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General Warns US Prioritizes Business Over European Security

12/1/2025

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General Ben Hodges, former commanding general of US Army Europe, warned that Europe relies on the United States and that the United States regards Europe as inconsequential, prioritizing business with Russia.
He said US policy is shaped by business with Russia and criticized the administration's handling of the conflict as flawed, undermining support for Ukraine.
He cited Secretary of State Marco Rubio's absence from a NATO meeting as evidence of Europe’s low priority.

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General Ben Hodges, former commanding general of US Army Europe, warned that Europe relies on the United States and that the United States regards Europe as inconsequential, prioritizing business with Russia.
He said US policy is shaped by business with Russia and criticized the administration's handling of the conflict as flawed, undermining support for Ukraine.
He cited Secretary of State Marco Rubio's absence from a NATO meeting as evidence of Europe’s low priority.