RT News - October 17 2026 (17:00 MSK) Russia Today Chaos grips the streets of France - as protests rage all over the country, fuelled by a cost-of-living crisis and energy prices. Police and demonstrators clash in Paris, Marseille and Strasbourg - just to name a few. Russia announces major advances on the Ukraine front line - securing two more strategically crucial settlements, in a push that leaves only 10-percent of the Donetsk Republic under Kiev's control. Donald Trump drops the so-named 'Graham act' that was set to impose unprecedented sanctions on Russia and Iran. The American leader argues the legislation doesn't serve US national interests - after his diesel supply deal with Vladimir Putin.