RT News - September 05 2023 (17:00 MSK)

Niger's new government is reported to be in negotiations with Paris on the withdrawal of French troops from the country. Zimbabwe's President Mnangagwa declares victory over 'neo-colonialism', as he takes the oath of office for his second term. As Russia's Defense Minister estimates Ukraine's death-toll following its summer offensive, and Kiev throws its strategic reserves into the fight in Zaporozhye, unverified footage emerges online of a destroyed UK-supplied Challenger tank.