RT News - October 21 2026 (17:00 MSK)

Moscow says it's ready to resume trilateral talks with Kiev and Washington next month. That's after the US special envoy, Steve Witkoff, met Vladimir Putin and thanked him for agreeing to the recent diesel deal. It's been a busy day of diplomacy. Vladimir Putin also met the Chinese Premier with both sides reiterating how their countries' ties are not aimed against anyone and are a source of stability in an increasingly unstable world. The calm before the storm - RT reports from the streets of Paris ahead of what's expected to be another weekend of mass demonstrations. But as protesters demand an increase in social spending, the government's looking to slash its budgets.