Troops once again, shell, a key bridge in southern ukraine using an american supplied high miles walk is system according to local russian. Back to officials, we report exclusively from the area with a very warm welcome. If monday, the 5th of september, and this is asi international with the latest world news headlines, its a pleasure to have you with us. And we start with the developing story in afghanistan, where to Russian Embassy work because have been killed. And what local police say was a suicide bombing authority said the blast also left for afghans soldiers and one local civilian dead, wounding at least 10 others. Explosion took place, theyve been main gate of the Russian Embassy. Well, local afghans were queuing for these as hes what roches foreign minister said. A lot of said about the tragedy. What is the shortest . There was a terrorist attack and an identified militant set off an explosive device right at the entrance of our embassy. 2 of our comrades were killed. We hope that the organizers and perpetrators of this terrorist attack will be brought to justice soon. So far, no one has claimed responsibility for the attack. Local journalists may be in the warheads to center this report from couple only spotted that will find today at around 1050. Am. A huge bomb exploded in front of the Russian Embassy. Eye. Witnesses say these 20 people are dead and wounded. One senior russian diplomat and one Security Guard lost their lives, according to those on the ground. There were lots of people at the embassy waiting for them. As many people say they are looking for their relatives and friends who are in the queue. But currently missing these people said that they are asking the embassy staff. But no one is in a position to tell us about how missing people. One eyewitness says the casualties are more than 20. We have contacted government officials for, they know, issued an official statement. And we dont have details about the blast. The i a e, a mission has left these upper osi a Nuclear Power plant in ukraine, off the finishing its work at the facility to observe is a state of the station to monitor the situation. The, the i, a, a experts will reportedly announce the findings of the Un Security Council on the 6th of september rushes, Defense Ministry says key of sports is continued provocations in the area. This is despite the presence of b. Inspect is up as apple dozier power plants will most go through accuses ukraine threatening to create a man made disaster at the facility. This comes as russia continues to target Ukrainian Forces in other parts of the country as well as dumbass, with his battles are still ongoing. Russian president Vladimir Putin highlighted the courage of the republics residence who defends their homeland on a daily basis that i get tickets or inches. The tragedy currently taking place in the dorm bus is a result of the activities of the nationalist, neo nazi regime, which sees power by force in 2014 and then launch hostilities who are using mckee of has twice launch Major Military operations using heavy artillery aircraft. And heavy equipment, and this is still ongoing, this, it is our duty to help these people run and russia is doing it was doing. I must tell you, i am amazed by the courage of these people, including those who are fighting for their homeland. But on the front line, theres no gazette. And as he crane scarce in region where caves for this of again shall the key bridge over there with its ne, per using be american. Hi mars rocket system. Excuse me, r t gain exclusive access to the area immediately after the selling ukrainian, the high mas, multiple Rocket Launcher system, allude sort of bridge, and here san hughley bridge in the vicinity, across the vas river, near part of the american supplied rockets barely missed a fairy packed with civilians who to feel the impacts. This is some kind of sky bridge. We have a 15 minute window. That was easy or is it we have a 15 minute window to fill the consequences in the aftermath of ukrainian shelling will rocket attacks on the bridge. Here is what they look like. American american lou chance would have targeted the bridge witness every day for 4 weeks now were close. Aah to the hill, sun side of the bridge. On the other end towards the middle of the bridge, the destruction these much, what civilian vehicles are no longer able to cross it. But again, as i said, theres only a short window. Weve been told by troops that we have. They have detected new launches. As of now, but this means that the city that affect power lies than the people here who want to leave for safe. A passion for russian control territory with hospitals that are fully stocked with medicines are unable to do so. Because of the w land and civilian infrastructure by ukrainian troops. Only a fraction of the rockets each one costing american taxpayers a 150000. 00, reach the bridge russian air defenses. See them coming from afar and shoot moves down. They also warn the locals as an ambulance then case someone in this, in this kilometers long q. Suppose he feels ill because it is so the credibly long way people can can wait for up to day for their time to cross the river for whatever reason. The cross fool ukraine has now launched hundreds of high miles rockets at the untaught of ski bridge. Yet it still stands. We have achieved his the cause great pain for civilian logistics. Food and medicine. Deliveries to a city of 300000. Have been greatly complicated. Thats easy to all that they target. Apartment blocks houses, hotels have also been struck by ukrainian artillery in recent weeks. Yet they have not broken the city shops and businesses brave the bombardment and people out in their thousands enjoying the early autumn weather. Here san, just like the untaught of sky bridge remains and bowed more at jazz g a r t from give san southern ukraine. Can you Supreme Court has upheld william brutal election at the, as the countrys president , dismissing an appeal seeking to scrap the result of last months vote, his wife rella. I think i found a petition alleging fraud and evo tallying process, and claiming he had evidence to show. Hed beaten, russo to the presidency. They caught examined whether any irregularities was substantial enough to nullify the election as had been the case in the 2017 president ial poll, which a danger also challenged. This time, the Supreme Court voted unanimously to confirm routine his victory thing his camp is about to respect the ruling. Will ambler ted will be sworn in as president next week . Lets discuss this with miss r 8 and, and jog and now at the. And thats the case of Kenyas High Court and the political analysts many thanks for joining us on the program. Its nice to see as it was your assessment of the supreme its decision here. The court has to be given an oblivious rational with judgment, meaning the entire reasoning behind because judgement provided from the ability to what you can tell the reasoning behind the same i would be. Well, there was no additional instance Supreme Court has done quite a good job within the constitution on time frames that are given to it and the running. But ive been commented on what they will not lose us and both on rod to respect to the same place. At the Supreme Court several weeks to announce this decision, didnt it . What do you make of the timing here . It took a draft of it on the with the constitution for white. Thats the Supreme Court has to give an additional 14 days of filing. So 14 days from the day the petition was filed was today, that was the last day of the constitutional function. So it was in time, i meant pressure and a lot of documents were true and delivering it within the constitutional time from the law didnt go. He said hes not happy with a court ruling, but hes allowed to respect the decision. Do you think theres still any chance of protests despite this . There is no room for protests ordering rentals just before and after we did leave of the results of the judgement. They know theres not going to be any product. So really because the onset of the legal way to protect the subject of the constitutional provision or challenging the division between court and not on the street. So he said, in that respect ultimate authority, a matter of elections, it is personal Supreme Court, the vision, but does not agree with this. It still feels like the evidence that you brought before the court or something. Sure enough. What cation, the court said, yes, you have active, but it would be the ritual. When i find an eviction. When it comes to a writer, i think, you know, hes attempted to get this talk too many times before, but hes never got enough votes. Do you think its possible be will run for presidency again or is this it for him . Well, there is no age limit for running for the president fees or i didnt go and democratic rights would still be eligible to run for the presidency. Though i believe the support of a number that we started, the hopes that had been too many Younger Generation leadership. After going to the front rep say that it tried, im 4520. 00 records in this country. The big ship being told him 3 times under normal case in the course of 2017. So much of the number to make it to the top. Seated contribution to the democrat additional can the with institutional, im the little mental, the little person is really mad, but i dont think of anybody you can call out to him in, but she got under a president. William will tell you what changes you expect to see and can you know if any i dont expect to see any chin eloquently but a place there might be more for me to get back to the middle of for me says so we cannot judge him before he starts walking will need, but going into the puzzle america, leave me now. He looked like a person who might likely go back on some of the rights enjoy. Hes not a trip to mentally with. Id also say that hes not in full well for real human, right. What are we are looking to see how that i would question go on the front of can you high court under political ins many thanks for your time. Really appreciate it. Thank you for having me. Ah, now the european economy is weakening with the euro falling below the dollar for the 1st time in 2 decades. From the you. Politicians are starting to acknowledge that sanctions on russia are not working in the lifting. Them will be beneficial for your opinions. Millions of germans will likely be happy if their electricity costs go back down. Its clear that sanctions are not ending the war in ukraine. Gas prom is using its record high profits to build Gas Pipelines to china. Oil exports to asia have already increased. Russia does not need the west to buy its raw materials. That the german industry is collapsing without cheap Energy Sources. And who is the laughing 3rd man in this fight . Its the United States whos hydraulic fracturing industry is making a profit of 200000000. 00. On each liquefied gas tanker. We are destroying our own industry and our middle class. This is madness. Well, there seems to be a shift underway in europe, as people start waking up to the cost of the anti russian sanctions that the establishment has saddled them with. The number of austrian citizens who support the sanctions is decreasing and now at 40 per cent. Thats according to a new survey, the cos, well energy and inflation, of course, which are also driving up the popularity of the right wing populace Freedom Party in austria. That supports respectful dialogue with russia. In the czech republic, about 70000 people hit the streets over the weekend and protest of Rising Energy costs that are expected to get even worse as winter sets in. In italy, hundreds of people burned their utility bills in naples on sunday, a report in 2000 protesters in colonial demanded that the government prioritized their energy needs over ukraine. And now prominent politicians are starting to sing the same refrain. Former Italian DeputyPrime Minister mateo sal vini is calling out the damage being done by misguided european policies. Do we have to defend ukraine . Yes, but i would not want the sanctions to harm those who impose them more than those who are hit by them. A prominent french political figure is also speaking out former ecology ministers sigel and why . Yell who ran against nicholas, how cozy is the socialist Party Candidate in the final re and the 2007 president ial race and more recently served as current president emanuel mac calls ambassador for arctic and antarctic polls is calling for peace and dialogue, saying that, quote, sanctions against russia back we assessed and badly anticipated are turning against us. Us, meaning the french people and shes not the only voice emerging in france among the Political Class at a press conference in berlin. Well, german chancellor, olaf schultz is said that his country plans to stop importing russian gas starting in december and will continue to support keels on. Basically, germany like the rest of the you thinks that it can just treat russia like a booty call for gas whenever it needs or wants to. And without consequence, but the optics of denouncing rushing gas while also begging moscow not to turn off the gas tap. Are obviously problematic. So germany is apparently going to stick to importing russian liquefied natural gas from china, which will cost much more, rather than just be honest about its needs and best interests. And those of its people. Europeans expressing discontents over their governments, policies are being labeled enemies and extremists by western officials as how the check permanence to describe zante government protest as in his country. The protest in went to us last square, was called by forces that are pro russian, hold extreme positions and are against the interests of the czech republic. It is clear that russian propaganda and disinformation campaigns are present on our territory and that some people are listening to them. Another demonstration in germany has often sparks talk of a russian conspiracy. Thousands of protesters urged officials to put the needs of the people ahead of support for the conflict in ukraine, opposing government policy, emit a deepening energy crisis. The labeling of government critics as enemies, has reached the italy as well from a italian Prime Minister mateo. So vini has been attacked by his criticism of anti welsh and sanctions, as lead currents foreign minister condemned him, claiming sylvania is doing a favor to russia, as plus live to, to a local and now journalist and lecturer and political science. Many thanks for joining us on the program. Always nice to see. I dont want to make the space of western officials accusing that people have extremism just because they dont agree with the government. Well, unfortunately theres nothing new about it. The label extremist has been banded around now for decades against people who dont agree with the party line, for example, on immigration, so long before the ukraine war and immigration, politicians were of course, labeled as extremist. But i think the situation is deteriorating and i think its deteriorating far as we saw during the kroner epidemic, the cobra epidemic. How basic rights and basic standards of democracy, basic freedoms were dismissed and destroyed the stroke of a pen. You know, obviously the basic freedoms of association and so on. And we also saw how people who disagree with the cobit narrative, were also denounced as propaganda. Is spending disinformation or even as enemies of the people a state enemies. That label was used for people who didnt agree with the line on cobit so its no surprise to me that this is now being used to people against people who, who dont agree with, with the, the russian sanctions. You know, its a way of insulting and crit under almost criminalizing people who disagree, and its an extremely Dangerous Development because anthropological speaking, when the crowd starts to form and start to direct its hatred and its fear against a minority. Well, well know where that can lead, and unfortunately theres been a long build up to this concerning russia, but also concerning other issues. And now with ceiling, seeing the natural continuation of it. You know, people who disagree on things like Energy Prices and so on, on very basic and very reasonable issues are being disqualified and i again criminalized almost by this kind of language and it, i mean its, its, its obviously a betrayal of everything which europe claims to be standing for so what does this tell us about their, the state of free speech in europe and the way things are headed . Well, i dont think its a surprise to any one, and im sure not to your view is on our tea. To know that free speech at the margin, the permitted margins of free speech are reducing every day. And this has been a problem now for us for some time. And we all know about the censorship on the big social networks. We know about twitter and facebook and all the rest of it. This has been going on for a long time. And the all tea obviously, itself was closed down at the beginning for europe anyway at the beginning of the ukraine war. I, you know, we are traveling down a very, very dangerous path. And what, what i find so preoccupying about all this is that we are doing in your exactly this exactly the things which european politicians accuse russia of doing. So for example, if you type into google and as i did just now to prepare this interview, the word in german for enemy of the state starts find out. I was actually looking for a statement by german politician who accused the kinds of protections that we saw in prague of being enemies of the state. Only a few weeks ago. If you type that into google enemies of the state. Well, what do you find will, funnily enough, you find a tax on russia, russia allegedly, or proclaims its dissidence to be enemies of the state. So were in this extraordinary position of blindness where we are, we in europe or our politicians are doing exactly the things that they imagined in their fantasies that the russian regime does against its own internal opponents. A people across europe and obviously very concerned