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RT EXCLUSIVE: Marina Starovoitova, world’s first female nuclear icebreaker captain, speaks to RT about her journey from teaching at a rural school to the nuclear icebreaker fleet, commanding a crew in the Arctic, year-round navigation along Northern Sea Route, and balancing life at sea with family.

In this episode of Moscow Mules, we celebrate the long-awaited departure of Lady Lindsey, whose absence may make the world look like a peaceful paradise. We also check in on Europe’s peak military preparation, which currently consists of out-of-sync dancing Frenchmen and Austrians asking if they can fight World War III entirely on social media.

From Ukrainian recruiters playing extreme hide-and-seek to Justin Trudeau auditioning for a new career as a background dancer in his girlfriend’s videos, global politics has officially dissolved into a low-budget circus. Tune in.

RT spoke with former Indian ambassador Talmiz Ahmad who criticizes Washington’s reliance on military force, warning that continued US strikes could trigger Iranian attacks on infrastructure across the Gulf and destroy any chance of negotiations.

Daoud Kuttab, a journalist and columnist at Al-Monitor, speaks to RT about the reported US military presence in Jordan, recent regional tensions, and the broader conflict involving the United States, Iran and Israel.

Evgeny Tomikhin, Russia's Ambassador to Thailand and one of the diplomats involved in negotiating the long-term Russia–China Treaty of Good-Neighborliness and Friendly Cooperation, speaks to RT about China's growing global influence, its longstanding relationship with Thailand, and Beijing's role in Southeast Asia.

Christopher Neiweem, political advisor and CEO of Arsenal Government and Public Affairs Group, as well as an Iraq War veteran, speaks to RT about homelessness among US veterans, Veterans Affairs funding, and the debate over Washington's spending priorities.

South Africa is gearing up for its annual commemoration of Nelson Mandela's fight for social justice and is calling on people around the world to dedicate 67 minutes of their time in service of others to honor his legacy.

The country's first Black president helped end its apartheid regime in the mid-'90s. Nelson Mandela's lifelong struggle against apartheid cost him 27 years in prison, but his relentless commitment to social justice led him to achieve his goal of racial reconciliation.

Today Johannesburg is hosting the annual 5-kilometer walk in commemoration, with the incumbent South African president set to join as well.

We had the honor to speak with author and eldest grandchild of Nelson Mandela, Ndileka Mandela.

RT sits down for an exclusive interview with the South African Parliament's upper house chairperson.

We talk cooperation with Russia, the rough patch in South Africa–US relations, and other global issues.

Mass rallies are taking place in Yemen, amid increased tensions with neighboring Saudi Arabia.

Yemen's Houthi movement leader has threatened to target Saudi oil facilities and vital infrastructure with missiles and drones.

He's accusing Riyadh of tightening a blockade that deprives Yemenis of essential goods and oil revenue from exporting 90 million barrels per year.

In a major address to his people, the Houthi head called for mass protests across Yemen.

A local journalist took us through what's happening in the country's capital.

Moscow and Beijing are working hand in hand to shape a new global AI framework that puts human interests first — ensuring equal access to information, transparency, and clear ethical standards.

China supplies breakthrough models, while Russia ensures their real-world application, as the Global South takes the lead in the AI race.