Gen. Ben Hodges on Ukraine's Kursk incursion in Russia

Retired U.S. Lieutenant General Ben Hodges analyzes the early success of Ukraine's Kursk incursion and why Russia did not see it coming. But he shares concerns that the West might still fail Ukraine.

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[pascalroux]

Thankyou for not interrupting your guest speaker.

[rifleman]

Finally, an interviewer who doesn’t talk too much! 🇨🇦

[robertginsburg]

I can't thank Gen. Hodges enough for his relentless support of Ukraine and his invaluable insight into this war.
Thank you sir!

[thomasesau]

I am very impressed with this interview. General Hodges explanation is as cogent as I've ever heard. But more so, the interviewer allows him without trying to stear or interrupt his expertise. That's become so uncommon that it's refreshing.

[evanofelipe]

It’s refreshing to see Natalia providing ample time for the guest speaker to have their say. Well done with your insightful questions

[PG-wzby]

Hodges is one of Ukraine's best friends. Thank you for hosting him and letting him speak.

[ty]

Appropriate, eloquent and well researched host: no interruptions of this high quality guest. Excellent interview.

[MannyLoxx]

Greetings from Los Angeles, California, USA, The Kyiv News!! General Ben Hodges is a brilliant military leader and thinker!! I love his mind and thinking!

[Karlston]

Big fan of both Ben Hodges and the Aussie retired Major General Mick Ryan. Both provide great insight and wisdom in their Russia/Ukraine war commenting, all meat and no fluff. The latter appeared 8 days ago in another Kyiv Independent channel video, worth a watch.

[jpx]

Another outstanding interview with Hodges.... this man is GOLD!!

[ToBo]

I love hearing his reasonable, knowledgeable, humble voice. I was a USAREUR peacetime infantryman but this is the kind of leadership I would have--literally--died for.

[shantanusapru]

A great interview!
Gen. Hodges is a very informative & experienced analyst, and yet acknowledges when he speculates; and is not afraid of calling a spade a spade!
Slava Ukraini!!

[leannastoufer]

I'm proud to be a member of Kyiv Independent, and I appreciate your commitment to ethical, powerful journalism!

[_c_y_p_]

Ben is the type of fella who has integrity at a higher level than is normal.

[luminyam]

I love General Ben Hodges, he is so sensible.

[christopherj.osheav]

DATELINE KYIV OBLAST - #Day 912

Ms. Yermak,

Excellent interview. Terrific guest. Balanced, sober, timely and informative.

Thank you both for keeping our six.

V/r - IB
An American in Ukraine
(2019 - Present)

[paulmartin]

Wow, I don't watch TV and I generally despise reporters. This woman was a breath of fresh air. I am very impressed. Thank you for a job well done and the information/opinions of a very knowledgeable retired General.

[derekbaker]

Very good interview! Excellent questions for Lt. Gen. [ret.] Ben Hodges, and informative & insightful answers from him!

[watt_club]

Dear Natalia Yermak, thanks a lot for this Vid. Hope to see more content of you. Slava/Ukraini from Vienne Autriche