Ukraine War Update NEWS: Military Aid & Geopolitical News
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"If Ukraine doesn't prevail, if Russia wins in the Ukraine war, then that is a direct assault on the EU. That has ramifications for the EU. It really does."
Hello Team!
Jonathan introduces the second part of the Ukraine War News Update for November 29, 2023, which will cover military aid and geopolitical news.
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Military Aid
- President Zelensky thanked the West for providing air defense systems like Patriot and NASAMS, which have proven highly effective. Ukraine is set to receive more Patriot batteries in the coming year.
- A correction was made regarding a previous report about Chinese mortar bombs being provided to Russia, which turned out to be a recycled story.
- German Parliament member Roderick Kiesewetter met with Ukrainian soldiers who emphasized the need for Germany to release Taurus missiles. Most of the German government is not against this request, except for Chancellor Scholz.
- Ukraine is set to spend over $2 billion on arms production in 2024, with half of the budget allocated for drone production. However, Ukraine needs to outspend Russia to win the war.
- U.S.-Ukraine aid has brought investments to Texas, Arizona, and Pennsylvania, benefiting local economies and job creation.
Russian Developments
- Russia is allegedly set to receive an unmanned sea vehicle equipped with grenade launchers and machine guns. While it looks impressive, questions remain about its capabilities and scalability.
- The Russian Internal Affairs Ministry has proposed obliging foreigners to sign a "loyalty agreement" when entering Russia, forbidding them from discussing LGBT issues or criticizing authorities. This is a concerning development that restricts freedom of information and expression.
Geopolitical News
- The Ukrainian delegation will boycott the upcoming OSCE meeting due to Russia's presence. Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania will also boycott the meeting.
- U.S. Secretary of State Blinken stated that negotiations with Russia would not be a dialogue but a "monologue of surrender," as Putin plans to continue the war for another year or more.
- German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has recognized the existential importance of supporting Ukraine, stating that a Russian victory would have serious consequences for Europe.
- Finland has closed all border control points with Russia until December 13th due to an orchestrated migrant surge believed to be promoted by Russian authorities. Poland will send advisors to assist Finland.
- Kazakhstan is reducing exports of dual-use goods to Russia, while Russia's oil trade with India faces currency obstacles due to payments in non-dollar currencies.
- In Belarus, the Lukashenko regime has unleashed a wave of mass arrests and raids on activists tied to next year's elections, eliminating any possibility of dissent.
- NATO allies are pressuring Turkey to approve Sweden's bid to join the alliance, with the Turkish parliament potentially ratifying Sweden's membership before the end of the year. Hungary remains the only other NATO member yet to ratify.
Wrap up
Jonathan thanks the viewers for watching, encourages them to like, subscribe, and share the video, and mentions his recent live chat with Greg Terry. He acknowledges the length of the video due to the numerous ongoing developments in the war.
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