Judging Freedom Larry Johnson : Ukraine As Seen From Russia.
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Oct 27, 2025 In this discussion, Larry Johnson, a former intelligence professional focused on geopolitics, shares insights on Russia's perspectives regarding the Ukraine conflict. He reveals that the Russian public is generally accepting of the war, viewing NATO as the primary adversary rather than Ukraine. Johnson also discusses the Kremlin's strategic military approaches, the historical context of the Chechen campaigns, and explains Russia’s confidence in its military resilience and production capacity. He critiques Europe’s economic challenges and mocks their remilitarization efforts.
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Territorial Permanence Is Nonnegotiable
- Russians accept the war as a fact and believe their five annexed territories are permanently part of Russia.
- They expect a negotiated outcome only if the West listens and recognizes those territorial changes.
Russia Sees NATO, Not Just Ukraine
- Russians view the conflict as a war with NATO, with Ukraine incidental to the larger struggle.
- They still prefer decent relations with the U.S. but will move on if that fails.
Prosecutor Blames Oligarchs For Prolonging War
- Larry described a 50-minute chat with a former Ukrainian prosecutor who blamed oligarchs around Zelensky for prolonging the war.
- The prosecutor argued that removing oligarch influence could end the conflict quickly.