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Russia, Ukraine and the U.S. reach a principled agreement of prisoner exchange – but can the momentum of the negotiations lead to a lasting peace? America Now anchor Scottie Nell Hughes discusses the story with editor of the Real War Newsletter David Pyne and senior research fellow at the Global Policy Institute George Szamuely.

Malaysia is pushing back against pressure to increase defence spending to 5% of GNP, warning that major powers want the country on the front line of future conflicts. Its position: remain independent and neutral, with a military focused on defending the country. Speaking to RT, Viktor Bout calls Washington’s demands for higher military spending a marketing strategy for American weapons manufacture...

Viktor Bout calls for a collective security system in Asia without US involvement, arguing that countries in the region should be left to manage their own security. He warns that buying American weapons creates dependence on Washington for operations, spare parts and training. Bout also criticizes US actions against Iran, discusses preparations for a future conflict with China and warns of attempt...

Pete Hegseth pushes back against the attempt to impeach him and says his fight is only beginning. America Now anchor Scottie Nell Hughes and executive director at the Ron Paul Institute Daniel McAdams discuss whether the same articles of impeachment would be applicable to all of Hegseth’s predecessors from both parties over the past decades.

Russia, Ukraine, and the United States are back at the negotiating table – and all three sides are calling the first day of talks in Abu Dhabi productive. America Now anchor Scottie Nell Hughes discusses the story with analyst Alex Krainer and founder of Brighteon Platforms Mike Adams.

Can Abu Dhabi peace talks deliver progress toward ending the Ukraine conflict? Olli Kotro, international and EU affairs adviser to the Finnish Freedom Alliance Party, explains why he sees grounds for optimism. Speaking to RT from Brussels, Kotro warns against unilateral European troop deployments to Ukraine and discusses a neutral mission approved by the UN Security Council as a possible alternati...

Russell Brand has been sentenced to 10 years and six months in prison following convictions for one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault. Redacted host Natali Morris joins RT International to discuss the verdict, public trust in Britain’s justice system and the political divide surrounding Brand’s case. She questions whether powerful figures face equal scrutiny and discusses Jimmy Savi...

Can the Abu Dhabi talks bring Russia and Ukraine closer to peace? Retired US Air Force Command Chief Master Sergeant Dennis Fritz joins RT International to explain why he remains optimistic about negotiations. Fritz argues that European leaders should support diplomacy and abandon Cold War thinking. He discusses NATO expansion, Washington’s approach to Russia’s security concerns and why he believe...

In this episode of ‘Sanchez Effect’ Rick sits down with James Carden, author of ‘The Great Betrayal: How the Democrats became the party of war’. From LBJ’s devastating campaign in Vietnam and Clinton’s bombing of Belgrade to Obama and Biden’s escalation in Ukraine and Gaza, Carden traces a dark historical shift. He breaks down the two toxic forces driving modern U.S. foreign policy; 1) The Militar...

Global defense companies are gathering in Bamako as Mali hosts the second BAMEX International Defense and Security Exposition. Under the theme of “field-proven solutions,” exhibitors from Russia, Türkiye, China, the United States and other countries are presenting military technology to African decision-makers. RT’s Daria Vaganova explores the equipment on display, including Russia’s 4x4 and 8x8 m...

Stephen Miller has been one of the most influential voices in the Trump administration since the President’s first term. Now he’s getting even more power than he had before. America Now anchor Scottie Nell Hughes discusses what this means for the future with journalists Tiffany Cianci and Shannon Joy.

Russia and Ukraine are heading back to the negotiating table, but their demands remain miles apart. America Now anchor Scottie Nell Hughes discusses with former Ukrainian diplomat Andrey Telizhenko and former U.S. Army officer Stanislav Krapivnik whether the path to peace is still possible and if it is – what will it take?

RT speaks with Israeli Knesset member Ofer Cassif of the Hadash party about the political situation in Israel following the elections and the prospects of forming a new government.

RT speaks with retired US Colonel, former Virginia State Senator and former head of the Army's Criminal Law Division at the Pentagon Richard Black about the controversy surrounding US military operations against Iran and Venezuela.

RT speaks with former adviser to Ukraine's Prosecutor General and ex-diplomat Andrey Telizhenko about the upcoming trilateral negotiations between Russia, Ukraine and the United States in Abu Dhabi.

RT correspondent Igor Zhdanov reports live from Abu Dhabi ahead of the upcoming trilateral negotiations between Russia, Ukraine and the United States.

RT hosts a panel discussion with former US diplomat Jim Jatras, former CIA officer and Executive Director of the Council for the National Interest Foundation Philip Giraldi, and Mises Institute contributor Finn Andreen ahead of the upcoming trilateral talks between Russia, Ukraine and the United States in Abu Dhabi.

RT speaks with German MP and AfD member Dr. Rainer Rothfuss about rising energy costs, inflation and growing public dissatisfaction with Germany's economic and political direction.

RT speaks with former Austrian Foreign Minister and current head of the G.O.R.K.I. Centre at St. Petersburg State University Karin Kneissl about Europe's exclusion from the upcoming trilateral talks between Russia, Ukraine and the United States in Abu Dhabi.

On the latest episode of ‘Sanchez Effect’ Rick sits down with Pierre de Gaulle - grandson of the legendary French General Charles de Gaulle - who pulls no punches in saying Europe has traded its sovereignty for a culture of short-term consumption. He outlines the deep ideological fault lines fracturing the modern world. On one side stands a detached Western technocracy clinging to an aggressive, o...

Could withdrawing UN peacekeepers from Western Sahara open the door to another war? Malainin Lakhal, deputy permanent representative of the Sahrawi Republic to Ethiopia and the African Union, warns against ending MINURSO without resolving the conflict. He challenges Washington’s recognition of Moroccan sovereignty, condemns the deal linking that recognition to Morocco’s normalization with Israel,...

RT’s Camila Lozano Delgado examines recruitment of Latin Americans into Ukraine’s armed forces, the financial pressures drawing Colombian veterans into overseas conflicts, and families’ accounts of broken promises. The report also explores demands to investigate recruiters over fraud, human trafficking and other crimes.

A drug user in Bangui says he began taking opioids at just 10. Another describes how pills left him unable to recognize people around him. RT’s Maryam Feudjio joins Central African security forces and their Russian partners on nighttime operations targeting drug trafficking. Searches uncover supplies of tramadol, while a pharmacy raid leads to an arrest over missing licensing documents.

After the disastrous performance at the midterm elections, the Republican party is trying to figure out what went wrong – and prominent conservative influencers are blaming each other. America Now anchor Jalyssa Dugrot discusses with former congressional candidate Sam Husseini and radio host Garland Nixon.

First, a major shakeup taking place at the White House, and it's giving us a clear signal of how President Trump wants to handle his last two years in office. Meanwhile, a divide is already taking place across the Democratic Party, and some are saying out with the old and in with the new. America Now anchor Olivia Flynn discusses the future of the party with legal and media analyst Lionel, as...