Scott Horton Show - Just the Interviews 8/15/25 Larry Johnson on the Trump-Putin Summit
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Aug 16, 2025 Larry Johnson, a former CIA officer and intelligence analyst, delves into the pivotal Trump-Putin summit and its implications for global geopolitics. He discusses the intricacies of U.S.-Russia relations, highlighting how perceptions of Putin have evolved over time. Johnson critiques neocon influence and the ongoing dynamics of the Russia-Ukraine conflict, emphasizing Russia's strategic gains. The conversation also touches on the complexities of nuclear diplomacy and the consequences of major policy decisions in the realm of arms control.
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Summit Is Largely Economic And Ceremonial
- The Alaska summit was largely ceremonial because lower-level teams had already negotiated most details.
- Larry Johnson expects the meeting to focus on economic cooperation and arms-control restart rather than military issues.
Russia Has Made Annexations Irreversible
- Russia incorporated four oblasts and now treats them as part of the Russian Federation.
- Johnson argues Putin cannot constitutionally cede Zaporizhzhia or Kherson back to Ukraine.
Russian Economy More Resilient Than Portrayed
- The Russian economy is not collapsing and has structural resilience.
- Johnson highlights low debt-to-GDP and pivot to BRICS and China as strengths against Western sanctions.
