American military in an interview with Lithuanian Delfi television referred to the decisions made by Donald Trump m.in. o starting talks with Russia About suspension warfare in Ukraine.
Referring to the question safety guaranteewhich he demands KyivBen Hodges stated that he could give such Europabut the problem is the lack of will from national leaders.
– if you add up all of them Europe armed forcesI mean: France, Germany, Great BritainFinland, Polandas well as smaller countries, such as Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia, Norway, as well as Spain and Italy, they have many possibilities – he emphasized just before the third anniversary of the Kremlin's aggression on Ukraine.
War in Ukraine. General Hodges calls Europe to act. Sees “no will”
According to the general, an important role can also play an important role Türkiyewhich “It is not possible to intimidate the Russians”. Former general commander of the army United States In Europe, he also appealed to European leaders to take specific activities for the safety of Europeincluding Ukraine.
– This is not a lack of skill, This is a lack of will in too many European countries to admit it. Don't sit here and don't complain that you can't rely on the USA. Grate your butt and do something – he said.
Ending his statement, Ben Hodges emphasized that the most important thing is that Europe spoke with one voice until the end of peace conversations.