RT News - February 9 2023 (09:00 MSK)

A disturbing video appears online reportedly showing a Ukrainian soldier murdering a captured Russian POW, in yet another instance of alleged war crimes committed by Kiev's forces. RT observes a Russian Special Forces unit operating close to a key Ukrainian stronghold in the Donetsk Republic, as the Russian army ramps up its offensive in the area. Russia says new revelations about US involvement in the Nord Stream explosions were no secret, as Washington had previously been open about its intensions to take out the key Russian pipeline in Europe. Russia's Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov arrives in Sudan after a successful trip to the West African nation of Mauritania. Sudan is the last stop on his tour of the continent, as Russia works with African nations to strengthen their ties, in view of new economic horizons.