RT News - September 26 2026 (17:00 MSK)

Vladimir Putin says Ukraine's attacks are only pushing peace further away. That's as Kiev carries out another wave of deadly drone strikes on Russian civilians killing three people and wounding at least 5 including a child. Kiev ramps up its forced mobilisation campaign snatching Ukrainian men off the streets causing outrage among citizens. The former press secretary of Zelensky's office says the situation could spark an uprising. Tens of thousands of protesters - including school students - take a stand against Berlin's possible attempt to reinstate mandatory military conscription. Germans say they simply don't see the alleged 'Russian threat' that European officials claim they must prepare to fight against. Beijing backs more say for the Global South at the world's top body as China's Vice President addresses the UN General Assembly in New York. Han Zheng also calls for diplomatic solutions to military conflicts and the end of unilateral pressure in favour of cooperation.