Ukraine War Update NEWS (20230722b): Pt 2 - Bumper Geopolitical News
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"If a couple of years ago you say, do you know what, within two years Putin's going to be pretty much brought to his knees, the Russian economy will be absolutely screwed, Russian soft power be screwed around the world and they will have lost most of their armed capabilities. And you can have that for like X billion dollars. The US Army and government administration will be biting your hand off for that."
Hello Team!
Jonathan introduces part two of the Ukraine news update for 22nd July 2023, noting there is a lot of geopolitical news to cover but not much frontline news in the last few days.
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Frontline Updates
- In the northeast Kupyansk-Svatov-Kramino line, Ukrainian forces continued ground attacks but did not advance, while Russian forces reportedly made marginal advances.
- Around Bakhmut, Ukrainian forces are making progress on the north flank, pressing Russians in the salient northwest of Bakivka. They have taken over some Russian positions near Yahidny after using cluster munitions.
- In the southern front line, Russian sources report Ukrainian armour and mechanized elements equipped with NATO equipment launched a major assault on Russian defensive lines in Zaporizhzhia region between Robotna and Vybava.
- The ISW reports Ukrainian forces continue counter-offensive operations around Velyka Novosilka area and in western Zaporizhzhia oblast, but with no confirmed gains. Russian sources claim Ukrainians maintain a presence on the left bank of Kherson oblast with fighting near the Antonovsky bridge.
Military Aid
- John Kirby stated on Fox News that the US may transfer F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine already this year. Jonathan notes this could be in response to the difficulties Ukraine is facing on the front lines against Russia's defensive setup.
- The US will provide Ukraine with a new $400 million military aid package including Stryker armoured personnel carriers, demining equipment, ammunition for various systems like HIMARS, Patriot, Stinger, TOW and Javelin.
- Turkey plans to supply Ukraine with 180 Bayraktar TB2 drones, 100 Bayraktar Mini, 500 protective vehicles and 122mm rockets. Jonathan emphasizes the significance of this, wondering if Turkey is now more openly supporting Ukraine.
- The UK showed the Malloy drone which can move equipment, weapons and wounded from the front line. These will be given to Ukraine in a package with armoured vehicles.
Geopolitics
- Putin accused Poland of having territorial ambitions in the former Soviet Union and said any aggression against Belarus would be considered an attack on Russia. Poland denies any territorial ambitions and has summoned the Russian ambassador over Putin's remarks.
- Ukraine's ambassador to the UK was dismissed after criticizing Zelensky's sarcasm towards the UK Defence Secretary Ben Wallace in an interview. Jonathan questions the wisdom of this decision.
- Russian businessman Oleg Tinkov, who had UK sanctions against him lifted after denouncing Putin and the war in Ukraine, says he hopes "cowards in Moscow" will now be encouraged to speak out. Jonathan sees this as a good use of sanctioning.
- An article discusses how Western companies in Russia face the dilemma of potentially having their assets seized by the Kremlin if they stay, or facing public backlash if they remain in the Russian market.
Wrap up
Jonathan thanks the viewers for watching part two of the news update and encourages them to watch part one if they haven't already. He signs off saying "take care of yourselves, toodlepips, speak to you later".
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