As Germany debates mandatory conscription and EU leaders warn of a supposed Russian threat, RT speaks with Norwegian military veteran and former World Veterans Federation president Dr. Dan Viggo Bergtun.

Investigative journalist and Truth in Media founder Ben Swann joins RT to question Washington’s claims about so-called “narco-terrorists” in Venezuela.

Speaking to RT on the sidelines of the Belarus Africa Economic Forum, Belarus’ First Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Lukashevich explained how Minsk is transforming political dialogue into concrete economic results — particularly in agriculture and mechanical engineering. He highlighted successful projects in Zimbabwe and Nigeria and emphasized long-term, systematic cooperation with African partners.

As tensions rise between Washington and Caracas, political commentator and podcast host Jackson Hinkle joins RT International to react to President Donald Trump’s escalating rhetoric against Venezuela.

An Estonian court has sentenced leaders of the conservative Koos Party to more than a decade in prison for alleged collaboration with Russia.

Former Koos Party member and peace activist Ülle Pukk joins RT International to break down the ruling, arguing it reflects a wider trend across parts of the EU where dissent, calls for peace, and criticism of NATO are increasingly criminalized. She also weighs in on what she calls a growing fear-mongering campaign and the impact it’s having on democratic debate and civil liberties in Europe.

Former U.S. Marine Corps intelligence officer and ex-UN weapons inspector Scott Ritter analyzes the growing fear narrative in Europe about an alleged Russian threat.

As tensions rise between Washington and Caracas, independent journalist Paul Dobson analyzes a notable shift in U.S. rhetoric toward Venezuela.

Speaking on the sidelines of the Belarus–Africa Economic Forum, Nikolay Borisevich, Director of the Belarusian Center for Marketing and Price Analysis, explained that Belarus is not simply selling equipment to African countries. Instead, it is offering comprehensive cooperation programs that include technology transfer, personnel training, and tailored solutions aimed at improving food security and long-term development.

On the sidelines of the Belarus–Africa Economic Forum, Gambian Ambassador to Russia Ebrima Ceesay spoke to RT about his country’s need for stronger bilateral relations with Russia and Belarus, particularly in the field of modern and sustainable agriculture. He highlighted climate challenges, food security concerns, and Africa’s openness to strategic partnerships.

Tensions between Washington and Caracas continue to rise as Donald Trump labels Venezuela a drug trafficker, links fentanyl to weapons of mass destruction, and brands the country a terrorist organization.

Journalist and author Diego Sequera of Mission Verdad joins RT to analyze the rhetoric, warning that the narrative resembles past pretexts for war. He explains how economic pressure, historical grievances over Venezuela’s oil industry, and shifting U.S. corporate interests are shaping the current confrontation.