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Ben Hodges: 'Germany is America's most important ally'

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Ines Pohl
June 5, 2025

Former Commanding General of the US Army Europe Ben Hodges spoke with DW's Ines Pohl about Ukraine's recent drone strikes against Russia and Germany's commitment to step up to its military obligations within NATO in a time of growing tensions.

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