RT News - December 8 2025 (09:00 MSK)

The president of Benin condemns the failed coup attempt against his government and says the situation is now under control. That's as Nigerian airstrikes in the neighbouring nation helped foil the plot. Donald Trump's son lashes out at Ukraine for corruption - saying that Kiev has no reason to end the war. When the money train is ripe for the picking. Elon Musk calls for the EU to be abolished - after the bloc imposed a massive fine on his X social network, claiming it lacks transparency. We report from Indonesia as the country speeds up the massive relocation of people affected by flooding. The death toll surpasses 950.