CrossTalk
'CrossTalk' is RT's flagship program. This TV debate experience presents hot-topic discussions on politics, business, newsmakers, global trends, present-day conflicts, and dangers and challenges facing our world. Host Peter Lavelle poses hard, straightforward questions to his guests, and demands concrete answers in response. Peter's guests are politicians, journalists, scientists and decision-makers of all sorts – anyone who influences the decisions changing our world or plays a key role in forming public opinion.
Trump’s forever war
Trump of course denies it, but in fact the Ukraine conflict is now his war. The fundamental problem facing the American president is that the US is a co-belligerent, making any role as a mediator almost absurd. This is why real diplomacy and negotiations are critically needed. CrossTalking with Dan Kovalik, Patrik Baab, and Tarik Cyril Amar.
CrossTalk Bullhorns: Diplomacy collapse
We had hopes of change, but to no avail. Trump’s so-called diplomacy pitches are in a state of collapse. He is unwilling to end the Ukraine conflict and military action against Iran almost seems inevitable. Meanwhile, we are witnessing the collapse of liberal democracy in Germany. CrossTalking with Mark Sleboda and George Szamuely.
Ukraine’s lost cause
This is the score card: Russia and Trump want a resolution to the Ukraine conflict. Kiev and the Europeans don’t. This is where we stand. Ukraine will continue to lose ground and most likely American support. Ukraine is a lost cause. Zelensky has chosen this fate. CrossTalking with Peter Kuznick, Steve Jermy, and Arnaud Develay.
Final offer
Is Trump’s plan to end the Ukraine conflict a dead letter on arrival? A ceasefire is not peace. Freezing the conflict does not address security issues. Washington provoked this conflict. This is why Trump’s attempt to mediate is doomed to fail.
CrossTalking with Daniel McAdams, Hall Gardner, and Alexandre Guerreiro.
Throwing in the towel?
The new administration in Washington is frustrated. Ending the Ukraine conflict in a day was nothing more than campaign hype, and Trump’s whole approach is flawed. He wants a deal. The Russians want a lasting peace. Thus the impasse. Can Trump simply walk away? CrossTalking with Ryan Cristian, Thomas Fazi, and Drago Bosnic.
CrossTalk Bullhorns: Clock is ticking
Is Trump really prepared to walk away from the Ukraine conflict? What does walking away mean? Does it mean Europe will pick up the slack? We are told Trump isn’t interested in attacking Tehran, at least for now. Will the US finally take ‘yes’ for an answer? CrossTalking with George Szamuely and Mark Sleboda.