Scott Horton Show - Just the Interviews 12/29/25 Larry Johnson on the Forces Pushing for More War in Ukraine
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Dec 31, 2025 Larry Johnson, a former CIA officer and intelligence analyst, dives deep into the intricacies of the Ukraine conflict. He discusses the alleged assassination attempt on Putin and why European leaders continue to support Ukraine, highlighting financial interests at play. Johnson reveals Russia's territorial aims and critiques Zelensky's political actions amid corruption concerns. He also examines historical parallels with insurgency tactics and the potential risks of terrorism as managed by state actors. A captivating look at modern geopolitical tensions!
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Lock Peace Deals With A Senate Treaty
- Johnson recommends any U.S.-Russia peace deal be formalized as a treaty requiring two-thirds Senate approval.
- He warns without treaty status, an agreement is vulnerable to reversal by future administrations.
Why Russia Probably Didn't Fake The Drone Claim
- Russia could easily refute false claims of 91 drones via U.S. reconnaissance but hasn't, so Johnson doubts Moscow staged the incident.
- He views the event as aimed at showing Zelensky lacks control and to pressure the talks.
Domestic Russian Politics Harden Territorial Claims
- Johnson reports Russian Duma members he met reject ceding annexed territories and even push for a tougher stance on Ukraine.
- He argues internal Russian politics make territorial compromise politically unlikely.
