RT News - July 17 2022 (09:00 MSK)

In the stories that shaped this week, Kiev frees a former commander of a neo-Nazi battalion, convicted for rape and torture in Donbass, as part of an amnesty program for criminals with combat experience. Fueling fears, as EU countries panic over Russia temporarily halting the flow of gas through the Nord Stream One pipeline. That's despite the 10 days of scheduled maintenance having been agreed upon, well in advance. Sri Lanka's president caves into increasing political pressure and resigns, with the prime minister appointed in his place. But the mass protests show no signs of abating. RT reports on location.