TRUMP: RUSSIA—NOT MIDDLE EAST—IS DRIVING THE DIESEL CRISIS – w/ Richard Wolff

PLUS: John Helmer warns that the recent RAF incident is a blatant MI6 false flag

by RICHARD D. WOLFF & John Helmer Published: October 1, 2026

written by RICHARD D. WOLFF & John Helmer Updated by Bergeracpas Published: October 1, 2026 3 minutes read

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NIMA CHATS W. PROF. RICHARD D. WOLFF
—plus special—
WITH JOHN HELMER

TRUMP: RUSSIA—NOT MIDDLE EAST—IS DRIVING THE DIESEL CRISIS - w/ Richard Wolff

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Oct 1, 2026

This video features a discussion between host Nima Alkhorshid and Professor Richard Wolff regarding global energy markets, the diesel crisis, and the broader geopolitical tensions involving the United States, Iran, Russia, and China.

Key Takeaways from the Discussion:

The Diesel Crisis: Professor Wolff argues that the current diesel crisis is not primarily driven by the war in Ukraine or the bombing of refineries, as claimed by Donald Trumpand his administration. Instead, he contends it is a result of capitalist market dynamics, where American refining companies are prioritizing high-profit exports to Europe and Asia over domestic supply, causing scarcity and price hikes at home (6:34 - 8:39).
The Strait of Hormuz: The participants dispute Trump's claims regarding the Strait of Hormuz. Wolff asserts that the conflict in the region, initiated by the United States and Israel, has disrupted oil logistics, contributing to global energy instability (3:51 - 4:46).
Geopolitical Decline: Wolff frames these events within the context of a declining American empire. He suggests that the current administration's aggressive rhetoric and policies—such as threats of "annihilation" toward Iran—reflect a desperate attempt to maintain global hegemony despite evidence that U.S. influence is waning (37:50 - 42:29).
U.S.-China Relations: The discussion touches on the complex relationship between the United States and China. Wolff highlights China's remarkable economic development over the past several decades, suggesting that the U.S. policy of hostility has failed to hinder China and has instead solidified China's global standing (44:46 - 52:27).

The RAF Fairford incident is an obvious... Russophobic false flag, says veteran journalist John Helmer

John Helmer: RAF Fairford Incident: the UK Being Dragged Into War With Iran and Russia

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This video features a discussion between host Nima Alkhorshid and journalist John Helmer about several international security and diplomatic events as of September 29, 2026. The conversation is structured around three primary topics:

1. The RAF Fairford Incident (0:24 - 24:26):

Helmer analyzes the recent detention of five individuals at the RAF Fairford air base in the United Kingdom. He questions the official narrative, characterizing it as a potential propaganda effort intended to influence public opinion toward conflict with Iran and Russia.
He highlights inconsistencies in the reporting, such as the use of an antiquated Explosives Act (1876) for the initial arrests, and suggests the incident lacks the hallmarks of a deliberate false flag, appearing instead to be a case of overblown, opportunistic fear-mongering.

2. Trump-Xi Summit (24:30 - 47:50):

The discussion shifts to the recent meeting between President Donald Trump and President Xi Jinping. Helmer describes the summit as a political failure for both leaders, noting that it produced little of substance beyond minor trade agreements, such as the import of Chinese baseballs.
He argues that both men are politically weak and unable to make significant concessions, with Xi facing pressure from internal domestic issues and Trump suffering from low job approval ratings as midterms approach.

3. Russian Diplomatic Efforts (47:54 - 55:27):

Finally, they address reports of negotiations involving Russian envoy Kirill Dmitriev regarding the war in Ukraine. Helmer suggests that Dmitriev is pursuing a personal line that does not align with official Kremlin policy, which is currently focused on a "comprehensive solution" rather than partial ceasefires, as emphasized by spokesman Dmitri Peskov.

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RICHARD D. WOLFF

Richard David Wolff (born April 1, 1942) is an American Marxian economist known for his work on economic methodology and class analysis. He is a professor emeritus of economics at the University of Massachusetts Amherst and a visiting professor in the graduate program in international affairs at the New School. Wolff has also taught economics at Yale University, City University of New York, University of Utah, University of Paris I (Sorbonne), and The Brecht Forum in New York City.In 1988, Wolff co-founded the journal Rethinking Marxism. In 2010, he published Capitalism Hits the Fan: The Global Economic Meltdown and What to Do About It, which was also released on DVD. In 2012, he released three new books: Occupy the Economy: Challenging Capitalism, with David Barsamian (San Francisco: City Lights Books); Contending Economic Theories: Neoclassical, Keynesian, and Marxian, with Stephen Resnick; and Democracy at Work (Chicago: Haymarket Books). In 2019, he released his book Understanding Marxism.[9]Wolff hosts the weekly 30-minute-long program Economic Update, produced by the non-profit Democracy at Work, which he co-founded. Economic Update is on YouTube, Free Speech TV, WBAI-FM in New York City (Pacifica Radio), CUNY TV or Cuny Television (WNYE-DT3), and available as a podcast. Wolff is featured regularly in television, print, and internet media.

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TRUMP: RUSSIA—NOT MIDDLE EAST—IS DRIVING THE DIESEL CRISIS – w/ Richard Wolff

John Helmer

John Helmer (born 1946) is an Australian-born journalist and foreign correspondent based in Moscow, Russia since 1989. He has been described as the "longest-serving western correspondent in Moscow"... "specializing in the coverage of Russian business for media in London, New York, Hong Kong, Toronto, and Johannesburg". Born and raised in Australia, Helmer attended the University of Melbourne and was one the editors of the student magazine Farrago in the early 1960s. He graduated from Melbourne with honours bachelor's degree and then with an A.M. and Ph.D. in political science from Harvard University in the United States. In 1974 he was senior association at the Research Centre for Economic Planning in New York City. Until 1977 he was a senior lecturer in political science at the University of Melbourne and that year he was appointed as Associate Professor in the Department of Sociology at George Washington University. He was an advisor to the Jimmy Carter administration. In 2013 he was "visiting professor at the Department of Political Science, University of Melbourne". Helmer was based in Moscow since 1989 and, from there, worked for Australian Financial Review, The Australian and other newspapers. In 2012 he returned to Australia where he taught investigative journalism at the Centre for Advanced Journalism in the University of Melbourne.

TRUMP: RUSSIA—NOT MIDDLE EAST—IS DRIVING THE DIESEL CRISIS – w/ Richard Wolff

PLUS: John Helmer warns that the recent RAF incident is a blatant MI6 false flag

TRUMP: RUSSIA—NOT MIDDLE EAST—IS DRIVING THE DIESEL CRISIS - w/ Richard Wolff

The RAF Fairford incident is an obvious... Russophobic false flag, says veteran journalist John Helmer

John Helmer: RAF Fairford Incident: the UK Being Dragged Into War With Iran and Russia

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