Why Ukraine Will Win: Interview with Gen. Ben Hodges
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- Опубликовано: 27 май 2024
- Gen. Ben Hodges explains why he believes Ukraine will defeat Russia in the coming months and seriously threaten their position in Crimea. Gen. Hodges had a distinguished career in the US Army, as former Command of US Forces Europe, leading units in Afghanistan and Iraq, dealing with NATO issues.
For a Frankly Fukuyama blog post on why Ukraine must join NATO, go to:
www.americanpurpose.com/artic...
I think the end of the Kerch bridge is coming ☠️⚰️ hopefully very soon with ‘storm shadow’ fired from F16. Glory to Ukraine 🇺🇦 from Poland 🇵🇱
With a normal friendly neighbour (that Russia never will be), a bridge like this would be great help to economy and to the people on both sides of the border...
The bridge is the last target, because Russians must have a way to go out! Ukrainians won't fight them all off and evacuating over sea is not manageable. So, let them flee first, then "break up all bridges" to Russia.
@@teardrop-in-a-fishbowl I hate quoting ancient Chinese military philosophers, but “build your enemy a golden bridge to retreat across” seems applicable here.
Gen Ben Hodges should have his personal channel to educate us all. Man you just cant get enough of GEN B.H. Put him along with Prof Micheal Clarke
*Michael Clarke
@@jacqdanieles yes Micheal Clarke
He is often featured on YT channel; Renew Democracy Initiative
@@artmcteagle thanks, yes ive already watch his analysis specially when the war in ukraine started.👍
He’s reaching a wider audience by making himself available on many channels. The primary reason he might have his own channel is to comment on day to day developments. I don’t think he’s comfortable doing that on a daily basis.
Always nice to hear from Gen Hodges!
GBH, is a breath of fresh air, no spin, just say it as it is!! Bravo....
indeed; air
Tony Ésas noticias son nuevas o son editadas ya son viejas y editadas o apenas son nuevas del General por favor si me puedes responder me harías un gran favor
This video sure aged like fine wine 🤣🤣🤣
I always enjoy General Hodges' commentary; he always presents very insightful analysis.
lol he embarrassed himself. Ukraine has no chance. Neither does NATO. I live in the west and can clearly see what is happening. He is pushing the propaganda and false narrative. Every single country in the west is bankrupt and has cut their throat by destroying their energy supply. The west as a whole is entering the worst sovereign debt crisis in history. This is utter nonsense.
Thank you so much Mr.Hodges🙏🙏🙏👏👏👏👏❤️❤️❤️❤️🇬🇧
Hodges should have a direct debate with Douglas Macgregor
Why would he ?
Thank goodness for Ben Hodges' unwavering faith in Ukraine's ability to defeat the Russian military, which is now coming true. Thank you also Francis Fukuyama for his unwavering commitment in calling for the military defeat of Russia, despite all the Russian TV threats and the fear from elements in the West. Bravo both of you. Both speakers of truth to power!
You guys are delusional..
Except my little Brit, it isn’t coming true. It’s a fantasy.
@@CosmicHyperborean they are on Drugs!
Hodges accurately states it will depend on serious support from the US, which we are not presently seeing from the Biden administration. Hopefully President Biden will improve in this respect.
@@psychohist , wrong. Most ‘support’ goes up Zelensky’s nose and go the criminals and sex traffickers making up the Kiev Regime. What we need to do Warren is vote out scumbag warmongering Deep State political prostitutes like President Brandon and his GOP counterparts like Lindsay Graham. Ukraine isn’t worth a major war or billions in tax payer largesse as major sectors of our own country rot.
I appreciate so much the honest appraisal of the current situation in Ukraine. His battlefield knowledge and military leadership style adds much to interviews and evaluations of current events on the ground. More from General Hodges!
Judge Napolitano also has Col Doug McGregor his battlefield knowledge is also great.
My favorite military analyst. Such a pleasure to hear him speak. Thank you sir, greets from the Netherlands !
*all he says is absolute rubbish - try Colonel Douglas MacGregor and Scott Ritter - both true US patriots - both real soldiers with real combat experience - unlike Ben who have never been even close to serious combat line - Hodges is laughable and pathetic to the tears*
@@elbibwen3019 Nah. I’d prefer independent thinkers over those paid Russian stooges. Hodges doesn’t claim to be neutral, but he tells it like it is. Your “analysts” are on the Kremlin payroll. That’s public knowledge.
General Hodges has been right time and time again.
@@dpelpal 😆he is talking rubbish - say one thing he was right on - *zero*
Ukrainians fight on both sides.
Thank you General Hodges ❤
Gen Hodges very knowable and a great interview. TY Gen Hodges and Mr. Fukuyama.
I’m sorry to be the nitpicker, and I hope this is helpful. The word you want is “knowledgeable”. Also, it’s Doctor Fukuyama.
You are not sorry you are actually feeling quite self satisfied and smug
@@MarcosElMalo2 you're responding to a bot.
Thank you General for your very insightful and inspiring words!!! America Thanks you!
Great to see and hear Gen Hodges. His insight is always welcome. 💙🇺🇦💛 From 🇺🇸🤠🌵
Take out the Kirch railroad bridge as soon as the main Ukrainian offensive begins, but leave the road bridge to allow the Russians to flee. Since the Russians hugely rely on rail for logistics this will massively impact their military resupply, but will still allow the Ru army to run away back to Russia with their washing machines.
sounds like a good use for a RR car full of ammonia fertilizer and fuel oil.......maybe 3 to take down several spans of the bridge.
If you take out the Kirch bridge, the Germans won't like it a bit. Remember you already took out their Nord Stream gas pipelines and as a consequence wrecked their industry and economy. And which Kirch are you referring to by the way. Is it Kirch-Göns in South Hesse or Kirch-Brombach, also in South Hesse? Or is it Kirch Jesar in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. Should you say all of them, just to be sure to hit the right one, then please use the correct spelling in the order of bombardment. Because if you'd happen to issue an order to destroy all Kirsch in Germany, it would be a great pity and shame for, not only Germans, but everybody, to miss out on so much good and tasty liquor. And the Russians don't need the washing machines anymore. That was before. Cause they found out that they were to heavy to fling at the Banderites, and since then they instead produce ultra-sharp throwable shovels that can pierce the thickest NATO armour. Literally cutting edge technology. The result has been the liberation of Bakhmut.
Nincompoop 😂😂😂
@@peetky8645 If they can't already reach, the Storm Shadow missiles will soon be able to hit it.
Very smart.
Ret general ben hodges is a hero of mine and after meeting him after Afghanistan service he didn't disappoint and we could of used him at head of nato
Agreed. Fwiw, his last posting was Commander of the U.S. Army in Europe.
Great interview. I love this general, he represents the best of the American military.
Russia is annihilating them in reality. This loser is repping weapons contractors for money. He’s a bought liar.
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30 years of lying and being on the losing side for a failed vision and failed US ideology in the Middle East makes him the best?
The same clown general who predicted in 2019 how Taliban is no match for Afghan security forces and in March of 22 predicted Russia would run out of ammo in 10 days. He is pathetic
@@Serbian1985 Well, he did predict some of the successes Ukraine has had when most thought they'd fold. You'd have to say that Russia leaning on Iran for weapons or begging for China to help with supply doesn't mean Russia is flush with them. What is your military experience?
Gen. Ben Hodges is a person who knows about things and really believes in Ukraine's ability in this war. Many thanks Ben Hodges.
Always incredible to hear Gen Hodge's insight, great interview, thank you. Slava Ukraini!
Yeah man. It’s good that we’ve been able to manipulate the situation in Ukraine to bring about the goal of pairing NATO technology with Eastern European manpower to hurt Russia.
Please coordinate a debate between Gen. Hodges and John Mearsheimer, that will be an eye opener for both sides of the argument
2nd the previous Comment ... Gen Hodges AS USUAL delivers a tour de force commentary on the war in Ukraine. Gen Hodges and Thomas Theiner are the 2 people that have continuously assessed Ukrainian capabilities and strategic considerations corrected from Day 1.
Clear, unwavering support, well founded confidence in Ukraine’s ability to fight, unparalleled understanding of the geopolitical context and importance of what Ukraine is trying to achieve.
Now give them the tools and the strategic patience and support to get the job done.
A great man. If i was to serve in the Military I would be happy if General Hodges was my commander.
He would sell you out to the weapons industry at the first opportunity.
@@kenlawson554 No. Not this guy. He is actually one of the few Generals who genuinely hates what Russia is doing
@@zulubeatz1 I think he's genuine, I didn't know of him prior to the war but have been watching his commentary on it since then. What would be beneficial to the arms industry is a frozen war, which Putin is now trying to create.
Gen. Hodges for many months has been advocating giving Ukraine everything they need to end it in their favour, and he also predicted that could be achieved this year if they're given what they need. That's not someone trying to promote a protracted war beneficial to the arms industry.
Youd happily die under him.
@Isaiah 1776 AMEN BROTHER!
Always a pleasure to listen to Ben Hodges one of the best Western advocates for Ukraine, and boy does he work hard at it!
Thank you sir for your all your work, and stamina - long may it last.
Gen. Ben Hodges, such a knowledgable and insightful communicator, always a pleasure to hear his perspectives on the Russian war on Ukraine, can’t help feeling that the world would be a safer place if Ben was setting policy in a more direct fashion.
Many thanks for the interview! 👍👍
The same clown general who predicted in 2019 how Taliban is no match for Afghan security forces and in March of 22 predicted Russia would run out of ammo in 10 days. He is pathetic
Back in September of last year, Hodges stated: "Based on all the things we are seeing it has the feeling of a collapse, at least in the Donbas area, and I do believe the Russians will be pushed beyond the February 23 line by the end of the year."
Just because you like his lies doesn't make them truths. But, you can't handle the truth.
Complete inversion of reality
Thank you, Dr. Fukuyama, for this excellent interview of the great Ben Hodges. Hodges is one of the best interpreters of the Ukrainian situation and the most coherent of the Western advocates for the Ukrainian military.
Hodges is a war monger.
6:00 “I’ve never seen any soldiers including our own that are as fast at integrating technologies and new ideas” Gen. Ben Hodges
I suppose when your fighting for your very existence you learn quickly but Ukraine are no mugs that’s for sure
They were also fast in adopting Western methods in their hospitals, even before 2022. Lithuanian doctors (Lithuania is in EU) reported that they organized courses in Ukraine on Western methods of leadership, such as brainstorming and morning briefings. Ukrainians liked them and learned fast.That might be one of the contributing factors to the relatively low mortality rate of wounded Ukrainian soldiers.
how could they not? the very existence of their homeland is at stake. any help that is actually helpful to them is welcomed by them and compared to american soldiers who is just simply existing to sandbag powers that threaten their home country then you can't exactly compare their will compared to those who have something behind them that they truly want to protect.
Una pregunta Quintero esas noticias son nuevas o son viejas y son editadas me puedes dar respuesta por favor qué día fueron esas noticias
As a veteran myself, I believe in what Ben Hodges says
What????
as a veteran of lost wars, you support a general who helped you lose?
The same clown general who predicted in 2019 how Taliban is no match for Afghan security forces and in March of 22 predicted Russia would run out of ammo in 10 days. He is pathetic , also clown next to him wrote book in 1992 the end of world US total domination wrong about everything
General Ben Hodges has a wealth of experience and common sense. Hopefully someone in the West, and Ukraine, is exploiting his firsthand, relevant, successful, experience and tactical insight.
Thoughtful interview, thank you.
I guess what he says might make sense if you believe USA should be held to different standards from every other country in the world.
@@tubthump lol, what? Can you make an actual argument other then showcasing your idiocy?
@@kyle-ld2gh He’s using the deflection technique by drawing a false equivalence.
@@kyle-ld2gh He described training Ukrainian troops to take Crimea with particular reference to the naval base at Sevastopol which has been home to Russias Black Sea fleet since the 18th century. He also said Ukraine should join NATO as soon as possible. How do you think USA would react if Russia or China started training troops in Cuba to take back the US naval base at Guantanamo Bay and to form a military alliance with them? If you think the US military would be justified in conducting a military operation in Cuba to prevent this from happening then you - and this General - would be guilty of the hypocrisy of holding Russia and USA to different standards.
@@tubthump lol, he described combined arms and maneuver warfare and the training which has taken place. He has only said what he himself thinks should be the Ukrainians objective.
Love listening to General Ben Hodges. He has from the start urged giving Ukraine the weapons they need to win this war and exposes the hesitancy and overthinking of others. “We want to see Ukraine win!” That’s the message we need send. He is the best!
History continues.
The best rogue.
Yes, however, Ukraine winning battles does remove Putin from the scene.
Is he dreaming himself or lullabying the wishful thinking viewers? 🤔
Well we will see.
So far Ben Hodges has been wrong once. Overestimating the strength of Russia at the wars' start.
He has been on the ground in Ukraine so I will take his "lullabying" over your naysaying any day of the week.
Douglas MacGregor's analysis blows this general out of the water with logic, reason and the reality of things
never heard of this miracle doomsday guy,all you hear is the end of the world!!!
Nothing Douglas has said would happen in the past year has happened, he was wrong on every account. Its all pro-russian garbage 💩
Propaganda you tell, no clue you have.😂
@@daegerte 🤡💩 is McGregors lies that have never come true, he has been wrong about everything 🤡💩
Have not heard of this general - is he maybe in the russian staff ?:)
I've been a fanboy of Gen Hodges ever since Putin's Stupid War started. He's a bottomless well of sharp analyses.
Sure he is. Look at his miserable track record.
@@ummerrahh
By all means, elaborate.
@@ummerrahh
Are you trying to imply that Russia will ultimately *win* this blatantly aggressive war of conquest, initiated by your Marxist Overlord, Vlad?
Lol Nice argument
@@Killer1260
By all means, elaborate.
German soldiers in WW2 certainly had a superior will too but they lacked the ressources
German had superior technology but no end game.
They lacked a competent leader
I do not think I have heard anything from Gen. Hodges that I do not agree with, and I have lisened a lot to him! His arguments are well founded, well articulated, and spoken with an authority that comes from knowing the subject matter.
Not sure Crimea falls without a nuclear response.
That naval base is an non negotiable for Putin I would think.
100%. If anyone thinks that the Russians are giving up Crimea, under any circumstances, then their analysis cannot be taken seriously.
great discussion between a retired US top general and a renowned historian 👌
It has always been the case that the most important factor in any fight is not the size of the man in the fight. It's the size of the fight in the man.
First time viewer here, and I’m very impressed by this interview. Lt.Gen. Hodges has been a strong advocate for Ukraine, and a steady voice in assuring their ultimate victory. Thank you. Subscribed!
Ukraine is totally finished! Cant you see that?
Its great to see Ukraine is winning this thing. Hopefully F16s soon they can finish this war of agression
Back in September of last year, Hodges stated: "Based on all the things we are seeing it has the feeling of a collapse, at least in the Donbas area, and I do believe the Russians will be pushed beyond the February 23 line by the end of the year."
yes this has aged so perfect. Ukraine is surely on their way to take Crimea back clearly. lawl can you admit you were wrong?
@@pheenez7881 Let's see, they've taken about 100 square kilometers so far in their summer offensive. Do you know how much Ukrainian territory the Russians still hold?
Just found this channel. Brilliant , subscribed thank you for your efforts. Best wishes from Costa Rica.
Excellent interview... but please NO GREEN SCREEN next time...
I completely agree. Very distracting.
agree - even a white/beige wall or the usual bookcase would've been better....
General Hodges is a real inspiration - you could imagine his soldiers would've followed him to the end of the planet. A really great American after 2016 - 2020, when we were losing hope for the USA!
Go ahead and follow him into wwIII
They must have followed! Even the wheels of the plane at the wrong airport to flee Afghanistan! The last great victory of the US Forces! After the end of the story! 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
He directed the US military in Afghanistan, and he did a great job. Destroyed bin Laden, ended ISIS, and totally ruined Al Queda. After occupying a very difficult country for 20 years.
By contrast, russia could never occupy Afghanistan, and the USSR collapsed when they tried. Russia is a total joke lol
Keep engaging little trolls. The more you comment the better promotion for this interview
The same clown general who predicted in 2019 how Taliban is no match for Afghan security forces and in March of 22 predicted Russia would run out of ammo in 10 days. He is pathetic
Ukraine is working very hard to meet the 5 reform objectives (good governance, fight corruption, rule of law, human rights, security and defense sectors) to join NATO. Like Ben Hodges said, "war is a test of will and it's clear Ukrainian people have superior will." If their superior will is directed toward reform, no doubt, 🇺🇦 will be NATO member. I really appreciate what Hodges said about the upcoming counteroffensive too .. "Ukraine will go when they are ready" ... damn right and much respect to 🇺🇦 armed forces ✊️💯❤
Ukraine is less corrupt than Western Europe at this point. Western Europe and the United States are rife with corruption. It's just not street level corruption. It's worse.
@@jamesdixon2860 Corruption is a human condition, not exclusive to any place. Just a matter of intensity and the people's willingness to fight against it. Ukraine is still considered 2nd most corrupt in Europe by Transparency International Corruption Perception Index. They have a long way to go, but are highly motivated and improving. It's not easy considering soviet history and the old rent-based economy which is evolving. When effort and attention can be directed toward reform, they will prevail.
NATO is not like the EU, it's not about reforms. NATO is a defensive military alliance. The only requirement is that its members are protected. We can help Ukraine win the war, but they can't join NATO. They would destabilize it and make us more likely to get in a war with Russia, basically voiding the whole point of NATO, to make sure its members are protected.
I really wish NATO leaders would be more clear about this to Ukraine, instead of being afraid of having adult conversation, and being the "bad guy" by saying no. Instead they want to promise Ukraine can join in the future and thus never have to say yes. Have their cake and eat it too.
@@jmhorange Incorrect. Very easy to find correct info on the official NATO website.
"NATO-Ukraine relations formally launched in 1991, when the newly independent country joined North Atlantic Cooperation Council (NACC), a forum for dialogue and cooperation between NATO Allies and their former Warsaw Pact adversaries. In 1994, Ukraine joined Partnership for Peace (PfP), a programme of practical bilateral cooperation between individual partner countries and NATO. It was one of the founding members of the Euro-Atlantic Partnership Council (EAPC), which replaced the NACC in May 1997.
July 1997 Charter on Distinctive Partnership remains the basic foundation underpinning NATO-Ukraine relations. NATO-Ukraine Commission (NUC) directs cooperative activities and provides a forum for consultation between the Allies and Ukraine on security issues of common concern. NUC can meet at various levels, including heads of state and government, ministers of foreign affairs or defence, ambassadors and in various working-level formats.
Declaration to Complement the Charter, signed in 2009 as a follow-up to decisions taken at 2008 NATO Summit in Bucharest, gave NUC a central role in deepening political dialogue and cooperation to underpin Ukraine's reform efforts pertaining to its Euro-Atlantic aspirations for membership in NATO. The principal tool to support this process is the Annual National Programme (ANP), which reflects Ukraine's national reform objectives and annual implementation plans. The ANP is composed of five chapters focusing on: political and economic issues; defence and military issues; resources; security issues; and legal issues. This includes REFORMS related to good governance, the fight against corruption, the rule of law, human rights, and the security and defence sector, in accordance with Euro-Atlantic principles and standards.
Allies assess progress under ANP annually. The responsibility for its implementation falls primarily on Ukraine. The Commission for Coordination of Euro-Atlantic Integration of Ukraine, chaired by the Deputy Prime Minister for European and Euro-Atlantic Integration, ensures the general coordination of its implementation by the state bodies."
Im German and I would claim "the west" - including Germany and the USA don't meet your 5 reform objectives.
As always,Ben Hodges makes a great analysis,thanks for posting this interview
Man, the guy's delusional! Win...?? 😂
@@accountantthe3394 If he thinks he’ll win,he’s got another think coming,.They are hallucinating.
@@accountantthe3394 Russian ship Moskva where did it go? ПНХ
@@lenwilkinson672 fake RUclips account made 10 months ago for Kremlin’s propaganda huylo?
@@alhambrabiker1476 Accompanied the thousands of 💀 UkroNazis in valhalla
Thank You for supporting Ukraine. Ukraine fights for common Values
lol do they fuck. How was Bandera representing common values?
Great to see mainstream academics interacting with military. Hope this will become standard (and military stuff will be taught in history courses)
More like sucking up Frances Fukyama should be consigned to history like his book.
Could listen to Ben all day long.
What a wonderful interview!
Thank you for such a insightful interview, sir.
Too bad it is based on the false narrative. The USA and the west is bankrupt. There is no way Ukraine and the west can win this. The USA and the west shouldn't even be involved in this. None of our business.
Outstanding interview.
Brilliant stream, thank you!
This fellow has been spot on from the first day of the Russian invasion.
You must be joking. The only truly ac urate reports about the conflict comes from Col.Douglas MacGregor and Steve Ritter. All the rest of the people you hear and believe are stooges for Biden and the CIA.
Why then has he missed the collapse of Bachmut. Hilarious?
Back in September of last year, Hodges stated: "Based on all the things we are seeing it has the feeling of a collapse, at least in the Donbas area, and I do believe the Russians will be pushed beyond the February 23 line by the end of the year."
From the late 2019 forecast update from
Deagel, Guide to Military and Civil Aviation
The situation between the three great powers has changed dramatically. The only relevant achievement of the Western powers during the past decade has been the formation of a strategic alliance, both military and economic, between Russia and China. Right now the potential partnership between Russia and the European Union (EU) is dead with Russia turning definitively towards China. That was from the beginning the most likely outcome.
Russia has been preparing for a major war since 2008 and China has been increasing her military capabilities for the last 20 years. Today China is not a second tier power compared with the United States. Both in military and economic terms China is at the same level and in some specific areas are far ahead.
Six years ago the likelihood of a major war was tiny. Since then it has grown steadily and dramatically and today is by far the most likely major event in the 2020s. The ultimate conflict can come from two ways. A conventional conflict involving at least two major powers that escalates into an open nuclear war. A second scenario is possible in the 2025-2030 timeframe. A Russian sneak first strike against the United States and its allies with the new S-500, strategic missile defenses, Yasen-M submarines, INF Zircon and Kalibr missiles and some new space asset playing the key role. The sneak first strike would involve all Russian missile strategic forces branches (bombers and ground-based missiles) at the different stages of such attack that would be strategic translation of what was seen in Syria in November 2015. There was no report that the Russian had such a capability of launching a high precision, multiple, combined arms attack at targets 2,000+ kilometers away. Western intelligence had no clue. The irony is that since the end of the Cold War the United States has been maneuvering through NATO to achieve a position to execute a first strike over Russia and now it seems that the first strike may occur but the country finished would be the United States.
@@SuanLuang verbose nonsense
Always delighted to hear General Hodges thoughts on the Russo-Ukrainian war. I have huge respect for his integrity, knowledge and eloquence. He strikes me as an exemplary leader and humanist.
The imperative right now is to do what needs to be done to assist Ukraine to victory and I appreciate General Hodges criticisms of how Western leadership (particularly the Biden regime) have approached support for Ukraine in an unnecessarily slow and incremental fashion.
With that said, for me, U.S. leadership has been enormously disappointing throughout the Russo-Ukrainian war which started in 2014, and I want to hear honest, incisive commentary about how and why support for Ukraine has consistently been so slow, limited, conditional, and incremental, not just in the last 15 months, but over the last nine years. My understanding is that the Ukrainians had fought Russian efforts to cryptically annex all of the Donbas and fought them to a standstill by no later than 2015. I had heard that the U.S. had become involved in training the Ukrainians at around that time, but I was not particularly trusting of the sources, so it is good to hear that confirmed.
These are complex issues that span three U.S. Presidential administrations, each with arguably very different approaches to foreign policy, so I have no doubt that the full explanation of the U.S. role as a supporter of Ukrainian sovereignty (or lack thereof) is a complex tale that could probably fill an entire book. Such a book needs to be written. I have the skill and the time to write it (I am a retired professor of anthropology), but without a sense for who would be open to candidly talking about ALL the details which need to be considered to write such a book. I will be honest and say: this is not a project I particularly want to tackle, as I sense that--given the polarizing nature of the last three Presidential administrations--the amount of "fog of war," and "friction" that doing the research for such a book might evoke would be agonizing for the author to endure. Moreover, I have my own personal biases that I would have to shelf in pursuit of the most factual analysis; I was absolutely shocked and dismayed when, in 2014, in my view, President Obama abandoned Ukraine and did as little as possible to assist the Ukrainian nation and people to resist Russian aggression. This struck me as particular egregious given the commitment made by the U.S. to defend Ukrainian sovereignty as part of the Budapest memorandum. In my view, this escalated chapter of this 9 year long should NEVER have been allowed to transpire and the blame for that lies on the leadership of the Western nations, but especially the U.S. I can be convinced that this assessment is unfair or inaccurate, but only by the sufficient winnowing of ALL the salient information. Martialing all of that necessary information is something which is beyond my scope of experience as a former academic, but I suspect it is something which would come quite naturally to someone like General Hodges.
I've heard General Hodges lament Western "self-deterrence," and "excessive concern about escalation" in almost every interview I've watched him give, and I agree that this has been a major problem, which has likely cost many additional lives and injuries over the past year. But even worse, the current pattern of Western nonchalance is one that traces back to the very beginnings of this war in 2014, or at least that is how it appears to me. This means that the problem is a very serious one, a very entrenched one, and one which might well re-emerge once this crisis period in Ukraine's existential struggle is passed. In sum, the issues are of enormous significance to the people of the free world, and indeed all humans for the foreseeable future. Such a book NEEDS to be written.
Looks like you wrote the book. Did anyone read this long long long comment?
Your understanding is limited and based on western propaganda.
Typical pointless comment from someone that obviously has the attention span of a goldfish. 🐠 Do you really consider a comment that takes less than 2 minutes to read is excessive? How about reading a non-fiction book? You might actually learn something! The world might now revolve around a 30sec sound bite, or some ridiculous tweet, but you’ll learn almost nothing from these superficial ramblings. The real truth (or the devil) is always in the detail, but obviously people that are intellectually lazy like yourself, can’t muster the motivation to keep focused on one topic for more than a few seconds. Like George Bernard Shaw lamented; “Out of the 100% of the people 2% think, 3% think they think, and 95% don’t think at all”. Yes I’m paraphrasing, but with your level of education you won’t understand anyway. Pathetic!
@@StillAliveAndKicking_ LMAO nope! That dude must have had a few cocktails or smoked a huge joint!
@@ldcbossrob3938 Dope used to make me lie on my back, making odd noises. I vote for the cocktails theory.
Very excellent analysis by General Hodges. I totally agree with his viewpoint and he sure creates a good image of the professionalism and smarts of the US military. I sure hope the politicos listen to this very intelligent and reasonable military leader.
God no. Try MacGregor
Its a good thing hes retired, makes our troops* much safer from idiocy
Colonel Macgregor is a bought shill for Russia, always ready to spout Putin’s lies and antisemitic garbage. He’s made the most idiotic predictions of any talking head.
@Bryan Dimery: And why do you think so? Where has Gen. Hodges been wrong so far?
@@pete7036 You mean that greedy clownish traitor?
Apart from what we all know about the positive effects of this war on NATO, there is another one: increased efficiency. I am Dutch and we have decided to fully integrate our infantry with Germany. This means that we will now operate in an even more coordinated way. Similarly, as a small country, we are now deciding to become more specialised at what we are good at, both in military functions and weapons production. Basically, we now see almost our entire military from an alliance perspective.
But Dutch already fully integrated with Germany 80 years ago. Whats the fuss now?
@@avp2survivor You're making a joke about a subject that is very sensitive here.
Nato are warmongering criminals responsible for millions of civilians lives and even more inflation victim.
It's sickening that you view this as a positive
Ben is truly a general of the people...the best!
Lovely chat! Ben Hodges, one of our favorite! God bless America and Slava Ukraine 🇺🇸🇺🇦
Thank you for this conversation. Kind regards from Poland :)
When will US media publicly ask President Biden and Gen Milley the question : Do YOU want Ukraine win, YES or NO? The lack of a straight and simple answer is appalling and a disgrace.
They want Russia to lose.
That is the reason for incremental support.
The best outcome for America, is a depleted Russian army that will let pacified politics happen in the entire region.
One of the great successes has been the close coordination, cooperation and consistency of NATO and other world wide allies. I tend to give Biden significant credit. Might Biden’s slow approval of increasingly capable weapons, is influenced by his desire to keep everyone on the same bus?
I agree with you. The slowness may also be for the European countries to contribute more for both financial and geopolitical reasons. I.e. to blunt the spurious assertion that Russia is fighting the US.
Ukrainian corruption is also a reason to take things in steps. Vszevolod Kniaziev, head of Ukraine's Supreme Court, had 2.7 million in bribes hidden in his place. If this is one example, how many other instances are there of grifting? I'm certain it's widespread.
@@doughart2720 One story that isn’t being emphasized is that the U.S. is also backfilling our allies’ militaries when they donate weapons systems to Ukraine.
@@dhufstetler I’m certain you are wrong. Things began to change in 2014, and Zelensky’s election marked a significant escalation of anti-corruption efforts. Neither the military or Ukrainian society at large could hold together as they have if the corruption was as widespread as you say. Besides which, the allies also have their auditors in country, monitoring the flow of weapons and supplies.
The slow drip drip slowly drains Russia of its resources in the same way that you kill a frog in a saucepan of boiling water.
Really insightful. Thanks.
Generals Hodges has been such an important commentator and advocate for Ukrainian capabilities and needs throughtout the war. I have no doubt that his continued belief in the capabilities of the Ukrainian Armed Forces has had a substantial impact in the overall public perception of the war throughout the US and Europe.
He does a good job at reinforcing Western propoganda campaign.
Bayrackter drones= game changer.
No longer .
MLRS= game changer
No longer
Patriot missle system= game changer
No longer.
Almost everything that has spewed out of Hodge's has been deception.
I lived n Ukraine for 20 years. Love the expression "the older big hat Soviet soldiers"....They did have some big hats! LOL!
Recruit F16 engineers , avionics propulsion airframes, supply they can work with the teams , pay the money .just like it is done for our f16 support in non nato exports. Experienced aircraft engineer Ukrainians will very quickly learn on the job. This is different from front line soldiers
So what have the Ukrainian military accomplished as they lose hundreds of thousands of young men, lose area in southeast Ukraine, can’t produce their own armaments, are dependent on US dollars to run their government….meanwhile the Russian economy is doing well, producing large amounts of artillery shells, and they have a country with 7~8 times the population. Col Magregors analysis makes more sense to me.
Agreed
Well, they’ve stopped the much-vaunted orc army, made pootin a laughingstock, and united NATO and every civilized country behind them...
I always like seeing Hodges optimism. But Russian defenses and manpower look a lot tougher this time around. Definitely worried.
Very interesting, thank goodness history didn't end.
Love this guy! Also think he is spot on ,wish he was in charge of supplying what’s needed for Ukraine, they would of had F16s filling. the sky last year and long range weapons ……
It's so great to hear two voices with so much about Ukraine, and belief in the western system. I don't understand these figures who argue that because china's power is growing, the west should lose confidence in the benefits our system has granted us, and will grant to other countries that join us.
China is built on a system were they need European & U.S consumers to buy their goods and most of the Chinese exports are nothing we can't do ourselves plus we can do without. Chinese export Economy is it's biggest weakness. The days of Chinese 10% growth per year is long gone, I doubt they will ever catch the U.S in GDP terms.
Thank you General Hodges, your presence in these discussions is a force multiplier, for the west. Because of your Merit , we appreciate, and value what you have to say. I will say this, the world is looking to My Mothers people, the Ukrainians, as the example. That it can be done, that Democracy is a possible choice for those that are under Authoritarian rule. Secondly Ukraine is the moral example of how to fight for Freedom. Humankind's Destiny is at play here. The Destiny of America is at play here as well , the world, is looking . Even with an elderly President, and internal strife, America's example, of Leadership and friendship has been Exemplary. As a Canadian , I believe no other Society can impact the future for the "Betterment" of mankind, the way America is able. Is that not the Destiny of America , to lead mankind to the next level of Peaceful , beneficial and Cooperative , coexistence. Slava Ukraine , God Bless America.
@@lorenisabeth936 your the crazy one mate. Australian
@@lorenisabeth936 and there's no way your from new Zealand unless your still watching Russian propaganda
I wasn’t calling you crazy. I just like talking to people with different views. I was born in NZ, lived half my life in Australia and lived in uk for a few months as my husband is from Liverpool but we are back in nz now. I’m pretty sure every country has propaganda. We have state run media mainly as they all took money from the government but have to pay it back if the government decides the narrative doesn’t fit the government that is in charge at the time. I don’t see this war as good vs bad that’s all. People are dying on both sides and it’s awful.
My apologies if I upset you I just thought you may be up for a nice conversation without name calling and without the need to attack as you ended your comment with a reference to the almighty. I watch things from all angles as to try and get a more rounded view, hence this video popping up in my main feed. I feel most people talk past each other instead of as you would someone you know. The world is very sad.
@@lorenisabeth936 The US isn’t going around the world invading countries completely unantagonized engaging in empire building. When was the last time you heard about America invading a country and saying this is now ours and part of the United States?
This man is a legend. And I haven't even seen the interview yet.
Then open US Col. Doug MacGregor and CRY! Every 2nd word a typical Limey Lie.
Yes a legend in his own mind. Ask about his combat experience.
@@seymourtrac In my mind. I am talking about my opinion. Don't respond to my comment if you don't understand what it says.
@@Rebelloraptor So sorry to hurt your feelings.
Ukraine can only win this gigantic clash of power, if it really get´s ALL we in the West can put in this battle.
"A little bit there and a little bit there" is the totally wrong way - not 20 or 30 modern tanks, but 200 or 300 modern tanks has to be the question. And there cannot be any question, that modern jets have to go as soon as possible to Ukraine - there is not alternative, and the more we hesitate the more expensive and risky it will get.
Ben Hodges is seeing the things absolutely correctly - but he is not having enough support from side of US officials and e.g. German officials, French officials etc. I admire the Brits and Scandinavians most, they really understood the situation long time ago.
wow when did you graduate from west point?
I would love to vote for Ben Hodges as my President. Sincerely,genuinely mean that.(maybe Katie Porter as V P ??)
Worse than "sloppy Joe" is almost impossible
Very interesting to hear opinions of people existing in alternative reality
Always good to hear the opinion of Ben Hodges. Informative, positive, competent, honest. He keeps up my hope that Ukraine will win.
Crappy sound and background, but Ben Hodges is excellent.
Gen. Hodges, obviously a man of distinction and experience, is perhaps the most bullish of anyone I've heard. We'll see.
What Ukraine shows is, get yourself some nukes for defence and then live in peace.
DIDNT HELP THE THOUSANDS OF RUSSIAN TROOPS THAT HAVE DIED......................LIVE IN PEACE....YEAH RIGHT
@@gary284macca2 Derr, in defence. In case you haven’t noticed the Russians are dying from attacking a non-nuke country. Think of the Russian lives that would have been saved if they couldn’t attack Ukraine because of mutually assured destruction.
@@gary284macca2 Hundreds of thousands of Russian soldiers. The point being, though, is nuclear weapons are suitable for defense through deterrence. Putin uses them for blackmail and making terroristic threats.
They had nukes. They gave them to Russia in 1993 in return for a security guarantee of their political independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity. It’s called the Budapest Memorandum.
Hilarious to hear his references to the Big Hat problem that Ukraine had to fix in the Military, it’s clear that the Russians are still lead that way.
I'm a simple man: I see Gen. Hodges, I click!
An absolutely excellent and well thought out interview which was primarily based on the military and political aspects of the Russo-Ukrainian war. However, even though it wasn't within the scope of this interview, it should be noted that there are at least three more aspects that must be considered when we look at the big picture of this war and that all of these aspects further underline Russia's inability to win this war. And, these aspects include Russia's ever increasing inability to win this war as a result of; a) Financial pressures, b) Economic pressures and, c) Social pressures and, that these pressures have been greatly enhanced as a result of massive sanctions, terrible logistics and planning, horrible morale, widespread corruption and over all incompetence. Yes indeed, instead of becoming a new Emperor and Tsar of a "Greater" Russia, Putin through his "Great" Russian chauvinism, imperialism, narcissism, over confident stupidity and feelings of omnipotence has instead launched himself on a one-way road to the trash heap of history. Glory to Ukraine and Glory to her Heroes!!
Sanction is not working, it will never work because Russia does not use Communist economy policy. It is not isolated from the rest of the world. It is only isolated by EU. If you read the news, Germany already started falling into recession while Russia economy is still stable
Social Pressure is not working either because there are lots of people supporting Russia
You must be following the whitewashed US mainstream media.
Might want to do fact checking.
I'm afraid you are vastly underestimating Russia.
The US won't let Russia lose. What the US is brilliantly orchestrating is the geopolitical destruction of Russia. Russian victory is the only way to see the conflict end without provoking the use of nuclear weapons. This will of course come at the expense of a million Ukrainian lives which is a great investment from the US perspective.The gist of that is that Russia will lose even when Ukraine loses. The clear winner of this scenario is the US. When the smoke clears the US will send their fossil fuel giants into Ukraine and extract from the ground the three trillion dollar debt Ukraine will have incurred to the West. Russia will collapse into battling Oblasts fighting with each other in perpetuity never again being able to rise into a global threat. Russia will be disarmed dismantled and occupied by Nato. Once the newly formed districts of Russia become independently governed and free of the Putin regime they will through democratic diplomatic processes negotiate their future based on their ability to provide natural resources to the west until Russian crimes have been paid for, 40 to 50 years. CHECK MATE.
Respect for Ben Hodges . Always a good listen when he speaks
What a fantastic understanding of the situation in Ukraine. I wish all in the white house would have the same vision as you.
Thank you a lot Mr Hodges and Mr Fukuyama. 🇬🇧🇺🇦
I would like to hear a discussion between Hodges and McGregor. The question that has not been answered is examining Russian long-term security. If the Ukrainian military remains a threat to Russia, what do these Neo Cons think the realistic future looks like. Share holders of Lockheed Martin are happy Ukrainians and Russians keep dying.
I would love to watch an interview with Col Macgregor and Ben Hodges. Hodges is living on a hope and a prayer.
Macgregor is an amazing military analyst.
@@stephencalcutt8396 Then why did he predict collapse of Ukraine in last March/April? MacGregor has been embarrassingly wrong for a year.
Thank you: two great minds thinking out loud.
General Hodges retired too early. If not, he would be a good advisor to Ukraine militarym
Brussels is lucky to have such a hero as Ben.
What is the date of this interview please?
Let's hope it goes as well as Afghanistan....
a) What a star lineup
b) Every journalist could learn sth from watching Fukuyama's interview style - invite a smart guest, and let him expand on what's relevant and what's not. Substance over "interruptitis". (hey, I just coined that one. Should copyright it).
Great interview, thank you!
General Hodges's views are directly opposite from those of Colonel Douglas MacGregor. Frankly, I think that Colonel MacGregor is right. He makes a much stronger case.
There's something off about this guy. According to him, he knows how everything should be done, and whenever other people don't follow his line it's because they don't get it. Yeah, sure, buddy.
Ben for president :). Always good listening.
wow wow wow. phenomenal insights.
Another five stars for Ben!
Freedom prevails…. Stopputin…kick the invaders out of Ukraine…..❤️🇺🇦🇵🇭🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦
Wonderful combination of intelligence and empathy.
Germany has spent all the years since WWII telling itself "never again" in terms of being the aggressor (which is great), but it has not given much thought to what to do if someone else is.
I keep hearing "well you can't trust anyone so better to be neutral" which is not neutral at all. When people are paralyzed by conflicting messages they play right into Putin's hands. Surkov knew that was the best way to sow mass passivity.
In this case, passivity is NOT neutral anymore than watching someone be raped is.
I hope many Europeans hear Mr.Hodges and are inspired to do more than just hope everything works out without any effort on their parts.
Putin has stated on so many occasions that his concept of Rusky Mir has no borders - Russia is wherever Russian is spoken.
He also proclaims to be like Peter the Great, here to take back everything that was once the Tsars', and that he borders are not something Russia has to respect.
We need to listen. To him and to Mr. Hodges.
This is not just about Ukraine.
Pu will not stop there if he takes it.
Germany is not militarily aggressive, but its aggressive pursuit of political and economic domination in Europe has brought a serious military threat to Central Europe. We thank the Germans for their "leadership". Never again.
Superb analysis of the big picture - thank you
If he Is part of the war he's not an analyst