Remarks from the former commander of US Army Europe - comments to Lithuania
Former US Army Europe Commander Ben Hodges comments on Lithuania's defense policy, highlighting a lack of urgency despite significant defense spending.
Vilnius Security Forum 2026 is Taking Place in the Seimas: The Best Way to Deter War is to Show That You Are Prepared
The Vilnius Security Forum emphasizes readiness as the key to deterring conflict, with discussions focusing on hybrid warfare and current threats from Russia and Belarus.
The feeling of urgency is lacking in Lithuania's defense policy, emphasizes Hodges
Retired General Ben Hodges criticized Lithuania's defense policy for lacking a sense of urgency in preparing for potential threats from Russia.
Former US General Evaluates Controversial Simulation: Lithuania Must Follow Finland's Path
Former US General Ben Hodges emphasized the need for Lithuania and the Baltic states to adopt a comprehensive defense concept similar to Finland's to ensure national and regional security.
Hodges: "No turnaround in the US, Europeans should be more self-assured and build their defense"
Former US Army commander in Europe, Ben Hodges, expresses skepticism about any shift in US policy towards Europe under the Trump administration and emphasizes the need for European nations to take greater responsibility for their own defense.
Hodges: The war in Ukraine will not end in 2026
General Ben Hodges, the former commander of the U.S. European Ground Forces, expressed the opinion that the war in Ukraine is unlikely to conclude by 2026.
American general: Trump's pursuit of control over Greenland scores a goal into his own net
Retired General Ben Hodges criticized Trump's ambition to control Greenland as a misguided diplomatic adventure that undermines trust among allies and poses risks to NATO.
Retired General: Europeans, Stop Flattering Trump. He Left You to Russia
Retired General Ben Hodges claims that recent actions from Washington show that Europe and Ukraine have been left to fend for themselves, as President Trump’s policies abandon them to Russia.
F.A.Z. Podcast for Germany: Ex-US General Hodges: 'Europe could send troops to Greenland'
In a significant discussion, former U.S. General Ben Hodges warns that a potential attack on Greenland by the U.S. could lead to the unraveling of NATO.
Ben Hodges: "It is premature to talk about European troops in Ukraine without a ceasefire"
Ben Hodges emphasizes the need for a ceasefire before discussing the potential deployment of European troops in Ukraine, criticizing Trump's lack of pressure on Putin.