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

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Ай бұрын

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 Ай бұрын

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 Ай бұрын

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

@billybonds4449 Ай бұрын

Very wise words indeed AD.

@user-gf7kc5fc5m Ай бұрын

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

@user-gf7kc5fc5m Ай бұрын

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 Ай бұрын

👏👏👏

@montanasoftware5954 Ай бұрын

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

@carolwilliams8511 Ай бұрын

Agree.

@bobouzala Ай бұрын

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

@diilouise Ай бұрын

Yes. He speaks with clarity.

@ronmonks6325 Ай бұрын

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

@marksimpson6387 Ай бұрын

Propagandist

@anacasco7765 22 күн бұрын

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 18 күн бұрын

Hear hear!

@davidporter7051 Күн бұрын

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

@GoldenTridentfilms Ай бұрын

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

@ralphduff298 19 күн бұрын

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.

@pollenatrix Ай бұрын

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

@peetky8645 Ай бұрын

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

@valuggel8972 Ай бұрын

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

@FishandHunt Ай бұрын

@@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 Ай бұрын

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

@donnievance1942 Ай бұрын

@@valuggel8972 Thanks for the comment from the Kremlin.

@hape3862 Ай бұрын

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

@mikejess04 Ай бұрын

🤡

@ElGranPedrito Ай бұрын

I see you are a simple man of culture as well

@georgettelevesque277 Ай бұрын

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

@donnapuleio627 Ай бұрын

So do I.

@jimparry2743 Ай бұрын

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

@stevemorrell4066 Ай бұрын

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 Ай бұрын

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 Ай бұрын

He’s a Republican, so no.

@ralphduff298 19 күн бұрын

@BIOSHOCKFOXX Ай бұрын

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 Ай бұрын

Do you mean convicted sex offender Scott Ritter?

@seufer12 23 күн бұрын

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 19 күн бұрын

@@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 Күн бұрын

@@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 Күн бұрын

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.

@MarkyMark1668 Ай бұрын

General Ben Hodges for US President

@hape3862 Ай бұрын

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

@DawnLevendula Ай бұрын

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

@hape3862 Ай бұрын

@@DawnLevendula 🫶

@LisaNH934 Ай бұрын

I second that! 👍

@lauriew3517 Ай бұрын

@@hape3862 Missing Hitler then ?

@billbellell9462 Ай бұрын

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

@peetky8645 Ай бұрын

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

@Diwana71 Ай бұрын

😂😂😂 He should run for clown show .

@michaelpalmer4013 Ай бұрын

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 Ай бұрын

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

@peterm.2385 Ай бұрын

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

@barrettzbrowning Ай бұрын

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

@Jim-yz7qf Ай бұрын

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.

@SPSteve Ай бұрын

As an American, this entire MAGA congress policy blockade, don't attack Russian oil production, don't attack Russian territory is shameful and embarrassing.

@maritaschweizer1117 Ай бұрын

With such politicions Hitler easy yould had got leader of the whole world.

@davidelliott5843 Ай бұрын

There are many ways Biden could get around the Congressional road block. But he just lets it drag out. He’s no better than Johnson or Trump.

@farallimacha Ай бұрын

They probably invested money in Russian oil production and now they trying to protect it. The same was going on during WW2. American investors were protesting bombing of certain German factories for the same reasons.

@wp9860 Ай бұрын

The only rationale for western sources discouraging attacks on Russian oil refineries is a potential increase in gas prices in the U.S. during an election year. Losing the white house is worse than a several months ban on those attacks.

@fyrchmyrddin1937 Ай бұрын

Concur. I'll reluctantly vote for Trump, but I hope he'll be smarter than his supporters are and make opening the American energy sector a primary objective. If Pedophi|e Joey had done so early on, Putin would have been beggared & destabilized last year. Furthermore, Pedophi|e Joey could actually, I dunno, *LEAD* by rallying conservatives to support Ukraine & facing down the handful of Froot Loops like MTG who are believing Kremlin claims. It's pretty hard to pretend Russia should be anything but an international pariah once one becomes even moderately familiar with the vast assortment of crimes against humanity being conducted in the ethnic cleansing of Ukraine. EDIT - I'm generally shadow banned by YewTub

@siweiss9214 Ай бұрын

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

@carolwilliams8511 Ай бұрын

Same. That man is a traitor to democracy.

@christinamuzzu6414 Ай бұрын

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 Ай бұрын

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 Ай бұрын

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

@nadiateinert9374 Ай бұрын

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.

@bobs4115 29 күн бұрын

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 19 күн бұрын

@yootoobnz8109 Ай бұрын

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

@eschmidtiii4673 Ай бұрын

Retired General Hodges needs to become the top strategic advisor to President Biden.

@tadeuszczernia5422 Ай бұрын

That would require "President" Biden to comprehend what advise is given to him.

@jrrogers9240 Ай бұрын

for president Trump.....

@TOMAS-lh4er Ай бұрын

ONLY the FOOLS that lead the countries in Europe and Americas Illegitimate President, Biden, None of them understands that Putin "IS" the second Hitler.

@briannagle6328 Ай бұрын

Or maybe More useful as the Defence Secretary.. But He does Need to be Involved in some form but i Fear there are too many people in the US government Who Do Not Want Ukraine to win this War and Engaging Gen Hodges in some capacity would make them Crap their Pants for fear of Escalation...

@rodgerhempfing2921 Ай бұрын

Biden has to grow a pair and show leadership.

@geoffreychadwick8230 Ай бұрын

USA, WAKE UP SMELL THE COFFEE !

@gerrycastlemanwarde5933 Ай бұрын

Too late!

@11000038 Ай бұрын

USA has lost our trust.

@JoeBlow-fp5ng Ай бұрын

When are YOU going to Ukraine to fight your boogeyman Putin, keyboard warrior?

@solconcordia4315 Ай бұрын

Golden pee of Trump's favorite color may be more effective than coffee ☕.

@Erelio Ай бұрын

@@gerrycastlemanwarde5933There still is time , but running out quickly .

@romangamez9316 Ай бұрын

Finally found some great reporting

@wickedlylong1015 Ай бұрын

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 Ай бұрын

all day??? u must get out more 😂😂😂

@ralphduff298 19 күн бұрын

@andrewwarren4206 Ай бұрын

Ben's right. We need to take this more seriously. The ruzzian imperialist war.

@max_skim-pontoon-cough Ай бұрын

Ben Hodges led us to our defeat Iraq and Afghanistan. He may be “right” but he’s a yes man who’s opinion is about as credulous as Russian propagandists

@joblakelisbon Ай бұрын

That man is mentally challenged. The US overthrew the Ukrainian government in 2014 and has been filling the Ukraine with weapons ever since.

@IvanMartynenko-ir8xh Ай бұрын

The US Imperialist War. Former US State Department official Mike Benz: "when the dust settles, we will find out that Ukraine was the largest CIA operation"

@linmal2242 Ай бұрын

@@IvanMartynenko-ir8xhBullsh!t

@Andre_XX Ай бұрын

@@IvanMartynenko-ir8xhRussian troll. Heck there is nothing subtle about you guys. You stick out like a sore thumb.

@ransandler5165 Ай бұрын

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

@ralphduff298 19 күн бұрын

@brucecampbell6133 Ай бұрын

Ben Hodges comments at 29:00 shine the light on a lack of US political will to lead and follow through. It is embarrassing and disgusting that they have the gall to shake a finger at Ukraine on their successful attacks against Russian oil refineries while refusing to do what's needed to end Russia's horrendous warring attacks against Ukraine.

@CrookedSkew 29 күн бұрын

Tremendous interview. Thanks Silicone Curtain and Ben Hodges!

@40watt_club Ай бұрын

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

@SiliconCurtain Ай бұрын

👍👍👍

@johnashton4086 Ай бұрын

What year at HWU ?

@psychonautpupildiallater7734 Ай бұрын

@@SiliconCurtain 🤡👍

@kostya4857 Ай бұрын

"Slava Ukriaini" equates to "Heil Hitler". It is said in support of Nazi's and terrorists.

@nozhki-busha Ай бұрын

@@psychonautpupildiallater7734 only clowns are in the Kremlin, Vatnik.

@Phonographische Ай бұрын

It's all so obvious and Ben Hodges says it so clearly. First things first: Ukraine must be supported by all means against Russia.

@AkenValle Ай бұрын

He is lying.

@mrjamienorwood Ай бұрын

@@AkenValle So pretend he is lying. Ukraine still must be supported by all means against Russia.

@AkenValle Ай бұрын

@@mrjamienorwood so enlist? O wait, you, him and all of you are cowards. Ukraine have choice, lose a lot and survive, or lose everything. Both options work for Russia.

@AkenValle Ай бұрын

@@mrjamienorwood So enlist?

@davidgab4448 Ай бұрын

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.

@gregparrott Ай бұрын

General Hodges' willingness to participate in key organizations, as well as accept interviews readily accessible to the public is much appreciated. Regarding the Suwalki gap, why there is so much fretting over a ~60 mile section of border between Poland and Lithuania? That it is the shortest path between Belarus and Kaliningrad could pose as much a liability for Russia as an asset. NATO has 'boatloads' of defensive assets nearby, likely making it the WORST place for Russia to attack. If they did, NATO would declare 'open season' to invade Kaliningrad, sink all ships, and block use of the Baltic sea. Russia then must deal with a long, very narrow 'finger' of forces surrounded on 3 sides by NATO. That sounds like a nightmare for Russia.

@christianecoughlan7392 Ай бұрын

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

@HimalayaBeard Ай бұрын

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

@j.dunlop8295 Ай бұрын

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 Ай бұрын

@@lauriew3517fanny

@defendandprotect-om5hv Ай бұрын

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

@carolwilliams8511 Ай бұрын

I love him too. Brilliant military mind.

@sneakerset Ай бұрын

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

@Max-lw1dw Ай бұрын

Such good common sense! Thanks Gen Hodges.

@jonathanhandsmusic Ай бұрын

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.

@RoEl-od9hl Ай бұрын

Testing..

@RizzlaTheCat Ай бұрын

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!!

@billybonds4449 Ай бұрын

Good shout RTC.

@drogna3905 Ай бұрын

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

@ralphduff298 19 күн бұрын

@matthewnewton8812 Ай бұрын

The notion that crude oil prices won’t go up if Ukraine attacks Russian oil supplies, because the attacks are on refined oil and not crude oil, reflects a pretty profound misunderstanding of supply/demand.

@amyjosmith Ай бұрын

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.

@CatalystD9 Ай бұрын

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

@davidporter7051 Күн бұрын

he is full of smelly dung

@drexenor Ай бұрын

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

@thenorthwestpassage2880 Ай бұрын

Yes the “caring” warmonger

@marciafirst2271 Ай бұрын

My Scottish ancestors came from the Gunn clan, whose motto is “Aut Pax Aut Bellum,” - “Either Peace or War.” Ukraine’s allies need to prepare for war. We can’t be complacent.

@Rhfpiano Ай бұрын

I wish Ben Hodges was National Security advisor. Clarity of purpose & strategy to match it.

@peterturchyn8685 Ай бұрын

Dont forget Russia's cyber war against everybody.

@georgeoverton8267 Ай бұрын

California is the worlds largest source of cyber attacks

@ramireznoy Ай бұрын

Says who?

@annflynn7209 Ай бұрын

Well they do hack GPS in European flights

@TonyM540 Ай бұрын

That’s right.

@TonyM540 Ай бұрын

@@ramireznoy anyone with 2 brain cells or more.

@war-painter Ай бұрын

It’s all psychological. Americans have talked themselves into defeat. This is what happens when a badly educated nation, USA, lacks critical thinking skills and cannot defend themselves against deception and lies. America may be militarily powerful but our lack of general political propaganda/disinfo intelligence will leave us conquered by an economy smaller than Italy. This stupidity is reprehensible. Kudos to Jonathon Fink and Ben Hodges! Vive La France and Congrats to the Baltics. Slava Ukraini 🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦- Ukrainians are awesome!

@markanthony3275 Ай бұрын

America is no longer the power that Hodges thinks they are. many countries now have better technology and equipment than America...Russia being one of them.

@blackcountrylad464 Ай бұрын

Well said 🇬🇧🇺🇦💛💙

@eansmith4925 Ай бұрын

We Americans live in a nation that believes Jerry Springer and WWE wrestling is the pintical of awareness

@laurie9557 Ай бұрын

And kudos to the Czech Republic.

@ehawolczecki8759 Ай бұрын

True.

@flankspeed007 28 күн бұрын

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

@timdownunder99 Ай бұрын

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!

@jacquesdubord6844 Ай бұрын

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.

@leenickshramko1100 Ай бұрын

Patriots for Ukraine!

@dimas3829 Ай бұрын

armchair ones.

@martinvanoene7192 Ай бұрын

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

@GordLamb Ай бұрын

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

@rhondabailey9238 Ай бұрын

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

@richardkey1678 Ай бұрын

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 Ай бұрын

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 Ай бұрын

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

@richardkey1678 Ай бұрын

@@chiokesilva4303 Dream Queen

@awlhunt Ай бұрын

@@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…

@MrBudgiejoe Ай бұрын

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

@mvp019 Ай бұрын

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.

@davidLunan-mo8xp Ай бұрын

Well General hodges I think your knowledge and skills are very important to me and I am looking forward to seeing the end of this war,I'm too old to go back to work so I'm going to be supportive of all your work and you have a lot of answers to the issues in Ukraine please convince America and our allies this is what we need to do thanks for your advice and support good luck you are a champion for freedom in Ukraine cheers

@georgettelevesque277 Ай бұрын

I wish all politicians of democracies listened to him and act according to his wisdom….

@carolwilliams8511 Ай бұрын

So do I.

@themcgeachys Ай бұрын

Breedlove too

@marksimpson6387 Ай бұрын

If u r listening to him there would be world war three he should look in the mirror of the invasions he has done the list is endless

@NtDs90 29 күн бұрын

Never forget that all politicians only care about is their personal security and how to make money for themselves in the process. The war at this point doesn’t harm them and is making them money under the table.

@impossibleisjustanopinion9898 Ай бұрын

Our government in the UK need to step up. We have enough for about 3 month's. We should be opening factories and sending everything we can

@carolwilliams8511 Ай бұрын

Yes, we should.

@petardetar5191 Ай бұрын

What factories ?

@s1nb4d59 Ай бұрын

Always love listening to Ben,good interview.

@user-be2xp5nd7w Ай бұрын

Love your show and General Hodges opinion.

@nian60 Ай бұрын

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

@MrOhmikey Ай бұрын

@michaelmichaels-tw7wd Ай бұрын

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

@LisaNH934 Ай бұрын

I agree wholeheartedly!!! 💙💛 🫂 🦄 💕

@blackcountrylad464 Ай бұрын

@@LisaNH934 I agree too! 💛💙🇺🇸🇺🇦🇬🇧🦊

@LisaNH934 Ай бұрын

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

@blackcountrylad464 Ай бұрын

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

@michaelmichaels-tw7wd Ай бұрын

@@LisaNH934 🤗🥰🦄

@user-xu6qe9ul8j Ай бұрын

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

@bart5158 Ай бұрын

If only Ben Hodges was in charge ✊

@user-kj5bf9rm9d Ай бұрын

in charge of what? he can't even manage his own bowel movements , its coming out his mouth.😂😂😂😂

@GoranDjikic-lh6qt Ай бұрын

If he was in charge you would be dead

@ralphduff298 19 күн бұрын

@agustinussiahaan6669 Ай бұрын

Thanks, Jonathan and Ben. Support from Indonesia.

@mike4480 Ай бұрын

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

@alchang1515 Ай бұрын

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

@agustinussiahaan6669 Ай бұрын

@@alchang1515 Sama-sama. Salam.

@thomaseriksen5505 Ай бұрын

Being Danish, I'm painfully aware that blocking Russian ships would be a violation of international law. We can't even demand ships to have a pilot. We give tried that for half a century. So it's not as easy as the general make it sound.

@americanpatriot4227 17 күн бұрын

Indeed it would not be a violation of International Law to insist that any ship that does not meet safety and inspection standards NOT be allowed to transit. It is done in other places and ports all the time. Denmark has the right to insist, in its waters, on Pilots and Standards. That you claim otherwise is based on ignorance of the law or simply displays your unwillingness or fear.

@thomaseriksen5505 17 күн бұрын

@@americanpatriot4227 According to an old treaty from 1857 Denmark is obliged to give free passage to all ships sailing to and from the Baltic Sea without demanding polit or any other restrictions. Only if ships are sailing to or from a Danish port we can demand pilot. Prior to 1857 the Danish kings would make a fortune by blocking the Danish passage to the Baltic Sea and demanding ships to pay a toll to pass through. England and other countries forced Denmark to abolish the toll and the treaty from 1857 were signed.

@americanpatriot4227 17 күн бұрын

@@thomaseriksen5505 thank you for the information, could you provide the name of the treaty or provide a link?

@doctorbrodeur 25 күн бұрын

I hear very different summaries from say Douglas Macgregor. Not sure that this gentleman has a firm grip on what is happening in Eastern Europe in comparison to say macgregor.

@emilyw3483 Ай бұрын

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

@jonduncombe2658 Ай бұрын

Ben Hodges makes complete sense, keep up the great work

@kythian Ай бұрын

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."

@jamesmarchetti3286 Ай бұрын

There is so much and numerous countries to watch !! Chechnya, Georgia, Moldova, Belarus and even Poland as some countries reconsidered the United Nations Conventional War Treaties !!!

@patrick39432 Ай бұрын

I've almost given up on the West's ability to think straight, show their strength, and not run in fear from Russia 😥

@jmdavison62 Ай бұрын

Don't give up yet.

@christopherlees1134 Ай бұрын

Russia is led by a real man. The West is run by drag queens.

@stephenhill545 Ай бұрын

The archives tell us that nazi germany wanted a general European war, it didnt want bits of territory, it wanted to overthrow the international order. Hoping putin will stop isnt a policy.

@carolwilliams8511 Ай бұрын

It's depressing seeing how our politicians dither and cower, yes.

@zombieGI Ай бұрын

How can we show strength? This whole response is born out of weakness and fear. Russia was never gonna invade Europe and no one even knew that Ukraine existed until the fearmongering started so this isn't about compassion. If fear controls you, you are weak. How will you show strength? These are the people that support prolonging the war and here are their fruits. Bon appetit!

@miroslavavisinger Ай бұрын

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.👍♥️

@bellbookcandle3051 Ай бұрын

"You are welcome!"🫡 - The Easter Bunny🐰

@amanda72ist Ай бұрын

Really informative interview ! thanks!

@primalamusica3 Ай бұрын

Thank you very much, your podcasts are excellent, and I specially appreciate Ben Hodges! I wish the USA would listen to him!

@kennethburnet4374 Ай бұрын

BEN HODGES FOR THE NEXT PRESIDENT OF AMERICA.

@mzunnurain Ай бұрын

Too nice.

@rodmarker2071 Ай бұрын

Good Idea ....

@wladekhanczar Ай бұрын

Respect for the great analyst General Ben Hodges.

@TrickShepherd Ай бұрын

Has he gotten one thing right?

@ralphduff298 19 күн бұрын

@thomasdaniel100 Ай бұрын

Hodges is the only credible answer we have to McGregor. We need more Hodges.

@ngangamuhia3846 28 күн бұрын

Hodges and his expertise told us that the Ukrainian counteroffensive would reach Melitopol.

@user-ss3oi8is9e 18 күн бұрын

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 🙏

@Buffy_Summers_Sunnydale Ай бұрын

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

@carolwilliams8511 Ай бұрын

It certainly is 👍

@cindianajones9049 Ай бұрын

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 Ай бұрын

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

@Dorimkeeping Ай бұрын

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

@wandersurjit 15 күн бұрын

What happened? Nothing to hear even after 3 weeks.

@louisnaidu9140 Ай бұрын

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

@hififlipper Ай бұрын

Lukashenkos army couldn't defeat his police force. That's a cool sentence.

@pacifist9805 Ай бұрын

10:18 That is really funny joke 😂 And it's so true.

@Kath-nd6pj Ай бұрын

Putin sent the Wagner forces there after Prigozhin’s “March” on Moscow. They were seen to be apparently training up part of the Belarusian’s army according to Lukashenko But I believed Belarus got fed up with their bad behaviour. They tried to attack the western boarder which got Lukashenko tetchy. I believe most have since moved back to what Wagner were previous up to in Africa.

@thc6664 Ай бұрын

and u.s and nato got defeated by goathurdlers in afganistan...😂😂

@mrjamienorwood Ай бұрын

@@thc6664 getting out, leaving afghanistan and being defeated are two different things. America elected Obama in 2008 because he promised to withdraw from Afghanistan. Like so many other initiatives: it took Joe Biden to complete the job. Any thinking person knew it would not be accomplished without tragedy. The sooner we withdrew, the sooner the killing of americans would end. And we were not defeated. Biden not only withdrew our forces, he put the pentagon in the position to rapidly repurpose to a focus on defending Ukraine. Biden brought Europe back together and strengthened the resolve to destroy the Russian military. Now the goatherders that killed the last 13 americans in afghanistan just massacred hundreds in Russia. Is the enemy of our enemy our friend. NOT!

@joyceperez5505 Ай бұрын

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

@primalamusica3 Ай бұрын

Ben Hodges, for US President, please!

@susanyantha4074 Ай бұрын

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

@willemchelien4760 Ай бұрын

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

@robertewelsh1 Ай бұрын

"Lukashenko's army couldn't defeat his police force" That comment by Ben Hodges doesn't just have the ring of truth, but it's damn funny with it. Jonathan, please keep getting the quality of guests you have so far managed to. I enjoy watching/listening to your channel partly because you have the time to go really in-depth with your guests. Keep it up.

@klaasvakie Ай бұрын

😂😂😂

@Pilky-Bs2Mc Ай бұрын

Ben talks so much sense 👍 Pity he's not up for presidency this November

@fraumahler5934 Ай бұрын

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

@rodgerhempfing2921 Ай бұрын

Ukraine does not have a endless supply of fighting men,it's criminal that America doesn't get serious.

@Quintanaroo2117 Ай бұрын

I totally agree!

@user-ws1qf7ol4k Ай бұрын

They are looking for volunteers...you should sign up Rambo!!!!!

@defendandprotect-om5hv Ай бұрын

@@user-ws1qf7ol4k Go to russia and enlist. Ukraine needs fertilizer.

@Quintanaroo2117 Ай бұрын

@@user-ws1qf7ol4k , are you talking to me? Been there done that cowboy did my 10 plus years active duty infantry. Better yet why don't you sign up? My bet is you're a Russian bot or a clueless Trump voter!

@davidrink1291 Ай бұрын

60 million Americans who support Putin and his useful idiot Trump is insane and serious.

@DavidCooper-vh4nr Ай бұрын

Where is the discussion about Ukraine retaking Crimea? Some good talking points, but your thumbnail is misleading.

@connectwithyourdeck Ай бұрын

What’s concerning is while the US is in turmoil - it may well be giving Russia a green light to do more.

@davidcpugh8743 Ай бұрын

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.

@geoffgill5334 Ай бұрын

Well said SEMPER FI VIETNAM VET

@bobouzala Ай бұрын

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 🇺🇦

@DB-xq3yn Ай бұрын

A very clear voice is Arkadij Babchenko's. Read his "Russia's Lost Victory". "Colors of War" is also great, but the first one provides a lot of answers to the questions asked here.

@ethanboyd7843 28 күн бұрын

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!

@rightman1347 Ай бұрын

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