We are not helping Ukraine to win | Gen. Ben Hodges

[@RitchiSloan]

Unfortunately Mr. Hodges tells the truth. Already from the start, all those debates, NATO, EU, at the beginning of the war, we started sending helmets, vests? It is one big shame. Maybe people in the West need to be confronted directly before there will be a real reaction. What future will we face?

[@user-fq6dr8fm4o]

Be truthful Ukraine received training and weapons From the West before the war

[@timmommens901]

​@@user-fq6dr8fm4o Missing the point ?

[@themeiafy]

​@@user-fq6dr8fm4o Yeah, Russian jets are soooooo scared of NATO training. Not. Did you help Afghanistan with training alone?

[@YouKnowTheyExist]

@@user-fq6dr8fm4o Be truthful, 1932 holodomor killed MILLIONS of Ukrainians and allowed kremlin to take economic control of Donbas. By year 1990 there were over 4-million ruzzians in Donbas trying to own Donbas and break free from kremlin taxation. These ruzzians corrupted Ukraine and ran their own mafias in Ukraine. Putler saw the opportunity to call these ruzzians "Ukra-nazis" and use the politics to confuse the world. putin and Wagner mercenaries invade Crimea. putin built the Kerch War Bridge to wage war on Ukraine and Europe. putin always intended to exterminate Ukrainian culture in order to make the bridge more secure for war on Europe. Talk about the past and talk about the future that ruzzia delivers against all decent cultures that are NOT mafia-centric. Ruzzia corrupts Belarus and seeks to corrupt (ruin) Ukraine completely.

[@de-bodgery]

@@user-fq6dr8fm4o Why is this a problem?

[@camrenwick]

Ben Hodges speaks plain truth. There should be no restrictions on Ukraine?

[@stevejones4275]

to prevent the end of the world? Might that be the reason?

[@BJcanal270]

😂😅😂

[@dewdogg869]

Facts

[@T_157-40]

@@camrenwick Fear! Russia is the bully and they are playing on fear.

[@AstroGremlinAmerican]

No question. But nothing is irreversible when it comes to American policy.

[@user-le3ut9gv7q]

General Hodges talks a lot of sense, he should be listened to!!!👍🏻💪🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇬🇧

[@ejvik3238]

This is the first statement I agree on with this "expert". Pretty much everything he said before was nonsense.

[@bobs4115]

Thanks for regularly interviewing Gen Hodges, the clearest US military thinker on this war.

[@GruenerGummistiefel]

You absolutely right General Hodges ! I was employed with 7th Army Training command and I know you understand the situation well.

[@mathew00]

I love these videos so much because one person asks a question, and then they let the other person fully express themselves. It's so refreshing.

[@witoldpilecki9052]

Yeah, good job 👍

[@karinborup1162]

Thank you Mr. Hodges. I wish the American politicians were just as intelligent, as you are. Very depressing to day hearing Trumps candidate for vicepresident. His views about the future of Ukraine were a copy of Trumps, even worse. As an European, I am so worried about Ukraine. But of course also about Ukraines neighbours in the long term. I honestly feel, Europe not can trust U.S. any longer. The perspectives are scaring.🇩🇰🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦

[@S-tank_]

As an American I just want to say have faith. Don't listen to the polls they are never right. Nothing gets us fired up like roe so women are gonna come out in droves to vote for Biden. I've got my money on Biden. Maybe I'll be wrong but I don't think so

[@FieldBlaser]

This Republican Party has been compromised by Russia and China. Sad. .

[@richardmonson8657]

Couldn’t agree with you more on much of what you said, but also Europe has not lived up to its responsibility. Military spending and preparedness must rise even at the expense of socialist and green programs across the EU. Saying you have met the established spending today when it does not compensate for all the years it was not met is BS. Take a look at the man who may one day control your destiny and evaluate the likelihood of him funding climate change projects. Grow up…and get serious.

[@BaumerPaulGefreiter]

Thank you Karin!

[@thelukkman1]

and to add insult to injury, Trump's ratings are up to 57% and billionaire Elon Musk is donating $43 million / month to his campaign .. If Trump gets in, democracy as we know it will end.. it is terrifying, and I am (thankfully) not even American!

[@srb1855]

Si vis pacem, para bellum. ⚔️

[@jackgraves5121]

Thanks, Ukraine!!! 🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦💙💙💙

[@icns01]

Everytime I listen to the general I come away thanking God he is on our side! So astute and articulate. If ever he decides to run for president...👍😏

[@yanina.korolko]

there is no God, just planets. when humanity finally understands that it is entirely, 100% always has been up to us… maybe things will be easier for us, the humans

[@jefferyshute6641]

​@@yanina.korolkoStrictly speaking, that is your opinion.

[@user-su5cm1kh9n]

​@@jefferyshute6641Also everybody else's, except those of the smooth-brained variety.

[@jefferyshute6641]

​@@user-su5cm1kh9nInsults are unproductive. I suspect that neither of us, will persuade the other, to change perspective. And, it's off topic. Best wishes.

[@yanina.korolko]

@@jefferyshute6641 I must disagree, since I already have four likes for my opinion and you have zero for yours… in addition, social media is a platform for people to express their opinions. I thank you for yours

[@fendermon]

Ben for president.

[@lqr824]

Yikes, no! He only understands military. He has no understanding of economics, politics, international relations and the like.

[@dneuf6146]

@@lqr824 No President has a perfect understanding of all elements of governance. That is what the Cabinet is for. The art of governing is surrounding oneself with highly competent people.

[@jasft9746]

​​@@lqr824Like Trump understands foreign policy or economics.

[@fendermon]

@@lqr824 He would have helpers.

[@arnerusbjerg9138]

@@lqr824thats what viceprecidents😊 are for. 😉

[@jasc4364]

Depressing but true.

[@leninha5549]

And again Mr Hodges tells the same story... And nobody is listening though

[@JOHNMONO]

@@leninha5549 Time he was listened to, he knows what he's on about

[@poladelarosa8399]

_Kyiv Post:_ Thank you for hosting (Ret.) Gen. Hodges for another interview.

[@3ast3rn3r]

This was obvious from the start. 14 Challengers and 31 Abrams for the summer offensive last year?? What a bad joke!

[@T_157-40]

Thank you General. As a former U.S. Army and NG enlisted soldier, I have great respect for your views. 100%++ agree with you.

[@andrius-eth]

thanks for the truth

[@Pollys13a]

As said, Ben Hodges talks an awful lot of sense, people should stop sleep walking, wake up and take note of what he says.

[@ejvik3238]

This is the first statement I agree on with this "expert". Pretty much everything he said before was nonsense.

[@jefferyshute6641]

Thank you, Gen. Hodges and Mr. Smart. As an armchair General, sitting here in the US, I find the current situation very frustrating. After the untold amount of money that we, the collective "west," have expended in the last 75 years, specifically to be prepared for Soviet/Russian aggression, I fail to see why we still cower in fear. Russia is no longer a superpower, yet we still treat them as if they are. Their military is weak, compared to Europe or the US. Their economy is destined to crumble. They are the preeminent pariah in the world. And yet, here we are. And our choices in November are the worst we've had in my lifetime, (a 68 year old). Biden at least "supports" Ukraine, although his adminstration's piece meal approach is ridiculous. And Trump is a loose cannon. J.D. Vance as VP? He might as well have chosen Marjorie Taylor Greene, for all the good it does Ukraine

[@rolandmartin3833]

+++++++++++++ !

[@hardstyle8184]

usa here too.... I agree with everything you just said.....

[@acflegalservicesgmail2467]

From Canada; you wrote the words right out of my head. People will catch on; once the dust settles.

[@annehersey9895]

Me too!

[@GregMoylan-pn6sr]

Very well said.

[@jackreisewitz6632]

What a wise statement. "This isn't just about Ukraine This is about us, this is about Europe."

[@syl-brianskamara1850]

This is pure scaremongering! Russia will never think of attacking NATO just because it may have defeated Ukraine. Its not only suicidal, it would be a global nuclear armageddon. Don't know why you guys don't understand this, or are you pretending not to get this in your sculls? Stop playing with a crazy guy with that huge stockpile of nukes.

[@yvonnebone8742]

Excellent

[@kevinnunes7079]

No we're not and its disgusting

[@occamraiser]

What are YOU doing to make your government help more?

[@kevinnunes7079]

@occamraiser I at least write to my representative, there is no protests close enough to me. I also donate to various groups when i can. What do you do?

[@RoofLight00]

@@kevinnunes7079 They hang around on KZbin patronising and denigrating others wanting to help while simultaneously doing zero themselves. 👍🏼 And there’s loads of them like that.

[@nozhki-busha]

@@occamraiser what are you doing, comrade?

[@expatinmexico826]

Really insightly...bright, articulate, and educated plus he is on our side. I am a Dem and sooooo annoyed with Biden but Don is NOT the answer. Thanks for your hard work.

[@CarlosGomez-THX_1138]

Very disappointed in the Biden’s administration de-escalation policy. 😢

[@derekw.9878]

No, this is every US administration. Just bad policy that gets copied over and over.

[@user-ek9go3kf2w]

With the hipster Sullivan as secretary what to expect?. Biden thinks he is entitled for a second term being under the influence of stupid "politically correctness" catastrophic ideology that is diminishing the intellectual and creative power of USA.

[@chrisczarnik3439]

Biden is senile, and trump is delusional criminal, so how can Ukraine 🇺🇦 win?

[@simongilbert2704]

yes

[@cassandratq9301]

And he keeps bragging about his role in mustering our support for Ukraine. 😡

[@borisreljanovic7292]

Because the policy is: "We don"t want Russia to win and we don"t want Ukraine to lose..."

[@VTSteve]

that's an illogical statement

[@borisreljanovic7292]

@@VTSteve it is...but that"s the inconvenient truth Steve.

[@Yardbird68]

One of the few people that talks with common sense concerning Ukraine and russia. Thank you sir!

[@anthonyhulse1248]

The USA was exactly the same at the start of WW2. Limited support until they were attacked. And then it took a couple more years until they entered the fight in force.

[@user-mg1rn9gm7u]

BEN HODGES FOR PRESIDENT

[@VTSteve]

I'd love to see General Hodges launch an independent campaign for President, I know it's late, but damn, look at our choices now 😞

[@nickdancuo9512]

Send him to ukrain I'm sure he will win on his own

[@daviddenny4092]

Ben Hodges is always a clear and cogent thinker and a pleasure to listen to. Thanks for sharing.

[@AdrianBoyko]

I’ll be voting against trump but I still feel terrible voting for biden when he REFUSES to explain (along with the rest of the western leaders) the “limited support” policy towards Ukraine.

[@timonsolus]

I think Biden’s objective is a negotiated armistice agreement between Russia and Uk, like the one that ended the Korean War in 1953. This will have to involve the front line being frozen in place and turned into a DMZ. Biden’s problem is, that he publicly committed in 2022 to a “No Ukraine without Ukraine” policy - meaning that Biden can’t approach Putin and negotiate a ceasefire over Zelensky’s head (which is what Putin wants to happen). So Biden wants the initiative for a ceasefire to come from Zelensky, not himself. But Biden doesn’t want to be accused of blackmailing or abandoning Zelensky - that would be a political disaster which would cost him the U.S. election.

[@AstroGremlinAmerican]

Don't blame Joe. It's Jill and Jake Sullivan.

[@innajohnson5166]

I was Trump supporter in 2016 and 2020 I’m originally from Ukraine My parents are still in Ukraine, they are 84yo, both blind, mom broke her spine couple months ago. I moved to live and work in Europe to be closer to my parents and visiting them once every 3-4 months. Besides of all unspeakable cruelty of russians towards my people: bombing every single day, thousands of people around without legs and arms, scary! to see kids with no eyes, no legs is a heartbreaking, no electricity 4-10 hours a day and now it’s over 100 degrees temperature! Europeans are blaming Ukrainians that they came to Europe and breathing European air. Americans are blaming Ukrainians why are they still alive and fighting instead to die and shut up. No news about Ukraine you can see today besides negatives about corruption in Ukraine. All Americans are like Biden and Trump, so all Ukrainians are like Zelenskyy. I see tons of Russians in Europe pretending they are Ukrainians. Very sad. I have American passport, education and job. But when I see what Ukrainians have to deal with my heart breaks. Europeans are treating Ukrainians like Ukraine attacked the Russia. Something is not right in this world. I don’t know what Trump thinks. He never introduced his views. On debates he kept telling how great President he WAS. But wall with Mexico never been built and Mexico never paid for wall. Oh well I’m going to Ukraine in couple weeks. Maybe Russian rocket will kill me this time.

[@kibun1]

The Ukraine issue is one of the few I disagree with Trump - however nobody knows what he actuall will do. But in a national election, Ukraine would not be my deciding aspect.

[@QuantumJJean]

this situation is very sensible...

[@Detvanliga]

Ben Hodges for President!!! .

[@creativeforeignpolicy]

Great interview. Well done again!

[@braveworld2707]

Prime Minister Stammer has now backtracked on that statement now. I guess they were pressured by their former colony. I could listen to General Hodges all day. Wish he was in the White House.

[@chris24j48]

General Hodges should run for US President,he knows what he is doing🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@user-tn7bf2tu4y]

Absolutely!

[@FRIENDS0FBORGES]

Very sad idiocy indeed from USA and Germany.

[@hyp77]

Yes, Biden and Scholz are the true idiots. And Jake Sullivan and John Kirby.

[@NotUnymous]

Germany? Yo... Our help is uncomoarable huge with the percentage of possible amount of the US. The German army is near to non existing. We sent more anti-air then we have ourself. We sent around 10 % of our own modern tanks and artillary. We put our whole economy and industry at the high risk of complete devastation. We sent more munition then we have and even systems so modern, that we ourself didnt even had them yet. Could we do even more? Yes. But dont you dare compare us to the near to nothing what the US is doing. And dont you ever say we dont do much. Also, before you even think about complaining about German aid, look at what the UK, France, Spain, Italy and Poland are doing!? Damn Troll.

[@VTSteve]

What's you're problem with Germany? Are you a Russian troll? Or just uneducated?

[@user-ek9go3kf2w]

Germany was allays on the side of power and vital space so now they like Russians for that. They dis-consider other nations from Europe as inferior and weak. USA is unfortunately manipulated by groups inside and outside of their borders manly for financial power reasons(only that is still predominant in the world).

[@jefferyshute6641]

​@@NotUnymousI agree with you. Germany has done a lot to support Ukraine. But, just like my country, the US, I feel we must do much more. Many Americans are disengaged from the war in Ukraine. I think some Americans think Biden rushed over to Kyiv, and gave Zelinskyy a check for $60 Billion. Many are under the illusion that it's either fix the immigration problem at our southern border, OR, support Ukraine. One does not exclude the other. And, they don't understand that the Lion's share of the Ukraine aid stays in the US, paying American workers, and growing American industry. But, its been the political brinkmanship, especially in the House of Representatives, that is most frustrating. Unfortunately, we even hear some of our congressmen, (Marjorie Taylor Greene) spouting Russian talking points in the discussions in the House of Representatives. It's very alarming and annoying. If Trump and Vance win in November, I fear it would be bad for Ukraine. But, it's impossible to predict what Trump might do. Trump is likely to do whatrver benefits Trump. So, nobody knows. Maybe his recent "near death" experience, will foment some change in his perspective.

[@Bluelagoonstudios]

There is no unity at all, all there is, is fear, so much fears. That strains everything. I took big lessons from Chamberlain in the past.

[@WalterVetterli]

Agreed!! The people running things in the West are full of it and that's not just their own self importance!!!!

[@AirTemp35c]

Powerful Statement----'America needs to know if others trust them or not'.

[@jawad6557]

No one trusting USA after loss of Afghanistan 😅

[@luminyam6145]

Excellent interview. Why the hell are there restrictions on the Ukrainians? This is ridiculous.

[@FrankBarnwell-xi8my]

It's like any kind of football. One team can play and score from the out-of-bounds area.

[@stevehancock7925]

I wish that General Hodges were listened to more in the Administration and Pentagon circles. He has been saying for a long time now that we need a clear objective in Ukraine and it seems obvious to everyone outside the beltway,

[@catherinerobson5482]

Jake Sullivan advised President Obama on the "Red Line" in Syria, why does that fellow have so much influence, why?

[@timtrewyn453]

He's good at convincing people that he understands what the powers that be want. Hint: they are not you and me.

[@kralikkral5560]

The way of retreating from Afghanistan speaks for itself - this guy may be good in theory (probably he is lawer or sth like this), but he has no real practical talent

[@paulfedorenko538]

How can we put pressure on Jake Sullivan? Its easy enough to put pressure on local congressmen but when it comes to an unelected official it seems like there's no way for the people to voice their opinions and desires...

[@GregMoylan-pn6sr]

100% agree with Gen. Ben Hodges conclusion... instead of obsessing about what Russia will do if provoked, the White House should be concentrating on what Russia will do if Ukraine does not win.

[@user-qt1eo7dq8v]

President Hodges!!

[@seanfallon4580]

Great analysis by Ben Hodges 👏, he tells it as it is , unfortunately Ukraine are fighting with one hand behind their backs , absolutely crazy

[@brianflynn5491]

Ben Hodges, for president

[@user-dk6dh2dn6m]

Does President Biden and other important political decision makers ever listen to what Ben Hodges and the other experts have to say????

[@einarjohnsen7924]

He is not an expert. He is a clown who has lost every war he has participated in. The Rand Corporation told Washington 4years ago that Ukraine will loose a war against Russia 10/10 times. Propaganda is brainwashing everybody !

[@OttoDeCalumnias]

Ben Hodges - Eloquent, articulate, he knows what he is talking about. I´m impressed.

[@junemartinez1964]

General, you're absolutely right.

[@123slither]

Well said General Ben Hodges as always. Speaking clearly about what is really going on in Ukraine and Russia

[@Inzect1001]

That has been clear since more then a year ago.

[@harounel-poussah6936]

Note : Germany can't export the Taurus without US greenlight : the engine is made in the USA, unlike its French/Brit version that is the SCALP that comes with a French engine

[@user-ct9hf4te5l]

Mr hodges absolutely one hundred per cent accurate

[@PaulProchko]

Thank you Gen. Hodges and you are correct !

[@margaretlamb2432]

General Hodges can you go talk some sense in them! I would like them to tell us the real reason why the restrictions on Ukraine?😡

[@manuelteixeira2496]

I salute you, for being a courageous experienced man in your military field!

[@elsestelema6273]

Thank you for telling the truth

[@user-zg8xj8fe6e]

This Guy is Great

[@georgek1234]

Thank you Kyiv Post... please continue these excellent interviews. Hopefully one day AP news will drop TASS in-favour of Ukraine as our news rooms here in N. America are wired to accept AP news unchecked and RU propaganda is fuelling the escalation rhetoric.

[@4evaavfc]

I hope Biden listens.

[@shawnnoyes4620]

It is weekend at Bernie's with Biden - And I am a democrat. LOL

[@t2216]

Sadly Biden can barely walk or talk

[@tigerbalm666]

All the great minds of the US Military complex...and they still don't know what the fukk to do??? This is shameful....

[@angelosasso1653]

Sharp analysis!

[@a0flj0]

Spot on.

[@b.questor]

I fully agree.

[@Brian-----]

A key element of American leadership, above the “Russia experts,” might be missing, leaving the committee of experts in charge of the decision.

[@KapitainZino]

Great interview with a great general!

[@fossilhuntingandcollecting4279]

Gen. Ben Hodges for U.S. President

[@GregMoylan-pn6sr]

Another great interview by Kyiv Post.

[@JohnDoe-jd7oc]

Tks General. Much Respect. Cda.

[@barrylane1055]

Jake Sullivan has been a terrible failure!!!

[@geofwassell]

Sad to say, the general is correct.

[@user-rj8tp8yj2z]

Slava Ukraïne ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@KukharyshynOleh]

Героям слава, друже!

[@user-tn7bf2tu4y]

Heroyam Slava

[@user-zj1bf4se7n]

Scholz once again being the small man he is.

[@Erik_Taurus]

Why doesn't all democratic leaders in the world listen to General Ben Hodges?

[@gaston.]

Thank you Ben Hodges. Bad news these past few weeks.. only hoping there's shift towards some positive news.

[@Fernguy3.0]

Ben Hodges for US President👍👍👍

[@mindbomb9341]

Great talk by Hodges as always.

[@testrabbit]

Mr. Hodges you're opinion is probably the feeling that most people have, tho we might not have access to certain intelligence driving decisions. I tend to agree with you all other things being equal I agree with your general assessment. I hope our politicians take note. I'm more worried about unpredictable behavior on the part of North Korea and Iran as opportunistic.

[@jeremiah_dyess]

Liked and Shared, it has to be weighed.

[@henrywhh]

How does one convince Trump that it is in his best interest to defeat Russia in Ukraine?

[@Thunder_warrior]

No shit detective, I Ukrainian see that from the first day!

[@jeffreyd508]

Well spoken man, Hodges. Allah bless

[@diggerrob6356]

Thank you, I found that most informative.

[@user-yb6eo1xp2f]

With Trump things will be worst

[@danpoole4915]

General Hodges always brings the best analysis.

[@babanicstiborne]

Gen.Ben Hodges Thank you.

[@loudtim265]

Ben Hodges with criticism? No way. 😅. (Yes it’s legit, the man is among the best and is 100% correct.)

[@dka618]

thanks

[@Arihant997]

Methinks Mr Hodges is telling the truth this time..because that's what WEST has been aiming all along ..

[@nikolascage7577]

🙏🏼❤️‍🩹🇺🇦

[@thomasjgallagher924]

Neither smarts nor cajones can be so plentiful so as to make up for the utter lack of the other. POTUS had the former and lost the latter long ago, and is now operating close to the absence of both. He joins Sullivan in that distinction.

[@alanmcmillan6969]

Why does Ukraine have restrictions?

[@ArieVoogt-xm2wt]

To kick the Russians out of Ukraine would not solve the problem, they will come back one day. Ukraine with our help is destroying the Russian army and economy. Then maybe in the future we see a more agreeable Russia. Ben Hodges is a clear thinking courageous man…president, why not much better then what is available now.

[@styleden22]

Ben Hodges is the only voice in USA that sees it clearly.

[@charlesellenberger8067]

As always, General Hodges is brilliant and blatantly honest in his assessments of this war. I can only imagine how different this conflict would look if NATO and Biden had Ben Hodges leading our response.

[@BreconIReviews]

He's so right, wise experienced....Secretary of State!

[@skibo3522]

This question has been 'Asked And Answered' to death already. Ukraine's on the ground saying, "Bring it, already." Back in D.C. their saying, "It's an Election year". So it goes, I do agree with General Hodges. Thanks for the Post.

[@lukutsouthwell1696]

I’m NO military or political strategist but what the West and the US is doing with Ukraine is akin to what the US GI was facing in Vietnam where the military had its hands tied behind its back while fighting the NVA and the VC..

[@MunterPunter]

This bloke is a gentleman and a scholar. What a diamond. Cheers Governor!!

[@CIS101]

As of 12:22 that aspect has not been discussed enough because maybe now it's too late. Forget about past two administrations, what about since 1991 ? Was there any way the West could have worked with Russia back then to avoid all of this now ?

[@RichardTaylor1630]

As of 2005, let alone 1991, Ruzzia was still observing its treaties of friendship with Ukraine, so it wasn't obvious that Putin would transmogrify into a Hitlerian imperialistic figure.

[@CIS101]

@@RichardTaylor1630 I have to believe some experts were suspicious. There's one KZbinr with the initials PZ who claims that the attack on Ukraine was always going to happen. And he's a Global Affairs expert. Some commenters mock him, but those might be trolls

[@andrewbarnes-lo5vl]

Does US policy come exclusively from the White House? What role does the Pentagon & Armed Forces play? It’s always seemed bizarre to me that this fear of escalation policy should be in the control of a couple of people…?