Uploaded January 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
"If you add together the populations, the wealth, the technology, the military, the industry of all of the countries of the EU, plus UK, plus Canada, plus Norway, plus Ukraine, it dwarfs Russia. There's no way that Russia should be able to threaten. But this would require nations really working together and understanding that Russia is at war with them, even if they're not launching Kinzhal missiles against other European cities"
Ben Hodges, former Commander of U.S. Army Europe, on why Europe has more than enough power to deter Russia, but only if it acts together.
Watch the full interview on our YouTube channel or listen on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.
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"If you add together the populations, the wealth, the technology, the military, the industry of all of the countries of the EU, plus UK, plus Canada, plus Norway, plus Ukraine, it dwarfs Russia. There's no way that Russia should be able to threaten. But this would require nations really working together and understanding that Russia is at war with them, even if they're not launching Kinzhal missiles against other European cities"
Ben Hodges, former Commander of U.S. Army Europe, on why Europe has more than enough power to deter Russia, but only if it acts together.
Watch the full interview on our YouTube channel or listen on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.
đź’š UkraŃ—ner International is a non-profit media that works globally to promote democratic values. If you like the podcast, please support us: buymeacoffee.com/ukrainerinternational
đź“— Buy our merchandise and books, where 30% of the cost goes to support our work: store.ukrainer.net/en










