US General explains why Biden won't back Ukraine into NATO

"The Biden administration is concerned that they don't know what to do if Russia does collapse, if Ukraine achieves catastrophic success and ejects Russia."
NATO must be more brave in its commitments to Ukraine, says Former commander of US forces in Europe Ben Hodges.
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[@swh0rd682]

I have hung onto everyone one of Hodges words since Feb 2022. He has the most concise, logical and informative take on this war I've heard and you guys should have him on more often.

[@carolwilliams8511]

Same.

[@ThisHandleWasTheOnly1Available]

Not one of Ben Hodges' predictions has come to fruition. In fact, less than a month ago, he claimed Ukraine's counteroffensive would be swift and successful, Russia's defenses would crumble, and Crimea would be recaptured by the end of summer. 😂😂😂

[@Noel-ji8nm]

@@ThisHandleWasTheOnly1Available Ben Hodges needs to lie in a dark room.

[@72mespo]

and as an added bonus he's habitually wrong. Remember his thoughts on the lightning offensive that would destroy Putin and drive the Russians out of Donbas. Another clown opinion by our general staff Bozo.

[@lesliewoinarowicz7018]

@@ThisHandleWasTheOnly1Available 🤪

[@simondalzell5635]

Mr Hodges is THE best. Eloquent, Vastly Knowledgeable and straight to the point.

[@GregMoylan-pn6sr]

Ben Hodges is in a league of his own. He epitomises what good leadership looks & sounds like.

[@operator9858]

Hahaha, the guy has botched everything hes ever done and never held a field command. Of course you folks love him. Hes a loser for the ages..

[@Tbone1492]

He says the same thing day after day

[@suemowat222]

Ben Hodges hits every nail on the head as usual.

[@robbie4084]

No he is wrong here, NATO has committed to allowing Ukraine to join But now is not possible in fairness But they are the ones supporting Ukraine week in and week out Ukraine will get there, And I believe they will defeat Russia with the continued help of NATO, the EU and other countries such as Japan and South Korea. +

[@Truthseeker-iz3dj]

It's because this war is great for business. NATO don't want Ukraine or Russia to win, and with that attitude, Russia will win.

[@daydays12]

@@Truthseeker-iz3dj Do you really think that?

[@Truthseeker-iz3dj]

​@@daydays12yes,because they forget Russian leadership in the past and most likely now with throw millions of men at the problem until they get some kind of win. They don't value human life as much as the West.

[@LRRPFco52]

@@Truthseeker-iz3dj Defense isn’t even in the top 20 industries in the US, so the defense industry doesn’t hold anywhere near as much clout as people give them credit for. The MIC mantra has always been Soviet propaganda because they don’t like facing US weapons and their dramatic superiority over their garbage.

[@Lordnumptynous]

Thank you for a solid Interview. Ben Hodges has been consistant regarding Ukraines right to Survive. Respect💙💛

[@kevinl8440]

Everyone knows that the way you take care of a bully is to act scared and give in to all his demands until he stops. Always works.

[@anyatranter5588]

Ukraine were attacking the Donbass people for years Who was the bully first

[@Lowezar]

@@anyatranter5588 Ukraine was attacking terrorists installed by putin in the Donbass. Who was the bully first?

[@zzrwood]

@@anyatranter5588 Only after Russia occupied it in 2014… I guess you’d do nothing if someone annexed part of your country, right? 🙄

[@ms.q7445]

😂 Worked for Neville Chamberlain… 😂

[@MrHammoreds]

Everyone knows that it's in Ukraine's best interests that tens' more thousands of their young men meet their death prematurely to take back what is now a wasteland - it's not about the benefits to arms dealers or using a proxy war in the game of geopolitics, at all. This is a plain and simple, binary (good v evil) situation - 'we' are the ones who will be using cluster bombs in an inclusivie, diverse and #bekind manner ("inclusive" in that children can be ripped apart by them too, maybe decades after they were dropped - and that proves the Woke West isn't ageist!). Say "no" to peace talks and lets keep escalating until our own children can get fried in WW3. When that happens, that will all be down to the actions of one bully.

[@dixonpinfold2582]

If Ukraine can't join NATO until the war with Russia is over, doesn't that give Russia an enormous incentive to prolong the war for as many years as it can?

[@bikergirluk8059]

I guess that depends how long Putin and his regime stay in place - do the Russians really have the stomach, or the economy, for a prolonged war? They were planning on only needing 3 days after all 🤔

[@mrjerzheel]

It gives Russia an incentive to defeat Ukraine knowing then it will never get into Nato

[@superhumantrueman]

Possibly, but how many years can they sustain? Between sanctions and sending a generation of working age men to die despite having a pretty nasty demographics issue is a recipe for disaster.

[@tonupharry]

Yes, again our cowardly leaders send the wrong signals

[@SoFkwHat]

Wars cost a lot of money.

[@dangagne3347]

I make it a priority to watch any interview with Gen. Hodges about the war. Great interview & interviewer - well done.

[@petpot1962]

Agree myself as well

[@jeanneknight4791]

So do I. See TVP from Poland.

[@petegoestubular]

BS. Try Colonel Douglas McGregor

[@dangagne3347]

@@petegoestubular You are right, McGregor, Ritter, … are full of BS.

[@terencegamble4548]

General Hodges' clear thinking cuts clean through the political obfuscation surrounding this huge issue. Now is the time to be brave, and we must get this sorted out quickly with no compromises, not only for Europe, but the World. We need to grasp the nettle, and quickly! We can do it! The Ukrainians are fighting bravely for themselves and by themselves for Western Democracy. No hesitation, we must support the Ukranian nation now and for as long as it takes to retake and secure all their territory! Bless them.

[@Withnail1969]

We are already giving Ukraine massive support. They are still losing.

[@sammenter1]

Absolutely

[@bluemarlin8138]

@@Withnail1969False, botski.

[@lucasjames7524]

Ben Hodges is top notch. Tons of respect and admiration. 👌🏻

[@primalamusica3]

Thank you for inviting Ben Hodges! Always pleased to listen to his analysis.

[@alankelly3162]

Listening to Ben Hodges and then listening to other x US Military and CIA analysts like Col Macgregor etc tells me that propaganda is alive and well in 2023

[@RazorMouth]

​@@alankelly3162you don't really know what propaganda is do you?

[@baddalmatian99]

Great as always to hear Gen. Hodges’ insights and well-articulated, informed opinions.

[@stephenlyon1358]

the best army in europe? really?

[@stephenlyon1358]

@@JossWainwright Maybe a military that has technology lol bot cruddy hand me weapons and export versions of our stuff.

[@semiretired6033]

​@@stephenlyon1358at the present...yes.

[@DavidGitongawriter]

He has been wrong about the Ukraine's successes since inception. He claimed Ukraine will take back Crimea by August 2023.

[@GabeT-eo3pm]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@keithrosenberg5486]

So the aggressor Russia is allowed to use cluster munitions while the injured nation, fighting an existential struggle, is not allowed to use them? An explanation is required. If you have a weapon of equal battlefield efficiency, please supply them to Ukraine quickly. Banning the use of landmines is another of those things that does not work in an existential struggle against an aggressor. Russia is using a lot of land mines too, also banned in many nations.

[@tonupharry]

The more horrible weapons we send the faster Ruzzians will wake up that they cannot win.

[@sarahjessicafarter7383]

​@@otto3361Read Anne Applebaum's article in The Atlantic, "The Case for the Complete Annihilation of Ukraine"

[@lyrimetacurl0]

Russia claims not to have used any yet, while other claims state that both Ukraine and Russia have already used them (without American ones). Russia says however that it will use a load of unreliable ones in response if Ukraine uses USA ones.

[@chrisobrien9687]

I would say the aggressor is Nato opposed to russia 70/30 split

[@shooster5884]

@@lyrimetacurl0 Wasn't it a Russian cluster bomb that killed and injured all those poor civilians at Kramatorsk train station waiting to evacuate?

[@chrisallen9949]

A voice of reason in the midst of madness. Thank you.

[@sri5876]

Super analysis of Ben Hodges on Russian war with Ukrain . He is the legend .

[@markdeckard7651]

I didn't know who Hodges was before the invasion, but damn what a good human being that takes his time and expertise getting the message of hope out.

[@Gloomy984]

Head of the Nato army in Europe for about 3 years.

[@Gloomy984]

Should be US Army in Europe.

[@Noel-ji8nm]

@Gloomy984 The fraud still spouting nonsense.

[@sammenter1]

The first time I heard this general , I thought what a good human being!!

[@lexas1]

Finally an interviewer who doesn't hog the stage with interminable 3 minute questions. Short, pertinent questions is all the general needs to get the drift and give his take.

[@Justice4alles]

Thank you sir. You do represent us. US is doing just enough to keep the Ukraine from keeping the enemy on check, not to win. Just because of the conditions Gen. Hodges said.

[@sammenter1]

So true and disappointing

[@user-vr6io5xb9e]

So sad. Zelensky can’t sell this to Ukrainians . They’ll realize what’s going on at some point and turn against the Collective West.

[@rudolfkasanpawiro644]

This truth hurts a lot to the ukranians who have to suffer unnecessary deaths as time advances.

[@juliechristianson8009]

Love this guy so much. Wish he’d run for president

[@cabanford]

He's faaaaarrrr too talented.

[@2greenify]

He wrong though, Ukraine has the best army in US and europe, not only europe.

[@peterrauth118]

Why not? Everyone else is.

[@1metuka]

If Not is their anyway we can have him for Prime Minister in the UK? Pretty please?

[@MargaretSwift]

Hes a bloodthirsty maniac

[@paulmes7667]

good interviewer and good interviewee. As ever the General does not disappoint. If only he was one of the US Presidential candidates!

[@sheilamacdougal4874]

My very thought.

[@John-uh8kl]

I have to scratch my head when Biden goes to meet Sunak, just when it's apparent both nations are having difficulty getting 155mm shells to Ukraine, what do these two know about shells, why the military, the generals talking to each other. But then why is everything discussed in public? "Hoi, Adolf, we're running short of fuel here!" Anyhow you can bet, not, that Rishi is quizzing our manufacturers, "You working on getting the cost down on 155mm shells?" Spike Milligan; "How did we win the war?"

[@sammenter1]

Absolutely

[@frankjocle7697]

AI Generated

[@ingoditrust7784]

Blinken for VP. Burns for State.

[@martinbeattie3290]

Mr Ben Hodges,, You would make an incredible President of America,, and i think you would have enormous support and win the Presidency. (President Hodges).

[@raftguy1376]

He’s got my vote

[@tempusfugit6820]

He's not corrupted. He wouldn't get a nomination...

[@Tbone1492]

Why because he supports Ukraine? He should be talking about protecting American borders

[@blackterminal]

Ben is great. Thanks for this video.

[@dougbyrd1970]

With Sweden's membership approval, Gen. Hodges is correct. This effectively turns the Baltic Sea into a NATO lake. Also, importantly, now NATO can set up airbase capability on the Gotland island, making it a tremendous asset as an unsinkable aircraft carrier sitting near St. Petersburg and the Russian Arctic nuclear assets.

[@bullerfnis1961]

I want to see turkey signing for Sweden to go NATO before I feel certain! Now they say they won’t sign before October!

[@Truthseeker-iz3dj]

@@bullerfnis1961 Turkey playing both sides pretty much.

[@wl82]

Is NATO a defensive or aggressive organization?

[@Nbomber]

the most warmongering and agressive country on the face of the planet gaining another strategic position in which to bully and antagonize neighbouring states from. doesnt seem like much cause for celebration to me.

[@lyrimetacurl0]

​@@wl82 Obviously aggressive

[@kevinbailey3384]

General Hodges is superb and frankly, the US just need to grow a pair

[@robgrey6183]

Nah, the US needs to stop getting dragged in to wars in foreign s***holes and defend OUR southern border. We just got through with a 20 year war in Afghanistan, which we lost. Let's give it a rest.

[@marcokite]

so we can start the WW3 ?? really?

[@amandadonaghey7540]

Always so good to hear General Hodges 👍🇺🇦🇮🇪🇺🇦

[@mrc1500]

Always great to hear Gen. Hodges' take. Please get him on more often.

[@pedtrog6443]

Give this woman a raise! Whatever you're paying her, it's not enough. Hi from Kiwi Land

[@a5cent]

How's the war going with Emutopia?

[@pedtrog6443]

@@a5cent Kiwitopia, sorry. And Great!

[@alexkrainer302]

Extraordinary that you never tire of interviewing all these people who have been wrong nonstop for 18 months straight and instead of calling them out you still fawn over them because they tell you what you want to hear.

[@andyhurrell]

Ben Hodges for President! Slava Ukraine!

[@frisco21]

Cogent, intelligent analysis. Well done.

[@daydays12]

Thank you for inviting General Hodges. He is always interesting and a good man.

[@smallakam7310]

Top interviewer, Top general

[@aynos629]

The problem with Trumps idiocy its that is still alive and kicking, surprisingly. And 2024 USA elections are around the corner. Personally, i think that was another reason to hurry up, with getting Ukraine into the alliance

[@captainhadd0ck]

Slava Ukraini! 💙💛

[@johnriley215]

Ben Hodges is awesome. President Biden is awesome too. I think a big reason why he is a little careful what he commits to is the upcoming Presidential election. If he makes promises and loses the election who knows what will happen with those promises. I believe that once he wins the election (and I hope he does) that he will stand up and finish this job in a firm and logical way.

[@timonsolus]

I think Biden shares the view of many NATO countries that a negotiated settlement to the war is better than an outright Ukrainian victory with all Russian troops driven out of Ukraine. That means he wants Ukraine to trade territory (particularly Crimea and southeastern Donbas) for peace. An outright Ukrainian victory humiliates Putin and makes a nuclear escalation much more likely.

[@keithdunwoody1302]

Yeah I have a similar feeling. US politics. Hopefully this won't derail Ukrainian support.

[@depleteduraniumcowboy3516]

Eh, not sure saying "no" now has anything to do with the next election other than don't elect the guy who will pull out altogether.

[@bluemarlin8138]

Biden has been far too timid on supplying weapons. Tanks should have been provided over a year ago, and the training for F-16s should have begun at the same time. He’s slow-rolling aid because of his anachronistic fears of offending Ruzzia too much, without realizing that Ruzzia is a hollow shell who makes nothing but empty threats.

[@Tbone1492]

Biden is awesome? He can't finish a sentence without a screen 😅

[@sheriewelsford]

I always search KZbin for General Hodges insight. It is always so informative. It is too bad he isn't an advisor to Biden's Administration.

[@sammenter1]

Yes he would be a great advisor

[@andrewmossop6241]

Well said as usual Ben!

[@lynnmcquillan2338]

Great insight from Mr Hodges 👍👍👍👍- Slava Ukraine 🇺🇦💙💛🇺🇦🙏✌️

[@Angel_M777]

General Hodges is one of not many military experts who also understands politics very well. Outstanding analysis every time ✊🇺🇦

[@31415926535ism]

Gen Hodges is a very impressive gentleman.

[@benderoverify]

Love this guy. Honored to have served under his watch.

[@marymarlow3646]

As an Australian which is not a NATO member but is a western country, I’m incredibly disappointed with NATO’s failure on the accession issue. I think they’re determined to stop Ukraine from retaking Crimea. I’m ashamed of the west.

[@michaelkenny8540]

Ukraine is trying to 'take' Crimea and has been stuck on the Russian screening positions for over 6 weeks with huge casualties. The myth of the western wonder-weapons has been destroyed and Germany is desperately trying to relabel its tanks as 'Ukrainian tanks' to avoid the shame of their defeat. Ukrainian casualties will rocket if they ever reach the main Russian line and those without a horse in the race understand that if this offensive fails Ukraine will be forced to negotiate with Russia when NATO abandons her. What we have here is a very biased Radio Station that had been promoting western propaganda as fact and is too heavily invested in the outcome to provide a balanced view. Here you can see how badly wrong Times Radio got it about the western wonder-weapons kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z2XSn4F5n7mJmMU&ab_channel=TimesRadio

[@chrisczarnik3439]

Absolutely correct, I live in Brisbane.👍👍👍glory to Ukraine 🇺🇦.

[@gregparrott]

It's always great to hear General Hodges perspective. On a separate note, why do the 'Times Radio' commentators so frequently wear headphones while none of those they interview do? If it's because of echo effects, those being interviewed have simply turned down their speaker volume enough to prevent it. Certainly, 'Times Radio', with more professional gear, are capable of doing the same.

[@kimstyles5078]

Ben you are the most important voice for Ukraine that exists, keep up the pressure, and in the end we will see our frog boiled

[@marisabenson1222]

Agree 100 percent

[@Andrew-Locksley691]

What do you agree with I'm just curious?

[@seantiz]

NATO countries: “We will help you defeat Russia but we won’t let you into nato to protect you from Russia.” Absurd.

[@GungaLaGunga]

Studying history, war and geopolitics is insanely absurd.

[@20chocsaday]

It is as if NATO is scared of Russia. It will be much more scared if Ukraine folds.

[@user-ek9go3kf2w]

Recently Nato secretary is saying that will help Ukraine to get back as much territory they can and then they will get to make the peace with Russia. Unfortunately we don't know what Russia wants and also if one of the Russia's peace agreement will not be that Ukraine to not get in Nato. Russia will maybe approve Ukraine to get in Nato only if half of Ukraine will fall under their occupation. So all this BS from Nato is absurd.

[@lindas2531]

Love General Hodges’ and interviewer’s views and totally agree with them

[@bullerfnis1961]

Turkey has just announce that they won’t sign declaration for Sweden to be in NATO before October. You never know where turkey is going and before they sign nothing is for certain I’m afraid! I get so tired of Turkey playing the game all the time!

[@timonsolus]

Turkey under Erdogan doesn’t belong in NATO. Turkey joined NATO as a secular democracy, and under Erdogan it has become an Islamic dictatorship similar to Saddam Hussein’s Iraq.

[@minimaxmiaandme.4971]

Their government is closed for summer break like most of the world's government....nothing serious going on

[@chrisczarnik3439]

Just like Russias, same mind set.👍

[@JoeyBlogs007]

Ukraine being at war is the overriding issue. Corruption is not the overriding issue. NATO cannot afford to be dragged into a direct conflict with Russia. The risk / reward is not there. This war is likely to be a long slog as it is, let alone expansion of the conflict via NATO's direct involvement ) i.e. boots on ground, jets, missiles ). Also China and some other nations have to be factored into that expansion. A very dark place for the world.

[@SciSciToys]

And to think that Trump would end it in 24hrs, goes to show what the Demoncrats want, and its not peace, didn't the west promise Eastward expansion and yet it has expanded, the idea that Ukraine is protecting Europe is fear mongering by this general or military person, isnt it a fact that NATO has expanded east towards Russia, its like a person walking towards you with an headfirst and then when it collides with your fist then its your fault, isnt this similar, WE are expanding East towards Putin, if he did the same we would not accept this, there has to be a compromise for peace, I dont want my Children to die for this expansion.

[@Robert-xy4xi]

Corruption is a major issue! Billions in cash going there with no real oversight!

[@user-ek9go3kf2w]

@@Robert-xy4xi Which is good, they already printed to many of them. Also the ammunition and military equipment production has to be refreshed by time to time so the old stock have to be replaced.

[@depleteduraniumcowboy3516]

Ah, don't you mean "special military operation". NATO isn't going to invade Russia, but they should have kicked Russia out of Ukraine. Cowards get picked on by bullies when they don't give it their all and fight.

[@marktackman2886]

Ben Hodges all day!

[@genevievemariaforde1477]

Thank you Former US General and Commander in Europe - Ben Hodges!!!! Champion mate!!!! Thank you Times Radio journalist for yet another excellent interview on the Ukrainian "situation' - specifically no NATO invitation - plus the US administration's decision to give cluster bombs to Ukraine. Best wishes - Genevieve Forde Aotearoa Planet Earth

[@franckkoussin7198]

This US General is very logical and concise regarding this war. NATO must be brave and stop falling for Russia propaganda of war III. Russia cannot do anything even using a nuclear weapon.

[@EarthSoulsAstrology]

To say that Ukraine has the best army in Europe is a bold statement

[@timonsolus]

Best in terms of combat experience, definitely. (Russia doesn’t count as a European country, btw.)

[@boota1979]

@@timonsolus Russia is a transcontinental country spanning Eastern Europe and Northern Asia. So unless somehow the land mass known as Russia has some how magically moved, it is still in Europe.

[@keithpeden7664]

Not so much bold as obvious. Gen Hodges is just sharper than the rest of us and knew it was true before we did. So he's entitled to "boldly" state the obvious now.

[@timonsolus]

@@boota1979 : The modern geopolitical definition of Europe is the European Union. Russia is outside it. So is Turkey. Unfortunately, so is the UK, thanks to corruption and Russian interference in British politics. Ukraine is also outside it, but will definitely join after the war is over.

[@boota1979]

@@timonsolus Europe is a continent, made up of 44 countries and 4 dependencies. It's got naff all to do with geopolitics.

[@simoncrooks7441]

Thanks, great interview

[@rubiconklbrutorowman7577]

Well, not much we can do for now as ordinary citizens!

[@marlenfras5490]

Good reporting. Go Ukraine.

[@SJK-ROW-K]

The first two victims of war... the truth and logic

[@bluemarlin8138]

Ruzzia killed both of those things a long time ago.

[@Michael-ou3ss]

@ListenToTimesRadio Please invite both Ben Hodges and Douglas Macgregor on at the same time. Would love to hear them discuss this subject together.

[@minimaxmiaandme.4971]

Nobody wants to hear MacGregor.....he is a fool! Same as Ritter...we want expert facts not blogger's opinions....

[@claudemaggard7162]

Macgregor is a traitor. He wiuld not come in against this man.

[@aldofromsf]

Open note to General Hodges: Sir, please run for president. The current batch of politicians don't seem to have a good handle, testicular fortitude or interest in geopolitics. These are dangerous times and we need your knowledge, valor and passion.

[@gherkamum]

Love to Ukraine.❤

[@habeniyaa]

Demon loves Ukraine's leaders !

[@robgrey6183]

Have you ever been there? Could you have pointed it out on a map two years ago? Do you have plans to visit?

[@rudolfkasanpawiro644]

The best US general with millitary insight.

[@angelamurphy2669]

Great interview ❤

[@59markr]

Simply the best. Outstanding leader. Slava Ukraini! 🇺🇦

[@billconch3514]

Ukraine was not the aggressor in starting this war. In my opinion Ukraine deserves to be offered NATO membership. France and Germany vetoed Ukraine membership in 2008 and now Ukraine is holding Russia at bay from attacking them.

[@tonupharry]

I would say Germany and France brought this death and destruction onto Ukraine with their naive and cowardly dealings with putin over more than a decade. Trump divided America. We still fiddle while Ukraine burns

[@paulgoebertp]

There is a good reason Putin chose Ukraine and not Lithuania (or Germany!) to attack. And that's NATO. Even crazy Putin knows that a united alliance of modern NATO armies would be Russia's end.

[@moosky7344]

Yea Ukraine was killing ethnic Russians 15 k since 2015 because that part of Ukraine want independence from central Ukraine. Plus provocation in wanting to put Nato on Russian boarders, should the west have Russian, China, Korea on its boarders too

[@99xstallerthanmost]

NATO has been the aggressor for the last 20 years. Robert Mearsheimer

[@ruwaydastruwe8731]

Ukrain can 0nly get burnt , they going nowhere but in Russia pocket 😎

[@rasheedkesington7506]

Point of correction General NATO was formed to defeat the Soviet Union not Russia 🇷🇺

[@timonsolus]

The USSR was often referred to as ‘Soviet Russia’ in the USA during the Cold War.

[@RogerGoodeNH]

It’s refreshing to hear someone stating the obvious point that Ukraine is not alone in Europe in dealing with corruption-nor is the United States.

[@ThisHandleWasTheOnly1Available]

Isn't it the same guy who less than a month ago claimed Ukraine would recapture Crimea by the end of summer?

[@davidvines6498]

Yep. Summer isn’t over yet

[@maribelfarnsworth4565]

Ben Hodges for POTUS!

[@bizzarostormy]

What is so hard to understand . Clean up corruption. A pure country like America.

[@timonsolus]

No. A pure country like Poland.

[@bizzarostormy]

@@timonsolus I meant that as sarcasm.

[@thulanidngubane8603]

Now the big question is What is Ukraine fighting for? We know who they are fighting for. 🙆🤷🤷 NATO does not want Ukraine baggage. That is abandently clear 💔

[@johntelford1625]

Ben Hodges should run for President. Don't know if he wants the job.

[@jodyfulford8215]

Trouble is, the qualities that would make one a good president are not always those that will win elections.

[@JohnnyinMN]

Problem is he’s too qualified for the job. 😉

[@keithdunwoody1302]

At least Secretary of Defense or State

[@justaghoulintheworld]

NATO has to be careful and stay the course.

[@lookman-2844]

agree

[@W_Bin]

What a pity the US can't elect presidents with common sense, values, clarity of vision, persuasive abilities and obviously organisational qualifications like Mr Hodges. I am sure they would like to, which suggest a 5th column at work providing the candidates available ATM.

[@sharonreichter2537]

The rules of NATO don't allow for a country to join when at war - full stop.

[@chrisnamaste3572]

Accession and Application are different things.

[@brunogilbert3121]

I wish the General would run for President. Top man.

[@marcokite]

top man if you want WW3

[@bigd4561]

Hungary will block all attempts...

[@rubiconklbrutorowman7577]

Ever since 2008, Germany has been obstacle, persuaded France to go along with her object, like Turkey and Hungrey doing it now!

[@MrMillander]

Is he talking about Ukraine when he says the best army in Europe?! 😂 good one.

[@docproc7650]

He lost me when he said that lol

[@W2LTA]

Been their "special allies" for a long time, and he says that. Sure the SAS have trained most of the worlds special forces (at times) including the American Army.

[@keithdunwoody1302]

He's right.

[@lennonkelly-james2693]

Ukraine doesn't have the best army in Europe. If they hadn't been getting supplied by other nations the country would've fell a long time ago.

[@geoffsimpkins7650]

You’re confusing defense industrial base with the actual army. Two different things.

[@lennonkelly-james2693]

@@geoffsimpkins7650 Ukrainian soldiers are literally going to other countries in Europe in order to get properly trained.

[@mappingshaman5280]

It didn't 2 years ago, but now what does western Europe have? Nothing, because we gave it all to Ukraine.

[@geoffsimpkins7650]

@@lennonkelly-james2693 this is different from putting your own soldiers into the fray. Do you not understand the difference?

[@lennonkelly-james2693]

@@geoffsimpkins7650 Other European armies are better trained and equipped. Ukraine is the poorest country in Europe so of course their military isn't that good.

[@creepycrawlything]

Very happy to hear General Hodge supporting Zelensky specifically. I found the "Ukraine needs to be grateful" comments very dispiriting and distasteful. We should be grateful for every wound and drop of blood and death that Ukraine suffers in striving to hold back an aggressive Russia.

[@robgrey6183]

Russians won't attack the US. They would be obliterated. So, Ukraine isn't defending us. Ukraine has nothing to do with us.

[@yvonbonnemaison8039]

...here is a question for the general Hodges: in what Ukraine is protecting Europ ??? So far, Russia has never shown any kind of aggressive behaviour towards any country of Europ, and on the contrary, tried to reach compromises, including the Minsk agreement and the following attempts to negociate with Ukraine...refused by the USA and NATO. Besides, Russia never intended to "invade" Ukraine, with a force in the beginning, of 150 000 men...I remind here that in 1940, they were three million Germans to invade my country. Moreover, it's not Russia which move to European countries, but NATO which moved towards the Russian borders, including Georgia in 2008. On top of that, I've never heard the general Hodges speaking of a possible general agreement for peace between NATO and Russia, which would solve the security problem for good.

[@donboehner6005]

This guy’s opinion isn’t important. Why is he getting so much attention. Monday morning QB.

[@minimaxmiaandme.4971]

Because his opinion is respected unlike yours......

[@davidjones6389]

"....idiocy of the Trump administration..." Gen Ben Hodges 100%

[@jerrytang3146]

And what is that idiocy, pray tell?

[@ricky1231]

@@jerrytang3146 Blackmailing Ukraine- no weapons till Ukraine 🇺🇦 dug some dirt on Biden.

[@craigtheng]

Trump warned that NATO allies needed to start fulfilling their commitment of spending 2% of their GDP on defense. Trump warned that not enough was being spent by NATO allies to keep their forces at the size, readiness, and capabilities that were needed. And as he said that, the leaders of some of the other nations laughed at him. Here's the video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/on-QY6erbLp7Y6M Trump was 100% right. And they laughed at him. They're not laughing now.

[@BalaclavaBowl]

​@@jerrytang3146putting these warmongers out of a job most likely

[@rbb9753]

Trump? You mean the guy was bailed out by Russian oligarchs when he nearly lost everything by investing in Atlantic City at exactly the wrong time? To quote Don Ohlmeyer, “the answer to all your questions is money.”

[@richinoable]

Average citizen paying attention already knows you cant accept a member actively engaged in a war. That's it. No mystery, no confusion, no need to be 'splainin' here, even if its this guy.

[@Shadow-1949]

Because Ukraine is not the aggressor I see no reason they can’t be invited into NATO. Make it clear to the world Ukraine will be a full member in 30 or 60 days.

[@ricardosmythe2548]

Ukraine cannot join whilst it is in conflict quite obviously.

[@straightreject2947]

​@@ricardosmythe2548not by their making. Maybe a no fly zone, not harder hitting, longer rang munitions. F16s asap. Only thing Ruscist Ruzzia understands is strength. Give them a blooded nose.

[@Only1199]

"I see no reason they can’t be invited into NATO." Er nuclear war "Make it clear to the world Ukraine will be a full member in 30 or 60 days." No one knows when the war will end so to "make it clear" is just idiotic, what's your excuse to the world going to be when it gets to those 30 or 60 days and the war still hasn't concluded?

[@ricardosmythe2548]

@@straightreject2947 it doesn't matter who's making it is. Allowing a nation to join whilst in conflict with Russia puts the rest of Nato in direct conflict with Russia. Nobody wants that. You think you want that but the reality is if that happens Nato forces would decimate Russian forces and Putin would be unable to stop them and would start throwing nukes in Ukraine.

[@gaborjuracsik4847]

@@straightreject2947 Does the US understand anything but strength? The negotiations before the war showed that it was not. I also don't see how you would be able to accept that someone else might have a different opinion on the whole thing. Am I wrong?

[@Emankind]

I wish that Ben Hodges was in charge.

[@marcokite]

so you want WW3 ?

[@draganjagodic4056]

Absolutely agree with gen. Hodges. Imho, European politicians acted cowardly and narrow-mindedly in Vilnius.

[@johnknight8152]

Bots are a scam.

[@Serbian1985]

Russia will run out of ammo in 10 days” Ben Hodges March 2022”

[@a5cent]

You dimwits do realize that Russia's use of shells is a mere 30% of what it once was in early 2022? And that Russia can now only use as many shells as they are able to produce? Right?

[@gamarsh1960]

Ukrainian admittance to NATO, as of today, is still a "sticky wicket" but it will happen in due time.

[@marcokite]

hope not

[@puffintheshed]

I would love to hear Mariella read the shipping forecast

[@XRP747E]

When Ben speaks, I shut up and intently listen.

[@nckwlch]

The guy is talking sense

[@marcokite]

he talks jibberish

[@a5cent]

lol Funny how none of you can ever point out a single specific thing you disagree with. Just makes you look ... mentally challenged.

[@peterlukaszewski]

Could it be that the US wants to keep Nato membership as a carrot for the inevitable peace negotiations to have some leverage to pressure Ukraine to give up some territory if it were to come to that?

[@GiveMeaFuckingBreakDude]

Good point

[@daydays12]

May be. Diplomacy!!

[@AAB463]

And getting the American prisoners out of the Russian prisons is playing a role as well.

[@APW554]

Hope not.

[@davidjones6389]

NATO set up a Forever War for Ukraine, every time Ukraine is set to join, Russia has only to attack.

[@777nydia1]

It's not about bravery it's about caution. Putin is losing and would love an excuse to use his nukes. As the US did to end WW2. He has said he would if existentially threatened. NATO suddenly right up to his western border could be put to his people as such a threat. As Cuba was to the US and that was a near thing. So let's not forget the worst case scenario here which this war could easily spark off. Luckily saner heads in Washington and Berlin think the same.

[@wespeakforthetrees]

I love Ben Hodges remarkable clarity. Wish he was President of the United States.

[@chrisnamaste3572]

A great candidate if we had no parties. But alas.

[@sylverbenn7406]

The most way NATO could be brave is continuous supply of Ukraine with weapon . Admitting Ukraine to NATO is careless way of starting war with Russia. Also, you can’t admit Ukraine to deactivate the article of the formation of NARO. NATO must immediate get involved with the war to start attacking Russia. The wisest decision prevails that Ukraine can’t be admitted now. The issue of corruption is weak but the article on war against each member state makes the most sense.

[@Mark-xv5lb]

Biden is overly cautious & not just in terms of overthinking Russia's threats or fate, but also the domestic political situation. If Donald & his minions in the House of Representatives were off the table, Biden would likely be bolder. Frustrating.

[@njswampfox474]

Bold and Biden don't go together.

[@dixonpinfold2582]

Yeah, democracy is hard. I suppose that's why the desire to jail opponents is so strong in Washington.

[@LRRPFco52]

The Soviets got Biden into the Senate by funneling money into his campaign through Council for a Livable World. Biden has been on their payroll ever since. Biden’s role in 2022 was to extract Zelensky so there would be a leadership vacuum Putin could fill while executing the planned rapid “SMO”. Zelensky didn’t play along and threw a wrench in the Putin plan. All those millions paid to Hunter and James Biden as intermediaries for Joe Biden couldn’t stop Zelensky, no matter how hard Biden begged him to get on the plane with his family.

[@timonsolus]

All democratic political leaders care more about the next election than about anything else, as none of them want to be voted out of office.

[@nckwlch]

What’s that name flashing up?