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American journalist John Varoli discusses Zelensky’s demands for Patriot missiles and questions Trump’s control over US foreign policy. He argues that the CIA drives Washington’s approach to Russia, examines how Democratic gains in Congress could weaken Trump, and outlines why he expects production constraints to delay missile deliveries to Kiev.

Lula da Silva has secured a fourth term as Brazil’s president after overturning his first-round defeat to Flávio Bolsonaro. In his victory speech, Lula accused Meta, US government interests and parts of the financial system of working against his campaign.

BRICS Civil Council member and journalist Marco Fernandes joins RT from São Paulo to discuss Lula’s comeback, claims of platform bias and his demand for transparency over the algorithms shaping political content. He also challenges Bolsonaro’s warning of economic collapse and explains why he sees no signs of Brazil sliding into civil war.

Iliana Yotova has won Bulgaria’s presidential election with roughly 58% of the vote. Economist and civic activist Vesela Stancheva examines her calls for dialogue with Russia and reduced military aid to Ukraine, contrasting them with her earlier positions. She discusses voters’ hopes for diplomacy, the limits of presidential power and Bulgaria’s continued alignment with Brussels.

RT sat down with Eritrean President Isaias Afwerki to discuss African development, global affairs and ties with Russia.

Election season is upon us and it’s global: in Israel, Serbia, Brazil and now in the US. But do they actually change anything? Then there is comic relief. Like a bad sitcom that is never cancelled, the EU demonstrates its inability to come up with a geopolitical consensus on anything, thus dooming itself to irrelevance.

CrossTalking with Mark Sleboda and George Szamuely.

RT correspondent Charlotte Dubenskij reports from Tel Aviv, where rival groups of protesters clash over the possibility of forming a coalition between Jewish opposition parties and Arab political factions following Israel's elections. With Netanyahu's bloc securing 53 seats and Arab parties winning 19, the report examines growing divisions over the country's political future. Supporters of an Arab-Jewish coalition call for greater political representation, while pro-Netanyahu demonstrators oppose the inclusion of Arab parties in government, raising questions about Israel's next governing coalition.

Ahead of the US midterm elections, RT's America First host Scottie Nell Hughes examines the role of Congress and the shifting balance of power between America's legislative, executive and judicial branches. The report explores how major political disputes over tariffs, abortion rights, same-sex marriage and presidential war powers have increasingly been shaped by Supreme Court rulings and executive actions. Hughes also questions whether Congress is fully exercising its constitutional authority as voters prepare to decide its political makeup.

RT speaks with Iranian MP Vahid Ahmadi about US policy towards Iran and whether American elections could bring changes to relations between the two countries. Ahmadi argues that Democrats and Republicans share the same fundamental opposition to Iran's political and economic independence, differing only in their methods. He also discusses Israel's influence on US decision-making and suggests that improved relations would require Washington to reconsider its policies and adopt an approach based on mutual respect.

RT correspondent Konstantin Rozhkov reports from Beijing on the backlash against French football star Kylian Mbappé following his remarks about Chinese leader Mao Zedong. The report examines videos of fans destroying Mbappé merchandise, reported sponsorship losses and reactions from Chinese officials and businesses. It also looks at the controversy's impact on La Liga's presence in China and Mbappé's public apology as he faces criticism from Chinese fans.

On the latest episode of Moscow Mules, Chay Bowes and the crew watch the UK Chancellor down a pint to celebrate his country's £3 trillion debt. Meanwhile, Ursula von der Liar hits parliament with the ultimate Grand Theft Auto escape act, Obama crawls out of retirement to lecture us on morality, and Ireland’s new ad campaign tries to ban grandma's hugs. Grab a drink – you honestly cannot make this stuff up.