Defending Freedom: Former US Army Chief backs Ukraine’s right to hit back at Russia | DW News
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Published 2024-08-09
Asked about possible German tanks on Russian soil, he said: "I mean, I understand the point or the perceived dilemma, and this is the kind of thing that the Russians and the Kremlin will use. They will point to this. So this is the time for the German government, for the Bundestag, to be calm and cool and recognize that this is Ukraine defending itself against Russia's attack."
Asked about the support for Ukraine from a possible Harris White House, he said: "Kamala's vice presidential pick, Governor Walsh, is a Ukraine hawk. So my sense is that it will at least remain steady, if not get better. And, of course, it always depends on Congress and the makeup of Congress as well."
Talking about the election outcome, he said: "So, yeah, I think that's probably the best thing I could say is a lot is going to happen between now and November the fifth. And I always believe that positive leadership versus division ultimately always wins."
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All Comments (21)
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The tanks are only made in Germany. It is Ukraine that uses them!
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My respect to your position on Ukraine and American democracy, General!
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Mr. Hodges, please continue with your good and important works. Your works matter for US and the world. May good journey always be with you.
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WTF - russia uses NK equipment so who cares on what UA uses
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Thank you Mr. Hodges for your unwavering support of Ukraine ❤❤
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Thank you General Hodges for stepping up once again to help your country by educating them.
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General Hodges, I applaud you. In the noise of social media discussions on the war in Ukraine, you remain a clear and informative voice.
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Ben Hodges is a national treasure.
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Giving Ukraine everything it needs to win this war and Ukrainian integration into the EU and NATO is the west’s best self defense.
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Gen. Hodges has been calling out the pathetic US administration policy from the start.
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I respect General Ben Hodge's commentary on military issues
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Cry me a river r ussia, you started this so deal with the consequences.
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General Hodges will be remembered for many years - veteran, soldier, general, expert, such a gentleman and articulate speaker, pleasure to listen to and always makes sense. Respect ✊
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I would like a dw editor answer the question "do you want Ukraine to win" this interview could have been on Russia State Media.Her attitude was how dare Ukraine do something to upset the Kremlin.
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The West doesn't want Ukraine to use these donated weapons to target Russia from Ukraine. So Ukraine improvised and use these weapons in Russia to target Russia.
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Ukraine should keep the land they occupied.
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As a EU citizen I am thankful for Ukraine to be defending us from the Ruzzian hordes. I find it asinine to restrict them from where to use the weapons they are given. I also find Olaf Chamberlain extremely risky, as he is constantly manipulated by Ruzzia, not that far from Gerhard Schröder.
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They should implement that policy in the US. You can buy/possess weapons but not use them. Great! Try.
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PLS HAVE MR. HODGES ON FOR AN IN INTERVIEW AGAIN RE UKRAINE WAR! EXCELLENT KNOWLEDGE & INSIGHTS!
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US cannot make the same mistake as back before before WW2, its really not in US best interest.
