Unfortunately Mr. Hodges tells the truth. Already from the start, all those debates, NATO, EU, at the beginning of the war, we started sending helmets, vests? It is one big shame. Maybe people in the West need to be confronted directly before there will be a real reaction. What future will we face?
@user-fq6dr8fm4oАй бұрын
Be truthful Ukraine received training and weapons From the West before the war
@timmommens901Ай бұрын
@@user-fq6dr8fm4o Missing the point ?
@themeiafyАй бұрын
@@user-fq6dr8fm4o Yeah, Russian jets are soooooo scared of NATO training. Not. Did you help Afghanistan with training alone?
@YouKnowTheyExistАй бұрын
@@user-fq6dr8fm4o Be truthful, 1932 holodomor killed MILLIONS of Ukrainians and allowed kremlin to take economic control of Donbas. By year 1990 there were over 4-million ruzzians in Donbas trying to own Donbas and break free from kremlin taxation. These ruzzians corrupted Ukraine and ran their own mafias in Ukraine. Putler saw the opportunity to call these ruzzians "Ukra-nazis" and use the politics to confuse the world. putin and Wagner mercenaries invade Crimea. putin built the Kerch War Bridge to wage war on Ukraine and Europe. putin always intended to exterminate Ukrainian culture in order to make the bridge more secure for war on Europe. Talk about the past and talk about the future that ruzzia delivers against all decent cultures that are NOT mafia-centric. Ruzzia corrupts Belarus and seeks to corrupt (ruin) Ukraine completely.
@de-bodgeryАй бұрын
@@user-fq6dr8fm4o Why is this a problem?
@camrenwickАй бұрын
Ben Hodges speaks plain truth. There should be no restrictions on Ukraine?
@stevejones4275Ай бұрын
to prevent the end of the world? Might that be the reason?
@BJcanal270Ай бұрын
😂😅😂
@dewdogg869Ай бұрын
Facts
@T_157-40Ай бұрын
@@camrenwick Fear! Russia is the bully and they are playing on fear.
@AstroGremlinAmericanАй бұрын
No question. But nothing is irreversible when it comes to American policy.
@user-le3ut9gv7qАй бұрын
General Hodges talks a lot of sense, he should be listened to!!!👍🏻💪🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇬🇧
@ejvik3238Ай бұрын
This is the first statement I agree on with this "expert". Pretty much everything he said before was nonsense.
@mathew00Ай бұрын
I love these videos so much because one person asks a question, and then they let the other person fully express themselves. It's so refreshing.
@witoldpilecki9052Ай бұрын
Yeah, good job 👍
@bobs4115Ай бұрын
Thanks for regularly interviewing Gen Hodges, the clearest US military thinker on this war.
@GruenerGummistiefelАй бұрын
You absolutely right General Hodges ! I was employed with 7th Army Training command and I know you understand the situation well.
@jackgraves5121Ай бұрын
Thanks, Ukraine!!! 🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦💙💙💙
@T_157-40Ай бұрын
Thank you General. As a former U.S. Army and NG enlisted soldier, I have great respect for your views. 100%++ agree with you.
@Pollys13aАй бұрын
As said, Ben Hodges talks an awful lot of sense, people should stop sleep walking, wake up and take note of what he says.
@ejvik3238Ай бұрын
This is the first statement I agree on with this "expert". Pretty much everything he said before was nonsense.
@karinborup1162Ай бұрын
Thank you Mr. Hodges. I wish the American politicians were just as intelligent, as you are. Very depressing to day hearing Trumps candidate for vicepresident. His views about the future of Ukraine were a copy of Trumps, even worse. As an European, I am so worried about Ukraine. But of course also about Ukraines neighbours in the long term. I honestly feel, Europe not can trust U.S. any longer. The perspectives are scaring.🇩🇰🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦
@S-tank_Ай бұрын
As an American I just want to say have faith. Don't listen to the polls they are never right. Nothing gets us fired up like roe so women are gonna come out in droves to vote for Biden. I've got my money on Biden. Maybe I'll be wrong but I don't think so
@FieldBlaserАй бұрын
This Republican Party has been compromised by Russia and China. Sad. .
@richardmonson8657Ай бұрын
Couldn’t agree with you more on much of what you said, but also Europe has not lived up to its responsibility. Military spending and preparedness must rise even at the expense of socialist and green programs across the EU. Saying you have met the established spending today when it does not compensate for all the years it was not met is BS. Take a look at the man who may one day control your destiny and evaluate the likelihood of him funding climate change projects. Grow up…and get serious.
@BaumerPaulGefreiterАй бұрын
Thank you Karin!
@thelukkman1Ай бұрын
and to add insult to injury, Trump's ratings are up to 57% and billionaire Elon Musk is donating $43 million / month to his campaign .. If Trump gets in, democracy as we know it will end.. it is terrifying, and I am (thankfully) not even American!
@fendermonАй бұрын
Ben for president.
@lqr824Ай бұрын
Yikes, no! He only understands military. He has no understanding of economics, politics, international relations and the like.
@dneuf6146Ай бұрын
@@lqr824 No President has a perfect understanding of all elements of governance. That is what the Cabinet is for. The art of governing is surrounding oneself with highly competent people.
@jasft9746Ай бұрын
@@lqr824Like Trump understands foreign policy or economics.
@fendermonАй бұрын
@@lqr824 He would have helpers.
@arnerusbjerg9138Ай бұрын
@@lqr824thats what viceprecidents😊 are for. 😉
@srb1855Ай бұрын
Si vis pacem, para bellum. ⚔️
@icns01Ай бұрын
Everytime I listen to the general I come away thanking God he is on our side! So astute and articulate. If ever he decides to run for president...👍😏
@yanina.korolkoАй бұрын
there is no God, just planets. when humanity finally understands that it is entirely, 100% always has been up to us… maybe things will be easier for us, the humans
@jefferyshute6641Ай бұрын
@@yanina.korolkoStrictly speaking, that is your opinion.
@user-su5cm1kh9nАй бұрын
@@jefferyshute6641Also everybody else's, except those of the smooth-brained variety.
@jefferyshute6641Ай бұрын
@@user-su5cm1kh9nInsults are unproductive. I suspect that neither of us, will persuade the other, to change perspective. And, it's off topic. Best wishes.
@yanina.korolkoАй бұрын
@@jefferyshute6641 I must disagree, since I already have four likes for my opinion and you have zero for yours… in addition, social media is a platform for people to express their opinions. I thank you for yours
@jefferyshute6641Ай бұрын
Thank you, Gen. Hodges and Mr. Smart. As an armchair General, sitting here in the US, I find the current situation very frustrating. After the untold amount of money that we, the collective "west," have expended in the last 75 years, specifically to be prepared for Soviet/Russian aggression, I fail to see why we still cower in fear. Russia is no longer a superpower, yet we still treat them as if they are. Their military is weak, compared to Europe or the US. Their economy is destined to crumble. They are the preeminent pariah in the world. And yet, here we are. And our choices in November are the worst we've had in my lifetime, (a 68 year old). Biden at least "supports" Ukraine, although his adminstration's piece meal approach is ridiculous. And Trump is a loose cannon. J.D. Vance as VP? He might as well have chosen Marjorie Taylor Greene, for all the good it does Ukraine
@rolandmartin3833Ай бұрын
+++++++++++++ !
@hardstyle8184Ай бұрын
usa here too.... I agree with everything you just said.....
@acflegalservicesgmail2467Ай бұрын
From Canada; you wrote the words right out of my head. People will catch on; once the dust settles.
@annehersey9895Ай бұрын
Me too!
@GregMoylan-pn6srАй бұрын
Very well said.
@poladelarosa8399Ай бұрын
_Kyiv Post:_ Thank you for hosting (Ret.) Gen. Hodges for another interview.
@andrius-ethАй бұрын
thanks for the truth
@jackreisewitz6632Ай бұрын
What a wise statement. "This isn't just about Ukraine This is about us, this is about Europe."
@syl-brianskamara185028 күн бұрын
This is pure scaremongering! Russia will never think of attacking NATO just because it may have defeated Ukraine. Its not only suicidal, it would be a global nuclear armageddon. Don't know why you guys don't understand this, or are you pretending not to get this in your sculls? Stop playing with a crazy guy with that huge stockpile of nukes.
@3ast3rn3rАй бұрын
This was obvious from the start. 14 Challengers and 31 Abrams for the summer offensive last year?? What a bad joke!
@Yardbird68Ай бұрын
One of the few people that talks with common sense concerning Ukraine and russia. Thank you sir!
@AdrianBoykoАй бұрын
I’ll be voting against trump but I still feel terrible voting for biden when he REFUSES to explain (along with the rest of the western leaders) the “limited support” policy towards Ukraine.
@timonsolusАй бұрын
I think Biden’s objective is a negotiated armistice agreement between Russia and Uk, like the one that ended the Korean War in 1953. This will have to involve the front line being frozen in place and turned into a DMZ. Biden’s problem is, that he publicly committed in 2022 to a “No Ukraine without Ukraine” policy - meaning that Biden can’t approach Putin and negotiate a ceasefire over Zelensky’s head (which is what Putin wants to happen). So Biden wants the initiative for a ceasefire to come from Zelensky, not himself. But Biden doesn’t want to be accused of blackmailing or abandoning Zelensky - that would be a political disaster which would cost him the U.S. election.
@AstroGremlinAmericanАй бұрын
Don't blame Joe. It's Jill and Jake Sullivan.
@innajohnson5166Ай бұрын
I was Trump supporter in 2016 and 2020 I’m originally from Ukraine My parents are still in Ukraine, they are 84yo, both blind, mom broke her spine couple months ago. I moved to live and work in Europe to be closer to my parents and visiting them once every 3-4 months. Besides of all unspeakable cruelty of russians towards my people: bombing every single day, thousands of people around without legs and arms, scary! to see kids with no eyes, no legs is a heartbreaking, no electricity 4-10 hours a day and now it’s over 100 degrees temperature! Europeans are blaming Ukrainians that they came to Europe and breathing European air. Americans are blaming Ukrainians why are they still alive and fighting instead to die and shut up. No news about Ukraine you can see today besides negatives about corruption in Ukraine. All Americans are like Biden and Trump, so all Ukrainians are like Zelenskyy. I see tons of Russians in Europe pretending they are Ukrainians. Very sad. I have American passport, education and job. But when I see what Ukrainians have to deal with my heart breaks. Europeans are treating Ukrainians like Ukraine attacked the Russia. Something is not right in this world. I don’t know what Trump thinks. He never introduced his views. On debates he kept telling how great President he WAS. But wall with Mexico never been built and Mexico never paid for wall. Oh well I’m going to Ukraine in couple weeks. Maybe Russian rocket will kill me this time.
@kibun1Ай бұрын
The Ukraine issue is one of the few I disagree with Trump - however nobody knows what he actuall will do. But in a national election, Ukraine would not be my deciding aspect.
@QuantumJJeanАй бұрын
this situation is very sensible...
@user-mg1rn9gm7uАй бұрын
BEN HODGES FOR PRESIDENT
@borisreljanovic7292Ай бұрын
Because the policy is: "We don"t want Russia to win and we don"t want Ukraine to lose..."
@VTSteveАй бұрын
that's an illogical statement
@borisreljanovic7292Ай бұрын
@@VTSteve it is...but that"s the inconvenient truth Steve.
@expatinmexico826Ай бұрын
Really insightly...bright, articulate, and educated plus he is on our side. I am a Dem and sooooo annoyed with Biden but Don is NOT the answer. Thanks for your hard work.
@daviddenny4092Ай бұрын
Ben Hodges is always a clear and cogent thinker and a pleasure to listen to. Thanks for sharing.
@CarlosGomez-THX_1138Ай бұрын
Very disappointed in the Biden’s administration de-escalation policy. 😢
@derekw.9878Ай бұрын
No, this is every US administration. Just bad policy that gets copied over and over.
@user-ek9go3kf2wАй бұрын
With the hipster Sullivan as secretary what to expect?. Biden thinks he is entitled for a second term being under the influence of stupid "politically correctness" catastrophic ideology that is diminishing the intellectual and creative power of USA.
@chrisczarnik3439Ай бұрын
Biden is senile, and trump is delusional criminal, so how can Ukraine 🇺🇦 win?
@simongilbert2704Ай бұрын
yes
@cassandratq9301Ай бұрын
And he keeps bragging about his role in mustering our support for Ukraine. 😡
@jasc4364Ай бұрын
Depressing but true.
@leninha5549Ай бұрын
And again Mr Hodges tells the same story... And nobody is listening though
@JOHNMONOАй бұрын
@@leninha5549 Time he was listened to, he knows what he's on about
@yvonnebone8742Ай бұрын
Excellent
@VTSteveАй бұрын
I'd love to see General Hodges launch an independent campaign for President, I know it's late, but damn, look at our choices now 😞
@nickdancuo951227 күн бұрын
Send him to ukrain I'm sure he will win on his own
@chris24j48Ай бұрын
General Hodges should run for US President,he knows what he is doing🇺🇸🇺🇸
@user-tn7bf2tu4yАй бұрын
Absolutely!
@anthonyhulse1248Ай бұрын
The USA was exactly the same at the start of WW2. Limited support until they were attacked. And then it took a couple more years until they entered the fight in force.
@DetvanligaАй бұрын
Ben Hodges for President!!! .
@creativeforeignpolicyАй бұрын
Great interview. Well done again!
@kevinnunes7079Ай бұрын
No we're not and its disgusting
@occamraiserАй бұрын
What are YOU doing to make your government help more?
@kevinnunes7079Ай бұрын
@occamraiser I at least write to my representative, there is no protests close enough to me. I also donate to various groups when i can. What do you do?
@RoofLight00Ай бұрын
@@kevinnunes7079 They hang around on KZfaq patronising and denigrating others wanting to help while simultaneously doing zero themselves. 👍🏼 And there’s loads of them like that.
@nozhki-bushaАй бұрын
@@occamraiser what are you doing, comrade?
@braveworld2707Ай бұрын
Prime Minister Stammer has now backtracked on that statement now. I guess they were pressured by their former colony. I could listen to General Hodges all day. Wish he was in the White House.
@FRIENDS0FBORGESАй бұрын
Very sad idiocy indeed from USA and Germany.
@hyp77Ай бұрын
Yes, Biden and Scholz are the true idiots. And Jake Sullivan and John Kirby.
@NotUnymousАй бұрын
Germany? Yo... Our help is uncomoarable huge with the percentage of possible amount of the US. The German army is near to non existing. We sent more anti-air then we have ourself. We sent around 10 % of our own modern tanks and artillary. We put our whole economy and industry at the high risk of complete devastation. We sent more munition then we have and even systems so modern, that we ourself didnt even had them yet. Could we do even more? Yes. But dont you dare compare us to the near to nothing what the US is doing. And dont you ever say we dont do much. Also, before you even think about complaining about German aid, look at what the UK, France, Spain, Italy and Poland are doing!? Damn Troll.
@VTSteveАй бұрын
What's you're problem with Germany? Are you a Russian troll? Or just uneducated?
@user-ek9go3kf2wАй бұрын
Germany was allays on the side of power and vital space so now they like Russians for that. They dis-consider other nations from Europe as inferior and weak. USA is unfortunately manipulated by groups inside and outside of their borders manly for financial power reasons(only that is still predominant in the world).
@jefferyshute6641Ай бұрын
@@NotUnymousI agree with you. Germany has done a lot to support Ukraine. But, just like my country, the US, I feel we must do much more. Many Americans are disengaged from the war in Ukraine. I think some Americans think Biden rushed over to Kyiv, and gave Zelinskyy a check for $60 Billion. Many are under the illusion that it's either fix the immigration problem at our southern border, OR, support Ukraine. One does not exclude the other. And, they don't understand that the Lion's share of the Ukraine aid stays in the US, paying American workers, and growing American industry. But, its been the political brinkmanship, especially in the House of Representatives, that is most frustrating. Unfortunately, we even hear some of our congressmen, (Marjorie Taylor Greene) spouting Russian talking points in the discussions in the House of Representatives. It's very alarming and annoying. If Trump and Vance win in November, I fear it would be bad for Ukraine. But, it's impossible to predict what Trump might do. Trump is likely to do whatrver benefits Trump. So, nobody knows. Maybe his recent "near death" experience, will foment some change in his perspective.
@AirTemp35cАй бұрын
Powerful Statement----'America needs to know if others trust them or not'.
@jawad6557Ай бұрын
No one trusting USA after loss of Afghanistan 😅
@brianflynn5491Ай бұрын
Ben Hodges, for president
@luminyam6145Ай бұрын
Excellent interview. Why the hell are there restrictions on the Ukrainians? This is ridiculous.
@GregMoylan-pn6srАй бұрын
100% agree with Gen. Ben Hodges conclusion... instead of obsessing about what Russia will do if provoked, the White House should be concentrating on what Russia will do if Ukraine does not win.
@123slitherАй бұрын
Well said General Ben Hodges as always. Speaking clearly about what is really going on in Ukraine and Russia
@paulfedorenko538Ай бұрын
How can we put pressure on Jake Sullivan? Its easy enough to put pressure on local congressmen but when it comes to an unelected official it seems like there's no way for the people to voice their opinions and desires...
@OttoDeCalumniasАй бұрын
Ben Hodges - Eloquent, articulate, he knows what he is talking about. I´m impressed.
@stevehancock7925Ай бұрын
I wish that General Hodges were listened to more in the Administration and Pentagon circles. He has been saying for a long time now that we need a clear objective in Ukraine and it seems obvious to everyone outside the beltway,
@seanfallon4580Ай бұрын
Great analysis by Ben Hodges 👏, he tells it as it is , unfortunately Ukraine are fighting with one hand behind their backs , absolutely crazy
@user-dk6dh2dn6mАй бұрын
Does President Biden and other important political decision makers ever listen to what Ben Hodges and the other experts have to say????
@einarjohnsen792426 күн бұрын
He is not an expert. He is a clown who has lost every war he has participated in. The Rand Corporation told Washington 4years ago that Ukraine will loose a war against Russia 10/10 times. Propaganda is brainwashing everybody !
@PaulProchkoАй бұрын
Thank you Gen. Hodges and you are correct !
@junemartinez1964Ай бұрын
General, you're absolutely right.
@user-yb6eo1xp2fАй бұрын
With Trump things will be worst
@FrankBarnwell-xi8myАй бұрын
It's like any kind of football. One team can play and score from the out-of-bounds area.
@catherinerobson5482Ай бұрын
Jake Sullivan advised President Obama on the "Red Line" in Syria, why does that fellow have so much influence, why?
@timtrewyn453Ай бұрын
He's good at convincing people that he understands what the powers that be want. Hint: they are not you and me.
@kralikkral5560Ай бұрын
The way of retreating from Afghanistan speaks for itself - this guy may be good in theory (probably he is lawer or sth like this), but he has no real practical talent
@user-ct9hf4te5lАй бұрын
Mr hodges absolutely one hundred per cent accurate
@BluelagoonstudiosАй бұрын
There is no unity at all, all there is, is fear, so much fears. That strains everything. I took big lessons from Chamberlain in the past.
@WalterVetterliАй бұрын
Agreed!! The people running things in the West are full of it and that's not just their own self importance!!!!
@user-qt1eo7dq8vАй бұрын
President Hodges!!
@manuelteixeira2496Ай бұрын
I salute you, for being a courageous experienced man in your military field!
@margaretlamb2432Ай бұрын
General Hodges can you go talk some sense in them! I would like them to tell us the real reason why the restrictions on Ukraine?😡
@elsestelema6273Ай бұрын
Thank you for telling the truth
@4evaavfcАй бұрын
I hope Biden listens.
@shawnnoyes4620Ай бұрын
It is weekend at Bernie's with Biden - And I am a democrat. LOL
@t221626 күн бұрын
Sadly Biden can barely walk or talk
@fossilhuntingandcollecting4279Ай бұрын
Gen. Ben Hodges for U.S. President
@harounel-poussah6936Ай бұрын
Note : Germany can't export the Taurus without US greenlight : the engine is made in the USA, unlike its French/Brit version that is the SCALP that comes with a French engine
@Inzect1001Ай бұрын
That has been clear since more then a year ago.
@georgek1234Ай бұрын
Thank you Kyiv Post... please continue these excellent interviews. Hopefully one day AP news will drop TASS in-favour of Ukraine as our news rooms here in N. America are wired to accept AP news unchecked and RU propaganda is fuelling the escalation rhetoric.
@KapitainZinoАй бұрын
Great interview with a great general!
@barrylane1055Ай бұрын
Jake Sullivan has been a terrible failure!!!
@user-zg8xj8fe6eАй бұрын
This Guy is Great
@user-rj8tp8yj2zАй бұрын
Slava Ukraïne ❤❤❤❤❤❤
@KukharyshynOlehАй бұрын
Героям слава, друже!
@user-tn7bf2tu4yАй бұрын
Heroyam Slava
@tigerbalm666Ай бұрын
All the great minds of the US Military complex...and they still don't know what the fukk to do??? This is shameful....
@a0flj0Ай бұрын
Spot on.
@b.questorАй бұрын
I fully agree.
@geofwassellАй бұрын
Sad to say, the general is correct.
@Fernguy3.0Ай бұрын
Ben Hodges for US President👍👍👍
@angelosasso1653Ай бұрын
Sharp analysis!
@JohnDoe-jd7ocАй бұрын
Tks General. Much Respect. Cda.
@Brian-----Ай бұрын
A key element of American leadership, above the “Russia experts,” might be missing, leaving the committee of experts in charge of the decision.
@Erik_TaurusАй бұрын
Why doesn't all democratic leaders in the world listen to General Ben Hodges?
@GregMoylan-pn6srАй бұрын
Another great interview by Kyiv Post.
@user-zj1bf4se7nАй бұрын
Scholz once again being the small man he is.
@danpoole4915Ай бұрын
General Hodges always brings the best analysis.
@mindbomb9341Ай бұрын
Great talk by Hodges as always.
@Thunder_warriorАй бұрын
No shit detective, I Ukrainian see that from the first day!
@babanicstiborneАй бұрын
Gen.Ben Hodges Thank you.
@MunterPunterАй бұрын
This bloke is a gentleman and a scholar. What a diamond. Cheers Governor!!
@jeremiah_dyessАй бұрын
Liked and Shared, it has to be weighed.
@henrywhhАй бұрын
How does one convince Trump that it is in his best interest to defeat Russia in Ukraine?
@gaston.Ай бұрын
Thank you Ben Hodges. Bad news these past few weeks.. only hoping there's shift towards some positive news.
@jeffreyd508Ай бұрын
Well spoken man, Hodges. Allah bless
@diggerrob6356Ай бұрын
Thank you, I found that most informative.
@loudtim265Ай бұрын
Ben Hodges with criticism? No way. 😅. (Yes it’s legit, the man is among the best and is 100% correct.)
@BreconIReviewsАй бұрын
He's so right, wise experienced....Secretary of State!
@Arihant997Ай бұрын
Methinks Mr Hodges is telling the truth this time..because that's what WEST has been aiming all along ..
@testrabbitАй бұрын
Mr. Hodges you're opinion is probably the feeling that most people have, tho we might not have access to certain intelligence driving decisions. I tend to agree with you all other things being equal I agree with your general assessment. I hope our politicians take note. I'm more worried about unpredictable behavior on the part of North Korea and Iran as opportunistic.
@styleden22Ай бұрын
Ben Hodges is the only voice in USA that sees it clearly.
@MartinPHEАй бұрын
Just remember he was a CIA director his interests are not for Ukraine but for the USA.
@dka618Ай бұрын
thanks
@nikolascage7577Ай бұрын
🙏🏼❤️🩹🇺🇦
@Brook2024Ай бұрын
HODGES FOR PRESIDENT !
@holdfast45326 күн бұрын
Gen. Ben Hodges is the mouthpiece for BlackRock and Northrop Lockheed. Rich man! I wouldn’t touch this money
@terryhall5481Ай бұрын
Ben Hodges should be the head of the Department of Defense
@charlesellenberger8067Ай бұрын
As always, General Hodges is brilliant and blatantly honest in his assessments of this war. I can only imagine how different this conflict would look if NATO and Biden had Ben Hodges leading our response.
@GeopoliticalCritic26 күн бұрын
Thought we would win on the battlefield against Russia. Now I'm disappointed 😥