General Hodges: New Ukrainian Offensive In Kursk Region Disrupts Russia's Plans

Ukraine has gained important leverage.

The new Ukrainian offensive in the Russian Kursk region should prove that Russia is in a much weaker position than it was a year ago, and that Ukraine is not losing. This is the opinion of retired US Lieutenant General and former commander of the US Army in Europe Ben Hodges, Voice of America reports.

He believes that thanks to this offensive, Ukraine has gained important leverage “at the most fundamental level.”

Hodges is impressed that the Ukrainian Armed Forces have held the Kursk bridgehead since August 2024, and have even been able to build up new military forces for a new offensive:

“What this tells me is that the Ukrainian forces have become even more experienced and capable of using electronic warfare, as well as what we call operational security.”

According to Hodges, the Ukrainian offensive disrupts Russia's plans to keep temporarily occupied Ukrainian territories during possible future negotiations:

“I don't think Russia would agree to Ukraine keeping part of the Kursk region. So to me, this highlights the real brilliance of the Ukrainian General Staff, which launched this counteroffensive back in August.”

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