RT News - March 21 2023 (09:00 MSK)

As China and Russia bolster their strategic friendship during Xi Jinping's visit to Moscow, the West sees their worst nightmare coming true. Iran calls on the French authorities to stop attacking protesters who are speaking out against pension reform. Iran says violence against protesters is a violation of the principles of democracy. Shares in European banks plummet as Credit Suisse is bought by its domestic rival, UBS, in a government-backed rescue deal.