Scott Horton Show - Just the Interviews 10/3/25 Ted Snider on the Conditions Necessary for the War in Ukraine to End
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Oct 5, 2025 Ted Snider, a Fellow at The Libertarian Institute and keen analyst of U.S. foreign policy, delves into the current Ukraine war dynamics. He argues that earlier compromises could have averted escalation and highlights the essential guarantees Russia needs regarding NATO. Snider discusses Ukraine's battlefield limitations and examines the economic pressures both nations face under sanctions. He sheds light on recent Russian drone incidents over Poland, suggesting they were cautionary rather than aggressive, emphasizing the necessity of negotiation to avoid further conflict.
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Compromise Hinges On NATO Pledge
- Ted Snider argues the war will end only if Ukraine legally renounces NATO membership and Russian-speaking rights are protected.
- He says Russia will insist on binding guarantees and likely keep Donbass while possibly conceding other territories.
Manpower, Not Just Weapons, Decides Offense
- Snider warns Ukraine cannot retake all territory because it lacks the required manpower advantage for offensive operations.
- He stresses long-range weapons aren't magic and logistical, platform, and intelligence limits constrain their impact.
Avoid Dangerous Escalation With 'Magic' Weapons
- Avoid assuming long-range weapons will decisively change the war; they require platforms and targeting support.
- Do not escalate by supplying systems that would draw the U.S. into direct targeting against Russia.
