RT News - August 03 2023 (20:00 MSK)

Niger's coup-imposed government says it won't follow Libya's example and give in to pressure from foreign forces that could lead to an economic crisis. Locals in Niger also criticize the sanctions imposed after the takeover. The Indian Prime Minister's office confirms that Narendra Modi will travel to South Africa to attend the upcoming BRICS summit in person, contrary to earlier speculations that he will be participating online. The UK Defense Ministry finds a new scapegoat for Ukraine's failing counteroffensive by blaming “bushes for making it too hard for Kiev's troops to advance”.