RT News - March 19 2023 (20:00 MSK)

Vladimir Putin makes a surprise visit to Mariupol in the Donetsk Republic, touring reconstruction projects in the devastated city. Two of Switzerland's biggest banks, UBS and Credit Suisse, are in talks to merge as the contagion from the recent banking collapse in the US spreads internationally. Saudi Arabia says the path is clear to restore bilateral ties with Iran, following a deal brokered by China, which brought the two former rivals together. Moscow hosts the second annual Russia-Africa International Conference with delegations from over 40 African nations taking part in the event.