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With the November election looming large and the nation deeply polarized, the US is desperately looking for an external enemy. How does Washington paint Russia as a threat once again? And what does Russia’s sovereign decision to amend its Constitution have to do with it?

In this episode, we discuss Vladimir Putin’s article about WWII. What does it say between the lines? What does the Russian president think about the United States being brought to its knees?

A nuclear power is disintegrating, with «autonomous zones” appearing in the US. Donald Trump denounces local authorities as terrorists, while his opponents threaten with a military coup. What is it, a spontaneous rebellion or a calculated conspiracy? And how do we deal with the arms control crisis if Washington describes Russia-US relations as „terrible”?

Myths and reality in the US today. The country is ablaze as the whole world is watching. Who manipulates the mobs to pursue their hidden agenda? And who will survive when the «shining city on a hill” turns into a pumpkin?

The disunited states of America. Half of the country is caught up in riots. The president’s opponents accuse Russia of instigating unrest while Donald Trump calls Vladimir Putin. How will the riots affect America’s international standing? Could it be the beginning of the end for the superpower?

The United States versus the world. In an effort to cling on to its global leadership, Washington took unprecedented steps. How far is the United States prepared to go in its confrontation with Russia and China? What are the chances of a real war breaking out?

The United States plans to withdraw unilaterally from the Treaty on Open Skies while getting increasingly entangled in another round of Ukrainegate. This is further compounded by the covid-19 epidemic, the second wave of which may send the US into a new Great Depression.

Diplomacy in a time of pandemic. Is there room for international contacts in the world of self-quarantine? How does foreign policy change in the age of the coronavirus? Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov addresses key questions in international relations.

Exclusive details of key events in Russia and around the world from presidential spokesman Dmitry Peskov.

The fight against the coronavirus becomes a world war, with front lines everywhere. Meanwhile, there is another war raging on the energy market.

As the coronavirus continues to stress-test the world, countries go into quarantine and world leaders go online. The future of peoples, nations and alliances depends on how they cope with the pandemic today.