Trump Could End the Ukraine Russia War w/Larry Johnson

The discussion centers around the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war, Donald Trump's stance on ending it, and broader geopolitical factors. The conversation explores whether peace is attainable or if further escalation is inevitable.

Key Points:

Trump's Position:

Trump wants to end the Russia-Ukraine war and is showing frustration over the ongoing conflict.

He relies heavily on his "Art of the Deal" approach but may be underestimating Russia's firm stance.

Lawyer Steve Witkoff, acting as a kind of unofficial envoy, had a long, serious discussion with Putin, potentially signaling a shift in understanding.

Challenges for Trump:

He faces internal political pressures from pro-war figures like Marco Rubio and Michael Waltz but is also supported by anti-war voices like JD Vance.

Trump must ultimately take decisive action rather than remaining passive.

Ukraine's Role:

Trump recently suggested that while Russia started the war, Zelensky also bears some blame for provoking it and fighting a war he can't win.

Critics argue that the U.S. bears significant responsibility by encouraging confrontation with Russia via Ukraine to divide it from China—based on a 2021 article outlining such a strategy.

Criticism of U.S. Foreign Policy:

The U.S. is accused of intentionally provoking Russia to weaken it and prevent a Russia-China alliance.

The speaker claims that U.S. assumptions about Russian weakness were false and led to a miscalculated war.

Reaction from Ukraine:

Ukrainian analyst Hanna Shelest argues Trump’s approach is like "cutting off a hand instead of healing it" and accuses Russia of ethnic cleansing in occupied territories.

The speaker counters that claim, saying many in those areas willingly voted to join Russia and that actual persecution happened in Ukraine, not in the Russian-controlled regions.

Conclusion:

The war is unlikely to end through negotiations—it will be decided on the battlefield.

The U.S. and Trump still have influence to stop it but need to take real action, not just talk.

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