i like what i see of larry johnson and the putin, as much as one is able to judge from this distance. larry always seems to have his hand on some semblance of reality as does the putin but i stand with his elites wondering when he's gonna get this ship on the 'road';

According to Gil Doctorow — who I consider a friend — Moscow elites are very unhappy with Vladimir Putin for not acting more decisively to bring the war in Ukraine to a quick conclusion. If Putin is feeling any heat from those folks, he certainly did not convey that during his plenary address and the subsequent Q&A session at the 22nd Valdai International Discussion Club meeting in Sochi today, October 2, 2025. I paid particular attention to what President Putin had to say about Donald Trump and his recent belligerent comments.

President Putin made several references to US President Donald Trump, reflecting on his policies, rhetoric, and potential impact on US-Russia relations and global conflicts. These remarks were woven into broader discussions about multipolarity, the Ukraine conflict, and Western leadership. Here is a detailed summary of what Putin said about Trump, based on the full speech text and Q&A coverage from sources like TASS, RT, and Kremlin transcripts:

1. Support for Trump’s Middle East Initiatives:
   • Putin expressed approval of Trump’s efforts to address the Israel-Hamas conflict in Gaza, specifically referencing the Comprehensive Plan to End the Gaza Conflict announced on September 29, 2025. He stated, “We support the initiatives of President Trump in the Middle East, particularly his efforts to bring peace to the region.” .........more...........