RT News - May 17 2024 (17:00 MSK)

President Vladimir Putin says Russia is being forced to create a security zone on its borders amid constant Ukrainian shelling of civilian areas. That's during a press conference in the Chinese city of Harbin. The man who left the Slovak prime minister in critical condition after an assassination attempt opposed the government's policy of refusing to arm Ukraine. Our correspondent visits the scene of the crime. Deadly violence continues in New Caledonia over a voting bill as France struggles to contain protesters - deploying troops to the territory. Locals are up in arms over how Paris has responded to the crisis. The EU clamps down on four Russian broadcasters, citing information risks the outlets allegedly pose.