RT News - September 17 2025 (17:00 MSK)

Smoke signals the second day of the IDF's major new offensive in Gaza which is said to have claimed 17 lives today alone. It comes despite a UN commission report condemning Israel's actions in the enclave as genocide. Simply following Washington's lead as the Israeli Prime Minister tries to justify his recent attack on Qatar. But some question if following in America's footsteps only leads to dark places. And no place at the table - Russia's top diplomat says Europe's actions over the war in Ukraine mean it's lost any right to have a say on an eventual peace settlement.