RT News - September 21 2026 (09:00 MSK)

After millions of Russians have their say at the ballot box, the ruling party is celebrating as preliminary results give United Russia a firm majority as it vows to keep up its work amid current challenges. While refusing to hold its own elections Ukraine tries to upset Russia's by launching its largest attack since the start of the special military operation and causing disruptions in the new Donbass regions which were voting in the parliamentary elections for the first time despite Kiev's threats. US President Donald Trump reportedly decides to refrain from strikes on Houthi forces in Yemen. That's amid growing escalation between the militant group and Saudi Arabia with the risk of a full-out Middle East crisis looming.