RT News - October 5 2026 (09:00 MSK)

Following Vladimir Zelensky’s threat to intensify attacks on Russian oil refineries, Moscow vows ramped-up strikes on Ukraine hitting bridges critical to Kiev’s war effort three days in a row. President Trump demands and allies submit. Millions of barrels of oil and diesel reserves are released by G7 countries. France's President is among those who agree to the deal despite violent domestic protests over state budget cuts. Yemen’s Saudi-backed authorities announce a bid to take back territory captured by the Houthis but the latter says the Kingdom is running out of ideas. Brazilian Senator Flavio Bolsonaro and incumbent President Lula gear up for a run off in the country's Presidential election after neither clinch a majority in Sunday's vote. Despite finishing a narrow second in the opening round Brazil's head of state is confident he can win a fourth term.