As the organizers of the debate noted, "there was a problem of a medical nature."

“This is not a security issue, the candidates are fine,” the channel said.

When Truss answered a question about Russia, there was a roar in the studio.

The head of the Foreign Ministry said "Oh my God", after which she left the frame.

As it became known later, journalist Kate McCann lost consciousness, after which it was decided not to continue the debate.