The News with Rick Sanchez - March 27, 2019 (20:00 ET)

Putin calls Trump’s bluff on Netanyahu & Maduro

The government of Lebanon intends to cultivate closer ties with Russia as the presidents of the two countries met in Moscow. This comes as President Trump told media that “Russia has to get out” of Venezuela. Rick Sanchez connects the dots.

Lebanon turns to Russia amid Israeli threat

The President of Lebanon has vocally condemned Israel’s seizure of the Golan Heights in Syria, calling it “a black day for the world.” Meanwhile Lebanon and Russia are drawing closer together diplomatically. Yulia Shapovalova reports. Then RT America’s John Huddy joins Rick Sanchez to discuss the reaction at the United Nations and the strategic importance of the Golan Heights. Then former Pentagon official Michael Maloof weighs in on the geopolitical implications and the possibility of the annexation sparking a wider conflict.

Trump threatens Russia over Venezuela  

A few days after two Russian planes and some 100 Russian troops landed in Caracas, Venezuela, President Trump told media that “Russia has to get out” and “all options are open.” Venezuela has denounced the “colonial war of conquest” on Venezuela. RT America’s Dan Cohen reports for the News with Rick Sanchez.