** NEW MERCH ** Jackets & Sweatshirts, Thermo Mugs!! Daniel Davis Deep Dive Merch: Etsy store https://www.etsy.com/shop/DanielDavisDeepDive?ref=seller-platform-mcnav Larry Johnson argues that the war in Ukraine was initiated by internal Ukrainian forces backed by the West, not Russia, and that Russia initially sought to resolve the conflict through diplomacy (the Minsk agreements) before turning to military action after feeling deceived. Putin’s increasingly harsh language toward Europe—calling it subservient to the United States—signals growing disdain and confidence rather than frustration. According to the analysis, Russia now holds a clear military advantage due to expanded mobilization, numerical superiority, and steady territorial gains, especially in recent weeks. Western and Ukrainian claims that Russia is weakening are dismissed as propaganda aimed at keeping Western financial and political support flowing. On the ground, Ukraine is described as overstretched, suffering heavy losses, and lacking reserves along a very long front line. Russia’s strategy is portrayed as patient, attritional, and time-oriented, contrasting with what is described as Western impatience. The speaker contends that Russia is advancing faster than before, particularly in areas lacking strong Ukrainian defenses, and that casualty ratios strongly favor Russia. Diplomatically, Russia is said to believe a negotiated settlement is still possible but warns that delaying talks will raise the eventual cost to Ukraine. If the war continues, the speaker predicts Russia will eventually seize major cities including Kyiv, Odessa, and Mykolaiv, cut Ukraine off from the Black Sea, and leave the country economically nonviable. In that scenario, neighboring countries may reclaim historically contested territories. Overall, the conclusion is that Ukraine’s future is bleak unless it accepts a negotiated settlement soon.