I'm always happy to stop and listen to what Ben Hodges has to say, he does the rounds everywhere and is a genuine true supporter of Ukraine, for the right reasons
Just to let you know... Most of us Americans agree with everything Mr Hodges says and have nothing but love and support for the Ukrainian people. If and when Kamala Harris takes over, you will see a massive uptick in military support to finally get your country its victory against Putin. It's unfortunate, but the US president cannot do everything he would like to because he doesn't want to jeopardize anything that would give Trump a victory in becoming president again. But once Trump is defeated, I see Biden making a final donation on his way out and then Harris will come in and start planning for a final knockout blow against Russia.
Wish you all well in Ukraine. That may sound empty coming from somebody enjoying the security of our Island homes in the UK but many of us are concerned not just with Ukraine the nation but Ukraine the people. There are, of course others who do not think that way but most of us have a broad sympathy and support for your struggle. Slava Ukraini!
What a double standard though. It's perfectly reasonable and proper for the democratically elected government of Ukraine to do whatever it takes to defend their country, but not for Palestine, Lebanon or Iran.
Indeed. As a German: Our Bundes-Olaf is dragging his feet. He loves doing that. As long as he doesn't have to make his own decisions and rely on the American president each step of the way... We could have ended this conflict probably a year ago. Shameful.
Some of the strongest language that I have heard General Hodges use, and justified. He really is quite irked at the republicans and how the US and German government have not been as helpful for Ukraine as they should.
@davereynolds3403 but the USA didn't invade Cuba as Russia has Ukraine think about it Russia will always want to invade Ukraine 🇺🇦 or any country that is not a member of NATO
It's the Biden/Harris administration that has been slow-walking arms for both Ukraine and Israel, and then placing restrictions on the the use of those arms. War should have the objective of victory, NOT de-escalation, as Biden/Harris have been preaching
That's the same general that said Ukraine will push Russia out of their country by end of 2022, and out of Crimea by 2023. He has zero credibility, he lives in a fantasy world where Ukraine is winning, whatever their results.
I urge everyone to read up on the Budapest Memorandum, where Ukraine gave up its nuclear weapons (to Russia) with the understanding that Ukraine's sovereign borders would be respected and protected. The U.S., the U.K., and Russia signed that Agreement. Putin has SPAT on that Agreement, and chose to invade Ukraine.
Ukraine never had controll of those nukes, they were just hosting them. Also if you read Budapest memorandum, you will see Ukraine signed to be neutral and it broke Budapest memorandum in 2008 by going on nato path
I always pause NetFlix when DW News and Gen Ben pops in my notifications. A vote for Trump is a vote for Putin, genocide, and dictatorship. Thanks DW News!
@@MA-hn9vo Because all too often a vote for what you think is peace is likely to lead closer to a war than the the individual who tells you he/she is prepared to fight if they have to. That's not warmongering that's just logic and a profound understanding of the mentality of those would wish to bring war to your door!
General Ben Hodges (former Allied Commander in Europe) has been interviewed on the internet ever since 24 Feb 2022 and ever since then he has had an amazing track record of being right compared to the other commentators and that is rare in these troubled times. Slava Ukraini & Heroyam Slava . God Save the King .....we will win in the end or the lights go out all over Europe
That's the same general that said Ukraine will push Russia out of their country by end of 2022, and out of Crimea by 2023. He has zero credibility. What are you talking about?
Really? Wow! I didn't know that Ukraine took back Crimea. I didn't know the summer offensive in 2023 was so successful. Hodges knows 2 things. Jack and Sh-- and Jack left town. He is always wrong.
Oh really? That's the same general that said Ukraine will push Russia out of their country by end of 2022, and out of Crimea by 2023. He has zero credibility.
Speaking as a US Army veteran who served in West Germany back in the day, let me say that I agree with exactly four of those words. The last four. Hodges is a paid shill. And a disinformation specialist.
He is always wrong in his predictions. See for example on YT: 'Russia's logistical system will break down because of sanctions: Lieutenant General Ben Hodges' (feb 22) 'Lt. Gen. Hodges: Russia May Be Forced To Stop Attack 'Within The Next 10 Days'' (mar 22) 'The Impending Total Collapse of Russian Forces:" Gen. Ben Hodges on Ukraine' (sep 22) 'Ukraine will liberate Crimea by the end of August' | General Ben Hodges' (jan 23) 'Ben Hodges: This is Why Russia Can't Stop Ukraine's Kursk Offensive' 9 sep 24
This is an election winning tactic. They mostly say what people want to hear (stop spending money). NATO is a defense system created by the US, and when Donald says they won't help Ukraine, that's the opposite of what NATO stands for. If he wins the election, he will continue to support Ukraine 100% because that is the only point of NATO... to protect America in Europe.
The Russia Ukriane war is a good advertisement for Russia in the global south. The reason why African countries and asian countries support russia it is because of this war. Trump is a threat to this advertisement, because he will end it.
Oh really? That's the same general that said Ukraine will push Russia out of their country by end of 2022, and out of Crimea by 2023. He has zero credibility.
@@nextentrepreneur9288 I replied to you before, but it's disappeared, which happens alot here (don't know why I bother!)! Gen.Hodges meant that with the needed weaponry, Ukraine could have sent the wicked enemy packing! Tragically, the U.S.govt. stopped supplies of said for 6 mths., which hurt the valiant AFU, bless them.
Thank you, DW, and Gen. Hodges. Ben Hodges is one of a very few war analysts that is able to lay out his views in a clear, concise way. I appreciate that he chooses his words carefully.
Ben is a bought a sold democrat mouth piece for this war. No matter to him and many of you other war mongers who foster young boys and families destroyed by the hour
Make Russia great again - that seems to be a recurring position with Trump. Clearly, at this point it’s safe to say Putin has got some shady dirt on that guy
Apparently Trump was bailed out of bankruptcy by Russian money. I'm guessing but reckon it's fairly safe to say that doesn't come without two things: 1) the nod from the top guy and 2) strings.
Putin is the frontman and leader of a cabal of FSB assassins who control all Russia through fear, blackmail, and bribery. The cabal happily works with crime syndicates cartels all over the world. R-Tenn Tim Burchett said Putin has dirt on all of the MAGA members of Congress. Hillary’s emails were but one of the first deals Trump negotiated for himself. No doubt he has bribe and blackmail hooks into half of Washington by now, and he controls the House and Supreme Court. We’re in for a fight to take our country back.
FYI, that's the same general that said Ukraine will push Russia out of their country by end of 2022, and out of Crimea by 2023. He has zero credibility.
We all say Pootin can end this war whenever he wants, but we know he won't. The west could end the war whenever it wants, but the cowardice of western leaders prevents it. Cowardice: the behaviour of someone who is not at all brave and tries to avoid danger: Cowardice prevented me from doing what I knew I should do. (Cambridge Dictionary)
What else can the west give Ukraine in your opinion? The thing that makes people in the west thing Russia is weak is because you believed the hype of the invincible west . Short of f22 and f35 the west has gone in fully notice that missiles are restricted in anyway in Ukraine but they can't seem to change the fact that Russia is moving forward and Ukraine keeps crumbling. There are Russian arms depot within Ukraine use the storm shadows to hit those in a large scale let's see if it's possible. The west is tapped out us officials keep telling you to drop the myth of us having all theae weapons just laying around
Always a pleasure to hear this remarkable General. I sincerely hope that the ones in charge are listening to him as well. His knowledge, wisdom, honesty, integrity and background can't be matched by any one. A President with his credentials, would better not only our Country but the world. Just compare this GENTLEMAN to Trump to see what I mean.
Freeing the use of missiles is what is needed .NOW. Most,of THE RECENT SUCCESSES have been due to Ukrainian own production of drones and long distance jetrockets..AND ,definatelly ,there is more to come...,it only takes more time.
Yeah, he's also same general that said Ukraine will push Russia out of their country by end of 2022, and out of Crimea by 2023. He has zero credibility.
Peace negotiations between Russia and Ukraine should be base on the return of Ukraine land by Russia as per 1991 international border demarcations which existed between Ukraine and Russia.
And after Harris/Walz Presidency, he could be a great President of the United States of America. Well, one is allowed to dream, and sometimes dreams can come true.
Russia is too big they will absorb everything that is why US don't want to allow this just because everyone will say US weapons have failed against Russia
Ben Hodgins the voice of reason and intelligents. Keep pushing the politicians! Ukraine needs to be the example on how to win against authoritarian imperialisum. Give the world hope. Our brave young souls can't be waisted and are needed to help the world understand and change. Much like the Neanderthals we stand at a pivotal crossroads.
@@psnarisDo you now see why Africans don't give a damn about Ukraine because the world don't give a damn about Africa. The world don't care about aggression in Sudan, or anywhere else , why should we now risk nuclear annihilation for the sake of Ukraine
Ben Hodges is incredibly ignorant for an ex General. It makes me wonder how he even became one. It's also surprising to see DW give him the platform to share his ignorance.
@@xman1533 This wouldn't of happened if Trump weren't elected. Putin thought Trump was going to be reelected and knew that Trump is a Russian spy that works for Putin. He was going to give Putin Ukraine then disband NATO then give him Europe and North America
Oligarchs understand big profits from wars. They rather continue more wars than helping homeless, fight inflation, lost purchasing power, reset american Industrial strength.....
It's incredible that Biden and Scholz are leaders and Trump a potential next President, showing nothing more than lacking a backbone, insight and courage and that Ben Hodges, who shows he has a clear view of what's happening and an amazing ability to communicate his views, is on the side line giving interviews.
Like Bidet fed Ukranians to the war machine. Do you remember Bidet meeting with Pootie to avoid this in the first place? No you don't because he was physically and mentally incapable.
When war is the best option, I want to hear EVERYTHING you have to say, Ben, especially the shortest and most decisive path to victory. But I also want to hear every plausible alternative to war, those on the horizon and those already in progress. Unrelenting pacifism is not one of those alternatives for me. Keep up the good work.
General Hodges is such an honest person. I am glad he speaks truth to power. Thank you for having this interview with him. I hope that people see this interview and will take to heart his knowledge of the current conflicts/wars that are happening right now.
@@abrakkehakka1357 namely, a defiant 80-year-old boy who refuses to play by the rules, blames everyone else, is narcissistic and never takes responsibility. Have Americans forgotten how serious this was?
Wow, my word, this man just gets it. His understanding of history and pure intelligence allows him to make choices that always put the United States in the best possible position for success. Oh how I would love to see him get a high level cabinet position.
can you remember the second world war mr hodges,we here uk have a great debt to russian spilt blood,america on the other hand for all their boasting we had to pay for our arms and many other gratuities,trump hasnot lost any war cos he has,nt started one,if your wrong that putin will not use newclear,which is a bet we cannot take,where would that leave europe,😮 T24
What a reasonable guest, thanks from Ukraine for bringing this to the listener!
I'm always happy to stop and listen to what Ben Hodges has to say, he does the rounds everywhere and is a genuine true supporter of Ukraine, for the right reasons
Just to let you know... Most of us Americans agree with everything Mr Hodges says and have nothing but love and support for the Ukrainian people. If and when Kamala Harris takes over, you will see a massive uptick in military support to finally get your country its victory against Putin. It's unfortunate, but the US president cannot do everything he would like to because he doesn't want to jeopardize anything that would give Trump a victory in becoming president again. But once Trump is defeated, I see Biden making a final donation on his way out and then Harris will come in and start planning for a final knockout blow against Russia.
Wish you all well in Ukraine. That may sound empty coming from somebody enjoying the security of our Island homes in the UK but many of us are concerned not just with Ukraine the nation but Ukraine the people. There are, of course others who do not think that way but most of us have a broad sympathy and support for your struggle.
Slava Ukraini!
What a double standard though. It's perfectly reasonable and proper for the democratically elected government of Ukraine to do whatever it takes to defend their country, but not for Palestine, Lebanon or Iran.
@@LuciThomasHardylover-qx6ts Or Israel!?
I completley agree with General Hodges!
I would love to see him on the executive staff of the Harris/Walz White House.
Indeed. As a German: Our Bundes-Olaf is dragging his feet. He loves doing that. As long as he doesn't have to make his own decisions and rely on the American president each step of the way... We could have ended this conflict probably a year ago. Shameful.
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Everyone usually does - he's a very sensible and knowledgeable man.
That's the same general that said Ukraine will push Russia out of their country by end of 2022, and out of Crimea by 2023. He has zero credibility.
Some of the strongest language that I have heard General Hodges use, and justified. He really is quite irked at the republicans and how the US and German government have not been as helpful for Ukraine as they should.
ever heard of the Cuban Missile Crisis ? why can’t Ukraine be the Cuba of Eastern Europe ? no missiles in Cuba, no NATO in Ukraine …
@@davereynolds3403 No Russia in Ukraine.
@davereynolds3403 but the USA didn't invade Cuba as Russia has Ukraine think about it
Russia will always want to invade Ukraine 🇺🇦 or any country that is not a member of NATO
It's the Biden/Harris administration that has been slow-walking arms for both Ukraine and Israel, and then placing restrictions on the the use of those arms. War should have the objective of victory, NOT de-escalation, as Biden/Harris have been preaching
@@davereynolds3403 Because this is the rules based order and is dictated by America. Germany is a poodle and Scholz is the runt.
General Hodges is a smart guy, a lot of important people should listen to him.🇺🇸🇺🇦❤️🙏🏻🌍
Да, их там много таких"умных"😂
Yeah! He has kept saying that Russia “is going to lose next week” every week for the last two and a half years. What a persistence!😊
@@ЛюдмилаАртюшкина и все как-то не выходит "каменный цветок"😄
That's the same general that said Ukraine will push Russia out of their country by end of 2022, and out of Crimea by 2023. He has zero credibility, he lives in a fantasy world where Ukraine is winning, whatever their results.
@ opinions vary
Gen. Hodges always has clear headed analysis and an understanding of the bigger strategic puzzle and how the pieces fit together.
That's the same general that said Ukraine will push Russia out of their country by end of 2022, and out of Crimea by 2023. He has zero credibility.
Let Ukraine fight back!!
They dont want to anymore. Have you seen the surveys? Ukraine must recruite from the prisons now.
@@keto0303 Is it snowing in Moscow yet Boris?
@@paulmes7667 You guys seriously have to get more creative than this🤣Its simply a fact buddy.
Ukraine was allowed to fight but it lost. And the US is going to walk away.
@@keto0303 Clap trap talk, troll!
I urge everyone to read up on the Budapest Memorandum, where Ukraine gave up its nuclear weapons (to Russia) with the understanding that Ukraine's sovereign borders would be respected and protected. The U.S., the U.K., and Russia signed that Agreement. Putin has SPAT on that Agreement, and chose to invade Ukraine.
I, too, remember this agreement & wish our "Great World Leaders" would do the same!
Ukraine never had controll of those nukes, they were just hosting them. Also if you read Budapest memorandum, you will see Ukraine signed to be neutral and it broke Budapest memorandum in 2008 by going on nato path
I urge you to read it again as you have no idea what was written there. Ukraine being hostile against Russia was not part of the agreement
@@Vio-b4p How was Ukraine hostile to Russia?
Putin broke the 1997 treaty of friendship
I always pause NetFlix when DW News and Gen Ben pops in my notifications. A vote for Trump is a vote for Putin, genocide, and dictatorship. Thanks DW News!
War Troll
@@MA-hn9vosure why back the democracy when you can side with the dictator.
@@jamesrabic5380 why vote for peace when you can vote for war! Who cares only the poor who died in war!
@@MA-hn9vo Because all too often a vote for what you think is peace is likely to lead closer to a war than the the individual who tells you he/she is prepared to fight if they have to. That's not warmongering that's just logic and a profound understanding of the mentality of those would wish to bring war to your door!
@@Scaleyback317 so you want me to vote for someone to bring me closer to war! No!
General Ben Hodges (former Allied Commander in Europe) has been interviewed on the internet ever since 24 Feb 2022 and ever since then he has had an amazing track record of being right compared to the other commentators and that is rare in these troubled times.
Slava Ukraini & Heroyam Slava . God Save the King .....we will win in the end or the lights go out all over Europe
Have you thought of doing comedy? You are really funny 😂😂
He's wrong about everything 😅
That's the same general that said Ukraine will push Russia out of their country by end of 2022, and out of Crimea by 2023. He has zero credibility.
What are you talking about?
Really? Wow! I didn't know that Ukraine took back Crimea. I didn't know the summer offensive in 2023 was so successful. Hodges knows 2 things. Jack and Sh-- and Jack left town. He is always wrong.
@@RidleyHolmes-sr2tw He's an idealist, not a realist. The former is ALWAYS wrong.
Agree 100% with General Ben Hodges, thank You sir.
Ben is awesome! Clear mind. Well thought out. Strategic genius.
Oh really? That's the same general that said Ukraine will push Russia out of their country by end of 2022, and out of Crimea by 2023. He has zero credibility.
Great US general Ben Hodges.
Yes and he is also a great American Patriot along with his vast knowledge about warfare.
Speaking as a US Army veteran who served in West Germany back in the day, let me say that I agree with exactly four of those words. The last four. Hodges is a paid shill. And a disinformation specialist.
He is always wrong in his predictions. See for example on YT:
'Russia's logistical system will break down because of sanctions: Lieutenant General Ben Hodges' (feb 22)
'Lt. Gen. Hodges: Russia May Be Forced To Stop Attack 'Within The Next 10 Days'' (mar 22)
'The Impending Total Collapse of Russian Forces:" Gen. Ben Hodges on Ukraine' (sep 22)
'Ukraine will liberate Crimea by the end of August' | General Ben Hodges' (jan 23)
'Ben Hodges: This is Why Russia Can't Stop Ukraine's Kursk Offensive' 9 sep 24
the world demands someone like him to be in leading roll of upcomming us administration
Hopefully Kamala will have a job for him.
Not only does Trump not understand anything about war he has demonstrated repeatedly that he does not know about most issues.
It had to be explained to him what happened in Hawaii in 1941.
@@davidhancock91 And he did not understand and forgot already again.
This is an election winning tactic. They mostly say what people want to hear (stop spending money). NATO is a defense system created by the US, and when Donald says they won't help Ukraine, that's the opposite of what NATO stands for. If he wins the election, he will continue to support Ukraine 100% because that is the only point of NATO... to protect America in Europe.
The Russia Ukriane war is a good advertisement for Russia in the global south. The reason why African countries and asian countries support russia it is because of this war. Trump is a threat to this advertisement, because he will end it.
@@bavariancarenthusiast2722 You mean like Biden, who knew nothing to begin with and has forgotten everything else? LOL.
I have so much respect for Gen. Hodges.
I love him.
I love him too, and respect him immensely, WHAT A MAN, AND WHAT A GENTLEMAN. THEY DON'T MAKE REAL MEN LIKE HIM ANY MORE.
Oh really? That's the same general that said Ukraine will push Russia out of their country by end of 2022, and out of Crimea by 2023. He has zero credibility.
Hodges is excellent
A lot of sense, insights from former General Hodges, always a pleasure to hear him speak.
🇺🇦🌻🇦🇺🐨 thank you General Hodges
That's the time when I subscribed to DW. Thank you for saving the common sense with this general.
Gen.Hodges is such a wise, intelligent gentleman and a credit to America, bless him.
That's the same general that said Ukraine will push Russia out of their country by end of 2022, and out of Crimea by 2023. He has zero credibility.
@@nextentrepreneur9288 I replied to you before, but it's disappeared, which happens alot here (don't know why I bother!)! Gen.Hodges meant that with the needed weaponry, Ukraine could have sent the wicked enemy packing! Tragically, the U.S.govt. stopped supplies of said for 6 mths., which hurt the valiant AFU, bless them.
Mr Ben Hodges speaks so much military common sense.
Please, we should listen more to our experts like him 🙏
Great interview. Please invite Ben Hodges more often
Thank you, DW, and Gen. Hodges.
Ben Hodges is one of a very few war analysts that is able to lay out his views in a clear, concise way. I appreciate that he chooses his words carefully.
Always an inspirational opportunity to listen to Gen. Ben Hodges
The guy is a clown
The guy is a genius
General Hodges, Thank you for advocating for Ukraine. People listen to you! Thank you!.
Thanks DW! Salute General Hodges!
As always, General Hodges thinking and speaking clearly. Thank you Sir!
I agree 100% with Mr Hodges
From Germany, I fully agree with General Hodges.
why did Germany betray Russia and the U.N. in the failed Minsk Agreements ?
Maybe Trump could give Alaska back to Putin as a sign of love to his mafia boss.
He probably has never heard of of Alaska, do they eat their pets there?
Yeah. With trumpet as president, Poootin can grab Alaska with no consequences.
Maybe bankrupt America might have to do so in order to keep Israel funded?
The Dem Boomery is so palpable lmao
@@MartinOckendenno because there’s no immigrsnts
Only those who fight wars understand war... We who watch are spectators, trump hasn't a clue.
Does biden understand the war?
Everyone understands war enough to want to avoid it.
Thank God for Ben Hodges
So what does Harris/Walz have bending over backwards and allowing foreign enemies to take over.
down with Ben hodges
Ben is a bought a sold democrat mouth piece for this war. No matter to him and many of you other war mongers who foster young boys and families destroyed by the hour
@@bjorndebakker Yea and up with Putin? Have another litre of vodka
Thank God for a real American in Trump.
Great insights!
Thanks for the update and views 🇺🇲🇺🇦
Thanks Ben
General Hodges. I would like to thank you for the hard work and clarity you bring.
We need Ben Hodges to take control of the situation, he would sort them out once and for all!
That is the greatest truth.
Lift restriction on Ukraine
Ukraine has no restrictions
@@Thang292 come and lift it, it's very heavy
@@springbloom5940 Nonsense!
@@curio78 Sure comrade ruZZian troll 😂😂😂
@@JunkerOnDrums nothing on my statement being un-ture ??
Make Russia great again - that seems to be a recurring position with Trump. Clearly, at this point it’s safe to say Putin has got some shady dirt on that guy
As Gen. Hodges says, Trump doesn't understand anything and didn't even serve in the military (he ran away with a lame excuse).
Apparently Trump was bailed out of bankruptcy by Russian money. I'm guessing but reckon it's fairly safe to say that doesn't come without two things: 1) the nod from the top guy and 2) strings.
What more dirt can you imagine on trump?
There is so much already.
Putin is the frontman and leader of a cabal of FSB assassins who control all Russia through fear, blackmail, and bribery. The cabal happily works with crime syndicates cartels all over the world. R-Tenn Tim Burchett said Putin has dirt on all of the MAGA members of Congress. Hillary’s emails were but one of the first deals Trump negotiated for himself. No doubt he has bribe and blackmail hooks into half of Washington by now, and he controls the House and Supreme Court. We’re in for a fight to take our country back.
Trump even has the red Russia color hats. They are not red white and blue.
What a great interview. Someone who actually understands what he's talking about.
Germany was with us in afghanistan? maybe filing reports in the capital.
Yeah! He promises the defeat of Russia … next month for sure and then next month again. How come you’re buying it?
Always a good guest and very knowledgeable.
FYI, that's the same general that said Ukraine will push Russia out of their country by end of 2022, and out of Crimea by 2023. He has zero credibility.
The support of the West has been pathetic and self defeating, as Yoda said “do or do not, there is no try””
Anything the west does nowadays is self destructing.
Self destructive is a synonym for "the west"
If Biden is an expert in war or diplomacy, then I’m afraid his expertise is harmful to humanity, the world, and American taxpayers!
We all say Pootin can end this war whenever he wants, but we know he won't. The west could end the war whenever it wants, but the cowardice of western leaders prevents it.
Cowardice: the behaviour of someone who is not at all brave and tries to avoid danger:
Cowardice prevented me from doing what I knew I should do.
(Cambridge Dictionary)
What else can the west give Ukraine in your opinion?
The thing that makes people in the west thing Russia is weak is because you believed the hype of the invincible west .
Short of f22 and f35 the west has gone in fully notice that missiles are restricted in anyway in Ukraine but they can't seem to change the fact that Russia is moving forward and Ukraine keeps crumbling.
There are Russian arms depot within Ukraine use the storm shadows to hit those in a large scale let's see if it's possible.
The west is tapped out us officials keep telling you to drop the myth of us having all theae weapons just laying around
Always a pleasure to hear this remarkable General. I sincerely hope that the ones in charge are listening to him as well. His knowledge, wisdom, honesty, integrity and background can't be matched by any one. A President with his credentials, would better not only our Country but the world. Just compare this GENTLEMAN to Trump to see what I mean.
He is Absolutely right
general hodges, you are the best , us needs somebody like you
Why he is not in the frontline
This is why military leaders were great presidents
Freeing the use of missiles is what is needed .NOW.
Most,of THE RECENT SUCCESSES have been due to Ukrainian own production of drones and long distance jetrockets..AND ,definatelly ,there is
more to come...,it only takes more time.
why would Russia sit back and allow themselves to be taken out by long range missiles ?
@@davereynolds3403
Maybe not, but they tie soldiers from the front to other places, and the defense of Ukraine is thus easier.
Thank you, General Hodges for your clear words.
Ben Hodges is more than a former US Army officer. He is a former Lieutenant General and USAEUR commander.
Yeah, he's also same general that said Ukraine will push Russia out of their country by end of 2022, and out of Crimea by 2023. He has zero credibility.
@@nextentrepreneur9288Always with the caveat that Ukraine was given the materiel supplies it needed & asked for, quickly.
@@neilwork5033 That's exactly why he'll keep being wrong again and again. He's an idealist. We won't give Ukraine everything it needs to win.
Gen. Ben 'the optimistic' Hodges never fails to deliver
Ben has it 100% right!
Ben Hodges really has the pulse of this war.
Hodges is great
Great interview, very informative. Thank you!
Peace negotiations between Russia and Ukraine should be base on the return of Ukraine land by Russia as per 1991 international border demarcations which existed between Ukraine and Russia.
Keep dreaming, Taras.
Nice to hear someone who really know what he's talking about.
Ben Hodges is brilliant. He should be National Security Advisor in Harris/Walz administration.
@@johnbetancourt8691 Good point
And after Harris/Walz Presidency, he could be a great President of the United States of America. Well, one is allowed to dream, and sometimes dreams can come true.
Ben always spot on................Slava Ukraine from South Africa
Lift all restrictions placed on Ukraine now
No
Russia is too big they will absorb everything that is why US don't want to allow this just because everyone will say US weapons have failed against Russia
Lift for Rusia too
Asking all of Europe to fight with Ukraine is like asking all of Asean to fight with Taiwan.. or Myanmar ..
It's madness
Good interview 👍
Ben Hodges is very clear and a true voice for the free world!
Ben Hodges always delivers in the interviews. Slava Ukraïni!
Spot on, general!
Great to hear Ben.
Ben Hodgins the voice of reason and intelligents. Keep pushing the politicians! Ukraine needs to be the example on how to win against authoritarian imperialisum. Give the world hope. Our brave young souls can't be waisted and are needed to help the world understand and change. Much like the Neanderthals we stand at a pivotal crossroads.
Really ?
I think you have never seen Ukraine first hand.
Also Sudan war is ongoing but I doubt you will see it as pivotal crossroad
@@goenzoy712 Forget him. He can't even get the guy's name right.
@@psnarisDo you now see why Africans don't give a damn about Ukraine because the world don't give a damn about Africa.
The world don't care about aggression in Sudan, or anywhere else , why should we now risk nuclear annihilation for the sake of Ukraine
Ben Hodges is incredibly ignorant for an ex General. It makes me wonder how he even became one. It's also surprising to see DW give him the platform to share his ignorance.
USA is imperialism. All US bases around the world must be closed. All US wars must be stopped.
Clearly a very intelligent man with a good grasp on history.
Thank you so much, General ❤
Your voice is very needed 🙏🏻
🇺🇦
The main voice of reason:Ben Hodges.And has been for a long time.
Grea al allways…thx….both of you👏👏👏
Thank you for your service, General Ben Hodges.
I hope Kamala finds a job for Ben in her administration.
Gen. (Ret) Ben Hodges is a gem to our Medias. Thank you!
Trump has zero understanding of everything
All true. Except when it comes to human nature and frailty. Those he most definitely understands and milks for all they're worth.
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@@appstratum9747 So, 50% of American voters are by nature fail? Like Elon, Tulsi Gabbard and RFK, Jr?
Says you
But he does understand that this war is good for no one. A simple fact that eludes this tool.
Great explanation General.
World will be a lot safer without Putin and Trump...
French Macron and Kanzler Scholz?!
😂 is it safe now?
@@xman1533 This wouldn't of happened if Trump weren't elected. Putin thought Trump was going to be reelected and knew that Trump is a Russian spy that works for Putin. He was going to give Putin Ukraine then disband NATO then give him Europe and North America
The only US president in 4 decades to not start any new wars.
Would be safer without a united US.
I enjoy his and some of the other Generals insights. I'm always impressed on how educated those guys are.
US$500B Assets and Bank notes has seized from oligarchs just give to Ukraine's...
Just enjoy the show for US$500B
Print more money as they have done over the years 😂
@@robrak3569 just enjoy the show
...and watch everyone else pulls money from your institutions knowing you cannot be trusted
Oligarchs understand big profits from wars. They rather continue more wars than helping homeless, fight inflation, lost purchasing power, reset american Industrial strength.....
Big thanks, to general Ben Hodges for telling us the truth i respect his expertise a lot.
It's incredible that Biden and Scholz are leaders and Trump a potential next President, showing nothing more than lacking a backbone, insight and courage and that Ben Hodges, who shows he has a clear view of what's happening and an amazing ability to communicate his views, is on the side line giving interviews.
Thanks for the updates
Trump is the sort of person that would feed his friends to the sharks in the hope of being eaten last.
Like Bidet fed Ukranians to the war machine. Do you remember Bidet meeting with Pootie to avoid this in the first place? No you don't because he was physically and mentally incapable.
If you actually paid attention to Trump instead of what the media lies to you about, you would know every word you just said is a lie.
False, and his real friends would tell you so. Only his enemies think that
More to the point he would feed his friends to the sharks and make money from tickets for the show.
@@ClemensKatzer Someone gets it. Trump Tower didn't get built out of peanuts lol
As always brilliant analysis by General Hodges on Ukraine and Iarael.
Brilliant! 👍
Thanks for NOT starting this video with an excerpt from the middle of the interview!
Thank you sir
As a US veteran of the GWOT. I agree. Trump ran away from service... That's a fact.
LMAO…. Donald Trump would never have joined the military as a young man.
He absolutely has no understanding of a military war.
I'm always impressed by the calibre of the US generals who speak in public. Good to hear General Hodges speaking his mind.
Gen Hodges is spot on. I hope Kamela Harris offers him a job.
And I sincerely hope he would take it. This Country desperately needs a REAL MAN like him.
Ben hodges knows his war game
Great interview!
When war is the best option, I want to hear EVERYTHING you have to say, Ben, especially the shortest and most decisive path to victory. But I also want to hear every plausible alternative to war, those on the horizon and those already in progress. Unrelenting pacifism is not one of those alternatives for me. Keep up the good work.
General Hodges is such an honest person. I am glad he speaks truth to power. Thank you for having this interview with him. I hope that people see this interview and will take to heart his knowledge of the current conflicts/wars that are happening right now.
Trump is a expert at getting a Doctor to say he has bone spurs
Trump's daddy bought his medical exemption.
General Bone Spurs said STDs were his Vietnam.
donald is in putlers pocket.
That is why he has generals
Trump have no unerstanding at all. 12 years brain.
@@TheNordmo 😆😂😄😅
The 12 year old kids I teach understand way more. He’s more like an immature 5 yo who acts on impulses from the reptile brain.
@@abrakkehakka1357 namely, a defiant 80-year-old boy who refuses to play by the rules, blames everyone else, is narcissistic and never takes responsibility. Have Americans forgotten how serious this was?
Wow, my word, this man just gets it. His understanding of history and pure intelligence allows him to make choices that always put the United States in the best possible position for success. Oh how I would love to see him get a high level cabinet position.
DT has zero understanding of sooo many things…
You too
Yes, well we've seen Biden/Harris don't have any clues about anything.
tRump wants to date his daughter
can you remember the second world war mr hodges,we here uk have a great debt to russian spilt blood,america on the other hand for all their boasting we had to pay for our arms and many other gratuities,trump hasnot lost any war cos he has,nt started one,if your wrong that putin will not use newclear,which is a bet we cannot take,where would that leave europe,😮 T24
No wars under his leadership though
Would love to see Ben Hodges as National Security Director in the new administration.
Wonder if they'd be interested in exchanging Trump for the remaining hostages ? Glad Ines is back, Hodges sound of reason as always Sir
Hodges hostages could be a sequel to Hogan's Heroes
😂😂😂
They might be. After all The Orangeutang is possibly one of their top agents!
Great interview, thank you Ben Hodges for your informative stance