Glenn Diesen - Greater Eurasia Podcast Larry Johnson: Russia Will Retaliate After Attack on Putin's Residence
Jan 1, 2026
Larry Johnson, a former CIA intelligence analyst with expertise in security matters, dives into the implications of the alleged attack on Putin's residence. He discusses the timing of the strike, linking it to political motives involving Zelensky and Trump. The conversation explores why Russia might retaliate more forcefully now, identifying a shift in their tolerance levels. Johnson predicts that such actions could lead to significant territorial changes in Ukraine by 2026, framing the conflict's roots in NATO expansion.
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Timing Suggests Real Attack
- Larry Johnson believes the drone attack on Putin's residence likely occurred and was not an easy false-flag to fabricate.
- He highlights the timing during Zelensky's meeting with Trump as politically significant and hard to reconcile with Kyiv authorization.
Message Over Assassination
- Johnson sees the strike as a Ukrainian message rejecting negotiation rather than a literal assassination attempt.
- He argues Putin usually avoids exposed residences, making a direct kill unlikely.
Nuclear Command Center Angle
- Attack on a presidential residence may have targeted an adjacent nuclear command center, explaining Russia's fierce reaction.
- Johnson notes that such a target would cross critical red lines absent clear provocation.