The latest American "package" is of course dribbling out a part of the $60 billion approved by Congress, after checking with arms manufacturers and their campaign contributions. All these arms have to be replaced and who replaces them will be very happy. Sorry to be so cynically accurate. I've been an American for awhile. Those WMDs in Iraq are gone!
It's a pleasure listening to Ben Hodges' analysis, opinions, and even his thoughtfulness. Be safe LTG Hodges. I'm very proud that he was a significant leader in the US Army.
First thing Americans have to understand about foreign policy is that the military industrial complex wants more war and they are the people who control the politicians. So the politicians want more war and will often create narratives to justify wars. Once you acknowledge this you can begin to analyze the foreign conflicts throughout history. Sometimes we aren’t the good guys. Also look at who supported corrupt wars in the Middle East and look at what those politicians positions are now on Israel and Ukraine. Usually if Lindsey Graham agrees with you than you are in the wrong boat.
He is a straight talker because he is a straight thinker. He is a straight thinker because for is a straight talker. The truth wins out. Truth is the only motivation.
The shock of the Kursk success apparently motivated Ben to sell all his books! I can't get enough of his commentary. He does not measure his words like a politician with halting obscurantist blah blah.
I love this : while some armchair "analysts" pretend to explain everything, here's an experienced, knowledgeable, high-rank, field-proofed general starting by "i don't know what the objective is". Then, he does explain a lot... Respect, and thanks !
Someone has suggested Ukraine is trying to trigger a Russian mass mobilization whereby new troops will need to come from areas near Moscow. Now the sons of the influential could be threatened triggering a backlash against Putin.
Honestly, I find so much more value from small channels like this that really have a clear focus and bring on guests for their substance, not their "TV readiness" or appeal (not saying Lt. General Ben Hodges isn't camera ready, but I trust you get my point).
James Hanson and Gen. Ben Hodges - my absolute favorite interview pairing since the war began. Clear, concise questions by James, and terrific analysis by the General.
One thing that’s missing in the analysis is that the UAF have been decimating Russian Army logistics, especially by attacking fuel and cargo trucks of all sizes. Even vans, SUVs, and similar sized vehicles are on the hit list, and have been for well over a year. This limits the ability to move regular army forces towards the Kursk salient from the Donbas and Kherson areas.
Top Interview by James hes striking the correct tone to his questions and in my opinion is also making inroads against putlers obvious attempts to control the narrative on platforms such as this..some of you may not think we the west are at war with Putler and have been since he was a KGB agent meeting terrorist groups like the red army faction in the field..but trust me Putler thinks he's at war with us. Brave Ukraine is the front line.
A new welcome appearance of Lt Gen Hodges. It is always a pleasure to listen to his insights and his no nonsense down-to-earth assessments. His wisdom serves as an inoculation against defeatist, hysterical exagerations and lies. Thank you Times Radio!🇸🇪❤️🇺🇦
I listen intently whenever LT General Hodges speaks. He's a wealth of knowledge and a national treasure for freedom and democracy. I 💛 the man. Thank you for having him on the podcast. Have him back more often! Thank you LT General Hodges Sir.
Dear Team of Times Radio, please try to have General Ben Hodges on more often. He not only knows his military stuff, but he's really good at explaining it to civilians like me. And thank you for keeping reporting on Ukraine! 💙💛
He is a total clown and an idiot who hasn't been right about a single thing since this war started if you want to get the truth about what's going on in Ukraine listen to Colonel Douglas MacGregor.... Because you're never going to get the truth from this clown
🙏🕊🌻🔱 Excellent Analysis! Ukraine is Stronger with F16's, GMLRS, ATACMS, GLSDB, SCALP EG and Storm Shadow! Glory to Ukraine! Glory to the Heroes! The World Needs to Stand Unwaveringly Committed with Ukraine's Quest for Democracy and Retribution! 🔱🌻🕊🙏
something the world, or at least most of it, does not agree with you.... 12 Atakams missiles were shot down during an attempt to attack the Crimean Bridge..
No BS with Ben, he calls it as he sees it and when asked to speculate his response is always well thought out with good clear likely possibilities. One of the best analysts if not the best.
I mostly agree, but he was wrong in expecting Ukraine to try for Crimea. Likely because no one could imagine that the US and NATO would so poorly serve Ukraine in supplying materiel and in restricting weapon use.
@@cliffc2546 He has said often that he wanted his president to say. We will support you until you win. And not for as long as it takes. Given the weapons necessary with no restrictions I very much suspect we would be having a different conversation with a totally different situation in Crimea Ukraine has done very well with what they have and all things considered
Keep pushing that message Ben; give Ukraine what they need to actually win. You've delivered the same message so often before. Sooner or later maybe, hopefully, somebody will listen to you.
Ukraine is irrelevant. The war is between the US and Russia. Not sure why people think Ukraine even holds any power anymore. If they don’t do what the US tells them no more weapons and they crumble. So they don’t have any power
Ukraine is doing what it has to, given that a grinding war with no adequate capacity to hit glide bomber fields has been withheld by the Biden administration. It was a bold move to dribble out just enough to survive, maybe. Or it was Profiles in Cowardice, the book Hunter may write to pay his legal bills.
They can't take it. The war is afraid of this war. Ukraine is playing with fire. Remember Ukraine to west don't have weapons of mass destruction, but russian have it.
General Ben Hodges rocks. He's spent enough time in Europe to know how important winning this conflict is. He's a great analyst and since the beginning he has always advocated for the maximum effort possible to support Ukraine. Props to you Ben. Slava Ukraine.
Putin is such an amazing strategist..... A three day war becomes an invasion of his own country.... Where does one go to learn such unparalleled brilliance...
As a New York Doc, I have to say I am very pleased with the excellent coverage of the war by Times Radio and ATP Geopolitics. You brits are really n top of the important stuff. Keep it up. Any yes, more General Hodges please
This guy hasn't been right on a single thing since the war started if you want to get the truth on this war listen to Colonel Douglas McGregor..... Because you'll never get the truth here
The way I see it. The West told Ukraine they could not use Western weapons against Russia from Ukraine. They never said they couldn’t use Western weapons against Russia from Russia.
Probably because the west didn’t foresee the Kursk invasion. Nothing has been said, however, about reports that most of the resources that were passed by congress have not been used yet and most will probably expire unused by September 30, the same thing that happened with the Lend-Lease funds; most expired unused. Nor has the Biden administration provided Congress’ mandated plan for Ukrainian victory. My takeaway is that the administration is completely incompetent on this evidence alone.
I have some small dream about General Rodgers! He come to my Samara and pick me up on horse, we ride together with CAT REGGIE JACKSON JR. JR. and I get my house in KURSK back🥰
so enjoyable to hear such intelligent, well informed, insights. i can only hope that trump is defeated and harris will change slow joe's policies and declare that our goal is for ukraine to WIN
4. Always gives an extremely positive spin on Ukraine's military position even when completely at odds with reality. (I support Ukraine but I can see Times Radio is hugely biased and just one piece of the jigsaw.)
@@JJPwfelli I’ve seen plenty of interviews where they showed concern for Ukraine’s position in the war, especially around the time when they’d ran out of air defence, failed in their counter offensive last year and also when they’ve pulled out of towns too late as sustain unnecessary casualties…
Russian leadership has been inept at best so my question is what are the odds that Ukraine has been able to capture a nuke? Seems odd nobody's asking this.
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@@JJPwfelli I guarantee you have no idea what the reality in Ukraine is...
“The West is providing enough help to Ukraine to keep it in the fight , but not enough to win” , that really caught my attention and it is the crux of the issue of western help to Ukraine .
I think the fact that Putin has now put an FSB man into the top military job is indicative of the rot (or lack of enthusiasm) in the top Army commanders. Having a commander unversed in military matters is self-evidently not going to help either. It's also interesting that he did not choose someone from GRU - Russian military Intelligence. iirc.
The FSB is more rotten than either of those organisations. The difference is merely that the FSB is full of his old colleagues from the KGB days - they're reliably loyal. Or at least, he thinks they still are.
There is speculation that Putin is actually dead as his impostors are acting imperfectly, this could also be a reason for the "slow, chaotic reaction", a paralysis of leadership.
Ukrainian troops left reviews on google for shops restaurants etc they came over in Russian territory. It's funny to read. "Great food but not enough parking for our tanks." "The employees even speak Ukrainian." "They accept payment in ukrainian Hryvnias." "They have the tools I needed to fix my tank. On my way to Moscow now." . !!!
Not sure who is in charge of the U.S. and the decision on use of ATACMS. Is it the new guy, Tim Walz, the only one who can speak off the cuff coherently?
38 years in the US Army. He literally trained for war all his life. The US is the largest professional (all-volunteer) army in the world because of men like Gen. Hodges. It's good fortune that the Anglosphere encompasses so many people. The British interviewer is also excellent.
I agree with much of Hodges' analysis, but his specific conclusion made that if only the U.S. and U.K. will allow a couple dozen ATACM and Storm Shadow to 'win the war', is not very wise. Truly, only a preemptive strategic Political Solution, proposed by Kyiv gov and supported by Allies of Ukraine - can 'Win' longer-term, for sovereign Ukraine's independence! Similar to how Finland won the Winter-War strategically long-term .
Let’s see what happens but I think it’s a trap and Russia will cut off their retreat. Or he’s using the Ukraine incursion to increase volunteer numbers.
@@lightoftheworld7493and what makes you think that there won't be a Harris national security team...that 78 years old convicted felon will never be the president of the United States again...and I mean never...he might as well drop out the race even real Republicans don't want him to lead them😊
@@lightoftheworld7493 Well, from may European perspective, with no personal ski in the game, the chances of the Democrats have gone from 10-20%nwith Biden to 50-60% with Harris. Were the election be held today, the serious poll aggregators are showing a Harris victory! Of course the road is still long, but momentum has clearly shifted!
I really like this General. He tells it like it is, even- tempered and fair analysis on both sides, but his support of and faith in Ukraine always comes through. And agree with him 100% that the west should commit to helping Ukraine WIN this war. For Ukraines sake and ours as well.
Agree with BH that it is disappointing that UK isn't taking the lead in allowing Storm shadow use in Russia. When are we going to allow the Ukranians to fight without restrictions?
Fully agree. Time and again the Ukrainians prove themselves to be a reliable force and time and again Putin's red lines are crossed and he does nothing. It is a win win situation to allow Ukraine to use all equipment as they see fit.
Given the UK has taken the lead in delivering, tanks, among other pieces of war material that the ruskies said the delivery of would cross a red line. It ain't just the UK, the French also have put conditions on their scalp missiles, functionally identical to the storm shadow. Unlimited use of NATO long range munitions in russian territory is not something anyone, at this moment, wants to allow. Not even artillery shells, AFAIK. In short. Don't blame the brits for not always pushing ahead past russian red lines. It's on everyone.
Ben Hodges call for govts not to show restraint in attacking Russia is key. FSB brutal but not a skilled logistical army. Humiliation of Putin is an achieved objective already with result to force Russians to think again.
They have always been inept. They just hid it very well until recently. They even hid it from their own leaders. The war in Ukraine has exposed how inept they are, even to themselves.
@maestro6458 I have never had to-which shows you how effective it have been…And it has never attacked anyone like Russia have done again and again and again
Ben Hodges has campaigned tirelessly for Ukraine's right to exist. I could see him being the "Tim Walz of National Security Advisors" in the Harris cabinet. He's steady and level-headed.
@@generalinformation4386 Okay, ìf Harris would really be so incompetent, wouldn't you rather have her taking Lt. gen. Hodges as an advisor than someone less good or less intelligent?
The other interesting thing about this incursion is that Russia can’t deploy its traditional tactics of levelling towns and cities to defeat its ts opposition. Now, if it tries to level the towns and cities, it’ll be destroying its en towns and cities. They’re not ready for this at all. They’re in really bad shape. And, Ukraine has pulled off a Masterstroke
@@LKBURN I believe there is still an open question about their response. Putin might decide the political downside of an extended Ukrainian presence is likely to be worse than the public reaction to leveling everything. Plus the experienced combat units will be following their practiced approach, where excessive destruction is an inherent part of the tactics.
It would be a small step to decide if he cannot control the territory nobody can. But more importantly most of these towns are dispersed and quite small, not large cities.
@Universalawareness. Apparently you haven't been following this war for the last couple of years or at least not with any sort of awareness. The west's reaction to Russia's invasion of Ukraine has been slow and weaker than it should be since the start and is due to many reasons ranging from European dependance on Russian gas to fears of nuclear reprisal. The west has (painfully) slowly been ramping up support as well as what Ukraine is allowed to do for years now. This Kursk invasion very well may be what leads to Ukraine finally being allowed to use western weapons with far less restrictions.
I think, respectfully, that you have swallowed mainstream media propaganda Ben Hodges has been involved in 2 LOST WARS. he is a defeated general, hardly an authority
General Hodges is a treasure for the United States of America and the United States Army. Thank you for your truth general Hodges and your great service to the nation and to the world.
It is matter what these people are told and know about the entire situation. Odds are they are being kept in the dark as much as possible so as to not encourage anything.
those guys sadly dont think, they drink. was there, seen it. In Far East, the worst problem when driving isnt potholes, it is drunken native people lieing on the road for days.
These republics has a lot of russians immigrated in last decades, natives are russified so dont know their own language anymore and history. So nothing will happen.
"Russian reaction....slow.... chaotic"...much the same as in 1987, when Russia didn't know that a light aircraft had entered the country until it reached Moscow and landed in Red Square.
@@справ-щ8б The worlds sick of Russia don't you mean? That's why North Korea and Iran is only allies 😂 This guy led U.zs Forces in Europe he's sick of nobody LOL
Always good to hear from Lt. Gen.Ben Hodges!!! If he doesn't know we're not gonna know.
Russia's been listening to how great they are according to McGregor and fell asleep.. 😅
The latest American "package" is of course dribbling out a part of the $60 billion approved by Congress, after checking with arms manufacturers and their campaign contributions. All these arms have to be replaced and who replaces them will be very happy. Sorry to be so cynically accurate. I've been an American for awhile. Those WMDs in Iraq are gone!
It's a pleasure listening to Ben Hodges' analysis, opinions, and even his thoughtfulness. Be safe LTG Hodges. I'm very proud that he was a significant leader in the US Army.
100%! Ben is wonderful!
First thing Americans have to understand about foreign policy is that the military industrial complex wants more war and they are the people who control the politicians. So the politicians want more war and will often create narratives to justify wars. Once you acknowledge this you can begin to analyze the foreign conflicts throughout history. Sometimes we aren’t the good guys. Also look at who supported corrupt wars in the Middle East and look at what those politicians positions are now on Israel and Ukraine. Usually if Lindsey Graham agrees with you than you are in the wrong boat.
Wish he were a significant leader in the current administration. But his comments must sting the amateurs in charge so bravo.
The amateurs running Biden’s administration are so bad they really don’t know how bad they are.
Love Gen. Hodges. He tells it the way he sees it. No sugarcoating or anything.
He's such a great analyst. And a straight talker.
I wish I could give this interview 1,000 thumbs up.
He is a straight talker because he is a straight thinker. He is a straight thinker because for is a straight talker. The truth wins out. Truth is the only motivation.
Swop see's it with reads it.
The shock of the Kursk success apparently motivated Ben to sell all his books! I can't get enough of his commentary. He does not measure his words like a politician with halting obscurantist blah blah.
Top notch interview. I gained a lot of understanding from this report. Thanks for keeping us informed.
Thank you so much for inviting Ben Hodges! Huge Respect! His clear analysis is always welcome. I could listen to him all day long! Glory to Ukraine!
I love this : while some armchair "analysts" pretend to explain everything, here's an experienced, knowledgeable, high-rank, field-proofed general starting by "i don't know what the objective is". Then, he does explain a lot... Respect, and thanks !
TRUE THAT,,, N.Z
Someone has suggested Ukraine is trying to trigger a Russian mass mobilization whereby new troops will need to come from areas near Moscow. Now the sons of the influential could be threatened triggering a backlash against Putin.
Yeah, not biased at all
what is he if not an armchair analyst?yes a knowledgeable one relatively speaking but this is a very different war and he isnt in the field at all
Honestly, I find so much more value from small channels like this that really have a clear focus and bring on guests for their substance, not their "TV readiness" or appeal (not saying Lt. General Ben Hodges isn't camera ready, but I trust you get my point).
James Hanson and Gen. Ben Hodges - my absolute favorite interview pairing since the war began. Clear, concise questions by James, and terrific analysis by the General.
I agree with Ben that, based on his good questions, James really should consider journalism as a profession! 😃
Yes. James is way better than that horrible pro-russian Carole Walker.
One thing that’s missing in the analysis is that the UAF have been decimating Russian Army logistics, especially by attacking fuel and cargo trucks of all sizes. Even vans, SUVs, and similar sized vehicles are on the hit list, and have been for well over a year. This limits the ability to move regular army forces towards the Kursk salient from the Donbas and Kherson areas.
Ben Hodges has always said that allies should supply Ukraine with whatever they require to defeat the Rachists and they would win.
Top Interview by James hes striking the correct tone to his questions and in my opinion is also making inroads against putlers obvious attempts to control the narrative on platforms such as this..some of you may not think we the west are at war with Putler and have been since he was a KGB agent meeting terrorist groups like the red army faction in the field..but trust me Putler thinks he's at war with us.
Brave Ukraine is the front line.
A new welcome appearance of Lt Gen Hodges. It is always a pleasure to listen to his insights and his no nonsense down-to-earth assessments. His wisdom serves as an inoculation against defeatist, hysterical exagerations and lies. Thank you Times Radio!🇸🇪❤️🇺🇦
that is, history needs to be rewritten... it will severely punish you for this
Yes to all below - Gen. Hodges is a concise down-to-earth expert on this war. I thorooughly enjoy listening to him and to this particular interviewer.
I listen intently whenever LT General Hodges speaks. He's a wealth of knowledge and a national treasure for freedom and democracy. I 💛 the man. Thank you for having him on the podcast. Have him back more often! Thank you LT General Hodges Sir.
Dear Team of Times Radio, please try to have General Ben Hodges on more often. He not only knows his military stuff, but he's really good at explaining it to civilians like me.
And thank you for keeping reporting on Ukraine! 💙💛
Ben is an egalitarian and spreads his time around. He's what is called a "get" by producers.
Very Well Stated!
He is a total clown and an idiot who hasn't been right about a single thing since this war started if you want to get the truth about what's going on in Ukraine listen to Colonel Douglas MacGregor.... Because you're never going to get the truth from this clown
Love how Lt. Gen. Ben Hodges said we don't know And are not Entitled to Know very well said
Very wise of UK to hold their cards close!
🙏🕊🌻🔱 Excellent Analysis! Ukraine is Stronger with F16's, GMLRS, ATACMS, GLSDB, SCALP EG and Storm Shadow! Glory to Ukraine! Glory to the Heroes! The World Needs to Stand Unwaveringly Committed with Ukraine's Quest for Democracy and Retribution! 🔱🌻🕊🙏
💯 agreed 👍
Democracy? Where? There is no opposition party in Ukraine,right now!😂
@@SanjayRaj-k1v Bot who?
something the world, or at least most of it, does not agree with you....
12 Atakams missiles were shot down during an attempt to attack the Crimean Bridge..
@@SanjayRaj-k1v during a war for survival the opposition parties support the government
No BS with Ben, he calls it as he sees it and when asked to speculate his response is always well thought out with good clear likely possibilities.
One of the best analysts if not the best.
I mostly agree, but he was wrong in expecting Ukraine to try for Crimea. Likely because no one could imagine that the US and NATO would so poorly serve Ukraine in supplying materiel and in restricting weapon use.
@@cliffc2546 He has said often that he wanted his president to say.
We will support you until you win.
And not for as long as it takes.
Given the weapons necessary with no restrictions I very much suspect we would be having a different conversation with a totally different situation in Crimea
Ukraine has done very well with what they have and all things considered
Keep pushing that message Ben; give Ukraine what they need to actually win. You've delivered the same message so often before. Sooner or later maybe, hopefully, somebody will listen to you.
Ukraine is basically saying they’re not taking this chit any longer.
Ukraine is irrelevant. The war is between the US and Russia. Not sure why people think Ukraine even holds any power anymore. If they don’t do what the US tells them no more weapons and they crumble. So they don’t have any power
Ukraine is doing what it has to, given that a grinding war with no adequate capacity to hit glide bomber fields has been withheld by the Biden administration. It was a bold move to dribble out just enough to survive, maybe. Or it was Profiles in Cowardice, the book Hunter may write to pay his legal bills.
UNO REVERSE card😂
They can't take it. The war is afraid of this war. Ukraine is playing with fire. Remember Ukraine to west don't have weapons of mass destruction, but russian have it.
Its the A Team against the Z Team.
General Ben Hodges rocks. He's spent enough time in Europe to know how important winning this conflict is. He's a great analyst and since the beginning he has always advocated for the maximum effort possible to support Ukraine. Props to you Ben. Slava Ukraine.
He is my favorite commentator 🎉
He is absolutely one of the best sources.
Wait and see 🙈
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Alrighty Then, Comrade!!!
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Alright Then, Comrade!
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Putin is such an amazing strategist..... A three day war becomes an invasion of his own country.... Where does one go to learn such unparalleled brilliance...
Like his idol der Fuhrer, except in a more compact time table..
He must have learned it during his taxi driver time- now he is wearing high heels 👠 to scare his slaves
The education establishment is called the ‘Military Academy for Megalomaniac Buffoons.’
only in the KGB 😂
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As a New York Doc, I have to say I am very pleased with the excellent coverage of the war by Times Radio and ATP Geopolitics. You brits are really n top of the important stuff. Keep it up. Any yes, more General Hodges please
Lt Gen Ben Hodges is an excellent analyst. He’s an excellent and eloquent speaker. Well said sir.
I have lots of time for Ben Hodges. Good man.
Hundreds of thousands of fallen military men in Ukraine feel the same way!
Because he tells you what you want to hear . Not what reality is
@@TrevorCrook-c1s yeah. Because he is committed to fighting RU totalitarian aggression and slavery with every fiber of his being.
❤ Ukrainians ❤
Lt. Gen. Hodges is the best analyst from day one of this war.
Perhaps with greater confidence in success, Ukrainian men will answer the call to defend their nation. Americans knew that we would win in WWII.
Ukraine 🇺🇦 has lost to Russia 🇷🇺
Cope better 😅
hes wrong ukraine lost lel
A very good Gentleman, always nice to listening to him.
What a well- informed, intelligent & modestly- speaking US General👊🏽💪🏾🙏
Great interview James .
Fantastic to see Ben back 😊
Always gives clear and precise analysis.
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Gen Hodgers is one of the sane voices out there. Clear points, direct, no sugar coating, long-term view.
Elensky: Shut up, and give me money!
This guy hasn't been right on a single thing since the war started if you want to get the truth on this war listen to Colonel Douglas McGregor..... Because you'll never get the truth here
Excellent update and interview. Ben Hodges is one of the best sources of info.
They are showing their strength. The World is with you Ukraine. God is with you!
Revin Evans
Queensland Australia
Brilliant analysis and good questions. Thank you for continuing to feature Lt. Gen. Hodges!
Lt. Gen. Ben Hodges has an amazing insight, and clarity of thought, i always enjoy his interviews!
From frame ONE, I was so enthused to see my favorite analyst: LT Gen Ben Hodges!
Lt.Gen Hodges would make a great POTUS & leader of the free world one day IMHO
Agree
Absolutely
AMEN!
Absolutely 💯
Never say never in America but everyone says that about great American generals. But only Grant pulled it off.
Great interview.
The way I see it.
The West told Ukraine they could not use Western weapons against Russia from Ukraine.
They never said they couldn’t use Western weapons against Russia from Russia.
Probably because the west didn’t foresee the Kursk invasion. Nothing has been said, however, about reports that most of the resources that were passed by congress have not been used yet and most will probably expire unused by September 30, the same thing that happened with the Lend-Lease funds; most expired unused. Nor has the Biden administration provided Congress’ mandated plan for Ukrainian victory. My takeaway is that the administration is completely incompetent on this evidence alone.
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@@chrisdsouza8685 if you think thats funny, support the ukrain army in russia.
Excellent point!
It was an NATO operation, why does everyone blame Ukraine for this? They are just the puppets.
Lt. Gen.Ben Hodges! always nice to listen to him! what a knownledge!
I have some small dream about General Rodgers! He come to my Samara and pick me up on horse, we ride together with CAT REGGIE JACKSON JR. JR. and I get my house in KURSK back🥰
Ben Hodges is a good person and a hero to Ukrainian supporters like me❤
He's honesty mixed with a spine and a brain is
@@dpelpal *Gasp, What would your hero Putin say?
A txt book hero.
@@graemes52 100%. I'm ex Infantry. Never worked under him, but I'd be confident to do what he asked me to do if I had.
so enjoyable to hear such intelligent, well informed, insights. i can only hope that trump is defeated and harris will change slow joe's policies and declare that our goal is for ukraine to WIN
This is why I like Times Radio.
1. Get an informed guest.
2. Ask intelligent questions.
3. Let informed guest answer questions.
So true...intelligent interviews!!
4. Always gives an extremely positive spin on Ukraine's military position even when completely at odds with reality.
(I support Ukraine but I can see Times Radio is hugely biased and just one piece of the jigsaw.)
@@JJPwfelli
I’ve seen plenty of interviews where they showed concern for Ukraine’s position in the war, especially around the time when they’d ran out of air defence, failed in their counter offensive last year and also when they’ve pulled out of towns too late as sustain unnecessary casualties…
Russian leadership has been inept at best so my question is what are the odds that Ukraine has been able to capture a nuke? Seems odd nobody's asking this.
@@JJPwfelli I guarantee you have no idea what the reality in Ukraine is...
“The West is providing enough help to Ukraine to keep it in the fight , but not enough to win” , that really caught my attention and it is the crux of the issue of western help to Ukraine .
Always a staunch advocate for Ukraine 🇺🇦 and the western civilisation! Love our protector, general Hodges, regards from Romania ❤
Did you know that Ukraine blew up north stream pipeline?
And blamed it on Russia?
I think the fact that Putin has now put an FSB man into the top military job is indicative of the rot (or lack of enthusiasm) in the top Army commanders. Having a commander unversed in military matters is self-evidently not going to help either. It's also interesting that he did not choose someone from GRU - Russian military Intelligence. iirc.
Actually, as I understand it, he was tasked with the Kursk debacle, not overseeing over all command. Gerasimov is still in place otherwise.
The FSB is more rotten than either of those organisations. The difference is merely that the FSB is full of his old colleagues from the KGB days - they're reliably loyal. Or at least, he thinks they still are.
There is speculation that Putin is actually dead as his impostors are acting imperfectly, this could also be a reason for the "slow, chaotic reaction", a paralysis of leadership.
@@bobbyd6680 are you quite certain about that? Everything I've read and heard is that Gerasimov was fired, period.
@@sballantine8127 Gerasimov was removed from command of the Kursk defense but remains Chief of Staff for the military. For now, anyway.
Ukrainian troops left reviews on google for shops restaurants etc they came over in Russian territory. It's funny to read. "Great food but not enough parking for our tanks." "The employees even speak Ukrainian." "They accept payment in ukrainian Hryvnias." "They have the tools I needed to fix my tank. On my way to Moscow now." . !!!
They have such a great sense of humor!
But not enough soup! Headed to Burger King! Gotta admire the humor! 😅
The most important part of that is "They accept payment ... " as that indicates the Ukrainian troops weren't looting.
😂😂😂
People were shouting "Slava Ukraini". Lol
Hodges is the best commentator in the Ukrainian war. His depth of understanding and ability to rationally analyze leaves most others in his wake.
Barrrr Barrrr.
Not sure who is in charge of the U.S. and the decision on use of ATACMS. Is it the new guy, Tim Walz, the only one who can speak off the cuff coherently?
38 years in the US Army. He literally trained for war all his life. The US is the largest professional (all-volunteer) army in the world because of men like Gen. Hodges. It's good fortune that the Anglosphere encompasses so many people. The British interviewer is also excellent.
He's an idiot.
I agree with much of Hodges' analysis, but his specific conclusion made that if only the U.S. and U.K. will allow a couple dozen ATACM and Storm Shadow to 'win the war', is not very wise.
Truly, only a preemptive strategic Political Solution, proposed by Kyiv gov and supported by Allies of Ukraine - can 'Win' longer-term, for sovereign Ukraine's independence!
Similar to how Finland won the Winter-War strategically long-term .
Love Gen. Hodges. Always clear, concise analysis and just a pleasure to listen to.
Love the insight you bring.
Always nice to see Mr Ben Hodges
General. Retired, but still General. No Mr.
@@docbogus6128 Agreed!!!
That's GENERAL Ben Hodges to you.
@@sballantine8127 Well then. Nice to see General Hodges
Mrs Word Salad Harris makes more sense 🙄
I agree Russia did not know what to do.
But Ukraine knew what to do.
I am Russian woman, living Samara. Our military is joke. If only others knew!
@@dpelpalSshhhh😢
Let’s see what happens but I think it’s a trap and Russia will cut off their retreat. Or he’s using the Ukraine incursion to increase volunteer numbers.
@@dpelpalit is all about smekalka
And you believe what the media says?
Great guest. Ben Hodges provides the clearest, most professional evaluation.
Brilliant interview with an outstanding General Ben Hodges, THANKYOU
The Unequalled Lt. Gen Ben Hodges. I've been waiting impatiently for his analysis.
General, whoever invite you should thank you for the privilege to have you on their show. ❤👍👍👍❤
My favorite analyst. General Hodges needs to be considered for a spot in the Harris National Security team.
What makes you think it will be different from the current one? She's backed Biden policies for 3.5 years
There won't be a Harris National Security Team.
@@lightoftheworld7493lol they deleted my comment
@@lightoftheworld7493and what makes you think that there won't be a Harris national security team...that 78 years old convicted felon will never be the president of the United States again...and I mean never...he might as well drop out the race even real Republicans don't want him to lead them😊
@@lightoftheworld7493 Well, from may European perspective, with no personal ski in the game, the chances of the Democrats have gone from 10-20%nwith Biden to 50-60% with Harris. Were the election be held today, the serious poll aggregators are showing a Harris victory! Of course the road is still long, but momentum has clearly shifted!
Ben Hodges is a treasure😊
Thank you ❤
I never underestimated Ukraine. I believed in them from the beginning and still believe in them 🇨🇦
Me too. 🇨🇦
I never doubted that Americans are capable of believing in things that Russians would simply laugh at...
As do I
You believe in Nazis, congratulations!
Would you find it on a world map without Google? 😁
I really like this General. He tells it like it is, even- tempered and fair analysis on both sides, but his support of and faith in Ukraine always comes through. And agree with him 100% that the west should commit to helping Ukraine WIN this war. For Ukraines sake and ours as well.
Agree with BH that it is disappointing that UK isn't taking the lead in allowing Storm shadow use in Russia. When are we going to allow the Ukranians to fight without restrictions?
Fully agree. Time and again the Ukrainians prove themselves to be a reliable force and time and again Putin's red lines are crossed and he does nothing. It is a win win situation to allow Ukraine to use all equipment as they see fit.
Given the UK has taken the lead in delivering, tanks, among other pieces of war material that the ruskies said the delivery of would cross a red line. It ain't just the UK, the French also have put conditions on their scalp missiles, functionally identical to the storm shadow. Unlimited use of NATO long range munitions in russian territory is not something anyone, at this moment, wants to allow. Not even artillery shells, AFAIK.
In short. Don't blame the brits for not always pushing ahead past russian red lines. It's on everyone.
1 ukrainian that knows why he is fighting is worth many russians who don't.
Russia have been fighting Nazies for 100 years son. They know it alright.
@@graemes52Russia was allied to the nazis in 1939. Russian fascism is nothing new.
@@graemes52 Twaddles.
@@graemes52Except when Russia was fightin with the German Nazis. A fact they conveniently don't teach their children.
@@graemes52Except when Russia fought alongside the German Nazis. A fact that they conveniently don't teach their children.
I was _so_ waiting to hear from Ben on Ukraine's special military operation to make sense of what's going on. Thanks to times radio for having him
Hodges excellent as ever. Perceptive, insightful and clear.
Ben Hodges call for govts not to show restraint in attacking Russia is key. FSB brutal but not a skilled logistical army. Humiliation of Putin is an achieved objective already with result to force Russians to think again.
To think again is not a new conscription but to leave Ukraine and stop this war
FSB isn’t an army . It’s the successor of the KGB
Ukraine 🇺🇦 has lost to Russia 🇷🇺
Cope better 😅
FSB is the russian Army? Now we all see your knowledge and education ..... 😅
It won’t force you) don’t even dream
You are stepping on the same rake again. You know nothing about the Russians, thanks to such analysts...
Don’t know what to call it? Just call it a very special military operation
Ukrainians just wanted to dine at a Теремок fast food chain. Deliveries were too slow.
What a great and on point interview. Some very good questions being addressed for and by the General.
Thank you both for that excellent discussion and analysis! I am privileged!
Superb! Clear, concise analysis.
Amazing how inept the mighty Russians have become. All this paranoia of how vulnerable NATO is supposed to be is laughable.
Has NATO protected at least one of its members in its entire history?
They have always been inept. They just hid it very well until recently. They even hid it from their own leaders. The war in Ukraine has exposed how inept they are, even to themselves.
@@maestro6458 Has NATO ever had to?
@maestro6458
I have never had to-which shows you how effective it have been…And it has never attacked anyone like Russia have done again and again and again
@@maestro6458 And that answers the question of why NATO exists. She doesn't have to fight, she is too powerful for her enemies.
You need to put the generals name in the title to ensure his analysis is not missed.
And Frontline, its the only one i watch because the interviewers let the guests do the talking.
It is in the title!
@@DonHalliIt gets cut off on mobile. At the end it says "Lt. ..."
@@ztoob8898 Ah okay.
Always ❤️ to hear Ben’s take
Thank you General. Always look forward to your broad and insightful commentary.
I really like this James Hanson fella. Pretty sharp!
Ben Hodges has campaigned tirelessly for Ukraine's right to exist. I could see him being the "Tim Walz of National Security Advisors" in the Harris cabinet. He's steady and level-headed.
I agree with you 💯 percent 😊
Harris wouldn't be able to understand a word he said. He would be a total waste advising such an airhead.
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Okay, ìf Harris would really be so incompetent, wouldn't you rather have her taking Lt. gen. Hodges as an advisor than someone less good or less intelligent?
Let’s hope Waltz pushes to take the stance Ben Hodges does.
@@generalinformation4386thank you for helping the algorithm so more people see this video, vatnik. off ya go
The other interesting thing about this incursion is that Russia can’t deploy its traditional tactics of levelling towns and cities to defeat its ts opposition.
Now, if it tries to level the towns and cities, it’ll be destroying its en towns and cities. They’re not ready for this at all. They’re in really bad shape. And, Ukraine has pulled off a Masterstroke
you dont know russian history
@@Ck-zk3we history is one thing, but the political effect of bombing their own cities in the current environment could be catastrophic
@@LKBURN I believe there is still an open question about their response. Putin might decide the political downside of an extended Ukrainian presence is likely to be worse than the public reaction to leveling everything. Plus the experienced combat units will be following their practiced approach, where excessive destruction is an inherent part of the tactics.
It would be a small step to decide if he cannot control the territory nobody can.
But more importantly most of these towns are dispersed and quite small, not large cities.
Ukrainians are smart cookies ;)
WOW amazing TY so much ,,Keep up the great work .
Great to see General Ben Hodges!!
Always great to see you Lt. Gen. Ben Hodges!!! Salute!!!
General Ben Hodges is awesome!! Love listening to his analysis! Also, shout out to the interviewer...Great job!! 👍
Really insightful these chats with experts 👍👍
Excellent interview with Lt. Hedges!!! Brilliant both of you!
Lt. Gen Hodges, you are so right. Why has the West not been listening? 😢
the west has Cuckitis
@Universalawareness.
Apparently you haven't been following this war for the last couple of years or at least not with any sort of awareness.
The west's reaction to Russia's invasion of Ukraine has been slow and weaker than it should be since the start and is due to many reasons ranging from European dependance on Russian gas to fears of nuclear reprisal.
The west has (painfully) slowly been ramping up support as well as what Ukraine is allowed to do for years now.
This Kursk invasion very well may be what leads to Ukraine finally being allowed to use western weapons with far less restrictions.
Too many limp European politicians who've at some point in the past taken Russian money.
I always enjoy listening to Ben Hodges. He speaks my language.
@@7171jay fiollowing since 2014. They were listening to Gen
Mark Milley first year and a half.
Old men and dictators dominating is OUT .
Best military commentator on the Ukraine war by a country mile.
Mebbie if that country is Antarctica 🦃
LT.Gen Hodges is always interesting and informative.
I could listen to Lt. Gen. Ben Hodges for hours. Very intelligent military man.
I think, respectfully, that you have swallowed mainstream media propaganda Ben Hodges has been involved in 2 LOST WARS. he is a defeated general, hardly an authority
General Ben Hodges he always give us updates I thank you for his appreciate whit abilities experience
In multiple counselors there's wisdom! brilliant plan and courageously executed operation.
Дякую 💪🇺🇦🇺🇸🇬🇧❤️
Lt.Gen.Ben Hodges 💙💛
General Hodges is a treasure for the United States of America and the United States Army. Thank you for your truth general Hodges and your great service to the nation and to the world.
Lt General Hodges! Always love his thoughts.
My question is, "What are the russian republics who don't want to be russian thinking right now?"
It is matter what these people are told and know about the entire situation. Odds are they are being kept in the dark as much as possible so as to not encourage anything.
Russia has a million internal security military
They are Deep Thinking ..... contemplating when to make a move
those guys sadly dont think, they drink.
was there, seen it. In Far East, the worst problem when driving isnt potholes, it is drunken native people lieing on the road for days.
These republics has a lot of russians immigrated in last decades, natives are russified so dont know their own language anymore and history. So nothing will happen.
Ben is my favorite man.
James & Ben you are the Gold Standard
Love from New Zealand
Slava Ukraini
James & Ben you are the Gold Standard
Love from New Zealand
Slava Ukraini
Also,I really appreciate the wisdom and insight of this general.
Hey James, high praise indeed from General Ben!
"Russian reaction....slow.... chaotic"...much the same as in 1987, when Russia didn't know that a light aircraft had entered the country until it reached Moscow and landed in Red Square.
Same thing as the WEATHER BALLOON in the USA 🤣🤣🤣
What about when they shot down Korean Air Lines Flight 007 on September 1, 1983?
There's been a couple people who ran across the white house lawn.
Wow you're desperate to come up with a way to defend Russia if you're going to pretend that was an incursion.
@@waldemarsikorski4759 or when the US shot down Iran Air Flight 655.....
General Ben for Foreign Affairs Secretary.
Tks.
Much Respect General.
Cda
19:40 I agree. This guy is sharp! So much appreciated to have such a high level interviewer talking to Ben Hodges. Subscrided.
Thank you for the most coherent analysis of what's going on
The General should run for USA politics.
He has common sense, just what the World needs.
Good Job General 👍👍👍👍🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇨🇦🇨🇦
From Canada 🇨🇦
He lives in Germany now but agreed.
don't you want to ask the world?
He's already sick of you
@@справ-щ8б The worlds sick of Russia don't you mean? That's why North Korea and Iran is only allies 😂 This guy led U.zs Forces in Europe he's sick of nobody LOL
Thank you, Mr. Hodges!