“We need to decide that we want Ukraine to win”
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- In Washington and Brussels, there’s been a reluctance to say that “we want Ukraine to win,” says General Ben Hodges, who commanded the US Army in Europe from 2014 until 2017. Giving a frank assessment of what the US got wrong by not strongly backing Ukraine after Russia’s initial 2014 invasion. Gen. Hodges succinctly lays out how Ukraine can “liberate Crimea by the end of August 2023, assuming the West stick together and deliver everything we said we’d deliver, including longer-range precision weapons.” Hedges also gives his take on what the astonishing human toll that Russia’s war against Ukraine has taken.
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A pleasure to listen to General Hodges' expertise and his insightful analysis on the war in Ukraine.
Thank you for watching!!
Hodges still pumping the lie that Assad used chemical weapons. The west is utterly corrupt. Glory to Russia.
My admiration for Gen Hodges is deep and abiding. He has given so much to the cause of world peace, made greater gifts by the fact of his depth of knowledge and understanding. And, just listening to his capacity for self criticism, honestly owning his own mistakes, so he could learn from them and correct them. A man like that is worth 50 five star generals who see admitting a mistake as weakness. May his influence spread as widely as possible.
Ben Hodges gives the narrative so evenly and professionally. Thoroughly good guy
And with his tremendous background and experience, he is extremely credible.
@@donaldclifford5763In the case of a wrong programmed autopilot it is better to leave the airplane, - and in the case of my own wrongly programmed subconscious levels of my psyche, I hope not to fool myself nor others, but correct the errors
The general s eyes are blinking all the time - if the cause isn’t a neurological explainable problem it is suspicious.
@@benikramer5115 I'd be more worried about your pal Putin.
@@donaldclifford5763
Don’t worry , divide and conquer works already for some time, and the people who organize it are very good in telling the mass who they should hate to get out of the focus themselves.
The truth is not an ideal, but the absence of lies and the presence of all relevant facts in the right chronological order.
The whole truth is classified, and will never entirely come to public knowledge unless a more friendly paradigm rules over humans.
Can the „enemy „ being deceived by telling the own citizens the truth? Highly likely not…but believe what you want
@@benikramer5115 Good luck making any sense out of that! What's clear is Putin is megamaniacally nihilistic. His end is inevitable and near.
Gen. Bem Hodges draws 👍 👍 👍 wherever whenever and whatever he’s speaking…
A really great man❤
All of General Ben Hodges' interviews are so good. I wish some of the EU ministers who are not up to speed would listen to his advice. Thank you for the interview.
First thing Europe needs to do is get rid of the fifth column and Putin apologists amongst its own ranks, entire Europe west of Ukraine, not just the EU. It is outrageous that there are influential political figures deep within Europe, are decorating and awarding Putin while Wagner members and night wolves are parading on the streets as recent as this month in the Balkans. Ben Hodges himself has been on point on every single thing he has said so far!
Thank you for watching!!
They are more interested in winning US money and Ukrainian blood. They don't want to contribute a damned thing if they can avoid it. The only nation making a real contribution is Poland and maybe, UK and the Baltic. The restcan suck it and that goes triple for Germany.
Hodges is a warmonger who is always wanting to escalate the violence. He's a disgusting and reprehensible character, every bit as hell bent on war, as Putin.
Don't take my words for it, simply Google it yourself and hear what Naftali Bennett former Israeli prime minister said.
What I love about Ben is he's been *consistent.*
*And been consistently right.*
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@@louisecorchevolle9241 Proof of War Crimes? Or, are you saying he is guilty because Iraqis killed Iraqis?
Consistently wrong. War needs to stop now. US should stop supporting warmongers. War will end in a day. 😢
Ben Hodges thank you for understanding the importance of Ukraine 🇺🇦 winning and the implications for the free world human rights and integrity of International relations.
America and NATO needs to Respect international law like Iraq Afghanistan, Libya and Syria
@@jayholder283 I am far more worried about the criinal war that Russia is pursuing in Ukraine right now, so let's focus on that now and we can talk about the past later, once Russia has been handed the defeat it richly deserves.
@@jayholder283 sure thing 'Jay'. Greetings to St Petersburg - hope you manage to avoid getting drafted.
@@jayholder283 Ivan, whatever actions that America and NATO took in other countries does not justify Russia invading Ukraine and killing 250 thousand people.
Funny, I didn't see the UK declare war on America when it invaded Iraq? And what are the Americans doing in Syria now? Let's prosecute the Americans for war crimes, shall we?
We have to appreciate Ben Hodges optimism! 😎
If only German government would take the appropriate risk and give Ukraine those damn tanks 🤦♂️
Do you mean German COWARDS?
Usually we can be proud of Germany, but they are shaming Europe at the moment.
@@jadams3427 I think people should all contact them and speak up. After all Germany is a force to be reckoned with- they should lead. Germany should also post a major tile in expelling Rushian from EU & UN!
"If only German government" That would require Scholz grow a pair, he is an embarrASSment.
@@christieprince6991 no men left in Germany. Very strange to watch their impotence for decades.
So much respect for Ben Hodges. I love watching him being interviewed. He is definitely very knowledgeable about what’s going on. Slava Ukraine 🇺🇦🇬🇧
Hodges is a warmonger who is always wanting to escalate the violence. He's a disgusting and reprehensible character, every bit as hell bent on war, as Putin.
@@magikclown so what is Putin? A lovable rouge. You got the right surname buddy.
@@johnobiro5202 Why are you so desperate for WWIII?
Sometimes corruption is a good thing! In this case the corruption in Russia tackled there army.
I have a great deal of respect for for Ben Hodges and his comments on the present conflict . His honesty and ability to admit he got some assessments wrong is noting. Thank you for this presentation . I have subscribed and look forward to seeing more from this channel. GLORY TO UKRAINE 🙏🙏💛💙💛💙👍👍from 🇦🇺
Thanks for your feedback!
Ben Hodges honesty and humility is very refreshing.. Just say it like it is and move forward. We are lucky to have him on our side!
Ben hodges is absolutely top notch
Ben Hodges is great man with great knowledge!
Thank you General Ben Hodges for your years of service & experience. Also Thank you your Insights & knowledge of this war. You are by far the most open source of the political, military & civilian information around. You call them as you see them , which is rare these days ( Ask All Mouth of Germany). GLORY TO THE HEROES & GLORY TO UKRAINE 🇺🇦 & GLORY TO THE WITCH OF BAKHMUT &HER WARLOCKS !
This guy is an incompetent fool whose analysis is piss poor and far removed from reality.
@@chrisgreene2623 Really ? Ok mouth, prove how this military campaign is going to unfold ? What's that ? Your Commanding Officer is calling you to HQ ? Oh, You mean your mother said dinner is ready & to come up from her basement. Put up or shut up ! Just what I thought, a loser whom knocks everything, but offers Nada ! Your not getting laid either.
General Hodges assessments are awesome. When everything seems doom and gloom you can bring it all back into focus. Stay the course and have faith. I completely agree with your belief we should skip to the atacms and give Ukraine a fighting chance for victory. Time benefits russia. The Ukrainians are doing the heavy lifting here, either send it now or plan for your kids to use it in a couple of years. This problem will not go away and it will only get worse with time.
I like the way you said that ... send them now or plan for your kids to use them in a couple of years. And if that happens I won't shed one tear.
The problem won't go away until NATO stops getting its nose where it doesn't belong. There is no divine right to join NATO. Ukr can't join NATO just because it wishes to. Mexico can't join the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation because it wishes to. 'Nough said
@@tigris4247 and you are judge, jury and executioner. Enough said. Now you can't, can't, can't...
Russia must leave the Security Council or the UN has to cancel and reform the Council.
haha, the security council has to be expanded to be truely representative. At least India and Brazil have to part of the SC (which is not convenient, is it?). Smaller countries with less current relevance (eg, UK) should leave the council.
The mistake people make is that they say the seat is Russia’s, this is fundamentally wrong the seat still belongs to the USSR, the seat should be shared by the FSU successor states and not monopolised by Russia. The seat should be shared on a timeshare basis by the successor states.
The general assembly could have a vote to change the recognition of the USSR’s seat to share it….. there is a firm precedent for this with the recognition of the PRoC instead of RoC.
Wake up, Brazil is in the security council 😂
Uk is a nuclear power that has not sided with fascism regime on an imperial rampage. India is has…
@@kentonian India is neutral. What are you smoking?
Love hearing Gen Hodges honest views and insights.
The Ukrainian people must know that there are many of us who are deeply frustrated to hear more nonsense from Germany regarding the Leopards.
Don't let Scholz get away with simping for genocide.
Not true I am delighted, Why should Germany support a NAZI regime???
We love General Hodges!!!
Germany's excuses about Tanks are sickening. Who would base their defence on German equipment now?
Outstanding interview. Respect to Gen. Hodges.
It is a great pleasure to listening to this expert.
A most enlightening interview for an ordinary member of the public such as myself. I hope that many more people watch this.
Hopefully we aren’t blinded by the light, as Dwayne Johnson was deceived in „Hercules „
What a lot of sense Ben talks, great ❤️
Super! 😂
Excellent discussion. This should be required viewing
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Thank you for watching!!
Ben Hodges is so intelligent,I can absorb easily
A breathe of reality concise unbiased and outward looking as to the past and current situation.
I wonder if he remembers telling me, “Lt. you plan it, train, and execute. It’s as simple as that.” Ahaha! Good leader!
Hodges acknowledgement of his "embarrassingly" wrong assessments of Russia's military capabilities before Feb. 24, only speaks to his competence and the ability to be agile and adapt to what is actually happening, which incidentally is exactly the qualities the Russian is lacking.
Totally'
"Is exactly the qualities the Russian is lacking"...
And you know this, exactly how?
And btw, which "Russian" would that be?
@@Mariote777 Not exactly a mystery that Russia’s military have a command structure that isn’t the most efficient one, ie not so agile and adaptable.
@@matsfrommusic
Hi Mats, txs for your reply. But you don't address my questions. Why exactly it is "not a mistery" to you? I fail to see the obvious. Can you elaborate?
@@Mariote777 No you don't, you can just google it and you'll get literally thousands of articles on the subject.
General Hodges is by far the best commentator/analyst on the subject.
I Always Watch Ben's Videos I Love The Way This Man Thinks . If Only The White House And Germany Listen To This Humble Man, Half Of The Civilians Would Have Not Died!
Russian Oil LOL - Russian Navy LOL
Russian Army LOL - Russian Air Force LOL
Putin is a Laughing Stock to the World - LOL
Second best in a two horse race. What would Mr Ed say? Oh Wilbur???
No
Justin Trudeau is!
A wonderful interview from a knowledgeable man. I think he is right about needing to decide to win.
Define "win."
Smart guy, admits some fails, only way to grow
Thank You, General. Thanks to Kyiv Post. And Thank You very much, to ALL the STRONG, BRAVE People in Ukraine. Best Wishes to You ALL, from Norway! Stay strong!
SLAVA UKRAINI! HEROYEM SLAVA!
🇺🇦💙💛💪🏻🌻🇺🇸🌹🇳🇴
Awesome interview partner. More from Ben Hodges please!
Gen Ben Hodges is simply the BEST!
Thank you General Hodges. This is what I have wanted to hear and what the free world needs to hear. Ukraine MUST WIN this war, but the west needs to stop pussyfooting around and make it happen
Are you high? We’ve been hearing for months that Russia is done, that Ukraine has it in the bag!
Lot of rich people don’t want this war to end. And this general is one of them 😅
Ukraine can’t win. It’s impossible.
Thank you Ben Hodges from Swedens people
Sweden and Finland joining NATO is a massive win for the free world from this war, regardless of what else happens (though obviously Ukraine is going to prevail!)
@@ultonian63 lets see if putin lets hungary and turkey give us membership
@@Joona.Lukala You mean Erdogan?
@@scipioafricanus5871 no I meant putin…hungary and turkey has a lot of deals going on with russia. Mostly big energy contracts about building nuclear plants to turkey and hungary. Its putin behind delaying fi and swe NATO memberships. It has nothing to do with kurdies that turkey has asked to be returned.
@Queeny Crowley Oh Queeny, i definitively speaking for the MAJORETY of the Swedish people and thats whats call´d DEMOCRATSY!!
Exactly, waiting and guessing is no option. To find the road to a decisive victory is unavoidable! Slava Ukraini 💪🇺🇦
A remarkable man.
Ben Hodges has said from the very beginning the life expectancy of this war depends entirely on how well NATO supports Ukraine in this war. Not the outcome. The time frame.
Ukraine will win this war. What's not clear is exactly how long this war will go on. If Ukraine gets everything it asks for, this war could be over by the Spring of 2023. Anything less extends the length of the war and the numbers that die.
Thank You, KyevPost. Your interview with Lt. General Hodges was outstanding. Lt. Gen. Hodges was a truly excellent US Army Special Forces Commanding Officer back in the Day. Furthermore, Lt. Gen. Hodges was an innovative and impressive Commanding General of US Army Europe. The General has a knowledge and grasp of this criminal Russian Invasion of Ukraine that very few people posses. His input is highly valuable. Once again, my sincere Thank You to the KyevPost for making Lt. Hodges expert ideas and opinions available to all of us. SLAVA UKRAINI!
i love listening to general hodges.
Very enlightening and welcome information. Thank you General Hodges.
Keep going Ukraine. I’ve wanted you to “win” since late February last year once I snapped out of it and realized what Russia was doing to you and to others. Keep going Ukraine. 💪🏼🇺🇦
Glad somebody has snapped out of it. I've lost friends over this.
I'm glad someone has 'snapped out of it.'
Thank you.
At least you're honest, got to respect that congratulations
Your comment is mentally exhausting 😂😂😂
@@teller1290 Honestly, I can't fathom there being anything to snap out of. This is the clearest case of good versus evil since Hitler.
Thank you General not only I but my family hopes that you are right and I know you must be fighting for those we need your help because people like you have a very loud voice and the ones that aren't listening eventually do keep up the good work
US is hated by 80 %of the world! Wake up!
@@marialuizagaler7674 personally I don't think you know what you're talkin about most people around the world would like to come to the u.s. maybe not to stay but just on vacation it's probably your world that you're talkin about a small it is
@@jerrysanchez9772 this was long time ago.. And the ones going or want to go is because better living.. And they ARE NOT GRATEFUL as they know they are entitled as US LOOTED THEIR COUNTRIES RESOURCES. What a coincidence.. US INVASIONS are only in countries with a lot of resources especially PETROL. In the past 35 years US killed millions invading dozens of countries under False pretext. Even the countries considered "friend" like Saudi Arabia understood the hypocrisy and the GREED od US.. They are FED UP of the lies cinism threatening and black mailing the only tools of American so called diplomacy.. Followed invariable by the famous "sanctions* and then military invasions.. The villa s..
I like this guy. He seems extremely knowledgeable and very down to earth.
Ukraine is not a test of our external generosity, but rather a test of our internal values. If we fail sustaining Ukraine, then we will fail sustaining our own democratic system. This may not make sense only because I am not a great intellectual or at the other extreme, a demagogue. I just know that if we do not have the resilience, resolve, to sustain Ukraine, then we will not have the ability to overcome our internal struggle for democracy and freedom against the short-term benefits of being "neutrals".
Great interview. I hope Ukraine can achieve what Ben Hodges is suggesting without too many Ukrainians loosing there lives.
Must admire a person who recognizes his mistakes and works to fix them. I also like his level-headed approach to helping the Ukraine win this war.
The words of my hero, Winston Churchill spring back to mind. He said after WW II we now need to march on Moscow and so right he was. The man already saw the problem that would come. Now politicians are just as weak as they were then. But to say in their advantage, Europe and the world was war-weary after 5 years. Now we have the chance to defeat Russia once and for all, and yet again the weasels are reluctant, they have no balls.
Cowards! Political postering
To see the right-wing be the pro-appeasement wing of the country is down right weird and scary. The party that gave is Reagan is the same party that gives is douche-bags like Madison Cawthorn.
Conservatives should be fierce in defense of liberty around the world. Sometimes it can go too far ( Iraq ) , but it's still a good instinct to have in a country. That's why democracy matters - keep us from making dumb errors of passion to often.
The fierceness is still valuable though.
Wish he wouldve so russia coulda rolled the brits
@@someoneiusedtoknow634 of course someone with an ORCish mind would stand with russia and keep denying that mordor russia was the aggressor-invader in the first place and pointing to the people they have victimized to be at fault.
I agree, and somehow someway, the political ram-blings of the politicians must be put aside! The European Union before the war started was in a total mess, NATO was weak as water, divided and fractured, being controlled by the bully on the block Russia, through the oil and natural gas sales. The West understood this is a huge security risk (whether we accept this, or even believe it) these NATO members should cautiously but firmly, put down this Russian aggression, you're either all in or you're not! The bully on the block Vladimir Putin, has so far failed in his war efforts, but consider this NATO if he had succeeded, he would have captured Kiev, install a puppet government, and right now beyond the borders of Poland.
Excellent presentation. Thank you very much.
I agree totally let's get this mess over with
When Ben speaks, wise men listen.
"wise men listen"
more like "people with false righteousness will listen"
Isn't your government in Canada voluntarily killing its own people you literal seal-clubber moron?
@@gattonero2915 "voluntarily killing its own people"
What the fuck are you talking about?
@@BlackEpyon ah i see you, a moronic literal seal-clubber, failed to realize your own country practices legalized euthanasia and even offers them as first option to those who cannot afford your "free healthcare" or those who botch their gender change surgery :^)
Justin "Fidel Castro Junior" Trudeau really did well with his authoritative move of keeping gullible moron with false sense of righteousness like you under the radar of reality :^)
I do not challenge 99% of what GEN Hodges ever states. Nevertheless, probably in deference to a Ukrainian interviewer, I will object to GEN Hodges comments on early support for Ukraine. Ukrainians have to look in the mirror and take responsibility for their own leadership failures as Euro-centric democracy evolved in Ukraine. For example, the US could not support 1991 Ukraine with arms because it was an independent country with a Russian puppet leader.
It was not until the Orange Revolution in 2005 that Ukrainians had a real Ukrainian leader. However, this Ukrainian still followed in the footsteps of Russian puppet leaders. Ukraine had KGB operatives everywhere in Ukraine’s government and policies were Russia friendly. He also allowed Ukrainian Oligarchs and corruption. Why would the US give this government money and arms?
Then came the Maiden Revolution in 2014. This was the 1ST Ukrainian government which openly tried to orient to European values. A real election occurred. It was not perfect, but was closer to reflect the true will of Ukraine’s people than previous elections. The Russians did not wait for good US relations to develop. They took Crimea by force within months. What could the US do but publicly protest. Most European countries did NOT think Crimea was a big lost to Ukraine and did not want trouble with importing Russian gas. The Donbas activity was different. It started quickly in 2014 but rose slowly in ferocity. Again the US condemned it but Ukraine’s government was unstable to work with.
It was not until 2018, after several elections, did Ukrainians have a stable government with stronger US relations. It is then the US sent military advisers as trainers. They provided small arms to help fight Russian separatists in the Donbas. The US Intelligence identified 100s of KGB agents in Ukraine’s democratically elected government. Heavy NATO weapons could NOT be given because the US feared compromises of its weapon technology. In fact, it was not until President Zelinsky agreed to fire about 100 known KGB agents did the US finally agree to send HIMARS artillery.
Now here is another problem. Ukraine is not a NATO functioning military. It’s a Soviet style military in transition to a NATO style military. The core organization since 2018 is NATO style with a trusted NCO Corp. This 1 change combined with patriotism and NATO small arms won the early Russian War On Ukraine. However, Ukrainian Offensive Operations still rely on Soviet heavy use of artillery instead of NATO Combined Arms including air power.
NATO countries appear to be under supplying weapons to Ukraine because artillery is not used like water. I agree the train up for NATO weapons like aircraft, tanks, and IFVs should have started in April after the Russians regrouped to the east. However, at that point is was still unclear whether Ukraine would fight to win back all its territory. After the Great Kharkiv Offensive, total victory for Ukraine was obvious. This is where NATO wasted 3 months of training time. Keep in mind, the US was training a 100 Ukrainian pilots for F16s and the UK 10,000 Ukrainians in Basic NATO Training. However, the rest of NATO had to be prodded to give any help.
Look at Germany today. Germany in many ways proves President Trump was right about self serving Germans under Social Democrat leadership.
My hope is the US follows those statements of GEN Hodges to supply MBTs, IFVs, and more artillery. The US alone can supply 300 M1A2s and 600 IFVs. We have already publicly agreed to 50 Bradley M2 IFVs, 100 Stryker Light Tanks, and 200 Stryker IVFs. The US should add at least 56 M1A2 MBTs and an additional 100 Bradley IFVs. This would be a Combined Arms Brigade and a Recon Brigade. Surely Europeans can add at least the same!!!
You’re speaking my language and I admire every word of wisdom you have spoken in your comment.
How then can the West sustain its military support of Ukraine while not compromising its own military capabilities and supplies?
Russia appears to be doubling down and ramping up more solders and military equipment.
Apparently they are using only 0.4 percent of their population in this war as Ukraine is using 1 percent-Caspian Report.
@@richbattaglia5350 Ramstein is filled with military leaders who understand how winning organizations are built. President Zelinsky is NOT such a skilled military leader. Nevertheless, he hit on the one element common to both political and military leaders; time. Decisive actions have to be taken now to enable Ukrainian Units to be victorious in liberating all its territory from Russian occupation.
Ukrainian military leaders have asked for 300 MBTs and 600 IFVs/APCs. This is what Ramstein military leaders need to do:
1: Ukrainian Units fight as Brigade Combined Arms Offensive Operations. Each Brigade can NOT be logistically (logpac) supported with 10-15 different types of equipment. Therefore, Ramstein needs to build Brigades with the minimum amount of equipment diversity which can be supported by Brigade logpac operations.
2: Ramstein members willing to send equipment need to commit to Brigade packages of: Combined Arms (87 MBTs and 152 IFVs) or Recon (56 Light Tanks and 152 IFVs).
3: Pledged:
A-US: 1 Battalion Bradley M2s (2 Battalions short).
B-US: 1 Brigade Recon (56 Stryker Light Tanks, 152 Stryker IFVs).
C-UK: 1 Company Combined Arms (14 Challenger 2 MBTs, short 73 MBTs).
D-France: 1 Battalion Recon (56 AMX 10 Light Tanks).
E-Canada: 1 Battalion Recon (56 Senator APCs).
F-Australia: 1 Battalion Recon (56 Bushmasters APCs).
G-Germany: 1 Battalion Combined Arms (56 Marders IFVs, short 96 IFVs).
H-Poland, Finland, Spain, and Denmark pending permission to send Leopard 2 MBTs.
Thus far from the above pledges, 2 Recon Brigades are filled. The 2-3 Brigades Combined Arms are partially filled with IFVs but are short all but 1 MBT Company. This is pitifully weak support for Ukraine. I would expect the US to supply 87 M1A2 MBTs and 102 Bradley IFVs. I expect the UK to provide 73 addition Challenger 2 MBTs. It would be nice to supply 152 Warrior IFVs too. Germany needs to supply an additional 96 Marders and give other countries with Leopard 2s permission to send these MBTs to Ukraine. The other countries need to create a package of 87 Leopard 2 MBTs. If they could create additional 1 Battalion MBTs (56 total), this would be helpful as a Reserve force. This is how Ramstein military leaders should plan!!!
Thanks for this comprehensive write up.
You have hit the salient points in your timelines and much as I suspected.
That is great analysis!
Yes, I agree wholeheartedly with most of your statement as I want to scream out in frustration when the US is blamed for not going in like some kind of Justice League in 2014. But spare me any credit given to Trump. I only thank God he wasn't reelected because I don't doubt for a second that he wouldn't have gladly deferred to the wishes of Putin- the 'genius'- who would now be measuring for curtains in Kiev.
General Ben Hodges is spot on. Russia can and will be defeated if Ukraine gets what it needs to get the job done
Pronto!
Hodges is way off, Russia will beat all of NATO, 30 countries against 1. Viva Vlad.
@@finnmaceoin152 Let him try.. whats he waiting for 🤔
Russia is not going to give up occupied territories. Nato overplayed their hand by courting Ukraine. They are responsible for this war.
They need offensive weapons to defend their country. Sounds like a contradition in terms but the fact is, there are enemy troops in their territory and they will not leave. How to MAKE them leave? Ask them nicely? Hurry up and pull your finger out Germany because I am beginning to wonder who's side you are on here.
all weapons may be used in offense and defense
@@BigDsGaming2022 completely agree - this agonising over whether weapons are offensive or defensive is just playing along to the Kremlin's narrative. We should give Ukraine what they need to defeat the invaders, end of story.
Since when did US gave any weight to "human rights" (carpet bombing country after country) or UN Charter based Intl Rules? Sovereignty of Ukraine is so important. Exercising that sovereignty, US can potentially put military including nukes in Ukraine targetting Russia. Therefore why can't the US afford the same sovereignty rights to Cuba?
Russia can potentially put nukes in Belarus, ATTACK Belarus now! Are you seriously comparing Ukraine to Cuba at the height of the Cold War? Cuba is a brutal dictatorship and has been since Castro took power as well as for a few years before. Besides, there was NEVER ANY QUESTION OF PLACING NUKES IN UKRAINE. How many nukes have been placed in Poland or any of the Baltic states? NATO was never that keen on Ukraine joining anyway.
Where does the US carpet bomb?
One of the only voices I completely trust.
Decent people around the world are rooting for Ukraine to win this war and retake all the lands the forces of evil in Russia have occupied and annexed.
I am far away from the battle field but not a single person I have spoken to does not support the brave Ukrainians in their fight for freedom.
Slava Ukraini from Curaçao in the Caribbean.
😂😂😂😂😂😂80%of the World simply coult not wait for US to FALL. THESE LIES WITH INTERNATIONAL LAW. HYPOCRICY OS US IS SHAMELESS THEY KILLED MILLIONS INVADING DOZENS OF PEOPLE IRAQ SYRIA LYBIA SOUTH SUDAN NIGERIA YANKEII EMEN ETC ETC
Wake up from your dream brother
Glory to Putin and the Russian people
God bless you. Biggest respect for Curacso , Caribbean from Brave Ukraine !
@@Nowandthen7 President biden rightfully called putin the " murderous Dictator " he will have the same fate as Moammar Gaddafi of Yemen!
we will kick them out !! 🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦❤️🇮🇩🇮🇩🇮🇩🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇪🇺🇪🇺🇪🇺🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧 GOD BLESS POLAND , GOD BLESS USA , GOD BLESS UK
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General Ben Hodges has been the voice of Reason since Day 1 ... 💙💛🙏🇺🇦
Say what you want about the United States and its foreign policy during the past decades, but the international order where wars of conquest are not tolerated is their achievement and something Americans have strictly adhered to.
There are many smaller countries that would not exist without the United States because they would have been gobbled up by their expansionist and larger neighbors.
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Completely agree with what he says. His knowledge and analysis so far has been spot on.
If you allow a brutal military to achieve its aims using nuclear threats....you can expect additional nuclear threats to arrive soon enough 🌎🔥
Well done ! Exactly 💯
Nuclear blackmail doesn't work
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Very intelligent and experienced man, Ben Hodges.
He realized that like most people he was wrong in the beginning but quickly adapted to the reality that was becoming apparent.
Daniel Davis should take some lessons from Ben Hodges...
Ben Hodges is fantastic man, great interview...
As always, a good analysis from Gen. Hodges; let's hope our current serving Chiefs are of equal quality.
Milley, Burger, CNO, Austen...no.
Love hearing from General Hodges.
Toujours Pret General on your whole heartedly feelings for Human rights and stance on peace in Europe
You will win.
Love from Dallas, Texas 💙
God keep Ukraine 🇺🇦
You do realize that ukraine banned Christianity right? Look it up libtard
@@GeneralWinter9 where are you chiming in from?
Your comment is completely misplaced so I'm curious where you were educated.
Sounds like you're provoked. xD
General Hodges mentions how he underestimated the level of corruption in Russia`s military. If you are interested in understanding this topic better, Perun did an excellent presentation about it - czcams.com/video/i9i47sgi-V4/video.html
Perun is one of the best Ukraine-covering CZcamsrs.
Very interesting point of view, informative. Yes, we want Ukraine to win.
Who is WE, I don't nor anyone I know. You obviously support NAZI's
@@finnmaceoin152 Eh russki ! not conscripted yet ? your boss, Putinochio wants you on the killing fields in Bakmut
Operational experience.
Training to the point of failure *and* then fixing it.
These are fundamental and I am glad a seasoned military leader hasn’t forgotten them.
As I rewatch this video, I can see humility within the general. Useful perspective gained from experience and not squandered by vanity.
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Glory to RUSSIA PUTIN AND ENLARGED BRICS
Uk should send its full tank force to ukraine and get m1a1 tanks from the USA, who sold 150 to Morocco for the price of$380m which is what we will have to pay to upgrade challenger 2 , this would give ukraine a fighting chance of keeping Russia at bay till the leopards come , if they come, if no tanks are sent to help then the Russians could push back to the dinepro and putin will claim all of east ukraine
What's the cost of the tank I looked 6.5 million pounds I think your figures could be wrong
great questions, straight answers. General thank you for your consistent messaging.
For the umpteenth time : Thank You, Sir, for your insight & service!
At least deny Russia sanctuary
This general has drank the kool aide
I believe The Pentagon has an obligation to supply Ukraine with long range precision weaponry as it was one of the Countries that talked Ukraine into giving up its Nuclear and long range missiles with a promise of security. Well that hasn't ended well for Ukraine has it. It's funny that neither the U.S.A nor Russia had to give up theirs !
Exactly! As an American, I'm especially pissed and ashamed about this.
Ben Hodges on. I'm watchin. 🇺🇸 🇺🇦
General Hodges is a good man. He's very fair and sensible in his assessments. Always a good listen
I want Ukraine to Win
Go on the friest line if you whon to vin. My half family are olredy daed ,you whon other relatives and leave me myself in the Germany vilege.
🇺🇸✌🏻🇺🇦Peace for Ukraine!!
A very honest interview on the part of General Hodges.
The depth of corruption and its effect on the military has been totally underestimated by the west because most in the west have never experienced this level of corruption.
If you look at Russia's history of military development it has been a litany of failure, technology theft and a boastfulness of their ability.
The Russian command talk a very good game and always have but the proof of the boast is in the action and in Ukraine Russia have proved themselves to be all noise.
There is a lesson to be had here in that if one looks at China closely they have very much the same problems and will go down very much the same road.
Thing with USA that they have had plenty of practice with war. Which Russia is finding out ,also U.K. behind the scenes with intel must help a lot ,and of course fifty plus nations should ensure victory for Ukraine ,cannot wait for that day ! All the worlds dictators are looking on and they must be shown what happens to them if they push their luck.
@@APW554 The interesting thing is that Russian troops have been in almost continuous action for the last 10 years but always against piece meal rag tag militaries. Even the last time they went up against Ukraine in 2014 they faced a military that was trained in the Russian doctrine with very centralized command and riddled with corruption. Since then Ukraine with the help of the west have done a lot of work to change things to a much more western military doctrine with a professional NCO corp who can make battlefield decisions and they have managed to get rid of a lot of the corruption. This is something that I dont think the Russians took into account and they judged Ukraine on their own performance. They also underestimated the unity of the west.
I have so much respect for this man
We always love interviews with Gen Hodges!! He did make us laugh with his comment about Gerasimov made us laugh because we have said the same thing is he looks terrible!! But all these Russian military leaders are so lifeless. 🇭🇲
General Hodges predicted many strategic developments in Central-Eastern Europe...respect from Poland Semper Fi!!!
I truly value and agree with Ben Hodges. I think we want Russia to think it will take long time, let Ukraine surprize them.
Thank God Ben Hodges is part of ,at least having a voice in helping Ukraine to receive the weapons they need to win the war and providing military training along with equipment training. Lt Gen Ben Hodges is NATOs senior mentor for logistics, and Iam sure he has Ukraine’s best interest at heart.
atacms, Abrams, patriots, f-16 lets go
Which would you rather have, a few 10 million dollar tanks you can't afford to maintain, missile batteries that cost a billion and aircraft you won't be able to operate and maintain for a year or two, or lots of precision $40k projectiles you can fire from HIMARS with a 150 mile range and few hundred Bradleys? The US aid apportioned to Ukraine is finite. Thought needs to go into what is provided.
U tell the truth. I hope Nato knows these
Exactly nothing is impossible if the support and the firepower are behing the goal
Huge thanks to the American people and government for supporting Ukraine! We will never forget this! The States and Britain have always saved this world, I believe that they will save it now! I have great respect for General Hodges, he is a true defender of freedom and democracy around the world💙💛
🇺🇸❤️🇺🇦 SLAVA UKRAINE - THE U.S. IS WITH YOU EVERY STEP OF THE WAY
In absolute numbers the US has given most military aid by far. However as percentage of GDP we have Estonia at no 1 (1.1%), Latvia (0.93%), Poland (0.5%), Lithuania (0.46%), Norway (0.34%), UK (0.25%), Czech Republic (0.24%), and then Canada & USA (0.23% each
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The USA is for respect of sovereignty, 😄😁😆hahahahaha 😝 .