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US journalist and geopolitical analyst John Varoli has accused Ukraine's leadership of sacrificing its own population to continue what he describes as NATO's proxy war against Russia. In an interview with RT, Varoli also alleged that billions in Western funding are being stolen by Ukrainian political and oligarchic interests — claims presented in the interview without supporting evidence. INR Report: Based on reporting and a video interview by…

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage has returned to Britain’s Parliament after taking the unusual step of resigning his Clacton seat and contesting it again. Farage described the result as a “victory against the establishment,” although Britain’s major political parties chose not to field candidates against him. INR Report: Based on reporting by RT HERE · Farage Wins 63% of the Vote · Reform UK leader Nigel Farage has won back his parliamentary seat…

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has warned that Russia will adopt increasingly severe methods against infrastructure and assets it says enable Western support for Ukraine’s war effort. His comments come amid escalating long-range attacks, growing risks to Black Sea shipping and renewed discussion of a possible limited ceasefire in the region. INR Report: Based on reporting by RT HERE · Moscow Warns of Tougher Response · Russia is…

A Russian serviceman is killed in a blast in Sevastopol, with security services arresting a woman suspected of carrying out the assassination on Kiev’s orders. Russia releases a list of nearly 300 Ukrainian POWs it wants to exchange, claiming Ukraine is unwilling to take them back. In the West Bank, IDF soldiers block an RT crew from entering a Palestinian village as Israeli troops force local residents from their homes, citing security concerns.

The European Union has committed €90 billion to supporting Ukraine through 2026 and 2027, financed through borrowing on capital markets and backed by the EU budget. But a German MEP is questioning whether European governments understood the potential long-term liability when they approved the scheme — particularly because repayment is tied to Ukraine eventually receiving reparations from Russia. INR Report: Based on reporting by RT HERE. · The…

Donald Trump demands compensation from Iran for damage and deaths in Gaza, Lebanon, Syria and Yemen, despite Israel carrying out regional attacks with US weapons. · Former IRGC commander Mohsen Rezaei is appointed Iran’s security chief, vowing Tehran will defend its national rights and interests. We examine what his hardline vision could mean for Iran. · Meanwhile, clashes erupt in Syria’s Kurdish-populated areas following reported attacks by…

Breaking news on RT: Thirteen civilians, including at least one child, are killed in a Ukrainian drone attack in Russia’s Tatarstan, with dozens more wounded. · New Delhi rejects US criticism of India’s amended Foreign Contribution Act, noting similar laws exist in Western countries. · Meanwhile, amid energy disruptions and reported Patriot missile shortages linked to the Iran war, Washington highlights the economic damage being inflicted on…

Iran says it abandoned plans for a retaliatory strike against Ukraine after Russia intervened diplomatically, underscoring Moscow's growing role as a mediator between its strategic partners. The comments come amid continuing regional tensions and renewed efforts to prevent the conflict from widening. Iran Says Planned Strike on Ukraine Was Called Off After Russian Mediation · Tehran says a planned military response against Ukraine was halted…

New findings released by Democrats on the US Senate Finance Committee allege that three of America's largest banks allowed Jeffrey Epstein to move more than US$1 billion through suspicious transactions despite repeated internal warnings. The report raises fresh questions about financial oversight, compliance failures and whether warning signs were ignored while Epstein continued operating. INR Report: Based on reporting by RT HERE. · According…

Breaking this hour: Six people, including three children, are killed in a Ukrainian drone strike on the Russian resort city of Gelendzhik. · Russia accuses European leaders of using promises of EU membership to keep Ukraine fighting. · Thousands protest in Spain over the migrant crisis in Ceuta. · Israel's Defence Minister moves to sack a senior IDF commander over action taken against a violent settler.