RT News - April 19 2022 (09:00 MSK)

Ukrainian positions at several towns in the Donbass frontlines are reportedly under fire, while Kiev's forces allegedly shell outskirts of the city of Donetsk. An Italian journalist slams Ukraine's President Zelensky as an obstacle in the way of peace, and says Kiev's leader is neglecting civilian casualties. French presidential candidate Marine Le Pen says the U.S. should compensate France for any economic losses if Russian energy supplies are cut off, as Europeans already struggle with skyrocketing costs. We discuss the issue with a panel of guests.