Ben Hodges - The Siege of Crimea has Begun as Ukraine Takes Control over the Black Sea and Coastline

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  • čas přidán 29. 03. 2024
  • Strikes on Russian oil refineries have a significant impact on Russia’s ability to conduct warfare. Lieutenant General Ben Hodges, Commander of U.S. Forces Europe in 2014-17, stated this during the 16th annual Kyiv Security Forum. “Of course, attacks on oil refineries have a significant impact. Russia is less able to pay for this war, and it also deprives it of the necessary fuel to continue hostilities. I would recommend ignoring the calls for an end to such attacks.”
    The Lieutenant General emphasized that sanctions against Russia need to be strengthened. He also added that 2024 will be the year of industrial competition. “Ukraine and the West should win this competition. I am talking about of course building up ammunition supplies, but also moving forward maintenance capabilities so that the Ukrainian soldiers can fix forward equipment that is broken or damaged on site, as well as increasing their ammunition stocks.”
    According to Hodges, Ukraine should put pressure on Russian logistics, particularly in Crimea, to make the peninsula unusable for Russian troops. “I would not expect a dramatic drop in Ukraine’s ability to defend itself. The job of (new Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine) Syrskyi will be to stabilize the situation on the front line, but industrial competition will play a role here, while the Ukrainian army needs new units to ensure rotation”.
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    Ben Hodges is a retired United States Army officer, who became commander of United States Army Europe in November 2014, and held that position for three years until retiring from the United States Army in January 2018. He was most recently a Senior Advisor to Human Rights First, until summer 2023, and serves as NATO Senior Mentor for Logistics. Until recently was the Pershing Chair in Strategic Studies, at the Centre for European Policy Analysis, specialising in NATO, the Transatlantic relationship and international security.
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    CHAPTERS:
    00:01:07 Introduction - what's happened since the last conversation
    00:01:55 What we're still getting wrong about Vladimir Putin
    00:03:39 Russia crimes - using Ecocide and Energy as Weapons if war
    00:06:14 The grey fleet breaking oil sanctions and threatening disaster
    00:11:29 Ukraine's revolution in military tactics in the air and at sea
    00:14:17 Has siege of Crimea begun, and will it become untenable for Russia
    00:16:25 The failing Western strategy of extreme 'escalation manangement'
    00:22:29 How has Ukraine still held the line, depite ammunition famine
    00:29:42 Why was Jake Sullivan in Kyiv, and does it involve appeasement?
    00:30:32 We are giving Putin signals thate he can act with total impunity
    00:36:15 What are immediate requirements of Ukraine and how can we meet them?
    00:40:41 Is the strategy of 'risk management' built on incorrect assumptions?
    00:43:51 Western strategy increases global risk of conflict and chaos
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  • @amandadonaghey7540
    @amandadonaghey7540 Před měsícem +1428

    I’m a little person. I’m moderately educated. I’m old. I have lived all over the world. I have seen the Cuban missile crisis, the Turkish invasion of Cyprus, the folding of the Soviet Union and my brain is screaming “Stop taking this conflict lightly!”
    All elements are in place for the perfect storm.
    Do people remember what democracy is and how much it cost?
    Huge, huge thanks for this positive interview 👍
    🇺🇦🇮🇪🇺🇦

    • @remcoraven8569
      @remcoraven8569 Před měsícem +82

      Your right sir People how forget the past are condemt to repeat it 😢

    • @billybonds4449
      @billybonds4449 Před měsícem +61

      Very wise words indeed AD.

    • @user-gf7kc5fc5m
      @user-gf7kc5fc5m Před měsícem +86

      I'm old, too. I agree completely. Very well stated!

    • @user-gf7kc5fc5m
      @user-gf7kc5fc5m Před měsícem +77

      Thank you both! At this point, I'm completely mystified that our "leaders" aren't seeing exactly what Ben Hodges has seen. Our free world is up against the wall.

    • @eamon3002
      @eamon3002 Před měsícem +29

      👏👏👏

  • @christianecoughlan7392
    @christianecoughlan7392 Před měsícem +468

    I love listening to Ben Hodges. He is so clear minded and to the point. Great man!

    • @HimalayaBeard
      @HimalayaBeard Před měsícem

      I wonder how many poor Ukrainian boys were inspired by this man. Inspired to go and die for American military industry.

    • @j.dunlop8295
      @j.dunlop8295 Před měsícem

      Definitely, definitively spoken to the point, let's stop WW3, by stopping Putin, nasty little Tsar elf he is! USA hasn't given anything but old military material, that mostly would need to be scrapped in the next decade or two! Barley touches 5-6% of our stocks! 🇺🇦💙🇺🇲

    • @themcgeachys
      @themcgeachys Před měsícem

      ​@@lauriew3517fanny

    • @defendandprotect-om5hv
      @defendandprotect-om5hv Před měsícem

      ​​@@lauriew3517 The true maniac among other mental disabilities is trump.

    • @carolwilliams8511
      @carolwilliams8511 Před měsícem +8

      I love him too. Brilliant military mind.

  • @anacasco7765
    @anacasco7765 Před 22 dny +19

    Ben Hodges looks, sounds and THINKS so naturally SENSIBLE that he should be heard by the whole NATO... and especially his own Americans!!
    👍👍👍

    • @user-ss3oi8is9e
      @user-ss3oi8is9e Před 18 dny +1

      Hear hear!

    • @davidporter7051
      @davidporter7051 Před dnem

      anyone with a Private's experience and knowledge can tell it smells like poopy when he speaks.

  • @GoldenTridentfilms
    @GoldenTridentfilms Před měsícem +18

    Hodges...Always nails it on the head..Bravo Ben.

    • @ralphduff298
      @ralphduff298 Před 19 dny

      Sheep in a herd, you don't know Ukraine from Adam. ...Wouldn't know that Russia offered everything back to Ukraine, JUST DON'T JOIN NATO. Now we're knocking on nuclear war, and the stupidity of mass delirium is saying "Let's keep it up, Russia won't do it". The Minsk Accord was to stop this WAR before it even started!!! THIS IS OUR WAR, WE BEGGED FOR IT. Now let's see how many of our friends and allies will die for our eternal anti-Russia doctrine.

  • @montanasoftware5954
    @montanasoftware5954 Před měsícem +758

    A huge "thank you" to Ben Hodges for tirelessly advocating for Ukraine ...

    • @carolwilliams8511
      @carolwilliams8511 Před měsícem +19

      Agree.

    • @bobouzala
      @bobouzala Před měsícem +28

      Thank you General Hodges AND Jonathan Fink. There is hope for humanity! ❤️

    • @diilouise
      @diilouise Před měsícem +12

      Yes. He speaks with clarity.

    • @ronmonks6325
      @ronmonks6325 Před měsícem +26

      In advocating for Ukraine, he's actually advocating for a better world.

    • @marksimpson6387
      @marksimpson6387 Před měsícem +13

      Propagandist

  • @40watt_club
    @40watt_club Před měsícem +284

    Gen. Ben Hodges is always to the Point. Thanks to the both of you for making my day. Slava Ukraini from Vienne /Autriche.

  • @barrettzbrowning
    @barrettzbrowning Před měsícem +3

    Thank you, Gentlemen. Lt Gen Hodges and I have been on the same page from Day One. Slava Ukraine 🇺🇦🌻

  • @stevemorrell4066
    @stevemorrell4066 Před měsícem +74

    Ben Hodges for Prez. Someone in charge that's sensible and 'young' - he fits the bill for both sides. AND BONUS POINT: He has experience of the trenches!!

    • @javylopez2513
      @javylopez2513 Před měsícem

      Hodges is no warrior; he's a bureaucrat, and a dishonest one at that. He qualifies as President though, being at least as senile and obtuse as Biden is.

    • @stevemcgowen
      @stevemcgowen Před měsícem

      He’s a Republican, so no.

    • @ralphduff298
      @ralphduff298 Před 19 dny

      Sheep in a herd, you don't know Ukraine from Adam. ...Wouldn't know that Russia offered everything back to Ukraine, JUST DON'T JOIN NATO. Now we're knocking on nuclear war, and the stupidity of mass delirium is saying "Let's keep it up, Russia won't do it". The Minsk Accord was to stop this WAR before it even started!!! THIS IS OUR WAR, WE BEGGED FOR IT. Now let's see how many of our friends and allies will die for our eternal anti-Russia doctrine.

  • @jonduncombe2658
    @jonduncombe2658 Před měsícem +79

    Ben Hodges makes complete sense, keep up the great work

  • @RizzlaTheCat
    @RizzlaTheCat Před měsícem +84

    I want to Thank both you and Ben for the amount of time & effort you guys put in- to this extremely important issue!
    Ben should run for president!!

  • @romangamez9316
    @romangamez9316 Před měsícem +11

    Finally found some great reporting

  • @martinvanoene7192
    @martinvanoene7192 Před měsícem +8

    AGAIN as always . General Hodge! Thanks so much for your expertise and support and so constantly informing !!!! So much appreciated!💛💙💛💙💛💙🤌🤌🤌✌✌✌👍👍👍👍🙏🙏🙏SLAVA UKRAINI!!

  • @agustinussiahaan6669
    @agustinussiahaan6669 Před měsícem +98

    Thanks, Jonathan and Ben.
    Support from Indonesia.

    • @mike4480
      @mike4480 Před měsícem +8

      ..Ben is great and is so informative against Russian aggression…💙💛💙

    • @alchang1515
      @alchang1515 Před měsícem +3

      Terima kasih, sayangnya tidak ada banyak orang di Indonesia yang memahami kejahatan dan kebahayaan Rusia

    • @agustinussiahaan6669
      @agustinussiahaan6669 Před měsícem

      @@alchang1515
      Sama-sama.
      Salam.

  • @drexenor
    @drexenor Před měsícem +66

    I wish any state leader was as intelligent, wise, and well spoken and caring as Ben Hodges!

  • @CrookedSkew
    @CrookedSkew Před 29 dny +3

    Tremendous interview. Thanks Silicone Curtain and Ben Hodges!

  • @yootoobnz8109
    @yootoobnz8109 Před měsícem +3

    Both an excellent interviewer and excellent interviewee. I wish more of the politicians themselves could think with such clear logic.

  • @hape3862
    @hape3862 Před měsícem +747

    I'm a simple man. I see Ben Hodges, I click.

    • @mikejess04
      @mikejess04 Před měsícem

      🤡

    • @ElGranPedrito
      @ElGranPedrito Před měsícem +22

      I see you are a simple man of culture as well

    • @georgettelevesque277
      @georgettelevesque277 Před měsícem +43

      I’m a simple elderly woman (77)….I do the same…

    • @donnapuleio627
      @donnapuleio627 Před měsícem +20

      So do I.

    • @jimparry2743
      @jimparry2743 Před měsícem

      Good for you Madame !! - I dare say you would constitute a better choice for America than the current two in the running. Respect !@@georgettelevesque277

  • @drogna3905
    @drogna3905 Před měsícem +51

    I have so much respect for Gen. Hodges. A good man speaking wise words.

    • @ralphduff298
      @ralphduff298 Před 19 dny

      Sheep in a herd, you don't know Ukraine from Adam. ...Wouldn't know that Russia offered everything back to Ukraine, JUST DON'T JOIN NATO. Now we're knocking on nuclear war, and the stupidity of mass delirium is saying "Let's keep it up, Russia won't do it". The Minsk Accord was to stop this WAR before it even started!!! THIS IS OUR WAR, WE BEGGED FOR IT. Now let's see how many of our friends and allies will die for our eternal anti-Russia doctrine.

  • @Max-lw1dw
    @Max-lw1dw Před měsícem +3

    Such good common sense! Thanks Gen Hodges.

  • @BIOSHOCKFOXX
    @BIOSHOCKFOXX Před měsícem +33

    I want Ben Hodges and Col. Douglas MacGregor, and Scott Ritter to meet and sit down at a table together, the conversations could be interesting between them, since I hear something different from Ben Hodges, different opinions, different view from the other two I know well.

    • @ingus5552
      @ingus5552 Před měsícem

      Do you mean convicted sex offender Scott Ritter?

    • @seufer12
      @seufer12 Před 23 dny +1

      Well, let me ask you something: How can the Ukraninans get Crimea and Donbass back, when they have less soldiers and equipment before the counter-attack last year? What did the Ukranians back at the counter-attack? A small village? Scott Ritter and General a.D. Kujat (Germany) has more knowledge, than this Hodges (every single one of them).

    • @user-qu6qg7sk4v
      @user-qu6qg7sk4v Před 19 dny

      @@seufer12 ritter is working for the poot - he's been glorifying russian ragtag military and predicting it's swift victory since day one of this speciap needs operation. He can't be dumb enough to actually believe what he's saying.

    • @Arthurjones-xt1wv
      @Arthurjones-xt1wv Před dnem +1

      @@seufer12 This guy has been egging more human lives at the front rather than striving negotiations and peace , in spite of never having any real combat experience like Col McGregor

    • @Arthurjones-xt1wv
      @Arthurjones-xt1wv Před dnem +1

      That would be a total disaster for guys like this as you can only peddle rubbish to a docile and gullible audience, who have accepted contrived illusion as reality, and take this as Gospel without really using their judgement and researching the other side.

  • @sneakerset
    @sneakerset Před měsícem +50

    "I'm not a Navy guy". I like Ben Hodges, and his understated humor.

  • @jacquesdubord6844
    @jacquesdubord6844 Před měsícem +33

    Your guest Ben Hodge is quite a brilliant guy and an experienced military. His comments are clear and cleaver. I live what he's saying.

  • @Jim-yz7qf
    @Jim-yz7qf Před měsícem +1

    Ben is a great man. His empathy is palpable and his intelligence relating to tactics and global issues is invaluable. Would love to get his autograph frfr. And even a meet and greet. Respect.

  • @ZaraPoeta
    @ZaraPoeta Před 2 dny

    You know in a world filled with so many BS talk listing to this discussion is SO REFRESHING. Thanks for this.... And as usual listening to Genl Ben who is 100% SPOT ON
    VICTORY 4 UKRAINE

  • @ransandler5165
    @ransandler5165 Před měsícem +93

    General Ben Hodges. Run for president! I am listening for you for a long time. We need someone like you.

    • @ralphduff298
      @ralphduff298 Před 19 dny

      Sheep in a herd, you don't know Ukraine from Adam. ...Wouldn't know that Russia offered everything back to Ukraine, JUST DON'T JOIN NATO. Now we're knocking on nuclear war, and the stupidity of mass delirium is saying "Let's keep it up, Russia won't do it". The Minsk Accord was to stop this WAR before it even started!!! THIS IS OUR WAR, WE BEGGED FOR IT. Now let's see how many of our friends and allies will die for our eternal anti-Russia doctrine.

  • @EEX97623
    @EEX97623 Před měsícem +36

    Alright, let’s go, thanks Jonathon and Ben Hodges.

  • @bobs4115
    @bobs4115 Před 29 dny +1

    Thank you sir, appreciate a thoughtful GO vocal about our national security and Ukraine. More retired GOs need to speak.
    Also, waiting for a few good folks to do what's right in Congress. Slava Ukraine. Aloha from Hawaii.

    • @ralphduff298
      @ralphduff298 Před 19 dny

      Sheep in a herd, you don't know Ukraine from Adam. ...Wouldn't know that Russia offered everything back to Ukraine, JUST DON'T JOIN NATO. Now we're knocking on nuclear war, and the stupidity of mass delirium is saying "Let's keep it up, Russia won't do it". The Minsk Accord was to stop this WAR before it even started!!! THIS IS OUR WAR, WE BEGGED FOR IT. Now let's see how many of our friends and allies will die for our eternal anti-Russia doctrine.

  • @wladekhanczar
    @wladekhanczar Před měsícem +33

    Respect for the great analyst General Ben Hodges.

    • @TrickShepherd
      @TrickShepherd Před měsícem

      Has he gotten one thing right?

    • @ralphduff298
      @ralphduff298 Před 19 dny

      Sheep in a herd, you don't know Ukraine from Adam. ...Wouldn't know that Russia offered everything back to Ukraine, JUST DON'T JOIN NATO. Now we're knocking on nuclear war, and the stupidity of mass delirium is saying "Let's keep it up, Russia won't do it". The Minsk Accord was to stop this WAR before it even started!!! THIS IS OUR WAR, WE BEGGED FOR IT. Now let's see how many of our friends and allies will die for our eternal anti-Russia doctrine.

  • @theresamcpherson7352
    @theresamcpherson7352 Před měsícem +31

    Thank you Jonathan and Gen. Hodges! Always good to see you both!

  • @EducatedGuessGutFeeling
    @EducatedGuessGutFeeling Před měsícem +2

    Thank you for caring about Ukrainians

  • @davidgab4448
    @davidgab4448 Před měsícem +9

    Winston Churchill - 'You were given the choice between war and dishonour. You chose dishonour, and you will have war.' - To Neville Chamberlain.
    I honestly don't like how people seem to forget this simple idea and how applicable it still sounds today.

  • @fraumahler5934
    @fraumahler5934 Před měsícem +26

    Gen Hodges for President. What good sense. What perseverance.

  • @michaelmichaels-tw7wd
    @michaelmichaels-tw7wd Před měsícem +44

    Ben is Fabulous❤ & so are you & your Videos Jonathan ❤
    🦄❤💙💛❤🦄Slava Ukraini 🦄❤💙💛❤🦄

    • @LisaNH934
      @LisaNH934 Před měsícem +3

      I agree wholeheartedly!!! 💙💛
      🫂 🦄 💕

    • @blackcountrylad464
      @blackcountrylad464 Před měsícem +3

      ​@@LisaNH934
      I agree too!
      💛💙🇺🇸🇺🇦🇬🇧🦊

    • @LisaNH934
      @LisaNH934 Před měsícem +3

      @@blackcountrylad464 I think one of us is shadow-banned 💙💛

    • @blackcountrylad464
      @blackcountrylad464 Před měsícem +3

      @@LisaNH934 I'm shadow banned from Anna's channel but I don't think I am elsewhere. 🥺

    • @michaelmichaels-tw7wd
      @michaelmichaels-tw7wd Před měsícem

      @@LisaNH934 🤗🥰🦄

  • @sueromanick8631
    @sueromanick8631 Před měsícem +2

    Great questions - superb answers.

  • @wickedlylong1015
    @wickedlylong1015 Před měsícem +1

    what an intelligent and wonderful conversation…. i could listen to Ben hodges all day…. and great questions from the interviewer… thankyou to both of you

    • @user-kj5bf9rm9d
      @user-kj5bf9rm9d Před měsícem

      all day??? u must get out more 😂😂😂

    • @ralphduff298
      @ralphduff298 Před 19 dny

      Sheep in a herd, you don't know Ukraine from Adam. ...Wouldn't know that Russia offered everything back to Ukraine, JUST DON'T JOIN NATO. Now we're knocking on nuclear war, and the stupidity of mass delirium is saying "Let's keep it up, Russia won't do it". The Minsk Accord was to stop this WAR before it even started!!! THIS IS OUR WAR, WE BEGGED FOR IT. Now let's see how many of our friends and allies will die for our eternal anti-Russia doctrine.

  • @miroslavavisinger
    @miroslavavisinger Před měsícem +24

    Dear Rabbit!You couldn't provide better gift for Eastern but to have Great General Ben Hodges for conversation this night.I never miss to learn something new from the man , who for sure, is the greatest expert in his area.
    Have happy Eastern you, Sir Hodges and all brave warriors who will not be that happy to enjoy with theirs belloved.
    General Hodges, take care and Thank you for your time.👍♥️

  • @cindianajones9049
    @cindianajones9049 Před měsícem +75

    I am always so happy when I see Ben Hodges is talking. He has such a clear and simple way of putting things together so that we can understand. I hope that those who make decisions will take the time to listen to him and then engage with him. He offers stunning insight and advice. Thank you Jonathan.

    • @secondtimearound2539
      @secondtimearound2539 Před měsícem +3

      @cindianajones9049 Yes, I could listen to him for hours at a time.

  • @s1nb4d59
    @s1nb4d59 Před měsícem +1

    Always love listening to Ben,good interview.

  • @stefanosocci989
    @stefanosocci989 Před měsícem +2

    God bless hodges

  • @Buffy_Summers_Sunnydale
    @Buffy_Summers_Sunnydale Před měsícem +111

    It is always a pleasure to listen to General Hodge’s opinions.

  • @rightman1347
    @rightman1347 Před měsícem +23

    Every word of questions is very well-chosen and answers are right to the point. Brutally honest. Please note that we are not in TV interview era any more, and finding a way or ways to have more viewers of these spectacular conversations is vital. I hope other channels on youtube which support Ukraine and free world in general, understand the importance of giving link to them. Many thanks

  • @primalamusica3
    @primalamusica3 Před měsícem +3

    Ben Hodges, for US President, please!

  • @vladovassilev1766
    @vladovassilev1766 Před 24 dny

    The best ever general with clearest mind!

  • @richardkey1678
    @richardkey1678 Před měsícem +59

    I found this channel over a year and a half ago because Ben Hodges was being interviewed. I wish my country (USA) would have taken his advice back then. Good interview with Ben once again, thanks.

    • @awlhunt
      @awlhunt Před měsícem

      You do realise that we’d have already had WWIII by now if they took this guy’s advice, and we’d all either be dead or dying, so good luck to you…

    • @chiokesilva4303
      @chiokesilva4303 Před měsícem +1

      He gives you comfort because he says things you like to hear. The truth is painful. The human condition is fascinating!

    • @richardkey1678
      @richardkey1678 Před měsícem

      @@chiokesilva4303 Dream Queen

    • @awlhunt
      @awlhunt Před měsícem

      @@richardkey1678 as opposed to the lemming gushing over the partisan commentary of a deluded war hawk who would have us in WWIII in a heartbeat. Numpties everywhere…

  • @elschekorf4951
    @elschekorf4951 Před měsícem +61

    Such clever questions. Such clever answers. Compliments from the Netherlands

  • @amanda72ist
    @amanda72ist Před měsícem +4

    Really informative interview ! thanks!

  • @jonathanhandsmusic
    @jonathanhandsmusic Před měsícem +4

    General Hodges is one of your best guests. He knows the importance of strategic thinking in military operations. His comments are appreciated by all your followers here on SC.

  • @CatalystD9
    @CatalystD9 Před měsícem +72

    Love ❤️ Me Some Ben Hodges .. NATO has him working on logistics .. there is still Hope 🙏💙💛🔥

  • @lagmonster7789
    @lagmonster7789 Před měsícem +50

    You got Ben Hodges?!
    What a score, looking forward to this like nothing else 😁

    • @deanejoyce5393
      @deanejoyce5393 Před měsícem +1

      Look at the previous interviews, too 😁

  • @GordLamb
    @GordLamb Před měsícem +8

    Good god Ben Hodges is such a breath of fresh air.

  • @_josephbogdan_
    @_josephbogdan_ Před měsícem +1

    Ben Hodges for Defense Minister.

  • @nian60
    @nian60 Před měsícem +83

    I am always happy to listen to Ben Hodges. I wish he was in charge of the Western response to Mordor.

  • @pookah9938
    @pookah9938 Před měsícem +14

    You and Ben Hodges...can't beat that combo for substance.

  • @joyceperez5505
    @joyceperez5505 Před měsícem +6

    THANK YOU A GREAT JOB ..WE LOVE AND RESPECT MR .HÒDGES!!!!!andAPPRECIATE HIS LIFES WORK.

  • @JoK110266
    @JoK110266 Před měsícem +2

    Mr Hodges, thank you sir!

  • @rivetjoint9628
    @rivetjoint9628 Před měsícem +13

    I always listen hard when this man is speaking. Thankyou.

  • @emilyw3483
    @emilyw3483 Před měsícem +45

    I don't know about Hodges politics but I totally agree with his strategic thinking.

  • @user-ss3oi8is9e
    @user-ss3oi8is9e Před 18 dny

    An excellent (and quite detailed!) composition of what has happened, plus a myriad of deep thoughts on the Russian invasion of Ukraine, 24 February 2022. Lieutenant General Ben Hodges has given us, the bystanders, a small insight into what could really be extracted from the bag of Defence (and dare we say attack!) in the coming months....let's hope & pray it is not Years!! RIP to those having lost souls during this truly dreadful time! God Bless Them 🙏

  • @gerardslontgezegendezalige4836
    @gerardslontgezegendezalige4836 Před měsícem +54

    Mr Ben Hoghes, become a president, minister,or adviser,GOD blessed, Amen Hallelujah totally victory

  • @pollenatrix
    @pollenatrix Před měsícem +681

    I wish Ben Hodges wasn't retired. I wish he had Jake Sullivan's job.

    • @peetky8645
      @peetky8645 Před měsícem +10

      Remember how Zalushnii was the best general ever and how ukraine would retake crimea in 2023?

    • @valuggel8972
      @valuggel8972 Před měsícem +3

      Most sigh of relief, dude is not in any decision making positions😓

    • @FishandHunt
      @FishandHunt Před měsícem +70

      @@peetky8645
      Remember how Russia thought that they could take Kyiv in 3 days?
      Russia made it to the outskirts of Kyiv, failed to hold Hostomel Airport, overstretched their supply lines, their stalled 64km long convoy got savaged by Ukrainian forces, they took out their frustrations by committing war crimes against civilians and then fled back the way that they had came with their tails between their legs!
      Putin - "Everything is on time and is going according to plan, we have lost nothing. I remain a master strategist"

    • @billybonds4449
      @billybonds4449 Před měsícem

      @@peetky8645 Remember the 3 DAY SMO that would take Kyiv and install a Russian puppet government Ivan. Wonder what happened to that one?

    • @donnievance1942
      @donnievance1942 Před měsícem +33

      @@valuggel8972 Thanks for the comment from the Kremlin.

  • @MrBudgiejoe
    @MrBudgiejoe Před měsícem +37

    Just love Ben Hodges! It’s great to see him back on the channel ❤

    • @mvp019
      @mvp019 Před měsícem

      Ben Hodges hasn't gotten a single thing right about this war, yet he continues to run his sewer of a mouth like he's an expert.

  • @kythian
    @kythian Před měsícem +2

    There is a key phrase the general used; "political courage". This is key. Most politicians are cowards by nature (politically, I can't speak to their physical courage). Courage comes in the form of doing the right thing, even if it might mean the end of your political career. There are very very few people in government with "political courage."

  • @willemchelien4760
    @willemchelien4760 Před měsícem +26

    Well said Mr. Hodges, hope someone in USA listens and come to their senses...

  • @susanyantha4074
    @susanyantha4074 Před měsícem +25

    I agree with you Ukraine is fighting this war and if it take going for more oil refineries go for it this war needs to to end but only in Ukraine favour to win …SLAVA Ukraine …great video guys

  • @user-be2xp5nd7w
    @user-be2xp5nd7w Před měsícem +9

    Love your show and General Hodges opinion.

  • @nickbushy1
    @nickbushy1 Před měsícem +1

    He should go for president, general hodges has my vote,🎉 A very wise man in my opinion 🇺🇦🇬🇧🇺🇦🇬🇧🙏

  • @louisnaidu9140
    @louisnaidu9140 Před měsícem +95

    Thank you for interviewing a very intelligent person who predicted this long ago.

  • @anthonyhulse1248
    @anthonyhulse1248 Před měsícem +12

    I always love hearing General Hodges.

  • @amyjosmith
    @amyjosmith Před měsícem +1

    As always, on point and extremely informative, pulling from experience and time spent in the area. Studying the lay of the land and the resources available along with the people involved within the conflict on both sides. Bluntly reasonable ideas to resolve the conflict in a post cold War arena.
    For those civilians who don't understand the rules of modern warfare, this is a good crib sheet to study. Lt General Ben Hodges has many videos in several venues to watch. Always on point.

  • @user-xu6qe9ul8j
    @user-xu6qe9ul8j Před měsícem +1

    This is a fantastic episode. I have the deepest respect for both of you.

  • @icedzinnia
    @icedzinnia Před měsícem +38

    This interview was so good. Really great, thoughtful questions that could get real, thoughtful answers.
    I watched TVP World's interview with Hodges yesterday and the interview structure seemed like SUCH a waste of this man's time. The silicon curtain interviewer is miles ahead, so, so pro and good.

    • @war-painter
      @war-painter Před měsícem +9

      Jonathon Fink is so smart that he goes above most people’s heads, let’s face it. The level of education in the U.S. is so dreadful, kids that graduate college can’t even understand plain English. Even Ben Hodges, who has been living in Europe for some time, is head and shoulders intellectually above most American generals of his rank, which is why all the European channels love to interview him.
      To have Ben Hodges be President of the U.S. would be a dream come true!
      I’m so proud as an American to have him speaking to the world on behalf of my country. 🇺🇦🇺🇸

  • @bobouzala
    @bobouzala Před měsícem +18

    Jonathan Does have his own podcast! It’s called the Silicon Valley! 🤭 Why do I like Jonathan and General Hodges soo much? that word is TRUST. Both of you Gentlemen are Truthful and possess the intelligence to communicate passionately and concisely. Thank you both for a riveting discussion.
    Slava Ukraini 🇺🇦

  • @destinyangel5
    @destinyangel5 Před měsícem

    Ben is super smart ,thank God he is on our side !

  • @iansmith2094
    @iansmith2094 Před 14 dny

    Thank you Ben.

  • @jonathangarner1516
    @jonathangarner1516 Před měsícem +16

    I always love it when you have Ben Hodges on.

  • @MarkyMark1668
    @MarkyMark1668 Před měsícem +569

    General Ben Hodges for US President

    • @hape3862
      @hape3862 Před měsícem +29

      Nah, we need him for ourselves as German Chancellor! 😜

    • @DawnLevendula
      @DawnLevendula Před měsícem +19

      @@hape3862 That would improve the hood.. Love from the Netherlands.

    • @hape3862
      @hape3862 Před měsícem +7

      @@DawnLevendula 🫶

    • @LisaNH934
      @LisaNH934 Před měsícem +13

      I second that! 👍

    • @lauriew3517
      @lauriew3517 Před měsícem

      @@hape3862 Missing Hitler then ?

  • @anacasco7765
    @anacasco7765 Před 22 dny

    Thanks for the subtitles!!
    - students will thank you for this 👍😅 -

  • @sunshine4sue2
    @sunshine4sue2 Před 26 dny +1

    🗽🇺🇸 🦅Stand proud, strong and ✝️Keep the faith🌻💙💛🕊️🇺🇦🫂with much Love from Indiana, USA🙏

  • @AirB-101
    @AirB-101 Před měsícem +28

    Right on! Thank you Sir!

  • @irinaellis2446
    @irinaellis2446 Před měsícem +6

    Brilliant interview 👍

  • @Dorimkeeping
    @Dorimkeeping Před měsícem +1

    A sensible and professional conversation about real maters. He who fails to plan plans to fail.

  • @jed4119
    @jed4119 Před měsícem +14

    My favourite of your guests- clear on what needs to be done and honest about it. If only more people like Ben made the important decisions .

  • @rhondabailey9238
    @rhondabailey9238 Před měsícem +59

    Ben Hodges: "Jonathan, you should have your own podcast. These are excellent questions."

  • @atlantean1212
    @atlantean1212 Před měsícem +1

    Ben Hodges ☝️👍 🇺🇦

  • @paddy5156
    @paddy5156 Před měsícem

    Excellent interviewer interviewing an excellent interviewee. Excellent.

    • @dezurniprovokator373
      @dezurniprovokator373 Před měsícem +2

      Yeah … especially if your I. Q is equal to average room temperature!

  • @Steve-O_27
    @Steve-O_27 Před měsícem +24

    So glad to see General Ben Hodges on again!

  • @billbellell9462
    @billbellell9462 Před měsícem +592

    Hodges should run for President, he is more qualified to be President than are the two primary candidates.

    • @peetky8645
      @peetky8645 Před měsícem

      Hodges is a globalist shill. He chooses to live in germany rather than the usa........I think that tells you about his loyalties.

    • @Diwana71
      @Diwana71 Před měsícem +17

      😂😂😂 He should run for clown show .

    • @michaelpalmer4013
      @michaelpalmer4013 Před měsícem +28

      As an outsider, it's hard to imagine two primary candidates less qualified than those in question -much the same as here in the UK. God help us all..

    • @jmdavison62
      @jmdavison62 Před měsícem

      @@Diwana71I doubt you can even run your own life. Bug off.

    • @peterm.2385
      @peterm.2385 Před měsícem +8

      He prefers to live in Germany. For reasons...

  • @perceiver111
    @perceiver111 Před měsícem +1

    much more people should be able to hear this!

  • @timdownunder99
    @timdownunder99 Před měsícem +10

    Thanks Jonathan, another great interview with great insights from Gen. Ben Hodges. All our bumbling fumbling and stumbling leaders need to wake up to the reality of of the situation, listen to experts like Ben Hodges and act!

  • @davidcpugh8743
    @davidcpugh8743 Před měsícem +27

    General Hodges is a soldier’s commander. He is apolitical. And knows his trade.
    I was on the sharp end of the stick. We were cursed with senior commanders who were bureaucrats and highly political. Plus a lot of inferior equipment. Puff the magic dragon was a field workaround and happiness to a grunt was Puff working out up close and friendly. Been there done that and got out asap with an honorable.

  • @leenickshramko1100
    @leenickshramko1100 Před měsícem +76

    Patriots for Ukraine!

  • @ethanboyd7843
    @ethanboyd7843 Před 28 dny

    OMG he's so strikingly realistic and not sensationally dramatic at all. That's no way to do the news, it's not even a way to make a billion dollars a year!

  • @gavindyer2428
    @gavindyer2428 Před měsícem +1

    Brilliant Analysis!! Clear with an End Goal defined

  • @hakangustavsson3538
    @hakangustavsson3538 Před měsícem +13

    It's pure luxury to listen to Ben Hodges replying to interesting questions from Jonathan. And as there were some positive conclusions presented one even got a bit of a moral boast, badly needed. Thank you!

  • @siweiss9214
    @siweiss9214 Před měsícem +404

    2 of my favorite people. I am apoplectic that Mike Johnson has prevented our Ukranian allies from getting ammunition and aid. How shameful.

    • @carolwilliams8511
      @carolwilliams8511 Před měsícem

      Same. That man is a traitor to democracy.

    • @christinamuzzu6414
      @christinamuzzu6414 Před měsícem +22

      Excellent use if this word, which describes my sentiments precisely, but also towards every other nation of the world!!!
      They need to stop waiting for the US to do things - if the EU stepped up and gave Ukraine all it needs this could be over tomorrow.

    • @HarupertBeagleton-dz5gw
      @HarupertBeagleton-dz5gw Před měsícem

      The democrats voted with the Republicans to replace the speaker. Democrats knew they wanted to replace with hardliner against funding. McCarthy would have pushed it through. Democrats empowered the republicans to block aid, they're just as responsible. They sold out Ukraine for a cheap politcal victory and get zero condemnation for it.

    • @siweiss9214
      @siweiss9214 Před měsícem +30

      Exactly. As an American I am disgusted with my country's betrayal of our Ukranian allies. I am emotionally involved with this.

    • @nadiateinert9374
      @nadiateinert9374 Před měsícem +17

      The US is the biggest supplier of military weapons in the world with 41,7%. The next country is France with 10,9%, then Russia with 10,5%, China with 5.8%, Germany with 5,6%, Italy 4,3%, UK 3,7%, Italy 2,7%.. How is the EU supposed to help Ukraine with military needs??? The EU is helping with taking in millions of Ukrainien women, children, elders giving them shelter, work and money to live and send home. Just like the arab countries live off selling their oil, the US lives off selling their military to the world. So it is a disgrace that Trump is keeping the US from supplying Ukraine with munition etc.

  • @danskkr
    @danskkr Před měsícem

    Every western leader, or wannabe leader, really needs to listen this guy and understand how important, as he says, is clarity of purpose.

  • @flankspeed007
    @flankspeed007 Před 28 dny

    Have a comment for the algorithm! Anyone who has a talk with Ben Hodges about the war in Ukraine deserves more channel views.

  • @40watt_club
    @40watt_club Před měsícem +26

    Thanks! FSlava Ukraini

  • @carolwilliams8511
    @carolwilliams8511 Před měsícem +13

    I always feel excited when I see Ben Hodges on a podcast. He never disappoints.

  • @worthyofdeath
    @worthyofdeath Před měsícem

    This is why we need people like you running the country. You know what's going on. Please help find us some true leaders and save our country