A warm welcome while visiting 4 african nations, despite western pressure for them to snub moscow with hello from moscow to wherever youre catching us. Im here ella is above what the top stories from the past 7 days and the latest news as well. This is the weekly on r t, and we have breaking news right now. Ukrainian drones attacked the headquarters of the russian navy in the black sea, leaving 5 people injured. Thats according to the civil stapo governor all Russian Navy Day celebrations in the crimea and port city this sunday have been canceled with locals, told to stay home due to the threat of further possible attacks. Ah, residential areas of the desk. Republics, capital continue to be struck by ukrainian shelly, according to local authorities, with videos of the ensuing exposure of circulating online. Ah. This on verified video shows multiple blast over dawn. Yes. Local officials claim Ukrainian Forces fired nearly 500 different shells at the city on saturday, a load leaving one person dead and 9 others injured. Ah, rush and lead forces continue to work on deactivating, prohibited anti personnel. He f m one pedal mines that can now be found in great numbers of the dogs city center, and its near by residential areas after ukrainian troops launched them in the area. Roman closer ref reports from dang ask. We have experience yet another terrifying evening here in the next ukraine continues shelling civilian areas here. Weve been hearing very loud explosions in donors. Cancel at least 11 pm on saturday evening. Now over the last few days, ukraine have changed their tactics and began covering the city with the so called thats all minds. Now, for those who are not familiar with the warfare, let me explain this. Now those are high caliber cluster rockets that are filled with mines that says spread over at territory of a civilian area. Now those are mines that are armed and once they land on the ground, look like butterflies to an untrained eye. Now those are usually against an enemy infantry, but right now they land on the ground in civilian areas. Now theyre pretty much a noticeable once theyre on the ground. Usually theyre designed, once again is meant to fight to fight the infantry of the enemy. But in this case, their designated for the civilians of dun boss, now local authorities have warned all citizens to be vigilant and report anything that they might find me other houses. Meanwhile, officials in ukraine have called on the residence in dont boss to evacuate from territories. There are currently under e crating and control and thats because they cannot guarantee that they will be able to provide basic Services Like heating or for example, in the winter mind you, this evacuation is obligatory for all citizens and those people in dont, boss refuse must provide a written statement, russia has officially invited observers from 2 International Organizations to probe, gives a legit strike on a detention facility. And don, yes or ukrainian prisoners of war were held. Moscow says ukraine carried out the attack on the prison in the town of villa nova, while kiev blames Russian Forces warning you may find the falling images distressing. The United Nations and the International Committee of the red cross have been invited to croak friday. Shelley of the detention center, which russia says was carried out with the u. S. High marks rocket system of the 193. 00 ukranian fighters being held in the facility. 50 died and 73 were taken to the hospital with serious injuries following the attack. Moscow has called the shelling a direct provocation by kev, backed by washington, adding that ukraine has subsequently tried to hide its role in the quote war crime carried out to intimidate its own fighters. Key of in return says that russia is responsible for the strike. Earlier dawn quarter spoke to canadian journalists, eva bartlett, who was at the scene. This is clearly an intentional strike on this facility. And its notable by the way, i went to the a hospital that was treating some of the injured after going to this prison. And although we werent able to go inside to see the prisoners, they were in Critical Condition. A doctor did come out and give a statement. And he said that the prisoners are in Critical Condition and they are undergoing surgeries, theyre being given the medicine and the care that they need. And now i just want to point out the irony that russia is giving ukrainian presents of, or medical treatment. No matter, you know, in spite of the fact that these are enemy combatants and it is ukraine that is caused, that is sla inflicted there are potentially mortal injuries on them. Heres a perfect example of an out war crime committed by ukraine with western weaponry. And it is russia that is mopping up the mass. How do you think this incident is going to affect the morale among ukrainian troops currently and combat . Well, i mean, we seen many, a videos being shared on social media on telegram, etc, of ukrainian troops saying like we dont have support from you know, our commanders were being or in some cases were being fired upon by our own army. Were being deserted, were being sent out to front lines who are not equipped to fight our being sent to our death. So i, i would say their morale was probably already quite low, but i mean, this is just the next blow. I mean that they, even, they were again, ironically in safe hands in rush and imprisonment because they were being kept safe. They were been fed, et cetera. But nonetheless, they were targeted by their own government to mean its, its, its, i cant imagine they could have any morale at this point. Weve seen similar things in syria. We, we had in syria a terrorist, whether they were al qaeda, free syrian army, isis, et cetera. Intimidating civilians from it, it wouldnt be the same as surrendering. But from crossing from terrorist held areas into Syrian Government areas are intimidating down by threats that the government would rape or execute them. So we, and weve seen the same kind of strategies that have played out in syria are being played out in ukraine. Meanwhile, us how Speaker Nancy Pelosi has started her torn asia. Yeah, its still unclear whether he will visit taiwan. China has warned against the trip to taipei and promise serious consequences if the visit goes ahead. Our correspondence, Rachel Blevins has the story. Nancy pelosi has kicked off her highly anticipated trip to asia, but she refuses to say whether she will visit taiwan this week, claiming she cant reveal too much for security reasons. Of course, so far thou Speakers Team has provided a list that includes japan, south korea, malaysia and singapore. However, china continues to warn against us politicians setting foot and taiwan, and beijings military has started conducting unscheduled exercises, 280 kilometers from the island. Tangents continue to escalate in the South China Sea with taiwan launching drills of its own. All of this as beijing says, it considers a below sea visit to be a red line that the u. S. Should not cross blue. You do . We have repeatedly made it clear to america, our stern position against you was house Speaker Nancy Pelosi is potential visit to taiwan. If the u. S. Insists on going its own way and challenging the red line of china, it will surely be met with forceful responses. If the u. S insists on taking its own course. The Chinese Military will never sit idly by and it will definitely take strong actions to, for any external forces interference in, while a commentator for chinas global times wrote that the Chinese Military would have the right to intercept any you as fighter jets. That accompanied philosophy is plain and even shoot them down and they dont respond to calls. But despite the threats u. S. Media and politicians continue to argue that policy cant back down now, because that would be a big win for china. We cannot allow chinese threats to deter a mere visit my member of congress apply one. If we can allow the chinese to dictate who can visit taiwan and who cannot, then we have already seated taiwan to the chinese. If pelosi postpones, will cancels a visit, it will be seen as a u. S. Climbed down in the face of chinese indignation and protest, and an affront to our friends. In taiwan. Jane says the plan visits not only flies in the face of decades of diplomacy, but also violates the one china policy which the u. S. Has historically respected in which taiwan is classified as a breakaway province of china. While the u. S. Has sold taiwan billions of dollars and heavy weapons over the years. It is largely respected the principal in terms of diplomacy up until the trump administration. And now the by an administration continues increases tensions with pelosi taking the largest step towards conflict so far. But china is not backing down. And recently a representative raised the issue with the un calling for the nation sovereignty to be respected with certain countries have repeatedly emphasized the principle of sovereignty over the issue of ukraine. But they have incessantly challenged china sovereignty on the taiwan question, and even deliberately created tension in the Taiwan Strait o 2, dont. This is blasphemy and an infringement of the principles and purposes of the un charter as her what the people of taiwan think about the situation summer expressing concerns that a visit from pelosi will only lead to even more attention in the region. I think she is coming to taiwan because of her upcoming mid term elections at home. She wants to attract attention and demonstrate that she stands on the side of democracy and freedom to oppose the Chinese Communist party. The United States will not be a true friend of ours. Under the geopolitical circumstances, we can only lean a little towards the u. S. Otherwise, china will soon have us for lunch with them all now in polo, says court. All eyes are on taiwan, as observers wonder, just how far china is prepared to go, and its response and who can actually benefit from such a provocation by the us. Lee proposed a visit to taiwan by nancy pelosi will really blow up the china us relations and you freaked huge detriments to both with Chinese People as well as the American People this whole. So to demonstrate, once again is very graphic and terms that the United States is challenging the one child policy by words as well as by deeds. From the chinese perspective, we have made it known to the United States that nancy pelosi, a speaker of the house of representatives of the United States, should not and cannot goal to visit taiwan. Now on to the stories that shaped the week, the Russian Foreign minister conducted a trip to 4 african countries and received a warm welcome everywhere. Thats a spite calls from the west to isolate moscow. It is becoming clear that russia is recognizing that his own actions have caused it to become a we have good relations with russia. All countries of africa have sovereignty and are free to choose their own policies. Lagoon, our stance on the russia, ukraine crisis has remained unchanged. Since its breakout, we never wanted to how with the wolves as tool to the fire the visits were deemed such a success that the u. S. Secretary of state is also set to travel to south africa. The democratic republic of congo and rwanda. Washington announcing the new august trips just 2 days after lab rob ended his visit. Our t s maria, the notion of followed him throughout. Heres her story. Im how it went. Agent, congo, uganda ac, off. Yes. Truly historic tour at a time of isolation. Russia, the worlds most sanctioned country, is supposed to be struggling, losing ties and partners. But instead, its foreign minister to was the african continent with a bang airplane land that 4 times in 4 days and for a different african country than everywhere. Russia. 7 diploma more than that as a high leverage back the gas. As a brand in ethiopia, they lay the floor with fresh green grass, a symbol of respect and everlasting friendship. In a gander, a leader not seen without a mask since the callback 19 outbreak made a notable exception for love rav he had nothing on his mouth but a smile in congo. The hogs, smiles and jokes, that greeted lover were more representative of an old pals reunion rather than formal diplomacy, a, in each country. They also the same russia, enjoying overwhelming appreciation for supporting african anti colonial movements more than half a century ago while recognizing the independence of african state. This report been with us for the last 100. Ready years, how can we be, what the money a, how can you have been to somebody was never hom does. The venues for labrems 3 were picked carefully and wisely. A no gonna. He was greeted by a veteran african ruler and opinion leader. While in congo it was the turn of a regional influencer. At the countrys hound since 1979 and then on to cairo and ad is had about they had quarters of 2 powerful original bodies. The arab league and the african union. Both said they had failed pressure from the west ahead of the visit. But im 40 right now. These instincts of colonialism emerge in the politics of western countries when they demand the whole well take their side and running against all the others. One day they asked me a question, are you bruce wolf rose . I said, you must, you must think i wanted you. Why do you think my men job used to be for some wood . Im throw myself in fear of provocation. African Union Ambassadors asked for a meeting in russias embassy, while the arab league was less intimidated. Although asked by western diplomats not to be pictured with lab rob, in protest at russias actions in ukraine, they gave a rather clear response. The west with his sanctions and condemnation basically pushed russia closer towards asia and africa. But as soon as it realised they could backfire, they tried to fix the situation by blame in russia by blockading ukraines grain exports, and restricting the trade of russias own fertilizer. Wounds actions have had the consequence of inflicting pain on the people of kenya and on other countries throughout the world. He is hurting the people of kenya in order to benefit his own situation from his own perspective. But africa didnt see to buy it, although no data functions on the, on the, on, on the wheat there wish was stopped. Russian ships for all coding on the number of ports, plus lumber off came to africa with the good news. A deal was rich to resume grain experts from the black sea. It will bring relief for developing countries on the edge of bankruptcy, and the most formidable people on the edge of famine. And tulip stabilized global foot prices, which would already at record levels even before the war a total nightmare for developing countries. And with the west, realizing the rush it to blame for everything car didnt help. It used a very unexpected joker. No, he didnt, didnt yet russia is one of the last imperial colonial powers. It has decided to invade a neighboring country to defend its interests. Thats the reality. Its a bitter irony to hear such sentiments from the leader of the country that has been colonized in africa for decades. That has basically never stopped seen. The continent has its own property, years after independence movements to called have to use in it as a backyard for nuclear tests, and has an endless base for free natural resources. The Russian Foreign minister is not the only one to or in africa the they also make the journey on the french president , but you add them back to their did you when they had of the us agency for international development. Analysts say its my can, you call was played out in africa with rival trying to get english as well. Yes. And now however, while others had just woken up to the africa as a partner, russia and real friend has always been here. Very good, awesome how team from africa norwegian on way to russia is in hot water. After being caught on camera, i think he hates russians and demanding better treatment as a scandinavian. The incident took place when console Elizabeth Ellington wasnt happy about how her hotel room had been cleaned while staying in the Northern City of merman. This easy navia. Mm hm. It was like the western values are becoming more and more impressive. The representative of a foreign stay did not hold back in exposing her malice. The reason was the request of the Hotel Manager to wait a bit until her room was cleaned. At the moment, the Russian Foreign ministries working out options for responding to this outrageous act of hatred, nationalism anchor in a phobia. Russian Authorities Say they are now investigating the incident which could amount to a hate speech crime. Archie reached out to oslo for comment, and norways Foreign Ministry responded with an apology for the consuls remarks, saying it does not share her views, diminished, affording fears deep later crabs the incident. The sentiments expressed in no, we deflect norwegian policy or norwegian attitudes towards russia and the russian people. The incident is been handled by the ministry through appropriate channels. University of south eastern norway professor glen diss and told us that the counsels actions are reflection of widespread western bruce. The phobia that really a lot of have this im not stranger to being in the way the hotel stuff is obviously something or is different very respectable. Comments, you have well embarrass and also disgrace our country and normally on one hand it doesnt represent official position, we just are the people. Although on the other hand it reflects, i guess why the rest of phobia must have been this country across the west. I mean, ive argued myself for many years now that the horrible things set about russians, you cant say about any other nationality and its become a very accepted form of racism or hatred towards one people. Youre probably correct when you say that this is how you might reflect the opinion of many people, but yo