RT News - August 30 2026 (09:00 MSK)

Ukraine marks its Independence day - 35 years after the break up of the Soviet Union. Ahead in the programme we take a look how its economy spiraled long before the conflict with Russia, even though it inherited a vast industrial base and resource rich lands. Days after the European Union approves a fresh 6.1 billion euro handout for Ukraine, Brussels lays out the strings attached, mandating that Kiev spends it on EU weapons ensuring the cash comes home. The World's largest digital payment system, India's UPI, has surpassed credit giants Visa and MasterCard in daily transaction volume, and celebrates its 10th anniversary. A coup d'état repelled in Niger. The country's state media announces dozens of soldiers are killed or arrested after they attempted a mutiny in Niamey.