American general named two factors that will help Ukraine change the course of the war.

Paths to victory over Russia

Retired U.S. Army Lieutenant General Ben Hodges noted in his interview with '24 Channel' that the only way to achieve victory on the front is to combine modern weaponry with economic pressure on Russia. He believes that Ukraine needs to take serious external steps to change the course of the war.

Hodges believes that strengthening military assistance and economically pressuring the adversary is vital for achieving victory. He points to actions such as stopping the illegal fleet and dismantling Russia's oil and gas infrastructure.

• Strengthened external support with the supply of weapons and resources;
• Economic pressure that will affect the adversary's ability to fight.

«Of course, no one knows what is happening inside Russia. It is a closed society. I do not rule out the possibility that some changes may occur in the regime. We will see. But I don't expect it to happen anytime soon,» added General Ben Hodges.

General Ben Hodges emphasizes the importance of combining military and economic strategies in efforts to stop Russia's aggression on the front. He believes that only by integrating these measures can success be achieved in the fight against the adversary.