Judging Freedom Larry Johnson: Does Trump Understand Russia?
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May 12, 2025 Larry Johnson, a political commentator and former intelligence officer with a deep knowledge of Russia, discusses the intricacies of Donald Trump's foreign policy. He critiques Trump's grasp of the Ukraine conflict and NATO's military strategies. Johnson sheds light on shifting U.S.-Israel relations, including tensions with Netanyahu and new negotiations bypassing Israel's government. The conversation also navigates geopolitical alliances, touching on historical conflicts and current tensions between India and Pakistan, all while blending serious analysis with humor.
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NATO Expansion Drives Conflict
- The root cause of the Ukraine conflict is NATO's expansion, with Ukraine as a proxy.
- NATO uses Ukraine to exert pressure on Russia, not addressing wider strategic issues.
Western Aid Depleting Fast
- The western military aid supplies for Ukraine are nearing exhaustion.
- Russia aims to continue the war until military victory due to NATO's ongoing threat.
U.S. Seen as Co-Belligerent
- The U.S. plays a direct role in fueling the conflict by supplying and planning attacks with Ukraine.
- Russia sees the U.S. as a co-belligerent, not as a neutral mediator.