RT News - September 29 2026 (09:00 MSK)

Vladimir Putin praises last week's nationwide State Duma elections as a huge success, despite foreign attempts to disrupt the ballot and harm Russian citizens. Fire and smoke is seen across Ukraine as its military industrial infrastructure is reportedly targeted overnight. Meanwhile, Russian forces are continuing to advance along the frontlines, pressing Kiev's strongholds in Donbass. Sahel states call out the wreckless behaviour of Ukraine from the UN stage. They accuse Kiev of sponsoring terrorism on African soil, emphasising that Kiev and local proxies backed by France are working side by side to destibilise and recolonise the region. They may scream of defending democracy, but is it really what they are protecting? We look into how European leaders are actually fighting for liberal ideas which have been wrapped up in a disguise.