RT News - July 23 2026 (09:00 MSK)

Russia and the US hold talks on the sidelines of the ASEAN foreign ministers meeting in Manila to address the Ukrainian conflict. That's as Ukraine launches over 200 drones on Russia overnight - killing two civilians and wounding several others. The US attacks an Iran-Iraq border crossing, leaving a number of dead as Tehran continues to retaliate and hits American military targets across the Gulf region. Washington signs a nuclear co-operation deal with Riyadh to Israel's surprise, all while Donald Trump demands Iran completely dismantle its peaceful nuclear program. Public figures across Jordan demand their government clarify if their nation is part of the war on Iran, slamming Amman for its co-operation with foreign forces, while calling for US troops to leave the country.