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Following the dismissal of two senior SBU officers, Ukrainian political analyst Taras Sidorets examines the scandals unfolding in Kiev and their potential consequences for Zelensky’s leadership.

NABU’s investigation into a 12-person criminal group centres on kidnappings, torture, extortion, drug production and distribution, and protection for fraud call centres. Released recordings discuss payments for protection and attempts to prevent interference with the group’s operations. Former Ukrainian MP Spiridon Kilinkarov examines the group’s suspected ties to the SBU, police and prosecutor ge...

Former Ukrainian MP Spiridon Kilinkarov joins RT to discuss claims of torture and extortion at a house in Kiev and the police response to protests outside the property. He accuses Ukrainian authorities of intimidating protesters and protecting those responsible for illegal detention. Kilinkarov claims families face demands of $15,000–$30,000 to secure relatives’ release. He also argues that Wester...

Some Iranian lawmakers are calling for withdrawal from the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT), as atomic energy chief Mohammad Eslami condemns what he calls blatant double standards. Eslami accuses the International Atomic Energy Agency’s director general of serving Iran’s adversaries and providing them with information. He also describes US threats to attack Mount Pickaxe as a sign of despera...

America Now anchor Ben Swann looks at what are the reasons behind the historic defeat of the Republican party in the 2026 midterm election. Was it the Iran war? The Epstein files scandal? Or something else? Former Pentagon and White House correspondent Gabrielle Cuccia joins the discussion.

America Now anchor Ben Swann discusses the historic defeat of the Republican party in the 2026 midterms with host of ‘America First’ Scottie Nell Hughes and podcaster Jim Webb. America Now correspondents Rachel Blevins, Jalyssa Dugrot and Olivia Flynn report on the results of the key races in Texas, Mighigan and Georgia.

Donald Tusk blames Russian intelligence for fuelling Poland’s constitutional crisis as the prime minister and president clash over control of the Constitutional Tribunal. Former deputy finance minister and Front Party leader Krzysztof Tolwinski argues the battle is about political control of the courts, while high energy prices, health care problems and falling living standards go unanswered. He a...

Georgia’s prime minister accuses the EU of double standards over Molotov attacks on police, contrasting Western support for a convicted attacker in Tbilisi with an attempted murder case in France. Georgian political analyst and former MP Petre Mamradze discusses the comparison, Western coverage of Georgia’s protests and diplomatic pressure over the country’s foreign agents law. He also argues that...

Donald Trump promised 'America First,' lower prices and an end to endless wars. As Democrats take control of Congress, former allies accuse him of breaking those promises, while voters describe mounting pressure from fuel, food and household bills. RT's Marina Kosareva examines the political cost of foreign military action, Hakeem Jeffries' criticism of the Iran war and campaig...

Secret site discovered on the outskirts of the Ukrainian capital doesn't appear to be unique, with many such facilities reportedly popping up all over Donbass since 2014. RT's Roman Kosarev has the extended lookback.

Did Trump break his America First promise? RT contributor Tara Reade argues that foreign wars, rising living costs and frustration with Washington have driven a wedge between Trump and parts of his base. Reade discusses the rift within MAGA, her criticism of both parties' support for military spending, and opposition to data centers and surveillance cameras. She also examines young voters&#03...

Peter Kuznick, director of American University’s Nuclear Studies Institute, examines Ukraine’s restrictions on Russian language and culture, the removal of monuments and the breakdown of ties with Russia. Kuznick argues that internal political forces, the United States and NATO all contributed to the divide. He discusses George W. Bush’s 2008 push to bring Ukraine and Georgia into NATO, the Obama...

Tune in to RT to follow how the Election Night 2026 unravels in the United States. America Now anchor Ben Swann brings all the latest numbers and news from across the country, while correspondents Olivia Flynn, Jalyssa Dugrot and Rachel Blevins join him to report from the ground on the key races in Georgia, Michigan and Texas. Meanwhile, Scottie Nell Hughes and John Kiriakou will co-host the eveni...

A 14-year-old boy describes being beaten and interrogated as a dispute grows over a house in the Kiev region. Claims that up to 40 men, including conscripts and suspected deserters, were held for ransom and abused sparked anger outside the property. Ukrainian police deny that people were held there against their will. RT correspondent Anastasia Volodina examines the boy’s testimony, footage of cla...

Will changes on Capitol Hill reshape Washington’s Middle East policy? Journalist and political commentator Steven Sahiounie discusses Trump’s next moves on Iran, US support for Israel and Democrats’ anti-war promises. Sahiounie predicts Trump and Netanyahu could launch an attack on Iran before the new Congress takes office. He also examines Hakeem Jeffries’ relationship with AIPAC and argues that...

Will Democrats’ gains in Congress change U.S. policy on Yemen, Iran and Israel? Yemen-based journalist Hussein al-Bukhaiti argues that Washington’s regional strategy will survive the midterms. He discusses U.S. support for the Saudi-led war in Yemen, Trump’s anti-war promises, rising oil prices and whether Congress can limit further military action. Al-Bukhaiti also warns that another regional war...

University of Tehran professor Mohammad Marandi argues that the war against Iran contributed to Trump's electoral defeat, saying the result reflects growing public opposition to war while warning that neither Democrats nor Republicans are likely to fundamentally change US foreign policy.

Producer, director and host of The Homeless Left Matt Weinglass argues that Democratic gains in Congress are unlikely to bring meaningful policy changes, warning of political gridlock and criticizing a system he says fails to serve ordinary Americans.

Mats Nilsson, Senior Analyst at Dissident Club, discusses competing Russian and Ukrainian narratives surrounding an alleged detention site near Kiev, arguing that the controversy points to deeper problems with military oversight and could further undermine public trust in Ukraine.

Former Ukrainian lawmaker Vladimir Oleynik argues that divisions over language, religion and shared history serve a ‘divide and rule’ strategy that keeps society from uniting.

What happened inside an exposed Ukrainian detention site and how many similar facilities could exist? George Szamuely, Senior Research Fellow at the Global Policy Institute, discusses accusations of detainee abuse, forced conscription and people being held for ransom. He rejects suggestions of Russian involvement and questions explanations for the injuries visible in footage discussed during the i...

As Vladimir Zelensky visits Berlin, allegations of torture and abuse at Ukrainian detention sites raise questions about forced recruitment and control over armed groups. Former Swedish officer and political analyst Mikael Valtersson rejects attempts to blame Russia and argues that parts of Ukraine’s security apparatus operate independently of Kiev. He discusses his estimate that hundreds of holdin...

As Zelensky visits Berlin, former US Army officer Stanislav Krapivnik discusses allegations of torture sites in Ukraine and questions facing Kiev’s Western supporters. Krapivnik suggests an internal leak may have exposed the site, accuses Western governments of overlooking alleged abuses, and draws parallels between Yugoslavia’s breakup and efforts to weaken Russia. Responding to Vladimir Putin’s...

Former Ukrainian Security Service officer Vasily Prozorov discusses the Kiev-region detention scandal involving claims that servicemen were held for ransom. Prozorov alleges that unofficial jails across Ukraine allow commanders to abuse detainees, extort money and divert soldiers’ pay. He describes facilities operating outside official records and recounts what he says he personally witnessed afte...

Zelensky visits Berlin seeking further support as allegations of torture sites in Ukraine draw demands for answers. DD Geopolitics’ co-founder examines how the story spread, challenges attempts to blame Russia and argues that Western media have largely avoided covering it.