Sanchez Effect

‘The Ukraine war continues because Europe wants it’ - Dr. Richard Sakwa

‘The Ukraine war continues because Europe wants it. They’re saying to Trump, ‘You had your fun in the Gulf, now up the ante!’ - Dr. Richard Sakwa.

On the latest episode of RT’s ‘Sanchez Effect,’ Dr. Sakwa, an emeritus professor of politics at the University of Kent, breaks down the situation on the Ukrainian front. He explains how Russia’s military has taken the city of Konstantinovka but still appears to be strategically patient.

The professor outlines Moscow’s deliberate focus on infrastructure rather than civilian areas, noting that casualties have remained relatively low in comparison with how Israel has been waging its wars.

Also, Dr. Sakwa critiques the current diplomatic paralysis: no talks, and no real negotiators on the American side.

The result? Kiev attacks Moscow, and finally Moscow responds, with massive strikes on the Ukrainian capital – which we examine with videos, maps and analysis by RT correspondent Roman Kosarev.

Despite the gloom, the professor underscores the existence of unofficial, back-door dialogue. He argues that a ceasefire would be bad for Russia, yet a dignified peace for Ukraine might still emerge if all parties respect their mutual security needs. Want to know more? Tune in to the latest episode, on RT International.

‘Donbass will be the new Jerusalem for NATO’ – Matthew Hoh

Sanchez: ‘The EU needs the war to continue because that’s where they make their bread.’
Matthew Hoh: ‘Donbass will be the new Jerusalem for NATO.’

In this episode of RT’s ‘Sanchez Effect,’ Rick discusses recent major conflicts with former US Marine Corps officer and State Department official Matthew Hoh, who took part in American operations in Iraq and Afghanistan. Our guest told us that Iran is winning the current war, and that is why it is insisting on achieving a ceasefire in Lebanon, but Matthew also believes Israel will do whatever it takes to undermine the peace process, following widespread radicalization among its citizens. As for the Ukraine conflict, Mr. Hoh does not think Russia will escalate and strike the EU even despite the latter’s provocations. He thinks it is Brussels and not Moscow that wants another big war on the continent. That is because EU elites need an external threat to build up their support. Watch the full episode here on RT or on BitChute at ‘ricksancheztv’.

‘Non-deal deal for a non-war war’ – Brandon Weichert

Sanchez: ‘I’m more confused by what in the world is going on with the Strait of Hormuz and do we have a deal?’
Brandon Weichert: ‘Non-deal deal for a non-war war’.

In this episode of RT’s ‘Sanchez Effect’, Rick invites columnist and author Brandon Weichert to talk about the conflict in the Middle East. Mr. Weichert says there’s nothing good for America, as Iran completely won the war and he does not see any way to change that. He also thinks the Arab states are done with the American presence in the region because those bases actually endanger them. There is also a big discussion with RT’s European correspondent Chay Bowes on Finland’s desire to deploy NATO nuclear arms on its territory. Rick and Chay mock Helsinki’s idea, saying the Finnish could get a nuclear finish. Watch the full episode here on RT or on BitChute ‘ricksancheztv’.

‘The negotiations are actually a ruse, the US is just trying to buy some time’ – Kyle Anzalone, Antiwar.com editor

‘The negotiations are actually a ruse, the US is just trying to buy some time, and Rubio’s making sure this war doesn’t actually get ended and creates a pretext to ramp it back up’ – Kyle Anzalone, Antiwar.com editor.

In this episode of RT’s ‘Sanchez Effect’, Rick speaks with Kyle Anzalone, editor of the Libertarian Institute and Antiwar.com. Kyle and Rick agree that the rights of Americans are being taken away by local bureaucrats. Kyle says that, no matter who you vote for, you get the same politicians and there are no alternatives de facto, despite the guarantees in the Constitution. They also talk about the renewed hostilities between Iran and the US over uncertainties in the Strait of Hormuz. Mr. Anzalone believes that the upcoming peace talks in Doha are just a pause for Washington. He says ‘the US and Israel attacked Iran in the middle of negotiations. I don’t see any reason to believe that won’t happen again here.’

Watch the full episode here on RT or on BitChute ‘ricksancheztv’.

Rick Sanchez to Chris Hedges: ‘We should thank Iran for defeating our empire, so it doesn’t want to do something so stupid again’

In this episode of RT’s Sanchez Effect, Rick welcomes Chris Hedges, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist, author and host of the Chris Hedges Report, to talk about the Iran conflict. According to our guest, “The whole Iran war was just a debacle from the beginning, completely unnecessary, so this is what happens in the final days of empire. They just kind of lash out with this wounded fury, but it’s completely self-destructive.” Also this hour, Rick raises the question of how a democracy such as the US could so easily fall under the influence of the Israel lobby. Our guest explains how the American system of ‘legalized bribery’ allows billionaires to leverage their wealth to destroy candidates they don’t like and influence policy. Chris also shares some predictions about the economic fallout of the Iran war. Catch the full discussion here on RT.com or on BitChute at ricksancheztv.

‘If Netanyahu gets the war back on, Trump is kicking the can down the road’ – ‘The Cradle’ founder, Sharmine Narwani

‘If Netanyahu gets the war back on, Trump is kicking the can down the road. They can’t win against Iran. Tehran is at a 30% escalation level while the US is maxed out’ – ‘The Cradle’ founder, Sharmine Narwani.

On the latest episode of ‘Sanchez Effect’, Sharmine Narwani explains how Iran’s massive geographic advantages, from the Strait of Hormuz to its mountain terrain, make it untouchable. She says Bibi needs the war to politically survive, but Trump will lose if the conflict continues. Narwani details the inevitable collision between the two leaders.

She is confident that alternative networks and organic social media have destroyed the old propaganda machine. You will see why the ‘antisemite’ card no longer stymies debate and why the elites cannot buy back public trust.

She says that, by turning itself into a global pariah, Israel has compromised the safety of Jewish people around the world. Narwani confronts the hard truth about Lebanon and Gaza, while revealing why no amount of US backing can fix Israel’s broken military reality. Watch the raw geopolitical truth, only on RT.