Putin’s offensive is ‘dead’ | Lt. Gen. Ben Hodges

“Russia does not have the ability to knock Ukraine out of the water.”

Live from the Nato Summit in Washington DC, Lt. Gen. Ben Hodges reacts to Biden’s announcement of air defences to Ukraine.

[Bar-Lord]

Ben Hodges tells it like it is, and he pulls no punches. I’m glad he’s not shy to speak his mind and give his honest thoughts.

[hughnorth]

Ben Hodges is the only person that speaks clearly, concisely, sensibly and honestly about the reality of the Ukraine war. He has brilliant insight into the psychology of the various players. His solutions are those that the democratic world should implement. I wish he was US president. Thank you Ben for saying what needs to be said.

[JamesBondDZeroMi]

Still at the top of his game. I wish Washington would listen to Gen. Hodges.

[David-yttv]

The sound of reason. So refreshing to hear Ben Hodges

[Muschka]

I could never understand why you do not have Ben on more. He is the most based realistic voice with the experience to comment.

[maritaschweizer]

Oh what a pleasure to listen Ben Hodges and see not all Americans gone mad.

[johncombo]

So refreshing so hear a honest person speaking these days!

[johanbtheman]

The Most sense anyone has made so far. Cheers from Sweden

[arliegilpin]

I could not agree more with Ben Hodges. We need to get our heads out of our backsides.

[artwarrant]

Makes no sense giving Ukraine weapons, then tell them they can't use them. Lift the restrictions, let Ukraine defend itself.
This is Like borrowing a car. Here's the keys but u can't drive it.

[coenraaddebeer]

Lt. Gen. Ben Hodges is the best expert and commentator on the Russian war on Ukraine. If only leaders would listen to him more.

[mikemiura]

I 100 percent agree with General Hodges on his political views and military knowledge. General Hodges was in West Germany the same time I was in the early 80's. I enjoyed, as always, these interviews and look forward to more. Thanks to all🎉 Slava Ukraine!❤

[Whistlewalk]

Lt. Gen. Ben Hodges insights are always well balanced and pragmatic. I have a lot of respect for his experience and foresights.

[PDarby-zqkg]

Ben Hodges needs to be named the next Secretary of Defence of the USA or National Security Advisor to the President!

[undertow]

I have nothing but respect for Gen Hodges. No BS. No politicking. Just fact based assessment and true reality.

[emilygartry]

This general talks the most sense and Washington should listen to him cos these restrictions are ridiculous

[briantishsutherland]

Ben Hodges has been the only consistent voice on Ukraine since the start. Thank you for your continued support and honesty.

[barryshoesmith]

One of the most intelligent people to talk on this subject.
Doesn't sugar coat anything and sticks to reality.

[mootnmike]

Ben Hodges has been consistent from day one in his understanding what Russia is planning.

[M.Alexander.Esq.]

Requiring Ukraine to defeat the Russian Federation without hitting legitimate targets in Russian territory, is like asking Oleksandr Usyk to beat Tyson Fury without punching him in the head. It makes no strategic sense to force Ukraine to operate at such a constant tactical disadvantage. Unless the plan is simply to see what occurs first: whether Putin runs out of time; or, Ukraine runs out men. It is arrant cowardice and complicity unworthy of our war-dead of the last two world wars to let Russia run roughshod over Ukraine in this way. This chap is a rare species these days: a man with both a brain and a backbone.