Putin's grinding offensives risk destabilising the Kremlin | Gen. Breedlove

"Part of Putin's fear is not losing an election, but losing that support base that allows him to be the kleptocrat that he is."

A new round of Russian offensive's will put a strain on Putin's support base as Russia's military capability continues to be degraded in Ukraine, Gen. Philip Breedlove tells Frontline on #timesradio

[charlescomly]

I think General Breedlove has a CLEAR UNDERSTANDING OF REALITY.

[tom]

This man is correct. Ukraine has been fighting with one hand tied behind its back for too long.

[robinschaefer]

Thank you General Breadlove. This is the kind of leadership America needs.

[TomatoFettuccini]

Not just F-16s; tanks.

Between Abrams and Bradley, the US has 14, 000 tanks and it's not using 90% of them, and frustratingly, this is the very war for which they were designed and built.

Literally every single piece of Cold War kit was designed for this very war, and the US definitely wouldn't miss 1500 Abrams and 1000 Bradleys.

[lendevonuk]

Phillip Breedlove, spoken like a General! Very much admire your probity. If only our politicians here and across the pond would speak and act with such truthful and sensible convictions as you do. Len ((Devon 🇬🇧)

[bzxshormpts]

As an Australian I wouldn't have any faith in the USA on honouring anything they say. I think every country should be very cautious about relying on their " friends" for any support

[javamanV]

Thank you General for your clear and concise discussion! Especially thank you for putting the blame where it belongs. From a former Vet who served in Germany during the Berlin blockade.

[Piaseczno]

This bloke utters so much sense and truth, I'm ill with the reality of western political weakness and political stupidity. General Breedlove seems to not mince words, which causes truth to be painful to hear. Putin is a cockroach.

[larsrons]

Generals Philip Breedlove and Ben Hodges are both clear-sighted, and wise. We should listen carefully to them. Thank you for this interview.

[sallywilton]

Just brilliant. Gen Philip Breedlove would make a fantastic President of America.

[davidwaskul]

Very well put Gen. Breedlove. Slava Ukraine and Slava the Free World!!!!

[drlegendre]

As an American, let me be the first to say that our leadership's policies on Ukraine are a total embarrassment.

[richiemccarthy]

Fantastic interviewee. Straight talking. No BS. 'To do what' comment hits the nail on the head. Put this man in charge. One of the few who knows what he is talking about 👍

[johngreen]

This man certainly know he's stuff, wish the politicians was intelligent and wise as him.

[stevedolesch]

I salute General Breedlove. It's appalling what the US is doing against Ukraine!

[donaldbenoit]

Call House leader (Republican Mike Johnson of Louisiana) to bring the Ukraine package to the floor for a vote! His reasons to hold funds from Ukraine are not valid! This is obstruction! Call his office in Washington and demand he helps Ukraine! Ukrainian blood is on his hands!

[pinkpearl]

I'm absolutely disgusted with America. It's behavior is sadistic and the country is showing itself to be absolutely spineless. They are aiding and abetting Putin to smash Ukraine. And telling Ukraine to stop hitting oil refineries is appalling!

[peterhodge]

It really is a crying shame the west seems so shamelessly playing politics when Ukraine is fighting for the very democratic principles that we enjoy; yet these very same people who argue about the capitulation of Ukraine, forget, or never realized, that their freedoms, their democracies, and their security, was fought for by others, because they did not give into tyrants. Never has the adage, forget history at your peril seem so apt.

[Harry-sbop]

that has been the best observation of the situation particularly with regard to long range missles that I have heardin months. The US complained that the Ukraines had not done as well as they expected yet it was the US that wouldn't let them fire into Russia, how crazy.

[AGENDA_]

Thank you for that!!!
These talks with Kate are still the most compelling, most revealing, best contributing ones concerning that issue.
And thanks to the general for his patience.
I feel I heard all of that half a dozen times already from him on that program.
But still it is necessary to repeat it - again and again.
Because it is right and without feasible alternative.