Ukraine War Update NEWS: Mil aid News & Poland Analysis
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"No one gave as much as Poland and as quickly...We simply have nothing more to give because we have already taken from a Polish soldier to give to a Ukrainian soldier."
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Jonathan split this update into two parts as the geopolitical section was so long. This part will cover military aid news and analysis of Poland's support. The frontline segment is being skipped.
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Military Aid from Ramstein Meeting
- Focus was on winter aid pledges and maintenance rather than major offensive weapons
- No ATACMs were provided, likely due to military advice rather than Biden's decision alone
- Possible reasons: saving ATACMs for Taiwan, manufacturing constraints, suitability of the weapon, or US involvement in developing Ukraine's Neptune missiles as an alternative
US Military Aid Package
- $325 million package announced
- Includes: cluster munitions for howitzers, Avenger air defense systems, TOW anti-tank weapons, GMLRS rockets, Javelins
- Package still being finalised so could change
Other Countries' Military Aid
- Lithuania: New package with explosive devices, maritime radars, anti-tank ammo
- France and Ukraine discussing transfer of Mirage 2000D fighters
- Spain: New package with IFVs, launchers, missiles for air/ship defence, trucks, ambulances
- Belgium considering supplying F-16s but seems guarded
- North Korea has been sending weapons to Russia for about a year
Poland's Military Aid Challenges
- Polish PM announced Poland will no longer supply weapons to Ukraine amid grain import dispute
- However, other statements suggest support will continue and this is taken out of context
- Poland has transferred ~40% of its tank fleet and artillery to Ukraine, mostly from active units
- No other country has given as much proportionally
- Poland is rapidly rearming but it's costly and not optimal
- Dispute may be election rhetoric to appease nationalists
- Ukraine and Poland agreed to find joint solution on grain exports
Wrap up
The video was longer than usual due to the UN meeting and developments with Poland. Things should be back to normal tomorrow.
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