The Tom Woods Show Ep. 2611 Could the War in Ukraine Be Ending? With Scott Horton
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Feb 27, 2025 
Scott Horton, Director of the Libertarian Institute and author of "Provoked," offers keen insights into the Ukraine conflict. He discusses missed diplomatic opportunities and critiques current U.S. foreign policy, particularly emphasizing Trump's imperial tendencies. Horton unpacks the Minsk agreements and their repercussions, while exploring the complexities of negotiation dynamics. He encourages listeners to consider alternative narratives and reflects on how the prolonged conflict affects global relations and perceptions of sovereignty.
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Trump's Evolving Stance
- Trump's stance on the Ukraine war is shifting.
- He aims to de-escalate the conflict and potentially lift sanctions against Russia.
Missed Opportunities for Diplomacy
- The potential outcomes of the war in Ukraine in 2025 differ from what could have been achieved through diplomacy in 2022.
- Had diplomacy been pursued earlier, the war might have been prevented or resolved on more favorable terms.
Minsk-2: A Failed Peace Deal
- The Minsk-2 agreement, intended to resolve the conflict in Donbas, was never implemented in good faith.
- Various parties, including Ukraine and Western powers, used it as a stalling tactic to buy time.
