Ben Hodges - The Siege of Crimea has Begun as Ukraine Takes Control over the Black Sea and Coastline
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- 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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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 👍
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Your right sir People how forget the past are condemt to repeat it 😢
Very wise words indeed AD.
I'm old, too. I agree completely. Very well stated!
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.
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A huge "thank you" to Ben Hodges for tirelessly advocating for Ukraine ...
Agree.
Thank you General Hodges AND Jonathan Fink. There is hope for humanity! ❤️
Yes. He speaks with clarity.
In advocating for Ukraine, he's actually advocating for a better world.
Propagandist
Ben Hodges looks, sounds and THINKS so naturally SENSIBLE that he should be heard by the whole NATO... and especially his own Americans!!
👍👍👍
Hear hear!
Hodges...Always nails it on the head..Bravo Ben.
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.
I'm a simple man. I see Ben Hodges, I click.
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I see you are a simple man of culture as well
I’m a simple elderly woman (77)….I do the same…
So do I.
Good for you Madame !! - I dare say you would constitute a better choice for America than the current two in the running. Respect !@@georgettelevesque277
I wish Ben Hodges wasn't retired. I wish he had Jake Sullivan's job.
Remember how Zalushnii was the best general ever and how ukraine would retake crimea in 2023?
Most sigh of relief, dude is not in any decision making positions😓
@@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"
@@peetky8645 Remember the 3 DAY SMO that would take Kyiv and install a Russian puppet government Ivan. Wonder what happened to that one?
@@valuggel8972 Thanks for the comment from the Kremlin.
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!!
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.
He’s a Republican, so no.
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.
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.
Do you mean convicted sex offender Scott Ritter?
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).
@@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.
I have so much respect for Gen. Hodges. A good man speaking wise words.
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.
Love ❤️ Me Some Ben Hodges .. NATO has him working on logistics .. there is still Hope 🙏💙💛🔥
Thank you, Gentlemen. Lt Gen Hodges and I have been on the same page from Day One. Slava Ukraine 🇺🇦🌻
Both an excellent interviewer and excellent interviewee. I wish more of the politicians themselves could think with such clear logic.
General Ben Hodges for US President
Nah, we need him for ourselves as German Chancellor! 😜
@@hape3862 That would improve the hood.. Love from the Netherlands.
@@DawnLevendula 🫶
I second that! 👍
@@hape3862 Missing Hitler then ?
As an American, this entire MAGA congress policy blockade, don't attack Russian oil production, don't attack Russian territory is shameful and embarrassing.
With such politicions Hitler easy yould had got leader of the whole world.
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.
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.
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.
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
Finally found some great reporting
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.
"I'm not a Navy guy". I like Ben Hodges, and his understated humor.
Dont forget Russia's cyber war against everybody.
California is the worlds largest source of cyber attacks
Says who?
Well they do hack GPS in European flights
That’s right.
@@ramireznoy anyone with 2 brain cells or more.
Tremendous interview. Thanks Silicone Curtain and Ben Hodges!
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.
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!!
Good shout RTC.
Respect for the great analyst General Ben Hodges.
Has he gotten one thing right?
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.
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.
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.
I wish Ben Hodges was National Security advisor. Clarity of purpose & strategy to match it.
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
Yes, we should.
What factories ?
I wish any state leader was as intelligent, wise, and well spoken and caring as Ben Hodges!
Yes the “caring” warmonger
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."
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.
I've almost given up on the West's ability to think straight, show their strength, and not run in fear from Russia 😥
Don't give up yet.
Russia is led by a real man. The West is run by drag queens.
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.
It's depressing seeing how our politicians dither and cower, yes.
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!
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.
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.
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.
Well said Mr. Hodges, hope someone in USA listens and come to their senses...
2 of my favorite people. I am apoplectic that Mike Johnson has prevented our Ukranian allies from getting ammunition and aid. How shameful.
Same. That man is a traitor to democracy.
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.
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.
Exactly. As an American I am disgusted with my country's betrayal of our Ukranian allies. I am emotionally involved with this.
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.
Such good common sense! Thanks Gen Hodges.
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.
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.
Well said SEMPER FI VIETNAM VET
Ben Hodges makes complete sense, keep up the great work
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
all day??? u must get out more 😂😂😂
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.
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 !!!
I love listening to Ben Hodges. He is so clear minded and to the point. Great man!
I wonder how many poor Ukrainian boys were inspired by this man. Inspired to go and die for American military industry.
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! 🇺🇦💙🇺🇲
@@lauriew3517fanny
@@lauriew3517 The true maniac among other mental disabilities is trump.
I love him too. Brilliant military mind.
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.👍♥️
"You are welcome!"🫡 - The Easter Bunny🐰
Really informative interview ! thanks!
Good god Ben Hodges is such a breath of fresh air.
Retired General Hodges needs to become the top strategic advisor to President Biden.
That would require "President" Biden to comprehend what advise is given to him.
for president Trump.....
ONLY the FOOLS that lead the countries in Europe and Americas Illegitimate President, Biden, None of them understands that Putin "IS" the second Hitler.
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...
Biden has to grow a pair and show leadership.
Lukashenkos army couldn't defeat his police force. That's a cool sentence.
10:18 That is really funny joke 😂 And it's so true.
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.
and u.s and nato got defeated by goathurdlers in afganistan...😂😂
@@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!
Have a comment for the algorithm! Anyone who has a talk with Ben Hodges about the war in Ukraine deserves more channel views.
AGAIN as always . General Hodge! Thanks so much for your expertise and support and so constantly informing !!!! So much appreciated!💛💙💛💙💛💙🤌🤌🤌✌✌✌👍👍👍👍🙏🙏🙏SLAVA UKRAINI!!
USA, WAKE UP SMELL THE COFFEE !
Too late!
USA has lost our trust.
When are YOU going to Ukraine to fight your boogeyman Putin, keyboard warrior?
Golden pee of Trump's favorite color may be more effective than coffee ☕.
@@gerrycastlemanwarde5933There still is time , but running out quickly .
I don't know about Hodges politics but I totally agree with his strategic thinking.
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.
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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.
General Ben Hodges. Run for president! I am listening for you for a long time. We need someone like you.
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.
Gen Hodges for President. What good sense. What perseverance.
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.
Thanks for the subtitles!!
- students will thank you for this 👍😅 -
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
Thanks, Jonathan and Ben.
Support from Indonesia.
..Ben is great and is so informative against Russian aggression…💙💛💙
Terima kasih, sayangnya tidak ada banyak orang di Indonesia yang memahami kejahatan dan kebahayaan Rusia
@@alchang1515
Sama-sama.
Salam.
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!
Thank you for caring about Ukrainians
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.
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…
He gives you comfort because he says things you like to hear. The truth is painful. The human condition is fascinating!
@@chiokesilva4303 Dream Queen
@@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…
Alright, let’s go, thanks Jonathon and Ben Hodges.
Just love Ben Hodges! It’s great to see him back on the channel ❤
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.
Good questioning, Good answers....Thank you. I love Mr Hodges replies... He seems SHARP
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Patriots for Ukraine!
armchair ones.
Gen. Ben Hodges is always to the Point. Thanks to the both of you for making my day. Slava Ukraini from Vienne /Autriche.
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What year at HWU ?
@@SiliconCurtain 🤡👍
"Slava Ukriaini" equates to "Heil Hitler". It is said in support of Nazi's and terrorists.
@@psychonautpupildiallater7734 only clowns are in the Kremlin, Vatnik.
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 🙏
Well, listening to this guy certainly explains why the US has lost every conflict since WW2.
Even so, the US has done pretty well for itself in the past 80 years with all the losing.
@@mikenowak2528By destroying the earth and creating an economic system that is complete suicide.
Yeah, fantastic.
@@mikenowak2528 Not the US as country, only MIC and elites on their payroll, not ordinary people !
The goal is mostly to sell weapons, keep oil prices high, and create conflicts in areas that they can't control, thanks to their Jewish allies everywhere (Zelinsky and most of his government are Jewish)... so they are winning in this optic!
It is always a pleasure to listen to General Hodge’s opinions.
It certainly is 👍
Ben's right. We need to take this more seriously. The ruzzian imperialist war.
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
That man is mentally challenged. The US overthrew the Ukrainian government in 2014 and has been filling the Ukraine with weapons ever since.
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"
@@IvanMartynenko-ir8xhBullsh!t
@@IvanMartynenko-ir8xhRussian troll. Heck there is nothing subtle about you guys. You stick out like a sore thumb.
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.
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.
@@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.
@@thomaseriksen5505 thank you for the information, could you provide the name of the treaty or provide a link?
If I could make one point to the political leaders of the timid west it would be this: Listen to Lt Gen Ben Hodges if you want in-depth analysis, explained in simple to understand terms with zero BS and act on it. Respect to you sir 🫡
Ben Hodges: "Jonathan, you should have your own podcast. These are excellent questions."
Thank you for interviewing a very intelligent person who predicted this long ago.
Love your show and General Hodges opinion.
THANK YOU A GREAT JOB ..WE LOVE AND RESPECT MR .HÒDGES!!!!!andAPPRECIATE HIS LIFES WORK.
I am always happy to listen to Ben Hodges. I wish he was in charge of the Western response to Mordor.
If only Ben Hodges was in charge ✊
in charge of what? he can't even manage his own bowel movements , its coming out his mouth.😂😂😂😂
If he was in charge you would be dead
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.
A sensible and professional conversation about real maters. He who fails to plan plans to fail.
This is a fantastic episode. I have the deepest respect for both of you.
Hodges should run for President, he is more qualified to be President than are the two primary candidates.
Hodges is a globalist shill. He chooses to live in germany rather than the usa........I think that tells you about his loyalties.
😂😂😂 He should run for clown show .
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..
@@Diwana71I doubt you can even run your own life. Bug off.
He prefers to live in Germany. For reasons...
You got Ben Hodges?!
What a score, looking forward to this like nothing else 😁
Look at the previous interviews, too 😁
Always love listening to Ben,good interview.
much more people should be able to hear this!
Thank you Jonathan and Gen. Hodges! Always good to see you both!
It absolutely is 😊
I always feel excited when I see Ben Hodges on a podcast. He never disappoints.
Totally agree 👍🇺🇦🇬🇧💛💙
thankfully some real insight into how this potentially will work out and it's politics, very enlightening, great questions.
General Hodges will lead us to victory just like General Westmoreland did for a previous generation: "Your continued strong support is vital to the success of our mission. ... Backed at home by resolve, confidence, patience, determination, and continued support, we will prevail"
We have a German counterpart to Ben Hodges - Ex general Erhard Bühler. He appears regularly in a Podcast and I feel the same intelligent, well reflected spirit when he is analysing things.
It worries me, to see the world getting crazy while this generation of experienced & clear minded individuals has been tetired. I fear that in many positions you will find now career-oriented guys who would not stand up to vocalize their thoughts and take responsibility if needed. Same with Politicians. No real Leadership - but fearing rising Oil prices prior to upcoming elections...
Couldn't agree more.
This fear of rising oil prices is well warranted.
Don't know him, will research
@@geoffgill5334 He is taking part in a podcast with the MDR a German public radio station. It is called "Was tun Herr General". From what I see the podcast with him is the most continuous effort German media has offered on the Ukraine conflict.
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
Thank you very much, your podcasts are excellent, and I specially appreciate Ben Hodges! I wish the USA would listen to him!
It's unbelievable there are still this many people whistling past the graveyard.
Nailed, this conversation is fantastical at best.
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 🇺🇦
Such clever questions. Such clever answers. Compliments from the Netherlands
"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.
😂😂😂
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!
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.
@cindianajones9049 Yes, I could listen to him for hours at a time.
It's all so obvious and Ben Hodges says it so clearly. First things first: Ukraine must be supported by all means against Russia.
He is lying.
@@AkenValle So pretend he is lying. Ukraine still must be supported by all means against Russia.
@@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.
@@mrjamienorwood So enlist?
Ben talks so much sense 👍
Pity he's not up for presidency this November
Outstanding interview; many thanks to you both for your insights and analysis!