It's RUSSIA that's in complete CONTROL w/ Larry Johnson

Daniel Davis Deep Dive Merch: Etsy store

The speaker criticizes a man (likely Trump) as ignorant about history, particularly regarding Russia's role in WWII and the origins of NATO.

He questions the logic behind NATO's expansion from 1991 to 2011, during a time when Russia’s military significantly downsized.

The U.S., led by defense contractors and political agendas, pushed NATO expansion closer to Russia’s borders without offering Russia a chance to join, which created tension.

Putin signaled multiple warnings (2007, 2008) about NATO encroachment, which were ignored, leading to conflicts like the 2008 Georgia war.

Trump is harshly criticized as shallow and economically naive, especially in thinking that oil price drops would pressure Russia into settling the Ukraine war.

The speaker emphasizes that Russians are resilient and culturally anchored in the sacrifices of WWII, making them unlikely to yield to minor economic pressures.

Trump’s own presidency escalated tensions: Ukraine’s military grew, received lethal aid, and joined aggressive NATO military exercises, undermining Trump’s claim of being a neutral mediator.

Russia sees the U.S. as the root cause of the current conflict, not as a peace broker.

The conversation concludes with skepticism that Russia will retreat from its current territorial stance and suggests that Ukraine may regret rejecting negotiations tied to earlier boundaries.