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Human rights lawyer and political commentator Tasnime Akunjee joins RT to discuss whether European states could face accountability, why Italy and Romania are under scrutiny, and how the conflict could reshape US and Israeli influence in the region

Russian Ambassador to ASEAN Evgeny Zagaynov says the decision by ASEAN member states to attend the Kazan summit demonstrates the region’s “maturity,” “wisdom” and “independence,” despite what he described as attempts to disrupt preparations.

Russian Ambassador to Indonesia Sergey Tolchenov says Jakarta’s foreign policy reflects the country’s commitment to national interests, sovereignty, and the global majority.

The Pentagon is reportedly spending nearly $100 million on AI-powered software for classified legal and cyber-related operations, as Five Eyes cybersecurity agencies warn that frontier AI models could transform both offensive and defensive cyber capabilities within months.

RT discusses the issue with Google whistleblower and Palantir insider Zach Vorhies, former DOD Cyber Command contractor Kevin Michelizzi, and Facebook whistleblower Ryan Hartwig.

In this episode of RT’s ‘Sanchez Effect,’ Rick welcomes Chris Hedges, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist, author and host of the ‘Chris Hedges Report’ to talk about the Iran conflict. According to our guest, ‘The whole Iran war was just a debacle from the beginning, completely unnecessary, so this is what happens in the final days of empire. They just kind of lash out with this wounded fury, but it's completely self-destructive.’ Also this hour, Rick raises the question of how a democracy such as the U.S could so easily fall under the influence of the Israel lobby. Our guest explains how the American system of ‘legalised bribery’ allows billionaires to leverage their wealth to destroy candidates they don’t like and influence policy. Chris also shares some predictions about the economic fallout of the Iran war. Catch the full discussion here on RT.com or on BitChute at ‘ricksancheztv’.

Ukrainian strikes on Crimea have left two people dead and several others wounded, according to local authorities. Moscow says Kiev is increasingly targeting civilian areas as Russian forces continue advancing on the battlefield.

RT spoke with Gennady Gatilov, Russia’s permanent representative to the UN office in Geneva, about what Moscow sees as the silence of international institutions over attacks on Russian civilians, including the deadly strike on a pedagogical college dormitory in Starobelsk.

RT’s Anastasia Volodina visits the kitchen of a nuclear icebreaker to see how meals are prepared for around 100 crew members. From chicken in cream sauce to freshly baked bread and food sent by elevator to the mess hall, the ship’s kitchen works around the clock to support those working in extreme conditions.

Weeks after Armenia’s controversial parliamentary election, opposition figure and HayaQve coordinator Avetik Chalabyan has been detained in Yerevan.

RT speaks with Menua Soghomonyan, a member of the HayaQve National Civil Union and an international studies specialist, who claims the detention is politically motivated and part of a broader crackdown on opposition voices.

Peace talks between Washington and Tehran offer hope for a region exhausted by conflict, says Mohamed Ali Chihi, Executive Director of the Qatar-based Global Institute for Strategic Research. He warns that the process remains difficult and carries risks of renewed escalation, but argues that both sides — and the wider region — are tired of war. Chihi says the sight of Americans and Iranians sitting together at the same negotiating table after decades of confrontation is a positive step toward rebuilding trust.

In the latest episode of ‘India, Russia and the World’, Runjhun Sharma, head of news at RT India, sits down with Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, founder of The Art of Living, on the sidelines of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF).

The spiritual leader discusses the growing role of wellness and spirituality in today's economy, and reflects on the breakdown of trust and dialogue driving global tensions. He also describes Russia as a steadfast friend that has stood by India during challenging times and praises the rapport between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Vladimir Putin, calling it a genuine friendship marked by genuine care for each other and their countries.