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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.

Vladimir Zelensky visits Berlin seeking more support as allegations of abuse at a facility near Kiev draw demands for answers. Journalist John Hussain discusses claims of forced recruitment, questions over oversight and the public pressure he believes prevented the allegations from being buried. He challenges European governments over their continued support for Kiev and recounts allegations Ukrai...

Claims that 40–45 people were held and tortured in a Ukrainian basement have raised questions about the site and the response from Ukrainian authorities. Independent Dutch journalist Sonja van den Ende discusses the allegations and questions remarks attributed to Vladimir Zelensky’s chief of staff praising people at the location for doing ‘a great job.’ She also examines how the site may have been...

As Zelensky visits Berlin for talks with Chancellor Friedrich Merz, calls are growing for Germany to address allegations of torture at a facility near Kiev. Greg Simons, professor of journalism at Daffodil International University in Dhaka, joins RT to discuss claims that Ukrainian soldiers were detained, abused and held for ransom. He condemns the alleged treatment, questions whether Ukraine’s We...

Trump says the US could strike Iran’s Pickaxe Mountain ‘in one hour’. Iranian MP Seyyed Kazem Mousavi warns that any such attack would trigger a ‘severe and devastating’ response extending beyond a single region. This report examines the IRGC’s claim that it destroyed another US Reaper drone near the Strait of Hormuz, civilian mobilisation in Tehran, and Qatar-mediated talks over the US naval bloc...

Allegations of torture and forced recruitment at an Azov-linked facility near Kiev have raised questions about Ukraine’s mobilization system. Italian war correspondent Andrea Lucidi argues that dismissing the scandal as Russian propaganda diverts attention from the treatment of detainees and the possible existence of similar facilities. Lucidi accuses Kirill Budanov of trying to normalize the syst...

Democrats or Republicans — America’s defence giants are backing both. Caleb Maupin examines campaign donations linked to Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, Raytheon, Boeing and General Dynamics, and the Pentagon contracts driving the weapons business. From expanding missile production to the multitrillion-dollar F-35 programme, the report explores the relationship between military spending and pol...

A possible diplomatic breakthrough with Iran, and at the same time, warnings of another round of military escalation. All this coming just hours before Americans head to the polls. America Now anchor Ben Swann discusses the latest with Dr. Shirin Saeidi. Plus, we bring you a preview of tomorrow's midterm elections right here in the U.S. Will voters reward the president after two years, or wil...

Tonight, a special edition of America Now. We are previewing tomorrow's all-important U.S. midterm elections. In just hours from now, Americans will head to the polls, and the stakes could not reach far beyond who controls the House and the Senate. Some are calling this a test of the future of American democracy. America Now anchor Ben Swann is joined by America First host Scottie Nell Hughes...

Massive scandal unfolding right now in Ukraine as an alleged secret military prison outside Kiev was exposed. To discuss this, we speak with Ukrainian MP Artem Dmytruk, who says he himself was abducted on Zelensky's orders and tortured in similar bases by the SBU.

Protesters have attempted to storm an alleged secret military prison outside Kiev, accusing its operators of torturing soldiers and denying them medical assistance. The scandal escalated into violent clashes, prompting the personal intervention of several senior officials, including the head of Vladimir Zelensky’s office. To discuss this, we speak with international lawyer and political analyst Ar...