US General Ben Hodges: The West's Strategic Mistake - Insufficient Support for Ukraine

The Necessity of International Support for Ukraine

US General Ben Hodges emphasized the need for increased international support for Ukraine and the development of its defense capabilities. He believes that Russia is not interested in serious negotiations, and the strategic mistake of the West lies in insufficient support for Ukraine. According to Hodges, without strong assistance from partners, Ukraine will not be able to guarantee its resilience.

Ben Hodges, former commander of the US Army in Europe, expressed the opinion that Russia only complies with agreements under duress and external pressure. The general pointed out that the current situation requires the West to take more active actions in support of Ukraine. He emphasized that

“we are already acting foolishly by not supporting it enough”

- Ben Hodges. Hodges also noted that

“only Ukrainians can determine how much more they can endure”

- Ben Hodges.

Russia's Position and Call to Action

Moreover, Hodges believes that there is no reason to think that Russia has any interest in negotiations. Recently, Sergey Lavrov told US Secretary of State Rubio that all Russian demands remain unchanged, which reinforces Hodges' position regarding the absence of real dialogue from Russia. Thus, the general calls for more focus on supporting Ukraine so that it can resist aggression and ensure its security.

The thoughts expressed by General Hodges underline the importance of international support for Ukraine in the face of ongoing aggression from Russia. The call for active actions from the West may indicate the need to review strategies and approaches in cooperation with Ukraine, as stability in the region directly depends on Ukraine's ability to defend its interests. This may also impact further diplomatic efforts and the formation of political alliances in the context of European continent security.