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The Eurasian Union and the battle for global dominance: China versus the United States, the West versus the East, with Ukraine and Iran as battlegrounds. Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov talks to us from Tehran about Russia’s special role.

Ukrainian warships and Highway to Hell: what is the current repertoire of the Ukrainian military? And what is the part that President Zelensky played in his first visit to the disengagement line? Who will do the talking next: politicians or guns?

President Zelensky says he has two wars to fight: one on Russia, and the other one on corruption. Prime Minister Groisman proves unsinkable. Also, the INF Treaty is dead. Professor Robert Legvold, grandmaster in political chess, joins us in studio.

«And forgive us our debts»: Kolomoisky wants Ukraine to default on its debt. Ukraine admits it depends on Russia yet issues an ultimatum, demanding that Moscow release the people who entered Russia illegally. Is there any logic to what the new Ukrainian leadership says and does? Let’s talk about it.

Vladimir Zelensky uses profanities to talk about high-tech — and keeps referring to Russia as the «aggressor state.” Also, thunder and lightning in Washington: Dmitry Simes reports from the eye of the storm.

Zelensky takes charge: Igor Kolomoisky’s attorney is appointed presidential chief of staff, and the general who led his troops into the Ilovaisk pocket is appointed commander-in-chief.

Vladimir Zelensky starts his presidency by asking the United States to impose more sanctions on Russia. The «amateur president» makes his first anti-Russian move after taking office. What do Ukrainian MPs think about the prospect of being disbanded?

Minutes after his inauguration ceremony, President Vladimir Zelensky disbanded the Rada, told the cabinet to resign and fired security agency chiefs. What is he going to do next? What should we expect from the new president? Should we feel optimistic?

The trade dispute between China and the United States evolves into a global conflict between the East and the West. What is Russia’s role in this clash of civilizations?

The temperature of Russia-US relations is being taken in Sochi today, where US Secretary of State. Mike Pompeo is on a visit. Which scale should we use: Celsius or Fahrenheit? What is it: a first step towards a settlement — or the beginning of a new global crisis? Does the US want to engage Russia in a dialogue — or is it putting out feelers before invading Iran?

Vladimir Zelensky has surrounded himself with America’s enemies who meddled in the US election. Trump’s personal lawyer cancels a meeting with Zelensky in Kiev, suggesting an investigation. Will there be one? How did Zelensky end up being a lame duck even before entering office? We have special guest joining us from Kiev.