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Because of the conflict in Ukraine, Europe and Russia are going different ways. And, as with divorces, the separation is full of anguish and finger-pointing. The biggest loser in all of this, of course, is Europe. Washington couldn't be more pleased. Its hegemony is being sealed. CrossTalking, with Adriel Kasonta, Luc Rivet, and Martin Jay.

Russian Foreign Minister, Sergey Lavrov -- spoke to the UN about the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. This -- a day after peace talks with Ukraine, as Russia is continuing its military operations in that country. Fierce battles are being reported within Ukraine, while hundreds of thousands of its citizens attempt to flee the violence. RT’s Alex Mihailovich has the story. Reports of explosions Tuesday--- taking out Ukrainian television stations in Kiev. RT's Maria Finoshina has the very latest. In the Donetsk People's Republic --civilians are trying to survive in the conflict zone - as cities and towns are caught between the front lines - with battles raging on. Local residents are terrified - with people's lives and homes still being lost -- eight years after Ukrainian military and militias began indiscriminately bombing Donbass. RT correspondent Murad Gazdiev reports. From thirst traps - to outright censorship -- Western media and big tech overlords are working overtime to control the narrative. People recently tweeting about how “hot” Volodymyr Zelensky is -- the comedic actor turned president of Ukraine. The idolization of presidents continues now in Ukraine. Attorney and media analyst – Lionel and host of Watching the Hawks Tyrel Ventura weigh in.

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," according to PM Boris Johnson, who says Russian banks will be completely excluded from doing business with the UK. RT's Donald Courter reports from the scene of reported Ukrainian artillery strikes hitting targets on the Russian side of the countries' border. He also examines the Russian investigation into allegations of "genocide" against Russian-speakers in the Donbass area and those who perpetrated eight years of shelling against civilians in the Donetsk and Lugansk People's Republics. Then former Pentagon official Michael Maloof, former US diplomat Jim Jatras and independent journalist Ben Norton weigh in. Plus, RT America's Paxton Boyd discusses the "Freedom Convoy" inspired currently headed for Washington, DC to protest on the National Mall during President Biden's March 1st State of the Union address.

This week on just press play, a record number of Americans, 4.5 million, resigned from their jobs in November of 2021. Is the economy making a comeback, or are Americans taking a stand?

Amid a wave of firms canceling services in Russia, cryptocurrency exchanges are standing by what they call “financial freedom.” Meanwhile, the conflict in Ukraine continues to weigh heavy on markets, causing stocks to slump at the beginning of the week. We’ll break it all down. And China is facing mounting pressure as the world’s second-most-powerful economy in the wake of the Ukraine crisis and trade woes. We’ll bring you the latest from the People’s Republic.

Syrian President Bashar Assad has told RT that Damascus is backing Russia’s military operation in Ukraine both out of loyalty and commitment to an “international equilibrium.” Assad, whose country has weathered sanctions and a US military intervention, has accused Washington of using the dollar to commit “robbery” on a global scale

Western leaders believe themselves to be exceptional and are driven by delusions of grandeur and irrational fears, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov outlined on Wednesday in an interview with RT Arabic.

Russia has vetoed a UNSC resolution condemning its invasion of Ukraine. RT America's Alex Mihailovich reports on China's call for understanding and restraint on both sides of the military conflict in Ukraine. But first, RT's Caleb Maupin reports on Monday's emergency session of the UN General Assembly. Then RT's Murad Gazdiev reports from Donetsk. Then former Pentagon official Michael Maloof and independent journalist Ben Norton join Faran Fronczak to weigh in. The military operation in Ukraine and resulting sanctions against Russia have caused the cost of oil to soar. "Boom Bust" co-host Christy Ai shares her analysis of the economic and commercial impact of Ukraine crisis.

The so-called Doomsday Clock is currently 100 seconds before midnight – the closest it’s ever been. Meanwhile, the hypocrisy of the world’s countries is on full display as all talk diplomacy without actually practicing it. RT America’s Faran Fronczak explains. RT’s Charlotte Dubenskij reports from Europe as the EU mulls further sanctions on Russia, which it admits “will come at a cost” to its own citizens. Meanwhile, the EU is sending up to 500 million euros’ worth of weaponry to embattled Ukraine. Then RT's Murad Gazdiev reports from the wartorn Donetsk People’s Republic on the heartbreaking situation of civilians caught in the crossfire. Then investigative journalist Ben Swann, former Pentagon official Michael Maloof and Jeremy Kuzmarov of CovertAction Magazine join to discuss the likelihood of US intervention in Russia, the desperation of mainstream news media to retain the misplaced faith of viewers, and the probable “grand plan” of the US establishment, “using Ukraine as bait to contain Russia.” Then RT America’s Paxton Boyd reports on Washington’s enhanced security measures ahead of the looming arrival of “People’s Convoy” protesters before RT America’s John Huddy catches us up with what to expect from President Biden’s first State of the Union address and his performance in office.

Welcome to North Korea where you have to follow your guide’s instructions and only take pictures of what we say. To some the people are repressed, though they prefer to describe themselves as "protected", at least on camera. Life here is the result of a unique 70 year social experiment in which the people are "shielded" from the "corrupting influence" of the outside world. Few are ever allowed to travel abroad, use the internet or even see foreign films, music or media.

Angeles City in the Philippines is a well-known sex tourism destination. There used to be an American air base here, but now it’s popular among mainly retired men who travel in search of sex for sale. Hundreds of local young women work in the bars and night clubs offering additional services for the money they desperately need to make ends meet and feed their families. The real victims though are the sex workers’ children, conceived by foreign travellers.

Abortion. America’s Divide / 2022 #USA On 19 May 2021, the Republican Governor of Texas, Greg Abbott, signed one of the strictest and most scandalous abortion laws in the US, the Heartbeat Act. It prohibits abortion from the sixth week of pregnancy. Such a controversial decision sparked a wave of public unrest among pro-choicers supported by celebs like Uma Thurman and Lady Gaga. However, this outrage was not unanimous. Some women have other points of view.

Operation Liberation / 2022 #Ukraine #Donbass #Russia “We understood that the situation was different. We fight not just against Ukraine; we fight against several countries on Ukrainian territory,” says military analyst Vladislav Shurigyn. According to him, if Ukraine were alone, the conflict would have ended by May 2022. During the special operation in Ukraine, the Russian army destroyed 16 Ukrainian military airports, 3,363 tanks and other armoured vehicles, 185 military planes and hundreds of other gear, according to the Russian Ministry of Defence. It is the result of the first phase of the special operation in Ukraine, which aimed to lower its military potential significantly. In April of 2022, the second phase started, which aims to liberate Donbass and Southern Ukraine territories. Even though NATO and the USA provide help, Ukraine continues to lose its grip on Donbass. Go to the Operation Liberation documentary for a truthful account of the special operation.