RT News - August 24 2026 (17:00 MSK)

Three children are killed and six more wounded by fragments of downed Ukrainian drones in southern Russia. A criminal case is launched with the incident classed as a terror act. 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 suffered long before its conflict with Russia, even though it inherited a vast industrial base and lands packed with natural resources. The US says it's launching an 'Economic D-Day' against Iran. Washington's financial warfare plan rests on allies joining its sanctions campaign. But Tehran warns it's not afraid of another attempt to bring the nation to its knees. Vladimir Putin meets with the Indian Foreign Minister in the Kremlin stressing the importance of co-operation with New Delhi including pressing issues New Delhi is facing amid the turmoil in the Middle East.