Putin is losing control of his 'warlords' says Lt. General Ben Hodges

"Incoherence and hatred between the various leaders on the Russian side guarantees that they will not have a coherent defence."
Russia could be 'cracked open' if Putin cannot get control of his 'warlords' Lt. Gen. Ben Hodges tells Kate Gerbeau on #timesradio Frontline
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[@kweirmeir]

Ben Hodges is bar none the best pundit covering this war. Always enjoy his commentary. Great speaker.

[@Goat.Herder]

There is also an older British guy that's been on this channel that gives really good commentary too

[@GildelineG]

Yes. Ben Hodges has always tried to be the American Tariq Aziz.

[@kukulroukul4698]

ONE by ONE ....all of the war pundits are falling from their pedestal ...both pro russian and pro western ones :( THATS what it means to have a CORPORATE DEFENSE INDUSTRY in U.S ! THEY ARE SKEWING EVERYTHING ...and they are negating to all of the soldiers participating any MORAL VICTORY whatsoever

[@bastogne315]

It's not a football match!!

[@thalentekhuluse2829]

Just because he say what you want to hear does not mean he is right,

[@CoolWatts]

Ben Hodges is AWESOME. From an American living in Ukraine: Thank you for your knowledge and insight.

[@philedmonds1901]

From and Englishman in England I agree with you 100%.

[@darwel007]

The guy is a total idiot. Col. Douglas MacGregor knows the story. Hodges is on the payroll of the military deep state. He gets paid to spread disinformation.

[@stephengrimmer35]

Yep, he's a class act!

[@tombrazy12hunnit]

Pretty sure if he tells you Pigs can Fly, you’ll believe him too as long as that’s what u wanna hear. 😂😂😂

[@ivanbasson982]

​@@tombrazy12hunnitYup... we will believe....

[@wherespaul124]

This is one of the best interviews I've seen and listened to in a while. The Lt. General is very well spoken and explains everything so clear. And at the other hand complementing the interviewer for her good questions is great to see.

[@VeganKebabDoRuky]

A pleasure to listen to this interview, thanks to both Lt. Gen. Ben Hodges and Kate Gerbeau

[@RaymondPeckIII]

Ben Hodges is really impressive. What a thoughtful and articulate man. Please keep bringing him on. There are few if any US media outlets that would cover such an in-depth story. Thank you.

[@kkpenney444]

He has in depth interviews on US media often.

[@andreyzaycev8346]

Hodges didn't say anything to the audience except "hooray." His popularity is understandable to me, but... Why waste time. I watched it for the first time. I'll watch Hodges a second time if I want to have fun. He's trying to make fools of the audience. In my opinion, Hodges is a bit like the actor Bruce Willis. Maybe this is the secret of popularity (such "Die Hard")?

[@spiff1003]

His calm assesments are very much appreciated.

[@SuperDodoe]

@@andreyzaycev8346 beat it you stooge

[@andreyzaycev8346]

@@SuperDodoe Dear sir, thank you for your opinion, it is very valuable to me :) - What will happen if Ukraine fails to conquer Crimea by the end of August 2023. Will Hodges "disappear from the radar," or will he continue to talk to the audience as if everything is going right?

[@paularnold6610]

Best interview I’ve heard on Ukrainian to date. Well done Times Radio. I’ll be coming back.

[@imortaliz]

@G3ngh1s Khan Keep coping comrade. Havent you noticed how far back putins hair line has gotten? its receding one notch everytime he lies/bluffs

[@zulubeatz1]

@@mikedelcavo9585 What is your deluded vision? That hitting hospitals is a military feat. Something to be proud off.

[@zulubeatz1]

@@Isaiah-wt1fg They have plenty left. All Russia has is Iranian drones and conscripted drunks and idiots. A few pilots that bomb hospitals. A few nukes that are dissolving in their silos. Ukraine has Challengers. Bradleys. Leopards. Storm Shadow. HIMARS and getting more each day. You will come back begging for Western aid. This I am certain of.

[@zulubeatz1]

@@Isaiah-wt1fg You will be coping with your digital footprints. You are very low on the war criminal list but still there. Enjoy watching those above you fall. Russia has no borders remember.

[@imortaliz]

@Isaiah 1776 12 whole hits after a year ? You sound suprised they were able to hit XD

[@lesleycallaghan8407]

I was glued to my phone listening to this interview. I loved the girl asking the questions n never once did she interrupt Major Hodges with his answers. He was so good at explaining everything. I really liked this man. Obviously a very good man. Thank you both for an excellent interview.

[@toast47624]

You will be sadly bewildered when Russia win this thing then. There is no way Russia will surrender. This war has just begun.

[@jamescinatl8265]

Just more propaganda from the warmongering democrats

[@alexanderkovalyov5211]

Thank you, I was beginning to worry already, but, since Ben Hodges says, it must be true... ROFLMAO

[@BearRiverBooks]

Ben Hodges is a level-headed patriot in the Eisenhower mold. No bragging. Good sense of humor. Self-effacing. Incisive, competent, and credible. Thank God we still have folks of his caliber.

[@nomayor1]

"competent, and credible"? Really? Let's review what he said, which is, in short, a repeat of what the Western "Iraq-has-WMDs-We-must-Bomb-them" propaganda establishment has been pushing out, for seventeen months now: -The Russians are incompetent and are running away. -The Ukrainians are super heroes each one of them and are on their victory march. -BUT, we still need to send one more mountain of weapons and another mountain of your taxpayer money. In the meantime, Russia is slowly but surely pushing forward, minimizing their own losses and maximizing the losses of the Ukrainians.

[@mrjerzheel]

Hes not very credible when he says Ukraine will retake Crimea, its delusion

[@JB-pu8ik]

​@@Ivanna_Jerkov keep coping comrade.

[@stevefrompolaca2403]

shame he talks nonsense

[@shinankoku2]

@@stevefrompolaca2403shame you’re a Russian troll

[@montanasoftware5954]

Kudos to Ben Hodges for patiently discussing the same subjects over and over again. His tireless efforts in the information space have contributed greatly to Ukraine's efforts to drive out the invaders. We should all try to do our part as well. Most importantly, we can contact our government representatives to *increase* military aid to Ukraine. We can also post our support on all social media outlets. Another thing we can do is contribute our own time and money to organizations that are supplying supplies to Ukrainians. Thanks again to General Hodges!

[@harrymcghee282]

Nae bother Ya Beggar

[@fintonmainz7845]

What a load of American gibberish. Hodges is an ill-informed idiot. Of course he comes accross as knowledgeable in the land of the dim. As it happens, I fully support Ukraine in the war against Russia but stupidity helps nobody.

[@EM-dw2yv]

eastern ukraine is russian since centuries.

[@paulbedichek5177]

I have done that. Several extremely nasty emails to the man I voted for,Joe Biden. Still,it is not enough, why ask Ukraine not to use American tanks and HIMARS and GLSDB's to not hit Russia? Ukraine needs to pose a credible threat to Kursk and Belhorod,so that Russia would have to weaken their forces in Ukraine to defend itself. Ukraine needs hundreds of square kilometers to serve as a buffer land to protect against further aggression.

[@paulbedichek5177]

Japan must take back the islands Russia stole.

[@danpatterson8009]

The last five minutes of this interview should be required viewing. "This war is what failed deterrence looks like."

[@thomasnie8151]

There are 2 experts that are miles away from the rest: Gen. Ben Hodges and Prof Michael Clarke. Thank you guys for your great work. Slava Ukraini 💙💛

[@dpelpal]

They're both professionals....kinda night and day from the russian oafs who do nothing other than scream and threaten people.

[@peterlangan1181]

They are miles away from the factual truth too. It’s just propaganda as you will find out.

[@davidstringer8711]

Agree entirely.

[@daydays12]

I agree!

[@Blue0cean]

Exactly

[@vegn_brit5176]

Brilliant interview. What a level headed man,. why can't US presidents be like him!

[@Nick-from-norfolk]

Probably because he’s a levelled headed man!

[@chadhaire1711]

he is a liar an d fool for brain dead people who have no clue what is going on

[@Kevin19700]

This was an excellent interview! Absolutely packed with timely information regarding this war.

[@DarkDesertMovies]

Ben Hodges for President 2024. I feel like the idea would horrify him, which makes him even -more- qualified

[@ciaranryan5265]

Arch imperialist

[@ijusthatenormiesihavenooth1164]

Ben for gulag

[@anthonykaiser974]

These kinds of comments always attract the trolls. Keep up the good work.

[@patsanters2741]

Im a Brit and reckon he would be a good one . Sounds like a guy knows what he is talking about .

[@jibjub2121]

“Those who want power do not deserve it. And those who deserve power do not want it.”

[@NexPutax]

Your interviewer was well selected and briefed. She wrested informed, articulate, educated, experienced-based, analysis and information out of Gen. Hodges, whose competence extends beyond his vast military knowledge. Thanks to them both and to Times Radio for this valuable exchange.

[@stephendowling9050]

Kate Gerbeau

[@riskinhos]

didn't even talked about nukes.

[@rositasultana3958]

​@@riskinhos if you want nuke talk, I warmly recommend you The Russian Media Monitor. 😂😂😂 Your hosts, solly, skabby and simony are the peak of ruzzian entertainment 😅

[@spiff1003]

I do appreciate Ben Hodges views very much, and he is my first go-to General when it comes to analysis of this war. However, his assesment of Biden is... Wishful at least... He barely knows his way in to the white house. Let alone finding the door out.

[@JohnDoe-fz5cz]

She didn't wrest anything from him. What in the world is wrong with you?

[@DimitriPahis-ug7ef]

Great interview. I respect and trust Ben Hodge's judgement.

[@davidclissold4481]

Excellent interview. Thank you to you both and your teams.

[@Maxley..]

Ben Hodges simply understands. Kate G asked excellent "layman" questions, too.

[@renameduser466]

22:49: "You said it much better than I did" ... one of the various gems ~~

[@Maxley..]

@@renameduser466 Hah. Thank you. I liked that bit too This man is telling us real things, rather than just telling us how important he is to have an opinion on them.

[@samhaskins2506]

So refreshing to hear a journalist who appreciates the big picture and does not ask dumb questions as if this was the first day they'd heard about the Ukraine situation. Thank you TIMES RADIO! Thank you Kate Gerbeau!

[@rose-mariemukarutabana9001]

Except that what both are saying is all false. Not a shred of truth in this.

[@davidhollenshead4892]

@@rose-mariemukarutabana9001 Hey Natasha, or Ivan, 8 Megatons for Moscow!!!!!!!!

[@user-sq5tu3mt6l]

Здравствуйте я русский и смотрю это интервью с открытым ртом, браво причем я понимаю всё что говорит учёный муж Бэн, и я понимаю почти каждую идею, так мысль его ясна и логична. Great interview 😊

[@user-rx2ms5de9c]

Do you support Putin? Don’t you think Ukrain leaning towards NATO is bad?

[@lynnehill727]

This man certainly knows what he is talking about, his manner is easy-going but you know he doesn't suffer fools gladly. I could listen to him for hours, great interview. 👍

[@ganndeber1621]

Yet another talking head telling us how Russia is going to lose the war and break up. Just like him and so many others have been saying for the last year yet strangely it hasn't happened. Just like the spring counter offensive hasn't happened. If you think Russia is losing this war you have no idea what is happening. Pure propaganda

[@frankus54]

The clean blade of truth from General Ben Hodges. He's pack'in the gear for higher office. Imagine that level of integrity in the White House.

[@abbofun9022]

Eh? Who says there isn’t currently? Fox et al?

[@frankus54]

@@abbofun9022 Could always do with a few more high caliber clear thinkers in the big house.

[@nancykramer7700]

Ben Hodges would be a great president! He is smart and a man of integrity.

[@sirsmeal3192]

Would love to see it happen...

[@evaluateanalysis7974]

@@Ivanna_Jerkov "this channel[']s demographic" What would that be then?

[@rogerhawkins6433]

Excellent interviewer! Ben Hodges as brilliantly informative, as always! Well done to all concerned. (New Zealand is simply desperate for quality interviewers such as this intelligent, erudite & unbiased interviewer! An abject lesson for the entire journalism sector!). Respect from New Zealand. 🇳🇿 Slava Ukraine 🇺🇦

[@JasonP6339]

Governments own leaked documents from the kid they just arrested proved the exact opposite...... Those documents proved everything this man is saying is the exact opposite of reality.... We now know that Ukraine is losing 8 soldiers to Russia's 1 soldier..... That is simply catastrophic..... All of you people eating up this propaganda out there are going to be really really shocked one day, although you certainly shouldn't be. The exact same people that told you "there were weapons of mass destruction in Iraq" are now telling you everything that was just said in this interview and yet for some reason you believe them this time around.......

[@sancho2005]

Sounds like a biased American propaganda. How is Russia loosing when ukrain is in smoking rubble. Their economy is completely ruined and they have ti rely on foreign aid.....how is that winning in anyway its only a matter of time before the run out of steam and Russia will keep plugging along like they allways have

[@larrylelemur6854]

As another Kiwi I suggest you watch some interviews with Douglas MacGregor. Easily found here on youtube.

[@rogerhawkins6433]

@@larrylelemur6854 thank you. I hadn’t heard of him - so will look him up now. Thanks again. RH

[@MyMerc69]

Kia Ora

[@guardiangypsy2682]

This interview should be on every TV channel.... in the UK and US! Thank you 😊

[@rose-mariemukarutabana9001]

In the UK and US, yes. In the rest of the world, they'll just laugh at the nonsense. It's just nonsense.

[@jonthomas9708]

​​@@rose-mariemukarutabana9001 Yes, this mouthpiece is crushing it on the media war front. Looking at the comments admiring his brilliance he's immensely effective. The cheerleader army must be awesome. I bet the Russians are terrified

[@user-vy1hk6wx2w]

Every time he speaks about Ukraine and the analysis of the war with Russia and he brings out the best information and he talks so clearly you can understand what is happening in the region

[@bachpiper]

I'm concerned about your mental health 😮....

[@ivechang6720]

Elegant. I continue to appreciate you and your dedicated professionalism, sir.

[@allenjoy947]

would listen to this man all day

[@balllingen]

It's been a pleasure listening to both this interview.

[@martybreen6228]

Lt General Ben Hodges is outstanding in this interview. Very sensible, experienced and articulate, and a realist. Great interview by Times Radio. Please bring him back.

[@keysersoze1855]

except he's completely wrong..

[@greyjay9202]

That was a terrific interview. She asked the right questions, and he answered them succinctly. Why on earth can't our news organizations generate the same quality?

[@ezriderspewstruth8867]

Evil Russia is losing...in reality tho, Ukraine the embezzlement haven of dancing ZELENSKY so much so that the bidens couldn't resist the temptation of setting up an energy Corp called burisma which embezzled billions. Whether u like it or not, the truth is the truth. There is a lot more lawlessness in Ukraine military ordinance compared to Russia.

[@laurietongish7941]

Who is our news organizations? This is off of PBS in the U.S.. Frontline is the most informative news program no one's heard of and its free. People watching too much Fox and CNN should try being educated by the channel that taught them the ABC'S and how to count "ha ha ha ha" laughed the Count. Anyhow ignore her accent this show is produced in Boston for Public Broadcasting System.

[@paulbrands6239]

This is top top journalism.....excellent questions by someone whoa actually listens before asking anything... .wish there was more of this....chapeau!!

[@jacqdanieles]

Contrast that with that dingbat Carol "baka-mut" Walker.

[@sammenter1]

I have total respect for General Ben Hodges. A man of integrity and much military expertise. Slava Ukraini. Sam from UK

[@TheFretman2]

Great interview! Love the General!!

[@jlpack62]

Ben Hodges is proof that you can both have a southern accent and be intelligent. Much respect to this man and to the journalist who conducted a fantastic interview.

[@billmorrison9068]

Plenty of brilliant, intelligent people with southern accents.

[@jlpack62]

@@billmorrison9068 I know

[@war-painter]

He has the “Elvis factor” that is needed for a solid Presidential run: charisma, character, a deep knowledge of geopolitics, military background, humanity, social skills and political skills. Oh and he’s super smart and humble.

[@ahmedakhan1]

Many southerners are intelligent and knowledgeable, but unfortunately General Hodges is not one of them! He is acting as a mouthpiece for US propaganda!

[@govinda102000]

@@war-painter Truth however Eisenhower's shoes are tough to fill.

[@MsLynnie2]

What a great interview! She never interrupts him. So much good insight.

[@acatrica4074]

Because it's cheap propaganda BS

[@andyrobinson2653]

@@acatrica4074 Thats exactly what it was. The neo liberals and their funders are on this side. And so we get regurgutation and propaganda.

[@harryricochet8134]

@@acatrica4074 Yes sweetheart, I'm sure.

[@calvinminer4365]

She should've interrupted him when he skirted around and euphemized US war crimes with respect to US entry into the international criminal court- "will US soldiers be held to the same standard? Yes and that's fine next topic." The US bombed hospitals in both Iraq and Afghanistan, both invasions Hodge participated in.

[@harryricochet8134]

@@calvinminer4365 That's an odd and apparently deeply biased assessment when he in fact succinctly stated his personal support for the US joining the ICC and that; "We need to be a signatory to the Rome Statute, we need to live up to our own talking points." but don't let that impede your personal biases. SMH.

[@user-lc9wx9pe1c]

This was an EXELLENT interview ! DML. 🇨🇦

[@mvdeehan]

Kate I am loving your interviews with these leaders such as Ben Hodges and other thinkers in this series of interviews about the Ukrainian invasion.

[@kieronheath4813]

Excellent interview Kate and very professionally handled by yourself. Lt General Ben Hodges is always worth listening to and this interview was typically very illuminating. Many thanks indeed

[@daveyr7454]

So refreshing to hear a high level American talking good, intelligent sense. Ben Hodges has a complete understanding of the situation as it is, and the best way forward with regard to this conflict and what may follow.

[@ChristianConservativ]

Have you ever served in the military? National Guard, Reserves, and Stolen Valor doesn't count. I am retired from the Army. I know our government was imprisoning our soldiers for killing child molesters, rapists, soldiers that disrespected the Quran in the eyes of our enemies. Do you think soldiers are there to turn the cheek or to wage war and win? The UN turned out to be a real doozy and you want our soldiers to be under the ICC? Are you one of the big hypocrites that say good for thee but not for me?

[@Hiznogood]

@gilani alnoor Keep sniffing that copium, Comrade!

[@richardgallagher4880]

Go away bot. The situation is we lost🤣

[@RNZN102939]

@gilani alnoor cabbage for brains

[@gandalfstormcrow8439]

@@richardgallagher4880 208,000 dead Russian war criminals disagree. 0 dead NATO troops.😝

[@Blomm11]

Great interview!

[@richarddarcy6945]

Responsive Military Excellence keeps Democracy Safe. Well said Lt General Hodges. Great show. Prescient.

[@Leon-ln1wx]

One of the best interviews I have ever seen with Ben Hodges. Well done Times Radio. Ben Hodges message is crystal clear and any level headed person will begin to make sense of this brutal war.

[@harrymcghee282]

Funny ??? Stoltenberg has Confessed Several times over the last Two Months that the US/HATO/EU "STARTED" The War against Russia in 2014 His Words

[@paulbedichek5177]

He's said the same thing for a year, over and over. Why the wait to supply F-16's? Why no ATACMS? Pathetic the way we let Russia get away with this.

[@harrymcghee282]

@@paulbedichek5177 Slava Russia

[@zulubeatz1]

@@harrymcghee282 Russian Slaves

[@GuinessOriginal]

@@paulbedichek5177 it’s quite simple really. There’s two things the US doesn’t want from this war: a quick victory and an end. The longer the war goes on, the more it weakens and destabilises Russia and Putin, making it ripe for regime change. This was detailed in the Rand corporations strategy document to the pentagon in 2017. The purpose of arming Ukraine is give them enough ordinance to make them competitive and a threat to Russia and keep them in the fight, without being enough to be decisive. The US is perfectly willing to fight Russia to the last Ukrainian if necessary. They have secured European gas and oil markets, are making huge profits from supplying Ukraine and NATO militaries with arms and oil, and getting to test their latest tech against a near peer competitor in battlefield conditions, including their latest AI gear, without any loss of life to their own military personnel and zero strategic risk should Ukraine lose. The profits have replaced those lost with the withdrawal from Afghanistan and its worth noting special forces are getting lots of opportunity to perform behind enemy lines attacks deep into Russia, embedded in and leading Ukrainian units.

[@juliamiller8693]

Brilliant idea from Ben Hodges on publishing the Russian names of each person in the chain of "commanders" accountable for initiating firing on hospitals, etc. This would start with Putin and follow the chain to the Russian soldier who initiates the final release. This may raise the consciousness and fear of each soldier in this chain and make them aware their actions are trackable and they will be held accountable for their potential war crimes. Does anyone know how this could be done or if this is already being done?

[@tlcservisesfbtm2271]

Bellingcat team must be working on it.

[@magratea123]

Hahahahaha

[@tonupharry]

Putin is a terrorist he has no ability to fight a war or understand what a military target is.

[@dannyp8170]

Lol he was a commander in Iraq. A million people were killed in Iraq, the vast majority being civilians. Would you say US and British soldiers should also go to jail?

[@andreyzaycev8346]

The morning of every Russian soldier begins with a cup of coffee, and the Times newspaper :)

[@azariawi1]

The best jokes from Hodges regarding Russia. CNN should hire this guy to be their CEO

[@user-kk9nw1dn3m]

2 brilliant people online...... Thank you.....

[@schmooxx1x]

Thanks to Times Radio and Ben Hodges for a thoughtful and insightful interview. Well done....

[@rose-mariemukarutabana9001]

Thoughtful? Mostly nonsense, actually. Either they're making it up with intent to deceive, or they are clueless.

[@stephenlequier9663]

This is one of the best interviews I’ve seen with this guy. He knows what he’s talking about and we should listen to what he’s talking about. I recommend this to anyone that wants to get a better grip on what’s going on in Ukraine and what’s going on with Russia?

[@firstskate]

This is very true ! 🇺🇦

[@martavdz4972]

Unfortunately, his expertise is surpassed by that of Lithuanian experts (well, logically, because they're in NATO, but also have plenty of experience with Russia and Ukraine). But they mostly give interviews in Lithuanian.

[@opponenspericulo]

​@@martavdz4972 Not to mention the Estonian security services; they are probably in the top 3 globally on russia.

[@cattymajiv]

@@opponenspericulo I'd love to see English translations of what they say!

[@cattymajiv]

@@martavdz4972 I'd love to hear that translated into English! ❤

[@optimusmaximus9646]

Another great analysis by General Hodges - erudite, insightful, balanced.

[@bushtucker66]

😂😂😂😂

[@spammerscammer]

He said Biden is doing a great job😂😂😂😂😂 were you asleep while listening to this?

[@optimusmaximus9646]

@@spammerscammer As far as I can tell, every country is on a trajectory to a big-time recession in one from another, if they aren't already there. Even my own country of Australia which has not had a recession since 1992, is headed that way. No country is an island but part of a global community whether one likes it or not, so if the United States is suffering, well guess what, every other country is too. What Hodges was referring to was Biden's contribution to Ukraine. He could had ignored the calls for help but he didn't. Now that is what I call doing a great job.

[@thesmoothtoad310]

Extremely intelligent, a great speaker he often points a large concept into a practical situation. I’m impressed

[@chriscottrell1446]

Imo Ben Hodges is the voice of reason on the Ukraine war, Europe's defence and the global order. We're lucky he's still around.

[@stranger6797]

Isn't this the same guy who said Ukraine will control Crimea in April?

[@RasmusDyhrFrederiksen]

EU should hire him for a top security post.

[@dessmith7658]

Change happens

[@captsirl]

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[@benlakowsky1701]

Global order?..😂😂 thats exactly what the Nazis wanted.. way to fall hook line and sinker idiot😂

[@Werrf1]

Always a pleasure to hear from Gen. Hodges. A consummate professional, always humble, kind, and incredibly knowledgeable.

[@mike4480]

…He’s great…Slava Ukraine…💙💛💙

[@jimh527]

'Hard to get a man to understand something when his paycheck depends upon him not understanding it.'

[@MAGAMAN]

Zelinsky?

[@brianbenson4045]

As a Brit..... Very nice to see pure common sense and confidence in Ukraines struggle...... Ive followed Gen Ben Hodges for months now, Always hits the right notes...... HODGES FOR PRESIDENT

[@letolethe3344]

As a brit, what right do you have to recommend a presidential candidate? He's knowledgeable about war, but he's very right-wing in other respects.

[@tomhunter657]

He can't vote unless he's a US citizen, but he had every right to express his opinion on which candidate he likes most. Free speech, after all.

[@ShawnJonesHellion]

@@tomhunter657 I'd like to see the leader of west africa take over UK. Oh wait Harry already married into non white nations

[@expatexpat6531]

He lives in Berlin (Germany ;-).

[@artluvr6170]

Hodges is the best. He should be leading the US response to the war in Ukraine.

[@kukulroukul4698]

Podges doesnt have PEOPLE with BILLIONS under his RESPONSIBILITY ...for him its easy to talk But those who DO HAVE such responsibilities instead... are just getting OUTRAGEOUSLY GREEDY ! :( So neither Ben ( altho i like him as a person a lot) neither Biden neither DeSanto are GOOD This little game with the SUPERPOWERS is begging for a WORLD WAR from so many angles

[@CoolWatts]

Absolutely!

[@Serbian1985]

He is the worst and wrong on everything

[@chrisdodson8118]

​@@Serbian1985 It's way past your bedtime, child.

[@robertroot3790]

You're so right--he should be leading it. We're much worse for the fact he isn't.

[@johnwilson6106]

A brilliant interview with Lt General Ben Hodges, the interviewer know her subject and it was a delight to listen to both of them. its always interesting to hear an authority on military matters, talking about the war Russia started with Ukraine, and how it is evolving. These high ranking military people have a vast amount of knowledge to give on a realistic and strategic level, they make it easy for us non-military people can understand. Congratulations must go to Times Radio for arranging this interview.

[@darrengillesdarrengilles8336]

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.

[@01bystander]

That was a great interview, well done.

[@WiredNow]

He's not a politician but rising as high as did in the Army, in a way, he is a politician. In other words, I think he could lead this country better than anybody in America (I'm American). When you have wisdom, intelligence, drive, leadership ability, integrity, honesty and grit, why wouldn't you want him to be the President of the US? /// Also, Slava Ukraini !!! /// 💙 🧡

[@kukulroukul4698]

he's now A POLITICIAN !

[@jamescobban857]

Why do Americans permit their two parties to anoint such clearly inappropriate candidates? Is there NOBODY better out of the hundreds of millions of American citizens to lead the US?

[@DAVJULART]

@@kukulroukul4698 well he certainly has an unparalleled geopolitical knowledge that western politicians would do well to heed.

[@WorldCitizen0000]

He seems to be an intelligent and well informed individual. I hope his analysis is correct as it seems the US is moving in the right direction regarding joining the International Criminal Court .Russia has committed many war crimes and I agree those who have played a role in committing these crimes should be named and shammed in the press, this would act as a deterrent. The Ukraine is carefully getting ready to the counter offensive and they cannot afford to make mistakes so this war finishes as soon as possible. They have been grinding down Russia in Bakhmut and forcing them to waste ammunition and losing many soldiers. The toxic situation between Putin and his warlords/supporters could be of help to the Ukraine very soon. Hopefully his supporters will turn against him very soon and encourage Russia to get out of this mess. Best of luck from the UK! Slava Ukraini! 💙💛

[@WorldCitizen0000]

@@jamescobban857 That's because usually the most egotistic and power hungry people became politicians!

[@Ottee2]

Incredible, insightful interview, thanks.

[@frankvierra2487]

Very well done very informative. Thank you for your professionalism and thank you for your service

[@smoozerish]

General Hodges rocks

[@MythicPlague]

I wish I could talk with the General he seems like such a wise man. It would be interesting to see how he see's this from all aspects.

[@dpelpal]

From what I understand he does not shy away from talking to people. He gives interviews to huge outlets like the Times and NYT, and at the same time I've seen him go on people's youtube channels that have less than 5,000 subscribers.

[@bastogne315]

Just phone him up...

[@harrymcghee282]

I Wished I could put the Boot in His Empty "Sac's" lol

[@abean4]

Great interview - thanks. Insightful and interesting.

[@Blue0cean]

Thank you General Hodges, I appreciate your professional assessments for the public across the world to understand reality 😎🕊️🙏🏻

[@shafiumohammed1977]

Realities like iraq's WMD?

[@andrewcarr8139]

If you believed a word of this there is literally no hope for you! 🙄

[@RNZN102939]

@@shafiumohammed1977 and your point is?

[@RNZN102939]

@@andrewcarr8139 Dork

[@nommchompsky]

​@@andrewcarr8139 I assume you didn't actually watch the video. You should, it's quite informative

[@deecee1522]

the kerch bridge is coming down

[@dpelpal]

Need to make a song about that....kinda like "London Bridge is falling down"😄

[@Andygb78]

The Kerch Bridge is falling down, falling down, falling down. The Kerch bridge is falling down, it's been hit by HIMARS. The Kerch Bridge has broken down, broken down, broken down. The Kerch Bridge has broken down, it's in two pieces. Build it up with wood and clay, wood and clay, wood and clay. Build it up with wood and clay, Prigozhin and Putin.

[@karsten11553]

@@dpelpal kzbin.info/www/bejne/gmfPq6SKiMh3i9U

[@WhiteDragon689]

I hope it not only taken down but making sure it is never ever rebuilt.

[@WhiteDragon689]

@@jordan3405 Well one well placed truck bomb sure put a damper of things... That bridge will come down. Wait for it.

[@matkany]

I love this guy. Just the way he talks radiates intelligence.

[@marvwatkins7029]

A very experienced and knowledgeable and articulate leader and spokesman. URAH!

[@miguelferrer1336]

Excellent interview. The interviewee was very accurate and clear in his analysis.

[@mathewlane6271]

I like and respect Ben Hodges a lot. He has the experience, stature and know how. I really enjoy Mr hodges podcasts because I trust his input and he’s a man speaking from experience. Thanks Ben and I’m looking forward to seeing Ukraine take back crimear and the rest of Ukraine 🇺🇦 Slava Ben Hodges Slava Ukraine 🇺🇦🇬🇧🇺🇸🇺🇦🇬🇧🇺🇸

[@garthmckeil9539]

Great coverage and effective interview style. Thanks for bringing more Gen. Hodges to us.

[@als1023]

I thought so too, thanks for posting !

[@aldasilva8847]

Great show, guest, and host. Thank you.

[@marydonohoe8200]

Very helpful interview with Lt Gen Hodges!

[@w13rdguy]

"This is the cost of failed deterrence." -Gen. Ben Hodges

[@michelmichel6292]

correct - who was president in US

[@jamesmcdougal2]

@@michelmichel6292 Trump massively armed Ukraine, perhaps more than other presidents

[@tonupharry]

Trump

[@w13rdguy]

Yes, it's all related. That being said, I don't think there's any reason why Republicans shouldn't support Ukraine. We didn't create the mess, but it won't clean itself up. Further, if Ukraine falls, it's another failed deterrence, and WWIII starts anyway.

[@VajrahahaShunyata]

Obama was president.

[@anonymouse8124]

The fact that he predicted this war eight years ago is impressive. My impression of how insightful this guy is continues to improve beyond what I thought the limit.

[@martavdz4972]

Yeah, he's a very good expert, but Lithuania had been warning the West against Russia for years. Unfortunately, the West lived and still lives in a sort of bubble (and I don't write this with any malice, my country is in NATO and I majored in English). But you should really pay more attention to what Poles and Lithuanians and the Czech president (a retired general) and other people like that say. We know Russia better than you do, or than Gen. Hodges does. It's incredibly frustrating when you say something for years, than Russia attacks and... people STILL don't listen to you and praise other people who have sligthly less experience than you do.

[@docaml]

Funny, all the world knew that this war will happen since 2008. Russia warned west with Georgia and Krimea about it. And this man is clever? Oh, yes, he fighted war in Afganistan against goats and sheep, and still manage to loose. Krimea return idea says all about this man wisdom.

[@catalinacurio]

@@martavdz4972 Yes, very true.

[@Inquisetor90]

​@@docaml Did you forget Budapest Memoradum in 1994? Also if Finland joined NATO, why isn't Russia militarily stopping them? It is all about land and resources for their kleptocracy.

[@scottkrater2131]

@@docaml he did far better than Russian Generals did in Afghanistan. The US wasn't going to stay

[@dimnep7672]

And that my friend is the truth! What an easy untrimmed and flowless way of putting it.

[@kenjones8574]

Very intelligent man this bloke knows his job 🇬🇧

[@stepslightly187]

Probably the most interesting and genuinely informative interview with an American soldier I’ve listened to, even though he’s an officer..✌️🤞👊🏽

[@bonvoyage5377]

was an officer when he retired, but started way down I believe

[@janetlynham2989]

General

[@VajrahahaShunyata]

3 star General.

[@mitchconner2021]

​@@bonvoyage5377Yep. He's a good dude. Honestly the Army lost a really good general when he retired.

[@ramses4321]

You hear an intelligent and articulate American talking about Russia and Ukraine and you compare it what Trump mumbles every time he talks about Russia and Ukraine and it amazes me the wide gap between those two persons. It’s insane.

[@JonSono]

Yes, because Joe Biden has so many memorable things to say that make sense. Oh.....Hating Trump when Biden is far worse with far worse history to boot along with corruption. The sitting president and you overlook it. Mind boggles.

[@dessmith7658]

It all comes from America basically

[@alhambrabiker1476]

@@dessmith7658 fake KZbin account made 9 months ago?

[@nancyschiller7043]

Trump is too afraid to say anything that would upset Putan.

[@hardstyle8184]

TRUST ME... I HAD TO LIVE WITH ALL THOSE DUMB RED HATES ON THE TV SCREEN. IT WAS SO EMBARRASSING AS AN AMERICAN. BUT YOU ARE SPOT ON. 100%

[@XRP747E]

Whenever I watch Ben Hodges being interviewed, my 'be alert - important opinions incoming' advisory is activated. Kate is a marvellous interviewer. Thank you both.

[@GizmoKid]

Cogent, smart comment. Excellent piece. Have to admire Kate G for understanding that the best interviewers are there to allow the interviewee to express and expound their views in a way that is appropriate for the audience, rather than being a medium for the display of the interviewer's intellect. (Which is the current standard of interviewing on the British Media). I want to hear the guest's views, I want the information, I want questions posed, but I want to hear all of the answer!! Good job.

[@printingthings4560]

Lt. General Hodges provides articulate, intelligent, reasonable insights guided by common sense and fealty to our core ideals of freedom, democracy, and basic human rights--increasingly hard to find a voice like his these days. Our country needs more individuals like him in leadership positions, and more voices like his in public discussion of military/geopolitical matters.

[@elliotlambert3817]

Are you Hodges mum.

[@annehersey9895]

I agree! He is just the best and I always tune in when I see his name as a guest anywhere!

[@MarxAlex]

Only when it suits the west's purposes mind you. Look how unconcerned you all are about Afghanistan, Yemen etc. Damage done let's move on is your mantra.

[@rose-mariemukarutabana9001]

@@annehersey9895 The best liar, yes... And he doesn't mind Ukrainians dying...

[@cattymajiv]

@@rose-mariemukarutabana9001 What do you have against him? Your fake name doesn't give any clues. You could be from almost anywhere, so I'm guessing you're a US Trumpanzee.

[@Go-ah-oold]

"You are not in the army to be popular" "You are in the army to be prepared"... ...that is awesome!

[@r3negade47]

As someone more on the left who believed all my life military spending was a waste and full of corruption, I don’t believe that anymore. The money saved would just go on more tax cuts for the wealthy anyway.

[@andyrobinson2653]

And fight for the neo liberal rules based order. No thanks.

[@coastguard5069]

Thanks for your service. So, insightful.

[@chuck9017]

Excellent interview! Thanks!

[@suewilkinson910]

I love listening to Ben Hodges. He's so sensible and so experienced and has such a lot of Insite. He calms me down when I think things are getting out of control. I'd love to have him over for dinner and just let him talk.

[@lexas1]

Bravo Times Radio, finally an interviewer whose ego does not produce interminable five minute questions, whose questions are brief and relevant, allowing the person we are here to listen to, talk. The general was allowed to be his usual, humble, self-effacing, insightful self.

[@ARCTERYXSWEATSHOP]

Thanks, from Vancouver Canada

[@tharrrrrrr]

General Hodges is the best guest.

[@aynos629]

We love Gral Hodges common sense and empathy and decency when considering the plight of the Ukranians

[@dessmith7658]

They will do all the dying for the US

[@eddybrevet6816]

Cannon fodder on the frontline, fire on us , u will be a focus, show white flag to front, not behind, surrender, be rescued,

[@mikedonavan]

he said when ukraine wins the war...i dunno that thats a forgone conclusion

[@candidkamerad]

Had the interview gone on for a few hours, I would have watched it to the end. 👍🏽

[@bastogne315]

Of time..

[@dpelpal]

Kinda like Putins "Kyiv in threee dayyys!"😂. What a clown country lol

[@easalsoeas4565]

Expect to be paying for decades, while the American economy goes in the gutter and NGOs like him and Hunter Biden walk away with BILLIONS... 🤔🤔🤔🙄🙄🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@andysPARK]

+1

[@MrJdsenior]

Agreed. EVERY time I see an interview with Ben in the recommendations, I watch. If you haven't seen it, and want a look from several months ago, Perun did an excellent interview with Ben. I think this interview covered most all of it, but still. If you see him do another, I recommend a watch.

[@roberteisenhart3212]

Great interview.thanks 👍

[@chuckalbright2055]

What a great individual!

[@nigeldunkley2986]

"Gen Ben" has an intergalactically brilliant brain and the very rare gift to explain the state of play and a wondeful prognosis of how and when things will go in a totally clear and even relaxed manner. What a man - I sure am glad he is on our side - but if he had been on the Russian side Putin would have had him silenced for speaking the truth!

[@BongoAboutBedfords]

🤡

[@nigeldunkley2986]

@@yosserc well it served its purpose of attracting attention as it certainly seems to have attracted yours! After 25 years serving as an army officer around the world and now a historian and lecturer in military history in three languages you are the first to take umbrage because I used the description "intergalactic". You very sad boring little minded person. The best thing to do for peoople like you is just pray for them.

[@logaandm]

It is obvious that clarity of thought is the result of honest reflection and self-awareness. It gives me hope that Gen. Hodges has confidence in the colleagues he left behind when he retired.

[@johnthepalm]

Everything he said here is obviously false. NATO knows these Ukrainian offensives are turning them into canon fodder. The stated Russian military goal from the start was to destroy the Ukrainian military, not control land. How long can Ukraine even field soldiers? Why don't people see how Ukrainians have been used as pawns in a proxy war?

[@robertginsburg8113]

I would vote for Gen. Ben Hodges for president. He's clear headed and pragmatic. Even better if he ran as an independent. I doubt he would want the job but we sure could use him.

[@FaceFcuk]

I love this lady doing the interview, smart and good looking and brilliant in what she does Kudos 😊💯

[@bannistergb]

Great viewpoint Gen. Hodges.

[@dpelpal]

He's always very sharp! Love him

[@davidbradford8542]

As far as war crimes are concerned it's the fear of being arrested that has most impact.

[@gykg3202]

Excellent interview!

[@Liz-sc3np]

I’m here because what’s happening right now. Getting my popcorn ready.