Ukraine War Update NEWS: Military Aid News
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"One step forward, one step back. Russia are getting this assistance, where if they were getting no help from Iran and no help from Russia, sorry, from North Korea, no help from China, things would be vastly different, but these three nations are keeping Russia's war efforts alive, really"
Hello Team
🎦 00:00-00:52⏩
Jonathan welcomes viewers to the second part of his Ukraine War Update for 7th April 2024 which will focus on Military Aid and Equipment. He lets viewers know that he will be keeping Geopolitics separate today as it will be a "divisive discussion" and will focus on some empirical evidence about affinity for Putin.
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NATO to provide €100bn in aid to Ukraine
🎦 00:52-03:06⏩
Jonathan discusses the proposed €100bn five-year aid package from NATO to Ukraine and expresses his hope that Ukraine receives all the help it can get. He feels that the war is at a stalemate with Ukraine doing well militarily, but Russia having some political victories in the USA and Europe.
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China provides satellite imagery to Russia
🎦 03:06-05:00⏩
Jonathan expresses his concern over intelligence reports suggesting China is providing increasing levels of support to Russia including satellite imagery. He believes this is highly significant given the advantage this has afforded Ukraine during the war and highlights the increased effectiveness of Russian strikes on targets such as energy infrastructure.
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Zelensky: Ukraine needs 25 Patriot systems
🎦 04:20-05:17⏩
Jonathan reports that Zelensky has requested 25 Patriot anti-aircraft systems from Western partners to bolster Ukraine's defences against Russian air attacks. Jonathan believes Ukraine needs as many as it can get, for both defensive and offensive purposes.
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Netherlands to supply Ukraine with 24 F-16 fighter jets
🎦 04:55-07:00⏩
Jonathan discusses the announcement by the Netherlands that it will supply Ukraine with 24 F-16 fighter jets but that this will only be 10% of Ukraine's requirements. He questions whether these will be sufficient and raises concerns about training, logistics, technical capabilities and Russian counter attacks on airbases.
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Zelensky welcomes military aid in all forms
🎦 07:00-07:54⏩
Jonathan reports that Zelensky has welcomed Macron's proposal to provide military training to Ukrainian troops. Zelensky has also been in talks with US senators and has said that Ukraine will accept any and all aid offered, whether in the form of grants or loans, as they are fighting for their survival.
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Canada increases aid to Ukraine as US delays continue
🎦 07:54-08:17⏩
Jonathan reports that Canada will increase its aid contribution to Ukraine at a time when the US has been slow to fulfil its commitments.
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Ukrainian Bakvar K1 bomber enters serial production
🎦 08:17-09:40⏩
Jonathan picks up on a comment from regular viewer Daniela about "carpet bombing" and discusses the Ukrainian Bakvar K1 bomber which is now in serial production. This is a reusable GPS-guided drone which can be recovered by parachute, capable of being used at night and could be used in a similar way to "carpet bombing".
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Ukraine develops weapons to counter Russian KAB aerial bombs
🎦 09:40-10:31⏩
Jonathan reports that Ukraine is developing weapons to counter Russian KAB aerial bombs, although no further details are available. He hypothesises that this could be some form of air defence system but believes that striking airbases would be a more effective solution.
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Iran increases drone supplies to Russia
🎦 10:31-11:05⏩
Jonathan cites a report from Tim White suggesting that Iran has supplied more drones to Russia following the sighting of cargo jets landing in Russia. Jonathan makes an error whilst reading the transcript and incorrectly says that Iran is helping Ukraine (instead of Russia).
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US Army: Ukraine is a testing ground for North Korean missiles
🎦 11:05-12:01⏩
Jonathan reports that the US Army is concerned that Ukraine is being used as a testing ground for North Korean missiles, citing comments by General Charles Flynn, Commander of the Pacific Army, who suggests that this is an opportunity for North Korea to gain valuable intelligence.
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China provides military aid and technology to Russia
🎦 12:01-13:45⏩
Jonathan expresses his frustration about reports that China has been providing military and technological support to Russia including satellite imagery, microelectronics, machinery for tank production, optical instruments, rocket fuel and increased space co-operation. He believes that China's support for Russia is undermining the West's efforts to support Ukraine and that China needs to be stopped. He is unsure how this can be achieved but hopes that pressure can be applied in back channels.
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Wrap up
🎦 13:45-14:18⏩
Jonathan thanks viewers for watching and lets them know that he will be recording the Geopolitics segment next.
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