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Ukraine’s attacks on Russian refineries put Trump’s diesel supply deal with Moscow back in the spotlight. Russia says facilities in the Saratov and Ryazan regions were targeted, while conflicting statements over US intelligence sharing raise questions about Washington’s leverage over Kiev. Former US Army officer Stanislav Krapivnik discusses the refinery strikes, the economics of the diesel deal a...

On the latest ‘Sanchez Effect’, Rick sits down with European Parliament Member Lubos Blaha to expose how the Western establishment is facing a political earthquake. From massive industrial layoffs in Germany to violent street protests in France and Spain, the tolerance for corrupt elites has officially run out. Mr Blaha warns that citizens are being forced into poverty by a crippling energy crisis...

An RT report examines the Batalhaji group's links to terrorist attacks, arms trafficking and organized crime in Russia's North Caucasus, detailing how its leadership financed operations through followers' payments and affiliated businesses.

Former Swedish Armed Forces officer Mikael Valtersson argues that Ukraine’s leader has developed ‘some kind of God complex’ and is looking to US Democrats for stronger political backing.

Houthi spokesperson Mohammed al-Bukhaiti warns that further Saudi airstrikes on Yemen will trigger stronger attacks deep inside Saudi territory.

Can Zelensky clash with Trump the same way he challenges European leaders? Lawyer and former MEP Gunnar Beck argues that EU leaders tolerate Zelensky’s demands because the war in Ukraine gives them cover for their own policy failures. But he warns that treating the US president the same way would be foolish.

A remarkable admission from President Trump: the U.S. may have gone too far in Iran. America Now anchor Ben Swann and Vice President at the Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft Trita Parsi discuss what that means about the strategy and the intelligence that helped to shape this war. Plus, America Now correspondent Jalyssa Dugrot reports on how groups in Yemen may be using artificial intelli...

U.S. President Donald Trump is once again clashing with Vladimir Zelensky, and this time it's about Russia, sanctions, and the future of the war. America Now anchor Ben Swann discusses the fallout with RT Europe correspondent and the host of Moscow Mules Chay Bowes. Plus, we dive into the mystery gripping a Texas Senate race. Why did Democratic candidate James Tallarico inexplicably go missin...

Trump’s diesel deal with Russia has exposed a divide over energy, sanctions and support for Kiev. Italian war correspondent Andrea Lucidi argues the agreement has fuelled Ukrainian fears of losing US support while putting European leaders under pressure over high fuel prices. He discusses Ukraine’s reliance on American weapons and intelligence, the consequences of restrictions on satellite communi...

'Is there ever a better example of how not to make your case?' - Media analyst Lionel questions Zelensky's unhinged lashing out at Trump over the diesel deal with Russia. When someone is already losing the argument or sounding out of control, the smartest move is often to stay quiet. Zelensky didn't do that.

Zelensky isn’t just criticizing a potential peace agreement — he’s publicly challenging President Trump while the White House tries to negotiate an end to the conflict in Ukraine. This isn’t the first time Zelensky has rebuked a Western leader for engaging directly with Putin. In November 2024, he slammed German Chancellor Olaf Scholz for calling Putin, warning it would “open a Pandora’s box.” Mon...

His arrogant and unthankful behavior may lead to the situation when his European partners understand that it is easier to leave Zelensky alone than to deal with his nonsense

AfD member of parliament Rainer Rothfuss argues that Western leaders rely on Zelensky to maintain their narrative of Russia as a major threat, while he depends on their support, adding that arms deliveries to Ukraine remain central to German, EU and NATO policies.

International law analyst and academic Alexandre Guerreiro, speaking from Lisbon, argues that European political, financial and military support emboldens Zelensky in his dealings with Trump, while accusing Kiev of seeking more sanctions and weapons instead of pursuing peace negotiations.

Romanian MEP and SOS Romania leader Diana Șoșoacă joins RT International to discuss Zelensky’s clashes with Trump, European support for Kiev and Ukraine’s suspended elections. Șoșoacă argues that European leaders encouraged Zelensky’s arrogance, challenges his presidential mandate and predicts future cooperation between Trump and Putin. She also makes a striking prediction: the United States could...

‘Zelensky’s in big trouble,’ says journalist and author Daniel Lazare, as Kiev’s tensions with Western backers deepen. Speaking to RT International, Lazare discusses Trump’s dealings with Putin, corruption scandals in Ukraine and divisions among European leaders. He argues that Washington remains firmly behind Kiev despite the latest diesel deal with Moscow, giving Zelensky some room to manoeuvre....

Trump says Ukraine needs a new president. Zelensky says that decision belongs to Ukrainians. Their latest confrontation follows Trump’s diesel deal with Moscow, deepening the dispute between Washington and Kiev. Murad Gazdiev examines the fallout, revisits their explosive White House exchange and looks at Zelensky’s disputes with European backers—from Olaf Scholz’s call to Putin and Germany’s refu...

On the latest episode of ‘Sanchez Effect’ Rick and his guest attempt to answer a million dollar question: How did a war-torn nation manage to upend the calculus of global superpowers and multi-billion dollar defence networks? Al-Bukhaiti addresses the core motivations driving the current escalation, dispelling Western narratives of blind aggression. He outlines a strategic, law-bound approach to s...

Did Ukrainian strikes bring Yandex to a complete halt? RT correspondent Isabella Bloomberg checks the services on her phone in Moscow. Grocery and food delivery apps load, the taxi interface displays routes, and Yandex. Disk remains available for downloads and syncing. Notices warn of temporary restrictions, slower loading and delayed support responses as the company restores services. The report...

Aleksandar Vučić tells RT he sees a bigger strategic calculation behind the Trump–Putin agreement: drawing Russia closer to the United States and slightly away from China. In this interview preview, he discusses Trump’s fuel-price ambitions, doubts over whether the agreement can influence November’s midterm elections, and why he expects Europeans to react more strongly than Americans to his appear...

Andy Burnham says Russia interfered in the 2016 Brexit referendum. Challenged in the House of Commons, he denies questioning the result’s legitimacy and points to Russian interference attempts in the 2019 general election. Boris Johnson fires back, saying security services previously told him there was no evidence of successful interference in the Brexit vote. Media commentator, author and podcast...

‘Jews in this country have more rights than Arabs in every respect, whether you like it or not.’ An IDF soldier made that statement during a confrontation with human rights volunteers supporting Palestinian farmers’ olive harvest in the West Bank. Challenged over who could remain in Area C, he cited instructions from his commander. Anton Goodman, acting CEO of Rabbis for Human Rights, describes se...

Elon Musk dumps a quarter of a billion dollars in an attempt to help Republicans win midterms. America Now anchor Jalyssa Dugrot and congressional candidate Sam Husseini discuss whether it will be enough. Plus, scientists say they can make 50-year-olds’ skin look 20. America Now correspondent Olivia Flynn looks at how crazy the anti-aging craze is becoming.

Trump says there is an energy ceasefire as Russian tankers loaded with diesel fuel move towards the U.S. But is that news to Kiev and Moscow? America Now anchor Olivia Flynn discusses with former Ukrainian diplomat Andrey Telizhenko. And finally, the Justice Department goes after the mainstream media. Will Fox, CNN, ABC, and others present a united front against the Trump administration? America N...

If you were asked to describe the United States’ relationship with the other countries of the world, what three words would you choose? “Constructive, strategic, and stable” are almost certainly not near the top of your list, and yet, according to Presidents Trump and Xi, this trio will supposedly form the basis of the U.S.-China relationship going forward. Is that realistic? To discuss this, Oksa...