A retired US general was scathing about Russia's performance in Ukraine: 'Their navy sucks, their air force sucks'

Mon, 02/19/2024 - 10:29

A head-and-shoulders view of former top general Ben Hodges speaking to the Kyiv Independent in a video published on February 18, 2024. — Former top general Ben Hodges speaking to the Kyiv Independent in a video published on February 18, 2024.
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Ben Hodges, a retired US general, slammed the Russian military over its lack of progress in Ukraine.
At a time when Ukraine is struggling badly to defend itself, he said there's "too much negativism."
Hodges said the West should "body slam" Russia in order to defend a young democracy.

A retired US general slammed Russia's performance in Ukraine, even as President Vladimir Putin's forces seized hold of a key town in the east of the country.