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On this episode of The Deep State, John Kiriakou is joined by the host of Predictive History, Professor Jiang. Jiang and John discuss how Russia and Iran have declared an open rebellion against the corrupt Western hegemony that has dominated global politics for the past several decades and how political polarization in the United States and across the West is speeding up the rate of decline.

On the sidelines of the 19th Verona Eurasian Economic Forum, RT speaks with Burhan Ozdemir, Chairman of Turkey's Independent Industrialists and Businessmen's Association (MUSIAD), about the challenges facing European industry amid shifts in the global economic order. Ozdemir criticizes European political decision-making, warning that industrial businesses are operating below capacity and...

On the sidelines of the 19th Verona Eurasian Economic Forum, RT speaks with Pierpaolo Lodigiani, Managing Director of Investa Finance, about growing political and economic tensions across Europe. Drawing on his decades of experience working in Russia, Lodigiani discusses the widening gap between political leaders and ordinary citizens, economic inequality, and rising frustration among younger gene...

RT correspondent Charlotte Dubenskij examines the voting rights of Palestinians living in East Jerusalem and the West Bank ahead of Israel's upcoming elections. The report explores how Israeli political decisions affect millions of Palestinians who cannot vote in Knesset elections, featuring local residents, political figures and critics questioning Israel's democratic claims.

On the sidelines of the 19th Verona Eurasian Economic Forum in Istanbul, RT spoke with the President of the Italian Entrepreneurs Association in Russia Vittorio Torrembini. He said that upheaval in Europe comes as no surprise, especially given the many years of economic decline there.

Gen Z is taking to the streets across Europe, and in some cities, those protests are turning violent. Anchor Ben Swann and Senior Research Fellow at the Global Policy Institute George Szamuely discuss - could America be next? Plus, AI bots are trying to get into your bank account, and now major American banks are fighting back. America Now correspondent Jalyssa Dugrot brings the story.

America Now anchor Ben Swann and retired colonel Douglas Macgregor discuss whether Washington preparing for another round of strikes against Iran with elections in both Israel and the United States just days away. Plus, Washington wants Americans to help root out fraud, and they're even willing to pay you. America Now correspondent Olivia Flynn has the details.

The EU's new Arctic strategy shifts focus from environmental protection to military expansion, with Brussels warning against growing Russia-China cooperation and control of northern shipping routes. But with Russia holding much of the Arctic coastline and Trump openly demanding Greenland, critics are questioning Brussels' priorities. RT's Konstantin Rozhkov reports from Beijing on t...

As US-brokered negotiations between Lebanon and Israel continue in Florida, Israeli attacks and threats of further occupation persist in southern Lebanon. RT's Steve Sweeney reports from villages where residents face military threats, destroyed homes and an uncertain future, while diplomatic talks fail to deliver a breakthrough.

We are witnessing enormous historical changes before our eyes. The American-Israeli war on Iran is shattering security alliances and recasting the Persian Gulf and West Asia in general. Most regional powers and the great powers of Russia and China clearly understand this. They have turned the page. The collective West still has not. CrossTalking with David Swanson and Kevork Almassian.

RT correspondent Charlotte Dubenskij examines hardline Israeli politicians running in the upcoming elections, including members of far-right parties who have called for extreme measures in Gaza. The report looks at their positions on Palestinian prisoners, civilian life in Gaza and the future of the West Bank.

The crises in the Middle East and Ukraine, unrest in Europe and U.S. domestic politics – all these are covered in just one episode of the ‘Sanchez Effect’. RT correspondent Yasin Eken is on the streets of Paris bringing us the opinions of locals. He says they have a single demand: ‘Emmanuel Macron to step down’. For the rest Rick brings in Calla Walsh - the American political analyst who moved to...

Europe is preparing for a confrontation with Russia that could outlast the Ukraine conflict, Alexander Grushko warns in exclusive comments to RT. He argues that the EU’s weapons purchases and military planning reveal preparations for a prolonged confrontation with Moscow, pushing prospects for improved relations close to zero.

Speaking on the sidelines of the 19th Verona Eurasian Economic Forum, American Chamber of Commerce in Russia president Robert Agee backs US–Russia energy cooperation and calls Europe’s decision to decouple from Russian energy a major economic mistake.

French MEP Thierry Mariani accuses Macron’s government of failing to maintain order as unrest leaves shops wrecked and livelihoods shattered. He discusses the different groups involved, the damage facing business owners and Macron’s response. Mariani also challenges attempts to blame foreign interference, arguing that the president should stay and address the crisis.

Europe criticizes Washington’s diesel deal while continuing to buy Russian energy. Kremlin special envoy Kirill Dmitriev calls that ‘very hypocritical’ in exclusive comments to RT.

Annexation in Gaza and Lebanon. Calls to bring the Gaza war to the West Bank. Demands to take land across areas under Palestinian administration. As Israel heads toward parliamentary elections, Charlotte Dubenskij examines the Religious Zionist Party and the records of three prominent figures: Bezalel Smotrich, Tzvi Sukkot and Orit Strock. The report looks at their territorial ambitions, confronta...

Students who survived the May attack on a college dormitory in Starobelsk describe escaping the wreckage—and the fear that followed them home. RT’s Isabella Bloomberg meets the survivors during their visit to Moscow, where they discuss their education, ambitions and recovery with Yana Lantratova. The report attributes the drone strike to Ukrainian forces and gives a toll of 21 people killed and 42...

Trouble inside the Trump administration. America Now anchor Ben Swann takes a look at the reports of infighting both inside the White House and inside the Pentagon. Plus, hundreds of millions of dollars spent on planes for deportation flights that never took place. America Now correspondent Jalyssa Dugrot tracks the money.

‘It's time to make a deal.’ That is the message for President Donald Trump as diplomacy between Washington and Moscow moves forward. The question now, where does Ukraine fit in? America Now anchor Ben Swann discusses with former CIA analyst and host of the ‘Deep State’ John Kiriakou.

Benjamin Netanyahu pledges to complete ‘the elimination of the Iranian regime,’ saying he discussed the issue with Donald Trump. He also promises to eliminate Hezbollah, followed by peace with Lebanon. With Israel’s election approaching and the US-Israeli war on Iran unresolved, Tehran residents interviewed explain why they expect the confrontation to continue whoever becomes prime minister. Their...

Trump says Russia keeps advancing—and warns Zelensky he needs to make a deal. Can Washington turn that pressure into a peace agreement? Former Swedish Armed Forces officer and political analyst Mikael Valtersson examines Steve Witkoff’s talks with Vladimir Putin, Trump’s shifting positions and Europe’s resistance to a settlement.

Swiss journalist Peter Hanseler of Forum Geopolitica examines the diesel deal discussed by Steve Witkoff and Vladimir Putin, arguing its diplomatic significance outweighs the volume of fuel involved.

Can Trump’s pressure on Zelensky move Ukraine peace talks forward? Independent Dutch journalist Sonja van den Ende argues European governments remain a major obstacle, accusing them of sustaining the conflict through weapons supplies and political support for Kiev. She also discusses Ukrainian drone attacks during Steve Witkoff’s diplomatic visit, the Russia–US diesel deal and why she believes Was...

Trump is warning Zelensky to make a deal as tensions grow over Ukraine and Russian energy. War correspondent Thomas Roper argues the confrontation reflects a deeper dispute between Washington and Brussels. Roper discusses the diesel deal, Ukrainian strikes on Russian oil infrastructure and drone attacks during a U.S. envoy’s visit. He also examines Europe’s support for Kiev, Ukraine’s worsening ne...