In this edition of RT’s ‘Sanchez Effect’, Rick sifts through the developments from the NATO summit in Ankara. RT correspondent Yasin Eken is in the city and says Türkiye is not happy with the bloc because it actually has done nothing for Ankara. He also highlights that NATO is still the same old organization, and all the talk about reform is no more than that. It’s still pushing for wars and making money from it.

In the second part, Rick talks to Steven Eugene Kuhn, retired US Army combat veteran, and founder of ‘Take America Back’. Kuhn also agrees that the main idea of the summit is to sell weapons and make money. He says people don’t like it and it needs to be changed through a patriotic takeover in politics. Kuhn predicts that the German AfD party will win a majority in future elections. Both Rick and Steven want Congress in their homeland – the US – to be controlled by Americans and not foreign influencers.

Watch the full episode on RT or on BitChute ‘ricksancheztv’.

CrossTalking with Haytham Faraj, Kevork Almassian, and Mohammed Akunjee.

Our guest also shared a daring vision for a new America, in which the government’s priorities are health care, debt relief and economic stability as opposed to endless wars.

We wrap up with RT’S Chay Bowes explaining why UK lawmakers are terrified of a Russian cartoon. Want to know why they’re trying to ban a children’s show? Tune in to the latest episode of Sanchez Effect here on RT or on BitChute at ‘ricksancheztv’.

CrossTalking with Mark Sleboda and George Szamuely.

In the latter part of the interview, Afshin Rattansi and Tobias Ellwood debate the Russia-NATO proxy war in Ukraine, the possibility of escalation, the ‘Russian threat’ to Europe, the lack of dialogue between London and Moscow, and much more.

Was Brzezinski’s “worst nightmare” always destined to become reality? Did the strategic partnership between China, Russia, and Iran emerge despite Western expectations – or because of them? And why does Nelson Wong argue that China spent more than a decade preparing for today’s tariff and trade confrontation with the United States?

How vulnerable is China to instability in the Strait of Hormuz? What role does Iranian oil play in China’s long-term strategy, and why does Nelson Wong believe Beijing has already prepared for worst-case scenarios?

Can a superpower exist without seeking military dominance? What does China’s leadership believe a global power should look like, and why does Wong reject the idea that every country wants to follow the American model?

CrossTalking with Alex Reporterfy, Mats Nilsson, and Alexandre Guerreiro.

On the latest episode of RT’s ‘Sanchez Effect,’ Dr. Sakwa, an emeritus professor of politics at the University of Kent, breaks down the situation on the Ukrainian front. He explains how Russia’s military has taken the city of Konstantinovka but still appears to be strategically patient.

The professor outlines Moscow’s deliberate focus on infrastructure rather than civilian areas, noting that casualties have remained relatively low in comparison with how Israel has been waging its wars.

Also, Dr. Sakwa critiques the current diplomatic paralysis: no talks, and no real negotiators on the American side.

The result? Kiev attacks Moscow, and finally Moscow responds, with massive strikes on the Ukrainian capital – which we examine with videos, maps and analysis by RT correspondent Roman Kosarev.

Despite the gloom, the professor underscores the existence of unofficial, back-door dialogue. He argues that a ceasefire would be bad for Russia, yet a dignified peace for Ukraine might still emerge if all parties respect their mutual security needs. Want to know more? Tune in to the latest episode, on RT International.

In this episode of RT’s ‘Sanchez Effect,’ Rick discusses recent major conflicts with former US Marine Corps officer and State Department official Matthew Hoh, who took part in American operations in Iraq and Afghanistan. Our guest told us that Iran is winning the current war, and that is why it is insisting on achieving a ceasefire in Lebanon, but Matthew also believes Israel will do whatever it takes to undermine the peace process, following widespread radicalization among its citizens. As for the Ukraine conflict, Mr. Hoh does not think Russia will escalate and strike the EU even despite the latter’s provocations. He thinks it is Brussels and not Moscow that wants another big war on the continent. That is because EU elites need an external threat to build up their support. Watch the full episode here on RT or on BitChute at ‘ricksancheztv’.

In this episode of RT’s ‘Sanchez Effect’, Rick invites columnist and author Brandon Weichert to talk about the conflict in the Middle East. Mr. Weichert says there’s nothing good for America, as Iran completely won the war and he does not see any way to change that. He also thinks the Arab states are done with the American presence in the region because those bases actually endanger them. There is also a big discussion with RT’s European correspondent Chay Bowes on Finland’s desire to deploy NATO nuclear arms on its territory. Rick and Chay mock Helsinki’s idea, saying the Finnish could get a nuclear finish. Watch the full episode here on RT or on BitChute ‘ricksancheztv’.

Gautier shares how the Western media has long viewed India through clichés and prejudices, failing to recognize its achievements. He also reflects on how President Vladimir Putin restored Russia’s pride by making Russians proud of their country and says India too should draw confidence from its own civilizational heritage.

In this episode of RT’s ‘Sanchez Effect’, Rick speaks with Kyle Anzalone, editor of the Libertarian Institute and Antiwar.com. Kyle and Rick agree that the rights of Americans are being taken away by local bureaucrats. Kyle says that, no matter who you vote for, you get the same politicians and there are no alternatives de facto, despite the guarantees in the Constitution. They also talk about the renewed hostilities between Iran and the US over uncertainties in the Strait of Hormuz. Mr. Anzalone believes that the upcoming peace talks in Doha are just a pause for Washington. He says ‘the US and Israel attacked Iran in the middle of negotiations. I don’t see any reason to believe that won’t happen again here.’

Watch the full episode here on RT or on BitChute ‘ricksancheztv’.

CrossTalking with Patrick Henningsen and Jason Zaharis.

Finally, New Order’s Zarah Khan asks Afshin Rattansi questions from you, the viewers. You can send your questions to @AfshinRattansi on X. They may be answered on next week’s episode!

And a question for you: Should BRICS have a maritime security agenda, given the disruption to West Asia’s sea lanes?

Join us to discover the glory of Moscow’s past, present and future.

CrossTalking with Joshua Landis, Ashish Prashar, and Mohammad Khatibi.

On the latest episode of ‘Sanchez Effect’, Sharmine Narwani explains how Iran’s massive geographic advantages, from the Strait of Hormuz to its mountain terrain, make it untouchable. She says Bibi needs the war to politically survive, but Trump will lose if the conflict continues. Narwani details the inevitable collision between the two leaders.

She is confident that alternative networks and organic social media have destroyed the old propaganda machine. You will see why the ‘antisemite’ card no longer stymies debate and why the elites cannot buy back public trust.

She says that, by turning itself into a global pariah, Israel has compromised the safety of Jewish people around the world. Narwani confronts the hard truth about Lebanon and Gaza, while revealing why no amount of US backing can fix Israel’s broken military reality. Watch the raw geopolitical truth, only on RT.

Is Larry the Cat the only permanent fixture left in Downing Street? We dismantle Keir Starmer’s sudden resignation and the domestic crises pushing the UK to the brink.

Is the “Zelensky Curse” a proven pattern for Western leaders who prioritize foreign warmongering over their own citizens? How long can European establishments blame their economic and migration failures on a manufactured external threat?

What is driving the growing rift between Ukraine and some of its strongest supporters, including Poland? Has Zelensky become a political liability for leaders who once stood firmly behind him? And are we witnessing the beginning of a broader realignment inside Europe — and the world?

In this episode of RT’s Sanchez Effect, Rick looks at how Vladimir Zelensky keeps burning down Ukraine’s relations with its neighbors. That’s as Kiev has recently been provoking Belarus. On top of that, Zelensky was stripped of a prestigious state award by Poland after renaming an elite Ukrainian unit after an infamous pro-Nazi brigade from World War Two. Rick also got to discuss the Iran war and US internal affairs with Robert Barnes, a former lawyer for Donald Trump. The legal expert said the American president has strayed from his battle against the deep state, but there is hope. According to Barnes, J.D. Vance is still fighting to undermine hawkish policies, with the current talks being an indication that the pro-peace Vance has won at least a temporary victory over figures such as pro-war Secretary of State Marco Rubio. Watch the whole episode on RT.com or on BitChute at ricksancheztv

CrossTalking with Sarah Leah Whitson, Mohamed Elmenshawy, and Hicham Safieddine.

On the latest episode of ‘Sanchez Effect’, former UK MP George Galloway accuses the current British government of slipping into an ‘authoritarian hellhole’ under Keir Starmer. He is convinced that, with such low ratings, Starmer couldn’t have survived – “The writing was on the wall for him.”

He also lambastes the country’s declining democratic standards, claiming media freedom has been eroded and that the regime will jail anyone who voices a truth they don’t like. He insists that politicians are drafted from a vault rather than elected by the electorate and lists a relentless series of unsatisfactory leaders – Bojo, Truss, Sunak – labeling each a failure in Britain’s dizzying leadership carousel. He warns that the system will collapse unless genuine elections are restored.

We dissect what another kicked out PM means for the UK’s political future. And what’s new in the Iran-Israel-US saga on the latest episode only on RT. 

CrossTalking with George Szamuely and Tarik Cyril Amar.

Finally, New Order’s Zarah Khan asks questions which you the viewers have for Afshin Rattansi. You can send in your questions to be answered to @AfshinRattansi on X to be answered on next week’s episode!

And lastly, a question for you, the viewers: India chairs BRICS and was just at the G7. Do you think India can keep balancing both worlds or will it be forced to pick a side by 2030?

CrossTalking with Mohammad Marandi, Ali H. Mourad, and Zaid Belbagi.

Together they explore how Iran has stepped up as a regional superpower, balancing military strength with moral leverage – particularly in its support for Lebanon and its strategy to keep the situation in the Middle East manageable.

Both Rick and his guest are disappointed to see a world where reproach is voiced only when some are harmed, while other nations’ suffering lingers in muted silence.

Perhaps recognizing these moral double standards could bring about the next great pivot in history – the ultimate breakdown of Western hegemony. Learn more in the latest episode, only on RT

Is the new Iran peace deal a masterclass in diplomacy, or is it just performative politics designed to distract the public from institutional corruption?

Why is the Department of Energy quietly handing over weapons-grade plutonium to private tech companies, and what does this mean for global nuclear non-proliferation?

Furthermore, how are quiet legislative maneuvers effectively merging US and Israeli military intelligence networks beyond the control of the president?

Finally, is Trump genuinely shifting strategies, or is the administration acting under the weight of deep blackmail? We follow the money past the public assassinations, corporate shell games, and hidden elite dynamics to expose what the mainstream narrative is desperate to bury.

CrossTalking with Muhannad Ayyash, Helena Cobban, and Foad Izadi.

Sanchez Effect also covers the UK plan to ban social media for all children under the age of 16 – or as Rick describes it – ‘UK becomes USSR’. Whether you’re enjoying unrestricted internet, or scaling this new ‘Iron Curtain’ – watch the whole episode here, on RT.com or on BitChute ‘ricksancheztv’.

On the global economic order, he says the West’s weaponization of trade and energy proves exactly why the world needs non-Western blocs like BRICS. And on India-Russia ties, he believes the relationship needs to go well beyond defense and oil – into new products and deeper people-to-people connections.

We have been repeatedly told there is a deal to be had ending the unprovoked war on Iran. A deal means there is rough consensus. Given the parties involved that consensus seems a near impossibility. Also, are Kaja Kallas’s days numbered as the EU top diplomat? We can only hope. 

CrossTalking with George Szamuely and Mark Sleboda.

Finally, New Order’s Zarah Khan asks questions from you the viewers to Afshin Rattansi. You can send in your questions to @AfshinRattansi on X to be answered on next week’s episode!

And a question for you the viewers: Do you expect the Ukraine proxy war to end in 2026?

CrossTalking with Jenin Younes, Ali Mamouri and Daoud Kuttab.

Watch now to hear Marandi’s unapologetic critique of Western media, and why Iran’s resilience could shift the global balance – only on RT.

CrossTalking with Larry Johnson, Jason Zaharis, and Esteban Carrillo Lopez.

Drawing on his recent travels across Donbass and Iran, Chris shares firsthand observations from the ground – breaking down and challenging the rigid, institutionalized narratives that have come to shape Western foreign policy.

We discuss the St. Petersburg Economic Forum, ongoing US-Russia contacts, and the war in Ukraine. Why do Western media report only some civilian casualties and not others?

We also talk about tensions between Israel and Iran, Trump’s role in global diplomacy, the legacy of Manifest Destiny in American foreign policy, and Europe’s military buildup.

Finally, we cover Cuba’s resilience under sanctions – and the emergence of a more multipolar world.

On the latest episode of Sanchez Effect, Rick sits down with a man who needs no introduction. Andrew Tate doesn’t hold back on Russia’s surging clout, especially in its powerful partnership with China, and he’s convinced the post-WWII order is about as secure as a paper cup in a hurricane.

And the cherry on top: despite the Western media’s negative portrayal of Moscow, Andrew says it “has it all” – beauty, cleanliness, food – you name it.

He argues that the media’s portrayal of men as emasculated is a deliberate strategy to prevent revolutions, while warning that insecure masculinity fuels consumption, addiction, and the loss of traditional values.

Without filter, he says the ‘Epstein class’ tunes the algorithms that shape our reality, feeding us curated lies.

Ready to see the truth laid bare? Dive in now. This interview is one you can’t afford to skip – only on RT.

Finally, New Order’s Zarah Khan puts questions from you the viewers to Afshin Rattansi. You can send your questions to @AfshinRattansi on X, and they may be answered on next week’s episode!

And a question for you the viewers: Are secondary sanctions turning middle powers into frontline actors in great power rivalry?

On the sidelines of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum, Rick Sanchez catches up with Robert Agee, the president of the American Chamber of Commerce in Russia. So the topic of this episode is no surprise: Trade between Russia and America, and its perspectives. Agee reveals to Rick that the official US delegation to the forum headed by Rodney Cook was confirmed at the highest level in the White House. Sanchez says this is significant as no US president of late would do such a thing, and it could be a sign of warming relations between the two countries. Agee also thinks it is not clever to isolate Russia during the crisis in the Middle East, noting that the prices of minerals and fertilizers have skyrocketed. Watch it here on RT.com or on BitChute: ‘ricksancheztv’.

Here is the gist: Putin revealed how BRICS is outpacing the G7, and insisted that Russia’s future prosperity must not be eclipsed by war. Turning to the Ukraine gambit – Putin refused Zelensky’s ‘let’s chat’ overture, stressing that a personal audience would serve no purpose beyond formality. In his words, the meeting would be “just for the sake of meeting.” He reiterated Russia’s commitment to long term partnerships, celebrating new economic ties while calling for “equitable relations” that challenge Western unilateralism. SPIEF is the most consequential diplomatic gathering of the year – where the present and history collide. Get the inside story on the alliances, economics, and the future of global power. Tune in for the latest episode only on RT.

The conversation swings to a second marvel – a personalized cancer vaccine that zeroes in on a patient’s own mutated tumor proteins. Thanks to its AI-driven design, Skvortsova explains that the vaccine can be customized in a fraction of the time it would take a human based trial, a leap that could shorten the road to its efficiency.

Join Rick and Veronika for a glimpse of how Russia is turning cancer from an inevitable fate into a manageable condition. Watch the latest episode, only on RT.

CrossTalking with Dan Kovalik, Michael Maloof, and Ryan Milton.

Rick’s firsthand war zone perspective meets Candace’s relentless challenge to the status quo. She shares her amazement at Russia’s beauty. As well as her frustration with the Cold War hangover: people are taught that Russians are a “no no” and a no go. And her frustration with western media in general – they are uninterested in the truth; they act like “an old dog that can’t learn new tricks.”

Rick asks Candace if given her relentless desire for truth and outstanding morality, she’d run for president – her answer is a resounding: ‘NO’. Candace is confident she’d be a dictator. Wanna know why? Tune in to RT to find out.

CrossTalking with Raed Jarrar, Elijah J. Magnier, and Hamidreza Gholamzadeh.

Marwa shares her firsthand account of surviving the strikes, including the destruction of her own home in south Lebanon. Why is the West turning a blind eye to the displacement of over 1.5 million Lebanese citizens?

We also break down a thousand-page US defense bill aiming to legally merge the American military with the IDF – forcing Western taxpayers to fund high-tech warfare overseas while domestic infrastructure crumbles.

Finally, we expose the dangerous parallel of Western tech being deployed in drone strikes on the Zaporozhye nuclear power plant. Is Kiev using the threat of a nuclear catastrophe to blackmail European leaders?