Russia Could Use Nukes if UK & France Give Ukraine Atomic Weapons /Larry Johnson

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Larry Johnson argues that the war is escalating and unlikely to de-escalate, especially after recent strikes that they believe will trigger retaliation and further Western involvement. They criticize European leaders—particularly Friedrich Merz—for insisting that Russia is not winning and for pushing increased sanctions and pressure, claiming these leaders lack public support and are detached from battlefield realities.

They contend that Western governments believe their own propaganda that Russia is weak and near collapse, despite ongoing Russian territorial advances. According to the discussion, dissenting voices who challenge dominant narratives—on Ukraine or other issues like Iran—are dismissed or attacked rather than debated.

The speakers cite casualty figures, battlefield maps, artillery imbalances, and body exchange ratios to argue that Ukraine is suffering far heavier losses and that Russia maintains the advantage. They also reference remarks by Dmitry Medvedev warning Europe about historical precedents (1812 and 1945), interpreting this as a signal that Russia will retaliate if provoked.

They claim Western elites are pursuing escalation despite public opposition—drawing a comparison to comments by Mike Huckabee about policymaking not being dictated by polls. The discussion concludes by pointing to a CNN interview with Volodymyr Zelenskyy, noting reported low morale in Ukraine and arguing that mounting casualties, manpower shortages, and resource constraints suggest Ukraine’s position is deteriorating and that the war may be approaching a breaking point.