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Russia is building a new platform for cooperation with Africa, targeting technology, education, finance and domestic market development. Created by PSB Bank and the InterPractica Development Institution, the Russia-Africa Initiative aims to support joint projects, promote Russian technology exports and establish business councils and hubs abroad. Its backers promise partnerships that help African...

Europe keeps buying Russian energy despite years of sanctions. So what exactly is Brussels achieving? Former Austrian foreign minister Karin Kneissl calls the EU’s approach a ‘salami tactic’ driven by successive sanctions packages rather than a coherent strategy. She discusses Russian energy reaching Europe through intermediaries, growing public desperation and why blaming Moscow for domestic unre...

Europe turns into a battlefield as mass anti-government protests turn violent across the EU. Investigative journalist, Elizabeth Lane, joins RT’s ‘Sanchez Effect’ and she mocks the way the bloc’s leaders fail to address the concerns of their nations and simply blame the riots on the Russian President Vladimir Putin. Elizabeth also says the diesel deal was the right decision to do. She endorses Don...

Israel is threatening to turn its occupation of southern Lebanon into a permanent military presence. Defence Minister Israel Katz says more than 60 villages and 23,000 homes have been destroyed, calling the campaign the ‘Gaza model’. Netanyahu says Israeli troops will remain until Hezbollah is disarmed. Lebanese President Joseph Aoun says the occupation is preventing Lebanon’s army from deploying...

Russia and India stage joint naval exercises off Vladivostok as part of Indra 2026. Crews practise recapturing a hijacked vessel, landing helicopters on each other’s warships, transferring simulated casualties and countering drone threats from air and sea. RT’s Ivan Zhdanov reports from aboard a Russian corvette, following the operations and examining the potential message behind the anti-piracy s...

Zelensky needs Washington’s support. Why keep attacking Trump? Former adviser to the Clinton and Bush administrations Steve Gill discusses Zelensky’s criticism of Washington’s Russia diesel deal, tensions over Starlink and Ukraine’s dependence on American military support. He argues Kiev is losing credibility with its biggest backer and predicts growing political pressure on Zelensky.

Iran has completed construction of the 730km Chabahar–Zahedan railway, connecting its Indian Ocean port with the national rail network. Full operations are expected within two to three months, following final safety checks. RT’s Saman Kojouri examines how the line could expand India’s access to Afghanistan and Central Asia without transiting Pakistan, strengthen connections towards Russia and supp...

Macron says France isn’t participating in the war. Seyed Mohammad Marandi disputes that claim, accusing the French president of supporting attacks on Iran and sharing responsibility for the economic fallout. The University of Tehran professor discusses France’s cost-of-living protests, Europe’s relationship with Washington and why he believes EU leaders will suppress dissent rather than change cou...

In this episode of Moscow Mules, Chay Bowes and the crew grab the popcorn for Zelensky’s latest public meltdown over the Trump-Putin "Diesel Deal"- and trust us, the PR tears are flowing. While Kiev goes completely dark and recruiters drag naked guys straight out of the shower, the Pentagon is busy flexing its muscles by planning the livestreamed execution of a paraplegic. Sanity has off...

Former Pennsylvania State Senator Bruce Marks discusses with RT Trump's decision not to enforce new Russia sanctions, arguing that Washington is seeking economic cooperation with Moscow to help resolve the Ukraine conflict. He also warns that soaring fuel prices, the Iran war and mounting affordability concerns could spell trouble for Republicans in the upcoming midterm elections.

Gamal Abdel Nasser Jr., Chairman of Egypt's Nasser Center, speaks to RT about Israeli rhetoric surrounding the Sinai Peninsula, the ambitions of the 'Greater Israel' project, and growing threats to regional stability. He accuses radical factions within Israel's government of provoking Egypt and warns that while Cairo seeks peace and respects its international treaties, it will...

In an exclusive interview with RT, Vahid Ahmadi, member of Iran's National Security and Foreign Policy Commission, discusses Iran's military confrontation with the US, Washington's credibility, prospects for negotiations and conditions for reopening the Strait of Hormuz.

Former Ukrainian MP Vladimir Oleynik warns that worsening winter conditions in Kiev could trigger mass protests over heating, water and electricity shortages. He discusses with RT the growing tensions between Zelensky and Kiev Mayor Klitschko, predicts public anger could spiral into violent unrest, and raises the possibility of military deserters turning against Kiev's leadership.

Former Austrian FM Karin Kneissl discusses escalating protests in France and growing unrest across Europe. She examines falling purchasing power, public frustration over government spending, Macron’s response to demonstrations and questions surrounding billions in aid to Ukraine, warning that economic desperation could fuel months of instability.

Violent protests are shaking France as soaring energy prices, mounting public debt and fears of deindustrialisation fuel public anger across Europe. Global Policy Institute Senior Research Fellow George Szamuely explains why the unrest could intensify, how conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East are driving economic pressure, and why he believes France is witnessing the end of the Macron era.

After seven months of blockade, counter-blockade and a failed ceasefire, the Gulf remains a vivid symbol of how wasteful, pointless, and stuck geopolitics has become. The billions of dollars spent on showy weapons deals haven’t protected the Saudis or their American patrons from material and reputational damage, but that doesn’t seem enough to inspire a change of course. What will? To discuss this...

S.O.S. Romania party leader and MEP Diana Iovanovici Șoșoacă tells RT that EU funding for Ukraine is leaving European countries without enough resources for workers, education and industry. She also accuses European leaders of suppressing peaceful protests and warns that public discontent could trigger a wider political upheaval across the bloc.

International attorney Philippe De Veulle tells RT that France’s economic crisis, rising energy costs and spending on Ukraine are leaving the country short of funds to address domestic problems. He also blames Macron’s leadership for the situation and warns that protests could continue amid what he describes as a lack of authority.

Indonesian Nuclear Power Project General Director Yudi Utomo Imardjoko tells RT that the agreement with Russia marks a historic milestone for Indonesia. He says the planned nuclear power project in eastern Indonesia could lower electricity costs for a gold mine and surrounding communities.

The EU has flung open its door to Moldova – sitting down for accession talks nearly four years after Chisinau applied to join the bloc. RT heard the view of Russian's envoy to Moldova Oleg Ozerov, who shared his thoughts on Moldovan independence and Western frenzy surrounding rare drone incidents.

And while Russian oil refineries come under attack, Ukraine isn't shying away from targeting Europe's largest nuclear power plant either. Russia's state atomic energy chief Alexey Likhachev says the Zaporozhye NPP isn't seeing any sort of supposed energy infrastructure truce.

In an unstable world with uncertain access to reliable sources of energy, on the sidelines of Russia's energy week RT's Isabella Blumberg explains how pragmatic bilateral relations between Russia and the US may well be the key to protecting global energy markets and business alike.

RT spoke with Iran's Deputy Minister of Petroleum & CEO of the National Iranian Gas Company, Saeed Tavakoli on the sidelines of Russian Energy Week. He pointed out the disastrous impact that the US war on Iran has had on global energy access, while also highlighting the steadfast resistance shown by the Iranian people.

President Trump says in the latest interview that Vladimir Zelensky is the main obstacle to peace in Ukraine, that he destroyed the country and has to go. Meanwhile, amid his rift with Trump, Zelensky goes to the EU to request billions more in funding. America Now anchor Olivia Flynn discusses with former Pentagon official Michael Maloof.

Tonight, a community in Oregon is grieving, and a nation is once again asking, how could this have happened? But this time there's another part of the story. A father who ran toward the danger, not away from it. America Now anchor Olivia Flynn discusses with legal and media analyst Lionel.