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The first day of voting to fill Russia's parliament has kicked off.

To discuss the vote, we speak with Pepe Escobar, Brazilian journalist, columnist at The Cradle, and host of the PowerShift podcast.

RT correspondent Marina Kosareva takes a closer look at the history of the Liberal movement in Russia, and how its current leaders call for measures against their own country with foreign backing.

TruthWire co-host Craig Pasta Jardula discusses US sanctions against Russia, the conflict in Ukraine and what he describes as Washington’s long-term interest in Russia’s resources. He also argues that the US military-industrial complex benefits financially from the continuation of the war.

Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova says Ukrainian servicemen were presented as civilians allegedly killed by Russia, while the report raises questions about the timeline and Western media coverage.

On the latest episode of ‘Sanchez Effect’ Rick Sanchez sits down with Ayanda Holo, who doesn't mince his words on the state of European politics – despite extremely low support among the electorate, the elites seem to cling to power for years. Together with Rick they dissect the shifting balance of global power. Mr. Holo highlights how the BRICS nations achieved a historic consensus despite their differing interests and goals, proving that the youth of the Global South no longer revere Western dominance. With the UN Security Council facing an inevitable revamp by powers like South Africa, Brazil, and India, the conversation shifts to the future of Africa. By 2050, one quarter of the world’s population will be African - driven by a hyper-young, innovative demographic and an abundance of critical minerals.

Ultimately, the writing is on the wall: the world is interconnected, and the era of isolating the Global South is officially over.

RT sits down with Leonid Kalashnikov, the deputy chairman of Russia’s Communist Party, to find out what vision the country’s main opposition has for the upcoming election.

The Trump administration is preparing its biggest shipment of bombs in years, and it's all going to Israel. America Now anchor Ben Swann discusses the deal with Kyle Anzalone, the editor at the Libertarian Institute and host of The Kyle Anzalone Show. Also, the Fed is making its next big move on interest rates, and bond markets are already reacting – economic researcher Dr. Chris Martenson explains what that means for your wallet. Plus, who gets to become an American and how? America Now correspondent Olivia Flynn reports on a growing controversy over foreign nationals, American surrogates, and US-born children.

New images are coming out of the Middle East, appearing to show the aftermath of Iranian strikes on U.S. bases. America Now anchor Ben Swann and former Pentagon correspondent Gabrielle Cuccia discuss what’s happening in the media coverage and on the ground. Plus, the question nobody expected: FBI Director Kash Patel testifies before the Senate on whether anyone involved in bestiality should be able to serve in the Bureau, and things get very bizarre. America Now correspondent Jalyssa Dugrot reports.

RT spoke with the head of the Rodina party, Aleksey Zhuravlyov, about his views on the political and economical situation in the country, the special military operation, and international events, ahead of the general election.

Former US trade adviser Steve Gill discusses Ukraine’s widening corruption controversy, the role of the National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine, and growing scrutiny of officials linked to President Vladimir Zelensky.