Yep, and their refugees were all women and children while the men stayed to fight for their country, an example to other refugees to europe which are mostly angry men
Love the interviews with Ben Hodge's western "leaders" NEED to listen to this guy 👍 great job Kyiv post doing this interview 🏆👏👏 Slava ukraini 🔱💪🇺🇦🇵🇱🇨🇵🇬🇧🇪🇺✌️
Has anybody given listen to 'Colonel' Douglas MacGregor? What do you think of his take on the conflict? I have heard him and have a strong opinion of him. Just wondering what anyone else thinks.
That's so sick and shameful from US/Germany/UK to still not allow the Ukrainians using the weapons as it is needed to - really, shame on all those cowards which still believe the short crooks threats!
I agree. And maybe while you are at it, you can add Switzerland to the list for blocking the sale of their obsolete weapons to another country so that they can refurbish them and then donate them to Ukraine, as well as helping Putin & Russians launder money and fund / supply their unjust war (just like most of the other large banks of the world).
No. It's not like that. I think it's just a matter of prudence. When dealing with a psychopath it is best to proceed with the boiled frog strategy. Of course this has a cost, but let's not forget that Putler is a psychopath who, out of anger, can make the most terrible mistakes. Of course, we will then respond but the result would be terrible for everyone. So it's best to do as decided. We need to think about the post-war period, not just the present.
The true nightmare scenario is Trump winning the election then quickly pulling all Ukraine Aid and giving it to the Russians. He will force a ceasefire by making it impossible for Ukraine to hold Russia. Lets not let that nightmare happen go VOTE.
@@hermes667 Just because he's respected and loved by the most corrupt and inept Western establishment in history doesn't mean he's sensible or a 'good officer.' It means he is politically aligned.
Shame he doesn't really understand what's going on in Ukraine. Every prediction he has made so far, has been utterly wrong. He can talk and is an able communicator but really is nothing more than a mindless Ukrainian cheerleader.
Too many cooks in the kitchen F's up the whole meal, that's why the Western Allies were left out of the information loop and was a smart move by Ukraine to maintain operational security.
Ukraine revealed the obvious, which is that the US approved and aided the Kursk advance. You really thought Zelenskyy would jeopardize that relationship? Not bloody likely.
Hodges hasn't been reserved or abbreviated in his military advice. Those in charge think they're smarter because they're lawyers who took international relations and political science in college.
I totally agree. Especially the German government badly needs a man with his longtime analytical, strategical expertise as well as his practical experience and knowledge of the Russian mentality, geopolitic concepts and military strategies.
Giving Ukraine everything it needs to win this war and Ukrainian integration into the EU and NATO is the west’s best self defense.Thankyou General Hodges and Kyiv Post for the fascinating interview.
Ukraine can't defeat Russia. Ukraine has so much debt, the EU will keep their distance, and nobody wants war with Russia so NATO isn't in Ukraines future.
Ukraine can't "win" the war militarily. It doesn't have the resources. And whilst the Western Alliance could probably defeat Russia, it can't out-produce China.
lol !! You think US will win this proxy war in Ukraine? 😂 you have to be realistic.. stop dreaming!! This guy can’t stop the proxy war unless they give up
That's why big Z put so much emphasis on replenishing the exchange fund. Despite all the russian soldiers captured in the last few weeks, the ukrainians are having trouble finding POW's that want to go back.
Who is in the Kitchen is the only one who feels the heat. Zelensky did not play any stupid game. Zelensky is quite cognisant of what their plan is all about. The problem is every body is speculating, because Ukraine is keeping tight lips. They are very right. This is a war, Ukraine cannot give the enemy good bait so they can use it to defeat Ukraine. If it fails, It is better to have tried and fail than to never try at all. Zelensky, I support your effort. Hold the Fort, we are praying for Ukraine. YOU MUST WIN IN JESUS NAME SLAVA UKRAINE.
@joanphinmorvan,I 100% aggree with your comment these experts and the media has been given away too many sensitive info away then they even have the audessatie to name their headlines "SECRET"whilest putin just sits back,listen and bombs from left right and centre.
Hysterical, this guy is hopeless wrong every time. He a USELSS US generals that’s used to fighting goat herders with Lee Enfield and no heavy weapons. Remember how your army got its ass handed to it in Vietnam.
One day, the world's historians will tell the story of how a comedian freed our world of the bare chested, horse riding, submarine diving, judo throwing, Aquaman-level swimming, FSBing President of Russia.
Amazing how much quieter the standard bots have been since the Kursk operation has begun. Perhaps they got reassigned to internal damage control for the Russian people 🤔
I think they are all currently focused on the Palestinian Israel issue as that can still affect the US elections. This could just be a conspiracy theory though 😂. Can’t really be sure when it comes out of Russia.
@@maritaschweizer1117 Plus UA-cam was suspended in Russia during the offensive, I know that does ot stop the normal BOT but some of the others will be offline of YT till they get a BM VPN
I read them on some other channels. They minimize the incursion or they say it's a crazy operation which will use up Ukrainian resources. The general line is they can ignore it.
This war started in Moscow when an evil little man decided he wanted Ukraine. That's also where this war will end, when Putler decides the price is too high. Ukraine doesn't have the manpower or ordinance to push Russian troops off their territory. Their only hope is strategy. This move into Kursk was strategic to put pressure on the one person who has the power to end the war. Buffer zones and prisoner exchanges are percs but Kiev has their eye on how to best get their territory back. Slava Ukraini 🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦
he doesn't want UKR.. what he wants is to keep control of RUS.. which a ever more liberal and democratic UKR is a problem for (bec of the close ties). That is what this war is about and why it ultimately will return to where it started - between RUS people and their "leadership".
Thanks for all of your reporting Jason…and for bringing on the greatest American military mind who has consistently supported Ukraine. General Hodges , like you, have been the tip of the spear. Slava Ukrayini 🇺🇦
@@benimgirma make up your animal mind ! You do know the FSB is watching your output, right, comrade? You should be aware that if you don't up your Troll game - come up with something more creative, more annoying - the FSB will mark you for removal. Well, actually, it's not removal - it's more of a sideways move... They see your posts on Y.T., keep track, and soon realize you're not doing a very good job at all. They then note, "what are we paying this guy $hit for? He really $ucks as a troll. Da! Let's give him a promotion!" Soon, you can expect a knock on your shack door. Surprise! Hello? It's the FSB - here to promote you to the nearest SMO enlistment center. Hey, isn't that great? No need to call 711 ! Before you can say "Putin is my God," they'll give you an all-expenses paid trip to a nearby mil.ru base for basic training - basically how not to shoot you or your comrade in the foot. Maybe you'll be issued a nice shiny Kalashnikov (or at least a rusty one) and a clean uniform. Oh, Nyet! Don't worry about the fresh bullet hole in your 'new' uniform. That was just because some other Russian didn't get the above "training," and shot his comrade by mistake. So be proud! You will wear the uniform of one who died for the Motherland... Wearing a deadmans recycled uniform is an honor because it saves resources. (And, meh, who cares if he died - your commanders sure don't.) And if that doesn't make you realize how important you are your homeland, you will soon find your promotion, your *true* worth to your country - when they then send you out to the Ukrainian front, which, BTW is now in ... hmmm ... Russia! Congratulations, comrade - you have been promoted from $uck-a$$ Troll, to Cannon Meat, First Class!
Russia, in all 11 time zones, has fewer miles of paved roads than does the US state of Florida. The Russian Army is tied to the rails. Gen Hodges is spot on that it may take a month, or more to shift forces to the Kursk region.
Not to mention that only 3 of those time zones have plumbing, much less toilets... (Don't know why they bother stealing them from Ukraine - there's not much to hook them up to... Russian yard art, maybe?)
Ben Hodges seems (I've been following his statements & reasonings for years), a very sound, balanced defence expert, able to give a quite clear picture of what is happening right now in the Russia/Ukraine conflict, one of the best asessors of the near future. Always entertaining/informative and clear in his predictions and status reports.
@@tomtom34b Well, military-wise, he still was the commander of all US forces in Europe, about mixing ministers up, experts at that seem to be american politicians, like Trump & Biden.
I admire Gen Hodges because I know he knows what he talking about. He doesn’t doubt Ukraine abilities like some others do. If Ukraine is about to go down to defeat then I would say screw everyone and throw everything I have and bring Russia down on my terms, not NATO’s. I know the US would not abide by what we have Ukraine doing if our country was attacked.
He knows what he is talking about, eh? He is giving you a false analysis on the german goverment, based on misidentifying ministers of the german government. What a feat to do, when he allegedly lives in germany, haha.
Thank you Jason, it's the man-with-hat from Northern-Germany - I like your style of doing your interviews and I was celebrating your frontline duty in Kursk-Oblast. I like your partners in crime, like Jake Broe, the General, and... don't remember, you even had Georgies from Ukraine Matter here, wasn't it? It is always kind of serious fun to watch you and your well selected guests - and you make it perfect, in my opinion. Slava Ukraini 💙💛
Putin can have a rest when China starts in pacific (as planned) but watch em, they may just fake east & turn west on you? keep one eye open, they covet your lands & water
@@sonnyirish3678 I know the Russian capacity for suffering is vast, but it’s not limitless. Putin will be gone soon. These things happen “slowly, then all at once,” as the man said.
Gen Hodges should be on the Intelligence team for the Ukrainian military, he knows a ton. Thank You, Sir. Slava Ukraini and Glory to the Free World!!!!
NO WAY !!! The guy is blabbing strategics here. Those are to be kept secret! You don't help your opponent to the best strategies! I'm so angry with this interviewer and general. Mistake 101 is blabbing!
Mr. Smart: Thank you for again interviewing the strategic analyst Gen. Ben Hodges. Oh! that the U.S. president had him instead of Jake Sullivan as architect of the adminstration's no-win policy on Ukraine! Oh! how many lives, blood, treasure and children - and their faces, eyes, fingers, arms, feet and legs - would have been saved.
As a German, I cannot express how ashamed and infuriated I am at chancellor Scholz' decision. I'm not a political or military expert at all, but here are my two cents anyways: There is certainly a strong russian influence on our people, especially politicians, but I do not think Scholz is "bought" by the Russians. Instead, his decision to cancel support for Ukraine is probably a political move to mitigate the exponential rise of AfD and BSW (one a neo-fascist, the other an authoritarian leftist party), which are openly pro-russian and fans of the russian dictator (no surprise there). Another reason might be the absolute crazy obsession most Germans have with "savings". Almost no-one in this country recognises the difference between savings on an individual level versus savings on a macroeconomic level anymore. As soon as minister of finance Linder came up with budget restrictions, the support for Ukraine was history. We save money, no matter the cost.
I think people are getting a little bit upset about the fact that foreigners get more help than the local population. Pensioners in germany are collecting bottles from trashcans to survive, but ukranians get placed in hotels and get catering for 100€/day/person. They get free cash and go back to "visit" the country that they just fled from in above average fancy cars.
When the Soviet Union had such a powerful and smart army it was due primarily to the Ukraine populace that made this happen...you can see it happening here.
I am from Hungary, massively pro-Ukraine. The name Ben Hodges in a video title is instant CLICKBAIT :) . With some background in foreign service(s), I would regard highly the next US administration to request the General"s advices on Eastern Europe security issues, Instead of the hazardously incompetent (or worse) like Sullivan and co, whose directives are just ignorant and dangerous, in light of the outcomes (policies) they have generated ref. the war in Ukraine. Fear is never a good advisor. And they are driven by anxiety, by definition irrationale. This lead to inhumane decisions, terrible loss of life on Ukrainian side: unnecessarily. Biden followed erroneous paths, that lead to wrong, harmful decisions. Many. Far too many, Going against US interests, Global Security, as well as ethics, democratic and human values in general. Even against international law, like the restriction in long-range arms use (even those noit produced , not delivered by the US.). These are shameful acts. With blood on these policies, and the people who inititated and supported them. Trump is a nightmare of course, but this does not save the day.
One of the problems is that there are no bona fide Russian experts in the decision making centres in Virginia and Washington. It's clear they simply don't understand Putin, his motivations, and the Kremlin playbook whatsoever. Secondly the current Administration has singly failed to relay to the US public, and by extension western citizens as a whole the value adding, multi scale benefits of assisting Ukraine militarily. Too many people even here in Australia think it's all just charity with no payoff or return for allies at all. I've heard it many many times. Even the Republican party spout this lunacy.This is nuts. Putlers red lines have been crossed so many times without any significant retaliation that you could weave a new tartan cloth out of them. Ultimately only new eyes and a fresh set of forthright and bold leaders such as seen in Scandinavia and the Baltics will save the day and resign this western recalcitrant policy to the dustbin where it belongs. 🇺🇦
Give that man a knighthood. He might feel embarrassed about it for a bit but he bloody well deserves it. Proper thinking warrior. Fuck it - I'll do it myself. Arise Sir Ben. Now please continue your excellent work, Sir.
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Thank you for posting this interview. General Hodges is very good at using intelligence and one smart guy. Ukraine's tactics have surprised me in their brilliance. Their ingenuity using tech in their fight has been amazing. It still gets me angry that the US ties their hands behind their backs as far as taking out their aircraft with long range missiles. I hope she picks someone that will recommend them to use them. Once we allow it, other countries will. .
I am amazed at the Ukrainian’s fortitude, creativity, and wherewithal! Truly inspirational!
Yep, and their refugees were all women and children while the men stayed to fight for their country, an example to other refugees to europe which are mostly angry men
If they had used that at the start there would be no war.
Four countries in history have invaded Russia.
They all lost.
Love the interviews with Ben Hodge's western "leaders" NEED to listen to this guy 👍 great job Kyiv post doing this interview 🏆👏👏
Slava ukraini 🔱💪🇺🇦🇵🇱🇨🇵🇬🇧🇪🇺✌️
Has anybody given listen to 'Colonel' Douglas MacGregor? What do you think of his take on the conflict? I have heard him and have a strong opinion of him. Just wondering what anyone else thinks.
@@thor9563hes a ru shill🤡
He is a moron, does not even know who the minister of economics in germany is, while allegedly living in germany.
@@thor9563he's an idiot
That's so sick and shameful from US/Germany/UK to still not allow the Ukrainians using the weapons as it is needed to - really, shame on all those cowards which still believe the short crooks threats!
Hear hear!!!
Indeed. I've been saying that for 2 years.
I agree. And maybe while you are at it, you can add Switzerland to the list for blocking the sale of their obsolete weapons to another country so that they can refurbish them and then donate them to Ukraine, as well as helping Putin & Russians launder money and fund / supply their unjust war (just like most of the other large banks of the world).
No. It's not like that. I think it's just a matter of prudence. When dealing with a psychopath it is best to proceed with the boiled frog strategy. Of course this has a cost, but let's not forget that Putler is a psychopath who, out of anger, can make the most terrible mistakes. Of course, we will then respond but the result would be terrible for everyone. So it's best to do as decided. We need to think about the post-war period, not just the present.
The true nightmare scenario is Trump winning the election then quickly pulling all Ukraine Aid and giving it to the Russians. He will force a ceasefire by making it impossible for Ukraine to hold Russia. Lets not let that nightmare happen go VOTE.
I see Gen. Hodges, I click.
lol me too!
lol me tres
❤4
me four, yes.
General cope has what you crave
It's always great to see General Ben!!
General Hodges is a great American patriot.
And highly respected from the US allies in Europe.
@@hermes667 Just because he's respected and loved by the most corrupt and inept Western establishment in history doesn't mean he's sensible or a 'good officer.' It means he is politically aligned.
Shame he doesn't really understand what's going on in Ukraine. Every prediction he has made so far, has been utterly wrong. He can talk and is an able communicator but really is nothing more than a mindless Ukrainian cheerleader.
@@magikclown Yes, because we should believe some random idoit commenting on UA-cam with a stupid name rather than the evidence of our own senses.
And a Democrat!
Too many cooks in the kitchen F's up the whole meal, that's why the Western Allies were left out of the information loop and was a smart move by Ukraine to maintain operational security.
US operational security leaked Ukraine plans to a gaming chat server. Trust is broken.
Too many chiefs not enough Indians
Someone would have leaked it as well
Ukraine revealed the obvious, which is that the US approved and aided the Kursk advance. You really thought Zelenskyy would jeopardize that relationship? Not bloody likely.
Gen Ben Hodges needs to be advising US foreign policy
Hodges hasn't been reserved or abbreviated in his military advice. Those in charge think they're smarter because they're lawyers who took international relations and political science in college.
@@AstroGremlinAmericanakademia has a lot to answer for in this war
@@AstroGremlinAmerican Sullivan is a DEI hire!
What about Malcom Nance? 🤔
@@Aussie-Mocha
He would be great choice!
Hodges is so right. All Western politicians should listen to him and act accordingly.
Sensible
I totally agree. Especially the German government badly needs a man with his longtime analytical, strategical expertise as well as his practical experience and knowledge of the Russian mentality, geopolitic concepts and military strategies.
Not really, he is crazy and incompetent
Ben Hodges should be listened too more
Lovely man, I really like his mind!
Stay strong and never give up
🇬🇧🇺🇦🏴🇺🇦🏴🇺🇦🇪🇺
Giving Ukraine everything it needs to win this war and Ukrainian integration into the EU and NATO is the west’s best self defense.Thankyou General Hodges and Kyiv Post for the fascinating interview.
Ukraine can't defeat Russia. Ukraine has so much debt, the EU will keep their distance, and nobody wants war with Russia so NATO isn't in Ukraines future.
Ukraine can't "win" the war militarily. It doesn't have the resources.
And whilst the Western Alliance could probably defeat Russia, it can't out-produce China.
Belarus should join NATO too
Do you think then that you won't be affected, really?
Make this man Secretary of Defence and get this war over.
Bring back Mattis and let him have free rein
Or replace Sullivan with him.
That's the problem, all these retired guys have the right mind, but the ones in power don't
lol !! You think US will win this proxy war in Ukraine? 😂 you have to be realistic.. stop dreaming!! This guy can’t stop the proxy war unless they give up
Make him POTUS
Ukraine treats their pow’s with dignity & they are alive. For Russia, it’s hopeless. Next Putin needs to meet his window!
Shut your gums
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That's why big Z put so much emphasis on replenishing the exchange fund. Despite all the russian soldiers captured in the last few weeks, the ukrainians are having trouble finding POW's that want to go back.
Who is in the Kitchen is the only one who feels the heat. Zelensky did not play any stupid game. Zelensky is quite cognisant of what their plan is all about. The problem is every body is speculating, because Ukraine is keeping tight lips. They are very right. This is a war, Ukraine cannot give the enemy good bait so they can use it to defeat Ukraine.
If it fails, It is better to have tried and fail than to never try at all.
Zelensky, I support your effort.
Hold the Fort, we are praying for Ukraine.
YOU MUST WIN IN JESUS NAME
SLAVA UKRAINE.
Heroyam slava🇺🇦
Yes, well, praise the Lord and pass the ammunition.
@joanphinmorvan,I 100% aggree with your comment these experts and the media has been given away too many sensitive info away then they even have the audessatie to name their headlines "SECRET"whilest putin just sits back,listen and bombs from left right and centre.
You had me until you mentioned Jesus
This is a huge improvement from the early war when operational security was nonexistent.
Thank you #GenBenHodges!!!
Always good to hear from General Hodges. Sound analysis. 🇺🇸💙💛🇺🇦
Hysterical, this guy is hopeless wrong every time.
He a USELSS US generals that’s used to fighting goat herders with Lee Enfield and no heavy weapons.
Remember how your army got its ass handed to it in Vietnam.
One day, the world's historians will tell the story of how a comedian freed our world of the bare chested, horse riding, submarine diving, judo throwing, Aquaman-level swimming, FSBing President of Russia.
His timing on trolling 😂the enemy also perfict ❤
And, then how same clown zelenski run to Florida to his new house 😅
Hahaha
You nailed it
Yellow blue ears dreams...
@@ritavich1934You are obviously Russian.
Really enjoyed listening to Ben Hodges. He is great for speaking realistically and logically. Thanks 🙏
Slava Ukraine 🇺🇦 Glory to the heroes 🇺🇦💪
Ben Hodges for President!!!! Biden , please listen to him !!!! #biden #harris #usa
We could definitely do worse
@@danhove Indeed . could be Trump then we are in real trouble (so is everyone ;) 😬😔 🤘🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦
@@danhove We definitely WILL do worse.
I would love Americans to be that sensible. But even if y'all were, I can't imagine Ben having much patience for all the bullshit.
@@arnoldloudly5423 ;)
Great report❗️👍
I always appreciate Gen.Hodges's analysis of the situation in the battle fields.❗️👍
Thumbs up. Thanks for helping to keep us informed.
Thanks for watching!
Amazing how much quieter the standard bots have been since the Kursk operation has begun. Perhaps they got reassigned to internal damage control for the Russian people 🤔
I think they are all currently focused on the Palestinian Israel issue as that can still affect the US elections.
This could just be a conspiracy theory though 😂.
Can’t really be sure when it comes out of Russia.
They simply has not got new instructions. They will come back.
Same day you tube got frozen in Russia, they are trying to slow down other networks in Russia ever since
@@maritaschweizer1117 Plus UA-cam was suspended in Russia during the offensive, I know that does ot stop the normal BOT but some of the others will be offline of YT till they get a BM VPN
I read them on some other channels. They minimize the incursion or they say it's a crazy operation which will use up Ukrainian resources. The general line is they can ignore it.
This war started in Moscow when an evil little man decided he wanted Ukraine. That's also where this war will end, when Putler decides the price is too high.
Ukraine doesn't have the manpower or ordinance to push Russian troops off their territory. Their only hope is strategy.
This move into Kursk was strategic to put pressure on the one person who has the power to end the war.
Buffer zones and prisoner exchanges are percs but Kiev has their eye on how to best get their territory back.
Slava Ukraini 🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦
he doesn't want UKR.. what he wants is to keep control of RUS.. which a ever more liberal and democratic UKR is a problem for (bec of the close ties). That is what this war is about and why it ultimately will return to where it started - between RUS people and their "leadership".
You seem to have forgotten that the USA organized a coup in Ukraine in 2014….
Excellent interview, thank you both!❤
Thank you for your kind words and thank you for watching!
Thank you.
Great talk gents👏, many thanks and Slava Ukraini!
if the enemy is hiding inside Russian borders, Ukraine will have to go to Russia
Ben&Jason❤❤❤
Thank you! Very kind of you! Ben is an amazing person!
The best analysis on the war comes from Gen Hodges.
Thank you I love the general. He’s great. Slava, Ukraine!
Thanks for all of your reporting Jason…and for bringing on the greatest American military mind who has consistently supported Ukraine. General Hodges , like you, have been the tip of the spear. Slava Ukrayini 🇺🇦
Said the heyna
Said the monkey 🤧🤧🤧🤧
@@benimgirma make up your animal mind ! You do know the FSB is watching your output, right, comrade?
You should be aware that if you don't up your Troll game - come up with something more creative, more annoying - the FSB will mark you for removal. Well, actually, it's not removal - it's more of a sideways move... They see your posts on Y.T., keep track, and soon realize you're not doing a very good job at all.
They then note, "what are we paying this guy $hit for? He really $ucks as a troll. Da! Let's give him a promotion!"
Soon, you can expect a knock on your shack door.
Surprise!
Hello?
It's the FSB - here to promote you to the nearest SMO enlistment center. Hey, isn't that great? No need to call 711 !
Before you can say "Putin is my God," they'll give you an all-expenses paid trip to a nearby mil.ru base for basic training - basically how not to shoot you or your comrade in the foot. Maybe you'll be issued a nice shiny Kalashnikov (or at least a rusty one) and a clean uniform. Oh, Nyet! Don't worry about the fresh bullet hole in your 'new' uniform. That was just because some other Russian didn't get the above "training," and shot his comrade by mistake. So be proud! You will wear the uniform of one who died for the Motherland... Wearing a deadmans recycled uniform is an honor because it saves resources. (And, meh, who cares if he died - your commanders sure don't.)
And if that doesn't make you realize how important you are your homeland, you will soon find your promotion, your *true* worth to your country - when they then send you out to the Ukrainian front, which, BTW is now in ... hmmm ... Russia! Congratulations, comrade - you have been promoted from $uck-a$$ Troll, to Cannon Meat, First Class!
Thank you for your kind words and for supporting Ukraine!
@@jasonjaysmart said the rat hiding in his bed
Ben should be in charge of our response to Russia/Ukraine..... this would be over if he was.
It would have been done within a year, certainly two years if Ben had been in charge.
Russia, in all 11 time zones, has fewer miles of paved roads than does the US state of Florida. The Russian Army is tied to the rails. Gen Hodges is spot on that it may take a month, or more to shift forces to the Kursk region.
Not to mention that only 3 of those time zones have plumbing, much less toilets... (Don't know why they bother stealing them from Ukraine - there's not much to hook them up to... Russian yard art, maybe?)
Probably most of the roads are in the western regions though.
Source: trust me bro.
Ben Hodges seems (I've been following his statements & reasonings for years), a very sound, balanced defence expert, able to give a quite clear picture of what is happening right now in the Russia/Ukraine conflict, one of the best asessors of the near future. Always entertaining/informative and clear in his predictions and status reports.
He also speaks confidently on german politics. And mixes the ministers up. Then uses this as base for his analysis...
Garbage in, garbage out.
@@tomtom34b Well, military-wise, he still was the commander of all US forces in Europe, about mixing ministers up, experts at that seem to be american politicians, like Trump & Biden.
Slava Ukraini
Well Vladimir when you play stupid games you win stupid prizes!!!
Volodimir, you mean.
I Have A Lot Of Admiration For Ben Hodges !
Thank you General Ben Hodges❤from Nebraska
When Hodges says anything it is usually worthwhile paying attention to it.
Never get tired of listening to BH
Always wise words.
Ben Hodges for defense secretary 🇺🇲
Love Hodges
Great interview with G. Hodges 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍🙏🙏🙏
I admire Gen Hodges because I know he knows what he talking about. He doesn’t doubt Ukraine abilities like some others do. If Ukraine is about to go down to defeat then I would say screw everyone and throw everything I have and bring Russia down on my terms, not NATO’s. I know the US would not abide by what we have Ukraine doing if our country was attacked.
He knows what he is talking about, eh? He is giving you a false analysis on the german goverment, based on misidentifying ministers of the german government. What a feat to do, when he allegedly lives in germany, haha.
General Hodges is to me as German a totally integrate personality! I ❤ his comments.
Said the dog
Said the rat
Said the dog
@@benimgirma I'm a man
So you apparently talk of yourself.
I would leave already St.Petersburg in your case, as 3 mullion of your countrymen did.
Shame Germans have lost their backbones.
Hodges for a Secretary of Defense ASAP
If I see Gen Hodges on any venue I stop and watch...this man is Gold!
Really great, clear eyed discussion of what's going on. Jason asks excellent questions and has excellent guests. Thank you.
I appreciate your feedback! Thank you!
TY Jason. And Gen. Hodges as well.
We appreciate you watching and supporting Ukraine!
Thank you for interesting interview
Thank you for watching Kyiv Post!
Let’s call it an “INKURSKSION!”
Thank you Jason, it's the man-with-hat from Northern-Germany - I like your style of doing your interviews and I was celebrating your frontline duty in Kursk-Oblast. I like your partners in crime, like Jake Broe, the General, and... don't remember, you even had Georgies from Ukraine Matter here, wasn't it? It is always kind of serious fun to watch you and your well selected guests - and you make it perfect, in my opinion. Slava Ukraini 💙💛
Much appreciated your feedback! Yep, had Jake and Georgie, too. Thank you for watching!
Thank you Dr Smart for having General Hodges on board 🇺🇸❤️🇺🇦 and congrats on hitting 100K!!!
SLAVA UKRAINI! 🔱💥🦅
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Slava Ukraine and the Brave Heroes!!! 🔱🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦✨✨✨🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦✨✨✨
Thank you for watching! Thank you for the congrats! And thank you for supporting Ukraine!
@@jasonjaysmart Thx Jason! 👍
Think Putin just woke up the entire world to his weakness and he probably is going crazy in one his bunkers!!! 😂😅
Poor you.
Does he even realize his or ruSSia’s weakness, with everyone lying to each other?
@@Recon6delta No, it was Ukraine's army that woke up the world to Putin's weakness. Again.
Putin can have a rest when China starts in pacific (as planned) but watch em, they may just fake east & turn west on you? keep one eye open, they covet your lands & water
Buckle up Moscow, it's coming.
Whats coming ?
@@sonnyirish3678 Revolution!!
@@999FEF I don't think so.
Revolution - not going to happen. Russian people don’t care.
AFU marching up there - not going to happen. Moscow has zero strategic value.
@@sonnyirish3678 I know the Russian capacity for suffering is vast, but it’s not limitless. Putin will be gone soon. These things happen “slowly, then all at once,” as the man said.
The interviewer did an excellent job. Thank you.
Thank you! I appreciate it! Jason
Danke für den Link zur Petition.
Ich schäme mich für Deutschland.
I'm not mad, just disappointed...
Gen Hodges should be on the Intelligence team for the Ukrainian military, he knows a ton. Thank You, Sir. Slava Ukraini and Glory to the Free World!!!!
NO WAY !!! The guy is blabbing strategics here. Those are to be kept secret! You don't help your opponent to the best strategies!
I'm so angry with this interviewer and general. Mistake 101 is blabbing!
When Ret. Ltn. Gen. Ben Hodges speaks, I listen.
Loving the Newkraine buffer zone genius move !
Excellent interview
Thank you so much!
Mr. Smart: Thank you for again interviewing the strategic analyst Gen. Ben Hodges. Oh! that the U.S. president had him instead of Jake Sullivan as architect of the adminstration's no-win policy on Ukraine! Oh! how many lives, blood, treasure and children - and their faces, eyes, fingers, arms, feet and legs - would have been saved.
100% agree! Thank you for watching!
Thanks, Kyiv Post.
Thank you!
As a German, I cannot express how ashamed and infuriated I am at chancellor Scholz' decision. I'm not a political or military expert at all, but here are my two cents anyways:
There is certainly a strong russian influence on our people, especially politicians, but I do not think Scholz is "bought" by the Russians. Instead, his decision to cancel support for Ukraine is probably a political move to mitigate the exponential rise of AfD and BSW (one a neo-fascist, the other an authoritarian leftist party), which are openly pro-russian and fans of the russian dictator (no surprise there).
Another reason might be the absolute crazy obsession most Germans have with "savings". Almost no-one in this country recognises the difference between savings on an individual level versus savings on a macroeconomic level anymore. As soon as minister of finance Linder came up with budget restrictions, the support for Ukraine was history. We save money, no matter the cost.
I think people are getting a little bit upset about the fact that foreigners get more help than the local population. Pensioners in germany are collecting bottles from trashcans to survive, but ukranians get placed in hotels and get catering for 100€/day/person. They get free cash and go back to "visit" the country that they just fled from in above average fancy cars.
This is the most stupid thing I ever read @@tomtom34b
Thank you for this conversation with Gen. Hodges. Slava Ukraini, Free AZOV, Return the Children, Crimea is Ukraine, RGTFO and VPDFO.
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Slava Ukraine
Really like to listen to general Ben Hodges. Balanced, calm, intelligent with a trained eye for details.
And also wrong.
Ben Hodges is a real honorable European. We need more people like him in Europe.
He's an American soldier. You know North America?
USA 🇺🇸 for Ukraine 🇺🇦 Americans for democracy, and Mr. Hodges for president
Greatest respect for Ben Hodges, admittedly also because our assessments are often the same.
Great conversation! Thank You General Hodges!
General Hodges is a smart guy, very interesting analysis!
When the Soviet Union had such a powerful and smart army it was due primarily to the Ukraine populace that made this happen...you can see it happening here.
Always a great deal of important insights from General Hodges. Thanks for this!
Thank you for watching!
I am from Hungary, massively pro-Ukraine. The name Ben Hodges in a video title is instant CLICKBAIT :) . With some background in foreign service(s), I would regard highly the next US administration to request the General"s advices on Eastern Europe security issues, Instead of the hazardously incompetent (or worse) like Sullivan and co, whose directives are just ignorant and dangerous, in light of the outcomes (policies) they have generated ref. the war in Ukraine. Fear is never a good advisor. And they are driven by anxiety, by definition irrationale. This lead to inhumane decisions, terrible loss of life on Ukrainian side: unnecessarily. Biden followed erroneous paths, that lead to wrong, harmful decisions. Many. Far too many, Going against US interests, Global Security, as well as ethics, democratic and human values in general. Even against international law, like the restriction in long-range arms use (even those noit produced , not delivered by the US.). These are shameful acts. With blood on these policies, and the people who inititated and supported them. Trump is a nightmare of course, but this does not save the day.
One of the problems is that there are no bona fide Russian experts in the decision making centres in Virginia and Washington. It's clear they simply don't understand Putin, his motivations, and the Kremlin playbook whatsoever. Secondly the current Administration has singly failed to relay to the US public, and by extension western citizens as a whole the value adding, multi scale benefits of assisting Ukraine militarily. Too many people even here in Australia think it's all just charity with no payoff or return for allies at all. I've heard it many many times. Even the Republican party spout this lunacy.This is nuts. Putlers red lines have been crossed so many times without any significant retaliation that you could weave a new tartan cloth out of them. Ultimately only new eyes and a fresh set of forthright and bold leaders such as seen in Scandinavia and the Baltics will save the day and resign this western recalcitrant policy to the dustbin where it belongs. 🇺🇦
Brilluant interview. Slava Ukraine!❤🇺🇦⚖️🗽🩵💛
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Soldier's win battles, but logistics wins wars.
We need a Ben Hodges Reading List!!!
That would be so great.
Great interview
Thank you!
Than you for Sharing Ben. Well worth the time.
Give that man a knighthood. He might feel embarrassed about it for a bit but he bloody well deserves it. Proper thinking warrior. Fuck it - I'll do it myself. Arise Sir Ben. Now please continue your excellent work, Sir.
Dont think knighthoods can be bestowed on non British citizens, might be wrong though
Not possible, as he's not a UK citizen or dependant. Could give him an honorary knighthood, I suppose. 🙂
@@bonvoyage5377 Famous Americans with knighthoods or damehoods
Here is a selected list of notable Americans who have been awarded with an honorary knighthood or damehood:
George H W Bush GCB
Dwight D Eisenhower GCB
Bill Gates KBE
Melinda Gates DBE
Mark Getty KBE
Paul Getty KBE
Billy Graham KBE
J Edgar Hoover KBE
Bob Hope KBE
Angelina Jolie DCMG
Ralph Lauren KBE
Yehudi Menuhin, Baron Menuhin KBE
André Previn KBE
Ronald Reagan GCB
Dame Marjorie Scardino DBE
Steven Spielberg KBE
@@heraklesnothercules. Famous Americans with knighthoods or damehoods
Here is a selected list of notable Americans who have been awarded with an honorary knighthood or damehood:
George H W Bush GCB
Dwight D Eisenhower GCB
Bill Gates KBE
Melinda Gates DBE
Mark Getty KBE
Paul Getty KBE
Billy Graham KBE
J Edgar Hoover KBE
Bob Hope KBE
Angelina Jolie DCMG
Ralph Lauren KBE
Yehudi Menuhin, Baron Menuhin KBE
André Previn KBE
Ronald Reagan GCB
Dame Marjorie Scardino DBE
Steven Spielberg KBE
@@davedawson9851 Thank you. Yes, that's what I said... he could (should?) be awarded an honorary knighthood.
Putin is more than willing to fight to the end - anyone's end but his own.
Ben Hodges, always superb!
Thank you for posting this interview. General Hodges is very good at using intelligence and one smart guy.
Ukraine's tactics have surprised me in their brilliance. Their ingenuity using tech in their fight has been amazing.
It still gets me angry that the US ties their hands behind their backs as far as taking out their aircraft with long range missiles.
I hope she picks someone that will recommend them to use them. Once we allow it, other countries will.
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Very insightful conversation with Mr. Hodges. Thank you for the reporting.
Since the article in the wall street journal were published cancelour Scholz telle every day that the aid to Ukraine will not be reduced.
Good interview, always great to hear Gen. Hodges speak.
Thank you for your service, and your Concise analysis General..... cutting through the fog is difficult these days........
Gen. Ben Hodges, always right on the money, always talks a whole lot of sense. More please.
I think Ukraine should call it a special military operation😅
Excellent and razor sharp analyze from General Ben Hodges, also high relevant battery of questions!
Thanks for the feedback and for supporting Ukraine!
We must elect Harris Walz to save Ukraine.
Great discussion. Thank you Jason and Ben!
Thank you for watching!
Cossacks vs peasants 🇨🇦❤️🇺🇦
Great interview, Jason. Thank you,
Thank you for watching!
General Hodges should be the American president
Excellent as always. Thank you!
Gen. Ben Hodges is so RIGHT!!! I hope Kamala Harris will pick him and Gen. Philip Breedlove as her security advisers.
Slava Ukraini!!!
General Hodges has been the number one voice of reason when it comes to supporting Ukraine. Always a privilege to hear his message.