RT News - December 17 2024 (09:00 MSK)

An explosion kills the Head of Russian chemical protection forces, Igor Kirillov and his assistant, outside the general's apartment. The German Parliament casts an overwhelming no-confidence vote against Olaf Scholz as chancellor. Tensions heat up in Berlin with snap elections expected early next year to choose a new head of government. US president-elect Trump blames Türkiye for the political upheaval in Syria, claiming it's behind the terrorists' takeover.