. so involved has it become militarily morally with this fight. and that is what will be at the heart of the meeting later today with the leaders. and of course, that is what were seeing now, that show of strength, that show of resilience, of determination in the very heart of kyiv, aimed, of course, at ukrainians who need to dig deep to carry on, to be able to stand everything that this fight has meant the loss of their loved ones, their sons, fathers, husbands on the f...

European commission, ursula von der leyen. madam president, thank you so much for being with us. let me ask you first of all, what has been the impact of the last year on the eu, european unity? >> i think we have seen that putin has done three massive strategic mistakes, many mistakes, but these were exceptional. first of, all he has completely miscalculated the bravery and courage of the ukrainian people. but he has also completely miscalculated the unity and the determination and resolve of t...

What that looks like. what is victory? what is success, and if it ends up at the negotiating table, under what circumstances is he willing to sit down with mr. putin, and what would he be willing to negotiate? were not going to dictate those terms to him, hes got to figure that out for himself. what we want to do is figure out in the meantime, were giving him all the tools and training he needs to succeed on the battlefield, if and when he sits down on the table, he can do so from a position of ...