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Ukraine’s latest strikes on Russian refineries put the Trump–Putin diesel deal under pressure. The agreement would bring nearly 5 million tonnes of Russian fuel onto global markets, including supplies to the United States.

American journalist John Varoli discusses whether the arrangement can survive, Zelensky’s criticism of Trump and conflicting statements about American intelligence sharing with Kiev. He argues that continued refinery strikes depend on outside intelligence support and that Washington’s investment in Ukraine helps explain its reluctance to cut support.21:35

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 and whether intelligence could continue reaching Ukraine through Britain. He also assesses Zelensky’s clashes with Trump, his appeal to Reagan’s ‘peace through strength’ principle and Europe’s dependence on American technology.

Krapivnik argues the diesel agreement is largely symbolic and that Washington’s support for Ukraine does not make Zelensky indispensable.

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 and soaring living costs – all while billions are funnelled away from healthcare and education into a permanent war machine.

With anti-globalist movements rapidly rising, the economic pressure has reached a boiling point. The people are demanding a different future. Will the elites bend? Tune in to find out what’s in the cards for them – only on RT.

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 intelligence to guide their rockets and missiles.

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 missing in the middle of the campaign?

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 communications, and why depending on a private company creates military vulnerabilities.