Larry Johnson, Dmitry Suslov, Yevgeny Buzhinsky – Putin’s Dilemma: Can Russia Afford to Trust Trump and America?

by Counter Currents [1-23-2026] Larry C. Johnson(bio).

(RAD: Excellent discussion with two knowledgeable people inside Russia. Based upon their understanding, it is hard to see how the Ukraine military could hold on more than another half year. — RAD)

In this episode, Larry Johnson speaks with General Buzhinsky and Prof. Dmitry Suslov about the internal power struggle shaping U.S. policy toward Russia. The conversation looks at how competing factions inside Washington influence decisions on Ukraine, why escalation and negotiations coexist, and what these contradictions mean for the future of U.S.–Russia relations — and the possibility of a deal.

00:00 Debunking Western Lies with Hard Facts

04:41 The U.S. Deep State vs. Trump: Explaining Hidden Political War in America

07:24 Drone Strike on Putin’s Residence: What Russia’s Reaction Means for the War

13:11 Why the CIA is Trying to Sabotage Trump’s Peace Deal with Russia

18:55 Could Trump’s Peace Plan Be Stalled by His Own Team? Here’s Why

28:02 Will Russia and the U.S. Ever Truly Be Allies?

33:10 Putin’s Bottom Line – Why Only a Legally Binding Treaty Will End the Ukraine Conflict

45:49 The U.S.-Russia Trust Crisis: Can a Treaty Overcome Years of U.S. Deception in Russian Eyes?