US General gives Russia 10-day deadline

Retired US army General Ben Hodges has predicted Russian forces can only continue their assault on Ukraine for 10 more days.

[andrewbell]

Can we not have a headline here that accurately aligns with the general's thesis? The U. S. general claims that the Russian invasion of Ukraine will collapse within ten days, due to shortages of manpower, tanks, fuel,
ammunition, and food supplies for its troops. That's all the retired general is saying. He is NOT imposing a "deadline" on the Russians for ANYTHING!

[damyli]

Ukraine has been damaged severely. I hope after the war Ukraine as a nation can still recover because there's no place like HOME to all the Ukrainians now to different places. I hope someday they could still come back to their motherland.

[watchgoose]

"Predicting" is not the same as "giving them a deadline" which he can't do, he's not in charge.

[TheSilverAfro]

He called it. Like a clock.
10 days later:Russia is completely reeling.

You need to interview him again. What's happening next week?

[ahscott]

Who else thought that this was going to be about how if Russia doesn't stop in 10 days, the US will get involved?

[Phalanx]

I really hope he's right. My deepest sympathy goes out to all of Putins victims on both sides of his pointless war. Glory to Ukraine.

[ourcountrynotourselves]

I sure hope he is right!!!! Come on Ukraine, you can do

[rmb]

It's been 10 days and his prediction appears correct. How did these awful soldiers beat Hitler's armies? When you give a bully a black eye they really do retreat.

[BlueCollarBeerSnob]

I really, really, really hope he's right....so innocent civilians and soldiers on both sides stop dying

[anacorminal]

Lord please protect those innocent people of ukraine especially the children who were affected by the war...

[manit]

History repeats itself, during WW2 Russians attacked Finland seeking land. "The ‘Winter War’ of 1939-1940, also known as the Russo-Finnish War, saw the tiny Finnish Army take on the might of the Soviet Union’s gigantic Red Army."

[Methalec]

Well he was right. Russia hasn't been able to do much lately and their troops north-west of Kyiv are being encircled. Seems the counter attacks have been effective!

[lajoyalobos]

I can agree with that. There's a point at which you can't replace the causalities or destroyed equipment fast enough and get pushed back.

[annaraymond]

Ukranians have shown such courage in defending their homeland I sincerely believe they would rebuild their cities. Much respect to all Ukranians including President Zelensky

[ronvance]

Prayers to President Zelenski. Prayers and glory to the people of Ukraine. Average 50 yr old man from USA here- hurt to tears from what your going through and incredibly inspired by the strength Ukraine people have shown. Hold the line ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[BarmyDeer]

Justice will prevail. PEACE and well deserved INDEPENDENCE for Ukraine! 🇺🇦☮

[sofascialistadankulamegado]

I’m doing business with Ukraine at the moment helping people to still have an income in all of this Putins war. Ukraine will come back stronger than ever because they are wonderful people that have confidence because they are free to enjoy their country the way they want.

[kuztomix]

If the towns around Kiev have actually been taken back by Ukrainians, that seems like a pretty good assessment.

[jaybird]

It's a case of "what can Putin get before default hits" now. Going to the Syrians for manpower and going to China to supply troops with MREs are all pretty bad optics. The general's statement is probably is accurate.

[touhidhaque]

We all people from Banglagesh being muslim country in favour of Ukraine & Ukrainian people though we greatfull to Russia due to Our liberation war for independence in 1971 but we can't allow Russia for aggression & killing people of other independent country.
Salute to Voldemyr Zelnsky for his valiantly fight back even not left his people & country in this terrible situations....
(Banglagesh).