White House vows to sanction Putin (Full show)

Ukraine has begun deploying rocket artillery inside civilian neighborhoods of major cities, the Kremlin claimed on Friday. Meanwhile, the White House says Russian President Vladimir Putin and FM Sergey Lavrov will be sanctioned, along with members of Russia’s national security team. RT senior writer Nebojsa Malic joins to share his insights. Then RT’s Paula Slier reports from London on new sanctions against Russia issued by the UK, “the largest that Russia has ever seen,” … Read More >White House vows to sanction Putin (Full show)

How sanctions only harm everyday people (Full show)

The Biden administration announced more sanctions against Russia on Wednesday, taking aim at the Nord Stream 2 pipeline. This comes on the heels of Germany’s halting of further certification of the pipeline as punishment for Russia’s recognition of two breakaway republics in eastern Ukraine. Meanwhile, the European Union has placed sanctions on senior Russian government officials, several companies and hundreds of lawmakers who voted in favor of recognizing the independence of these republics, but not Russian President Vladimir Putin himself. RT America’s Alex Mihailovich has the details. … Read More >How sanctions only harm everyday people (Full show)

Ben Norton: So-called Russia ‘invasion’ exuse needed to justify US sanctions

A new barrage of anti-Russian sanctions from US, EU and UK came on Tuesday to punish Moscow for recognition of the sovereignty of breakaway republics in the Donbass region of Eastern Ukraine. This comes amid continuing ceasefire violations by both the Ukrainian military and fighters for the breakaway republics. … Read More >Ben Norton: So-called Russia ‘invasion’ exuse needed to justify US sanctions

All eyes on Ukraine as Russian peacekeepers to enter Donbass

With the eyes of the world watching the eastern region of Ukraine, Russian President Vladimir Putin announced his country’s recognition of self-proclaimed Donetsk and Lugansk People’s Republics. The move was immediately met with criticism by NATO powers, including the United States, France and Germany. President Putin ordered Russian military to move into newly recognized republics as peacekeepers. … Read More >All eyes on Ukraine as Russian peacekeepers to enter Donbass

Mark your calendar! US media reschedules ‘Russian invasion’

February 20 is the new date that US and UK media outlets say we should expect Russia to to invade neighboring Ukraine. Despite Russia’s demobilization at its border, the hype continues, as journalists eagerly amplify US State Department warning of war. RT America’s Alex Mihailovich reports. Then Tyrel Ventura of “Watching the Hawks” shares his insights. RT America’s John Huddy reports on the Canadian government’s use of the Emergencies Act to crack down on the “Freedom Convoy” movement. … Read More >Mark your calendar! US media reschedules ‘Russian invasion’

New docs reveal CIA’s ‘illegal’ mass-surveillance of Americans (Full show)

Newly declassified documents reveal the existence of widespread surveillance of US citizens by the CIA. According to members of the Senate Intelligence Committee, the surveillance was conducted with no congressional oversight, according to senators Ron Wyden (D-Oregan) and Martin Heinrich (R-New Mexico). Ex-CIA officer turned whistleblower John Kiriakou shares his invaluable insights … Read More >New docs reveal CIA’s ‘illegal’ mass-surveillance of Americans (Full show)

Oil rallies & inflation explodes as Biden admin clings to ideology (Full show)

US inflation has reached record highs in the US with no signs of changing its meteoric trajectory as it hits its highest point in 40 years as of January, according to reports. Oil prices rally thank to the intransigence of the Biden administration and its deeply politicized energy policy. … Read More >Oil rallies & inflation explodes as Biden admin clings to ideology (Full show)