RT News - October 16 2026 (17:00 MSK)

Donald Trump pulls no punches in his view of Vladimir Zelensky - calling Ukraine's renewed attacks on Russian oil refineries a 'disgrace' that's pushing American - and global - energy prices even higher. European hawks push for more funds and weapons for Kiev, as EU politicians try to convince taxpayers their very way of life depends on the ability of Ukrainians to keep fighting and dying instead. The US president ignites celebrations in Somaliland, after he refers to the breakaway region as a 'different country'. We take a closer look at Washington's power play in the Horn of Africa, where geopolitical stakes and interests reach a truly global level.