RT News - August 24 2026 (09:00 MSK)

Two children have been killed with seven more wounded by fragments of downed Ukrainian UAVs in southern Russia. As Ukraine marks its Independence day this Monday 35 years after the break up of the Soviet Union, we take a look how its economy spiraled over the decades, even though it inherited a vast industrial base and lands packed with natural resources. The US says its launching an 'Economic D-Day' against Iran. As Washington's financial warfare plan rests on allies joining its sanctions campaign, Tehran warns its response with be swift and devastating.