RT News - February 22, 2020 (17:00 MSK)

Supporters of Wikileaks founder Julian Assange kick start a protest campaign demanding the whistleblower's release from prison, ahead of his US extradition trial on Monday. US media claim Russia is backing both the Republicans and the Democrats in the 2020 presidential election - as anonymous sources warn of another alleged Russian meddling campaign Stateside. Accused of fuelling hatred - politicians in Germany blame the rise of the Alternative for Germany party - in the wake of Wednesday's racially-motivated terror attack in Hanau.